Dancers ready to dazzle

Dance spectacular Ballroom Blitz is heading to Wellington in June.

Directed by Australian choreographer and three-time Dancing with the Stars champion Aric Yegudkin, the show features 12 dancers accompanied by two vocalists and an on-stage band.

Ballroom Blitz spins traditional ballroom dance and mixes it with cutting-edge choreography, says Anthony Street who is producing the show along with Kiwi-born musical director Hayden Baird who plays saxaphone and flute in the band.

“The result is a display of skill and passion performed to a soundtrack that includes favourites from Buble, Desree, Elvis, Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and more.”

Yegudkin’s artistry takes centre stage “guiding the audience on an awe-inspiring spectacle where rhythm meets romance and passion ignites the dance floor”.

The cast features Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) winners and superstars including Shae Mountain, a Kiwi-born star who razzle-dazzled audiences when he teamed up with NZ comedian Laura Daniel on Dancing with the Stars in 2019. Other world-class dancers include Ash-Leigh Hunter, Ruby Gherbaz, Julian Caillon, Joshua O’Grady, Stephanie Cappas, Daria Walczak, Nick Chan, Jessica Grivan, Kim Perry and Neville Parry.

The show features breathtaking costumes, lighting and stage design fused with heart-pounding music.

“I was really inspired to create a story that brought the art of ballroom dancing into the modern era,” said Street. “Working with Aric and Hayden we have been able to create something that we feel is truly beautiful and will leave audiences inspired and excited to learn more.”

– Ballroom Blitz, The Opera House, Wellington, June 4, 7.30pm. Tickets: ticketmaster