Monday, October 28, 2013

Ballroom With A Twist Comes to Harris Center November 1-3

Ballroom With A Twist is coming to the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College on the weekend of November 1-3. This critically acclaimed international dance production was conceived, and is also choreographed, by ABC-TVs Dancing with the Stars, Emmy nominated, Louis van Amstel. 

This groundbreaking show, starring Dancing with the Stars celebrity pros Dmitry Chaplin, Chelsie Hightower and Oksana Dmytrenko, together with finalists from TV’s So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol singers Gina Glocksen and Von Smith, pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and hip-hop styles. 

Ballroom with a Twist is an evening of entertainment for the entire family, highlighted by stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances.

Emmy-nominated choreographer, international world champion and consummate professional, Louis van Amstel has devoted his life towards perfecting his craft.  Louis first began his Dancesport career training in a theatre school where he gained a background in ballet, tap and jazz while simultaneously engaging in rigorous competitions.  Upon graduating, Louis attended the University of the Arts in Amsterdam to enhance his skills in the classical dances and theory.  Louis has been in the world of Dancesport for nearly two decades now, and has appeared in guest roles on several hit TV shows.  Most prominently, Louis was featured in Seasons 1-3 of Dancing with the Stars; a show that has become a pop culture phenomenon in both the US and abroad.  Louis’ success led him to serve as creative director, choreographer, and performer in the Dancing with the Stars Touring Show which has performed in cities across the US and Canada.

Dmitry Chaplin is one of the most recognized ballroom dancers and choreographers in the United States and around the world.

For the past five years, Chelsie Hightower has wowed audiences with her dancing skills as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars.

Oksana Dmytrenko has been a force in the world of competitive dance since the age of six, and now graces television screens worldwide as a pro on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Oksana just became engaged to Jonathan Platero, a season five finalist from the television show So You Think You Can Dance, who is also appearing at the Harris Center in Ballroom With A Twist.

EVENT SUMMARY
  • What:   Ballroom With A Twist
  • When:   Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November  2 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm
  • Where: Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom
  • Price:  $39-$59, Premium $69
  • Tickets: HarrisCenter.net or 916-608-6888
Tickets are available online at HarrisCenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time.
Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Harris Center/Three Stages.


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