I love Broadway. I had seen a couple shows on visits before moving here to Connecticut, but in the last five years, I’ve seen at least two shows each year. Every show is different, but there’s one yardstick by which I measure my experience: entertainment. When I’m watching a show, there are times that my mouth is stretched tight in a grin or that I can’t help but burst into applause at the end of a number.
Burn the Floor scored high on this yardstick. My eleven-year-old daughter and I loved it. And to be honest, I wasn’t sure that we would, since we are not followers of the types of shows that opened the door for Burn the Floor to come to Broadway (Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance). If you are a fan, Anya and Pasha are now starring in the show (and Pasha was very nice, talking to us and other fans for quite a while after the show at the stage door exit).
Most of the numbers were upbeat and face-paced. The few short traditional Viennese waltzes were always sandwiched with more contemporary dances featuring cha cha, jive, swing, or samba. That said, the grace and beauty and drama of those traditional dances had some people around me gasping in delight and awe.
By the end of Act I, I was ready for the dancers to go have a breather during during intermission to towel off and dry their hair. The sweat was literally flying up there. They were working hard, but they were having fun as well — and the fun transmitted right into the audience.
As I said, I was surprised that Amanda and I liked this show so much, but we loved it. Some men might balk at seeing a “dancing show,” but I can guarantee that most red-blooded males wouldn’t be complaining as they trained their eyes on the beautiful dancers onstage in their sometimes-skimpy costumes as their hips swiveled. Because the show is billed as being “sensual,” I had wondered if it would be appropriate for my daughter. She is in the full-on “Embarrassed tween don’t-even-think of talking to me about sex” phase. And she wasn’t uncomfortable at all. Like I said (did I say this before?) — we both loved it.
The group numbers were my favorite for their energy. It was also exciting to occupy orchestra level seats, because several times during the show, they were literally dancing in the aisles right beside us!
Not only did I enjoy this show, but I’m giving three of you a chance to win a pair of tickets to Burn the Floor on Broadway. This contest is open to anyone, but you have to be able to get to New York City between now and November 22. Blackout dates may apply, but the show coordinator will work directly with the winners to find a time for you to see the show between September 22 and November 22.
Just leave a comment to enter. Please make sure that you are available to see a show in New York City between September 22 and November 22. The winners will be announced on Saturday, September 19.
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Written by 5 Minutes for Mom Contributing Editor and 5 Minutes for Books Managing Editor Jennifer Donovan. Since she lives in Connecticut, she’s thrilled at the opportunity to represent 5 Minutes for Mom at New York City area events, such as this one.
When do we find out the winners?! I want to win soo badly 🙁
3 times Ive seen this!! who else can say that? BEsides my mom of course 🙂 This show really gave us something to bond about and I am a huge supporter of it. I am going to go at least once more before it closes on my own money but I need to win these to give to my grandparents!! PLEASE!
I live close to NYC and would love to experience the show. Thanks for the giveaway.
Have heard wonderful reviews about the show. Would love to see it!
I live in Jersey! I’d love to see this show.
This looks like it would be an awesome show to see live!
One, Two, Cha-Cha-Cha
We would love to go
To see them Samba!
me and my boyfirend would love to go and see this as a one yr anniversary gift
I’ve been wanting to see this!
I would love to win.
Just had an unexpected death in the family so could definitely use a fun & happy event to attend!
i so love broadway and can take the train very easily..these tickets would be the pick me up I so desperately need…
thanks for the great giveaway
I would love to see Burn the Floor. I know professional dancers who would love to see this show, too.
Oh yeh, I live in NJ and have YET to see a Broadway show. Make my dream come true!
I would love to see this show! My two favorite things- broadway and dancing! I live in NYC so getting there would not be a problem. Thanks for the contest!
Please, please, please pick me to win the tickets!! I need them!!! This show is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced in my life and I want to be able to pass it on so badly. I even made plans to see it with my friend over winter break to show that I am willing to pay to see it a million times. However, winning these would give me the chance to treat someone I love to the time of their lives. PLease pick me!!
Please, please, please pick me to win the tickets!! I need them!!!
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I could definitely be there!
How awesome would this be!!!
Dying for a date night!!! Would be great!
Posted it on my facebook, twitter and blog!
Would love to go!
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looks like a great show!
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This would be so much fun! What a great night out!
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Broadway and Dance?! I’m there. I would love to go to the city and see this with my cousin who lives in Jersey.
I would love to see this show. I can’t get enough of the dance shows on tv.
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I would LOVE to see this show! I live in CT and love taking the Metro North into the city!
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I tweeted @ kateinparadise !!!!
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What a great Date Night this would be.
First I would love to go to New York City!!
Out of my 9 kids 5 of them are ballroom dancers, we know shake it in this house!!
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I would just love to win these tickets!!!!
and I subscirbed to the newsletter…PLEASE pick me! I need these tickets!
I also tweeted…
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I have seen this show 3 times with my mom and I think it is absolutely amazing. I am so passionate about the dancers and the work they do and I would love to share this amazing show with people I care about. I would love to win these tickets to give to my grandparents who are living in Jersey until Oct. This would be an amazing anniversary gift! Please consider me!
I hadn’t heard of this before, but it sounds right up my alley, thanks
I love Broadway… maybe if I win the tickets, my husband will take me! lol
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I would LOVE to take my boyfriend to see this show! We’re big fans of SYTYCD, live 30 minutes from the city, and he’s never seen a show before ~ thanks for this awesome contest!!
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I emailed the contest link to my friends here in CT 🙂
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Oooooh I would LOVE to see this! Awesome contest ladies! We have been talking about going to see a show this year on Broadway and this looks fantastic 🙂
I luv me some dancin! Count me in!
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OH SWEET MERCY!!!! This would be sooo awesome to see!!! Thanks girls!! 😀
I also subscribed to your RSS feed and signed up for your newsletter!
I’m dying to take my mom to see this!
Blogged about it and have your button! Hope to win. my mom, sis and I go to NYC every fall and we had hoped to see a show this time around. Would be great to win these!
AWESOME
MY HUBBY AND I REALLY REALLY NEED A NIGHT OUT. GOT MY FINGERS CROSSED! HOPE I WIN!!
This sounds like fun!
this sounds just wonderful thanks
Ever since ‘Dancing With the Stars’ on Tv, I love to watch dancing. This woudl be great!
Dancing is sexy again!
I would love to see the show, thanks for offering!
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would love to win….great gift for my niece and great niece!!! thxs
Oh my gosh I would love to win these for my Mom’s birthday in November – she turns 77 so maybe lucky double 7 will take us to dancing heaven? Please?
I would love to see this show. I dreamed that I would see Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff in it. Pasha and Anya have replaced them as Maks and Karina are back on DWTS. I love that Ballroom and Latin are becoming a main-stay in the USA!
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I posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P Dziuba
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Would love to see this show.
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We LOVE Broadway! Would love to see Burn the Floor!
I love So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars! This would be an awesome show to see.
I want a chance to enjoy this show.
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I can’t think of a more wonderful date night than seeing this show!