SHAFTESBURY THEATRE

Brian Fortuna and Ali Bastian, who came third in the 2009 series of Strictly Come Dancing, will appear as guest dancers in sizzling ballroom show Burn The Floor when it plays at London's Shaftesbury theatre this summer.

The globetrotting show, a spectacular blend of Latin and Ballroom routines performed by a cast of 20 award-winning dancers, will entertain West End audiences between 21 July and 4 September 2010.

Originally conceived as part of Elton John's 50th birthday festivities in 1997, Burn The Floor received its world premiere two years later. It has since toured to more than 30 countries, bringing an exciting evening of foxtrot, charleston, cha-cha, salsa, tango, samba and more to a global audience.

The London production, which was seen in New York last year, features a truly global cast which shares more than 100 dance titles and is choreographed by former World Champion Latin and Ballroom dancer Jason Gilkison.

Burn the Floor takes a modern (and sexy) look at ballroom dancing, updating it with jive, tango, swing, samba and other genres.

Actress Bastian (The Bill, Hollyoaks) and dancer Fortuna were many viewers favourites to win last year's series of the popular celebrity dancing show Strictly Come Dancing. Though they were awarded the highest possible marks on two occasions, for dancing the Viennese Waltz and the American Smooth, they were eliminated by the voting public at the semi-final stage.

Dates

Opening night: 21 July 2010
Closing night: 31 August 2010

Audience

This show suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted into the Shaftesbury Theatre.

Run time

2 hours and 15 minutes, which includes one 15-minute intermissio.

Show times

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Matinee	-	-	-	3:00	-	3:00	5:00
Evening	7:30	-	7:30	7:30	7:30	7:30	-