Saturday April 14, 2012 @ 7 pm Hammerson Hall Tickets: $40 & up
Conceived and choreographed by Dancing With the Stars own, Emmy nominated, Louis Van Amstel.
A new spin on some old steps!
You will go wild at Ballroom with a Twist – and extravagant evening of entertainment for the whole family! It's the perfect mix of ballroom, hip-hop and Broadway styles!
If you can't get enough of your favourite hit TV series - then don't miss this amazing evening featuring your favourites from American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.
"Exciting...THRILLING to watch. It's an ELECTRIC, FLASHY MIX that drives the audience WILD. This ONE HOT EVENING you do not want to miss." - Broadwayworld.com
Starring:
Gilles Marini - NOW APPEARING on ABC's Switched at Birth. Just Finished appearances on Hot in Cleveland, Modern Family and as Luc Laurent on ABC's hit family drama, Brothers & Sisters. Also well-known for his second-place finish on season eight of Dancing with the Stars, Gilles Marini's charm and zest for life is attracting fans all over the world.
Marini was named one of People Magazine's top ten Sexiest Men Alive for 2009. His portrait is featured in celebrity photographer John Russo's book, About Face, published by Pixie Press Worldwide. See him live in Ballroom with a Twist!
Jonathan Roberts was born in California and didn’t start dancing until the age of 19 when after seeing a movie with a tango scene, he became inspired to try ballroom dancing and has been doing so ever since. Jonathan started competing professionally in 2006 and won his first title a year later. Jonathan began dancing with Anna Trebunskayain 2000 and they were married in 2004. Jonathan’s titles include 1997 Rising Star Smooth champion, 2004 Rising Star Latin champion, 2x undefeated pro-am 10 dance champion and 2008 World and US Smooth champion. Jonathan has appeared on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars 7x with celebrity partners Marie Osmond (3rd place), Heather Mills, Macy Gray, Belinda Carslyle, Monica Seles, Gizelle Fernandez and Ratchel Hunter.
Legacy is one of the most sought after dancers in the entertainment industry today, known for being one of the very few true B-Boys who can also execute many different styles of choreography. He has an inspired freestyle, versatility, drive and willingness to tackle all styles of dance that has attracted the attention of industry's top directors and artists. Legacy has been chosen to perform in countless feature films, music videos, commercials and live stage shows. Just a few of his most recent credits include Hannah Montana The Movie, Dance Flick & Step Up 3d.Legacy has worked beside his friends, the now very well known dance crews... The Jabawokees, The Beat Freaks & The Groovaloos. He has also had the merit to work beside artists like Rhianna, Toni Braxton, The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown & Akon. As well as a being a featured dancer with Gwen Stefani on both of her solo world tours.
Randi Lynn Strong - Originally from UT, has been dancing since the age of 3. Training for over 15 years at The Dance Club in Orem, she specializes in jazz, contemporary, tap, and hip hop. In her many years of competing, she has earned numerous titles including National Outstanding Dance Alliance. Randi is most popularly known for making the top 5 girls on the FOX hit TV "So You Think You Can Dance" season 5 ('The Butt Dance') and continuing on to a 40 city national tour. Some of her other credits include Radio City Christmas Spectacular, 2002 Winter Olympics performing live with "Earth, Wind, and Fire", High School Musical 3, and guest entertainer for RCCL around the world.
Tadd Gadduang is an Urban Artist/Dancer who describes himself as a "living-room bloomer" whenever asked about his roots in dance. With no formal training, Tadd picked up dancing around the age of 15 simply as an outlet at first, but slowly realized his deep passion for it soon after graduating high school. Utilizing his strong discipline from the background in the Filipino Martial Art of Kali, and his natural ability to pick up movement, helped him branch out of his Urban Styles of dance to learn other various genres from Ballroom, to Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary.
Gina Glocksen is best known as the 9th place finalist of the 6thseason of the mega hit television show American Idol. Although Gina was often referred to as the ‘rocker chick’, her musical influences and abilities range far beyond the realm of rock. Gina’s original music infuses the passion and attitude of a rock n roll rebel with precision and soul of the modern ‘diva’. Gina recently rocked the stadiums by opening for Bret Michaels and his tour. While on the show, Gina’s genuine candor and charming wit made her a favourite of millions and it has helped her to continue her career in entertainment as a co-host on the FOX Reality show American Idol Extra. Glocksen’s captivating personality and edgy style have helped the world to see this girl is a talent that can not be ignored.
David Hernandez– Actor/singer/songwriter, David Hernandez, gained national attention with his powerful voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist. He began acting and singing at age six, starring in musicals and performing with various theatre companies throughout Arizona. He began writing original music and recording his material as a young teenager. Hernandez recently moved to Hollywood where he is writing new songs, working in the recording studio producing his newest music, and pursuing his passion for acting. He has already completed his first feature film as the lead in the movie Synthetic Truth. In addition to American Idol, David has showcased his talents on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, MTV’S TRL, EXTRA, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Teen Choice Awards, TV Guides’ Sexiest Stars, Idol Tonight, Idol gives back and FOX-TV.
