'Burn The Floor' To Sizzle Broward Center Stage

BURN THE FLOOR DANCES INTO FORT LAUDERDALE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
AT BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
FEATURING
Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev,
ASHLEIGH & RYAN DI LELLO,
ROBBIE KMETONI, JANETTE MANRARA
AND KAREN HAUER
FROM TV'S "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"
ALSO FEATURING
  (Photo by Joan Marcus)            VONZELL SOLOMON FROM "AMERICAN IDOL"

 

Direct from Broadway, BURN THE FLOOR featuring "So You Think You Can Dance" alums Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev, Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Robbie Kmetoni, Janette Manrara and Karen Hauer will open a limited two week run, Tuesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 28, presented by Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Tickets to the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more
than 30 countries are now on sale at the Broward Center Box Office Monday-Friday 10 A.M.-5.P.M.,
Saturday and Sunday, 12 Noon-5 P.M. and 1½ hours prior to show times., or on-line at
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com  www.browardcenter.org; via phones 945-462-0222. Groups of
15 or more are invited to call 800-647-6877 or (954) 462-0222.

Setting stages ablaze around the globe years before "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think
You Can Dance" turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, the sizzling show stars seven of the
world's most exciting dancers: "So You Think You Can Dance" (Anya & Pasha, Top 10 Finalists and
Season 7 All Stars; Ashleigh & Ryan Di Lello, Janette Manrara and Karen Hauer, Top 10 Finalists)
and Australia (Robbie Kmetoni, 2010 Winner). Also featured is Vonzell Solomon as the show's
female vocalist. Vonzell was the second runner-up in the 4th season of "American Idol."

With BURN THE FLOOR, you will feel, live on stage, all the passion, drama and sizzling excitement
of 20 gorgeous champion dancers in a true theatrical experience, a performance with a grace and
athleticism that The New York Times calls "Dazzling!" The Times (London) calls it "the summer's
hottest ticket"!

From Harlem's hot nights at The Savoy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston
were born, to the Latin Quarter where the Cha-Cha, Rumba and Salsa steamed up the stage,
BURN THE FLOOR takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The
elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble -
audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.
BURN THE FLOOR is directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison.

Featured Dancers:
Anya Garnis (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor Broadway & West End cast member. On the TV
show "SYTYCD," Anya was handed a first-class ticket on the "Hot Tamale Train," and her career
has been sizzling ever since. Guest dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," "Superstars of Dance" and
the Academy Awards. Born in Latvia, she has been a ballroom superstar for the last ten years.
"SYTYCD" season 7 as an All-Star professional this summer.

Pasha Kovalev (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor Broadway & West End cast member. Born in
Siberia, Russia, Pasha started dancing at age 8. Following a successful career in ballroom
competition, he has appeared on many TV shows including "So You Think You Can Dance,"
"Dancing with the Stars" and "Superstars of Dance." "SYTYCD" season 7 as an All-Star
professional this summer.

ASHLEIGH DI LELLO (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor West End cast member. Ashleigh fell in
love with ballroom dancing when she was 12 and became a Dance Sport Junior Latin Champion
and a United States Junior American Latin Finalist. After a six-year break due to illness, Ashleigh
returned to ballroom dancing and has since become a three-time Dance Sport Amateur Latin
Champion and a United States Amateur Latin Finalist. Ashleigh has performed and taught in 19
different countries and has most recently made it all the way to the finale of the Fox television show "So You Think You Can Dance" with her husband Ryan.

RYAN DI LELLO (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor West End cast member. Ryan began dancing at
age 4 and began ballroom at age 9. He has since become a two-time amateur Latin runner-up and
the Youth American champion. In college, he competed and performed with the team throughout
North America and Europe, winning the World Latin Formation Championships in Blackpool,
England. Recently, Ryan has enjoyed teaching and dancing in professional shows throughout the
world with his wife and dance partner Ashleigh. They auditioned together for the sixth season of
Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." Not only are they the first married couple to make the show,
but they both went all the way to the finale.

ROBBIE KMETONI (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor West End cast member. Robbie won season
3 of "So You Think You Can Dance" (Australia) at only 19. Specializing in Contemporary, Robbie is
a versatile dancer having studied a wide variety of different styles, including Ballet, Jazz and Hip
Hop with Brent Street, Sydney Dance Company and Alvin Ailey. He has made numerous television
appearances and performed at dance festivals across Australia and in the U.S. Robbie is thrilled to
be making his professional touring debut with Jason Gilkison and Burn the Floor on the West End
and U.S. tour.

JANETTE MANRARA (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor West End cast member. Janette began
musical theatre at age 12 and formal dance training at 19, studying Ballroom, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz
and Hip Hop & Salsa. Janette was a finalist from season 5 "So You Think You Can Dance" and
toured with finalists. Appeared on the "82nd Annual Academy Awards" and danced with Jennifer
Lopez on the "SYTYCD" finale. She is a principal dancer on Fox's "Glee" and Glee Live Tour.
KAREN HAUER (Dancer). Original Burn the Floor Broadway & West End cast member. Born in
Venezuela, Karen began to dance shortly after arriving in NYC at 8 years old. She attended
LaGuardia HS of the Performing Arts. 2008 World Mambo Champion. "SYTYCD" (U.S.) top 12.

Featured vocalist:
VONZELL SOLOMON,  better known as "Baby V," is an international singer, songwriter,
producer, recording artist, model and actress. She was the second runner-up in the 4th season of
the FOX Television series "American Idol." Following her amazing performances on "Idol," she
launched her own record label, Melodic Records. Vonzell is presently putting the finishing touches
on her highly anticipated sophomore CD release. She is thrilled to be making her US Tour debut
with this fabulous show, Burn the Floor! www.vonzellbabyvsolomon.com /
twitter.com/vonzellsolomon

BURN THE FLOOR will begin on Tuesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 28, 2010.
Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sunday evenings at 7:30pm.
Weekend matinee performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm. Other matinee performances include Wednesday, November 24 and Friday, November 26 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices range from $21.00 to $63.00 and are now on sale at the Broward Center Box Office Mon through Fri 10AM - 5PM, Sat and Sun 12 Noon - 5 PM and 1 ½ hours prior to show times; or on-line at
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com; www.browardcenter.org; via phones 954-462-0222. Groups of
15 or more are invited to call 954-626-7814 or 954-462-0222.
For more information please visit: www.burnthefloor.com.

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