From Canada to Argentina, fans shake to "Thriller" Oct 25, 2009
October 25, 2009 - 5:14PM. Dancers have launched a worldwide attempt to be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the greatest number of people simultaneously dancing to Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
'Thriller' zombie tribute to Michael Jackson Oct 23, 2009
Some 60 people aged from 11 to 73 have signed up so far to take part in this year's "Thriller" dance extravaganza in a French village of Gourin, joining fans as far off as Beijing, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Mexico and Sydney who will come out midnight on Saturday ... Some 60 people aged from 11 to 73 have signed up so far to take part in the "Thriller" dance extravaganza in Gourin, joining fans as far off as Beijing, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Mexico and Sydney. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Lots to pick from as season begins Sep 30, 2009
The annual Spring Follies dance extravaganza with feathers and glitter galore takes to the stage Feb. 9-11 at the West Center. WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship turns Marana into the center of the golf universe, as 64 of the world s finest golfers, including 2008 champion Tiger Woods, test their abilities at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain in a single-elimination match play format. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Burn the Floor' brings ballroom dancing to B'way Aug 3, 2009
"Burn the Floor," an exhausting, perpetual-motion dance extravaganza on view at the Longacre Theatre, has spiced up its footwork with the addition of two big names from ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff. The twosome, appearing in the production through Aug. 16, are the best thing about this relentless show, nearly two hours of hip-wiggling, pelvis-grinding and arm-waving by a bevy of often bare-chested guys and babes in the skimpiest of outfits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Elesh wins Rakhi's hand in 'swayamwar' Aug 3, 2009
The audiences waited with bated breath for her final decision which was announced in a song and dance extravaganza that was transmitted live. During the past one month of the modern-day 'Swayamvar', Rakhi had whittled a field of 16 contestants down to three. (India Times, India)
• Events calendar Jul 31, 2009
The troupe has taken this once largely solo dance onto the main stage as a theatrical dance extravaganza, performing a variety of bellydance styles as well as their unique fusions. Bellydance Superstars has danced with Regis and Kelly, played Lollapalooza and the Parisian Folies Bergere, performed more than 500 concerts in 18 countries, and been seen on more than 60 television shows. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Dining in the Valley Jul 24, 2009
Green String Farm will throw a Barn Dance Extravaganza with live music, an auction and dance with food, wine and other beverages available for purchase to celebrate their internship program. You can win green string produce, restaurant certificates, or home garden installations. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Graffiti explodes on the scene at Melbourne museum May 15, 2009
Break dance extravaganza with break dance crew Drone 3000, Taz-q, Vega, Shen and Kidron. Breakfast of bagels, sweets, pizza, chicken and more. (Florida Today)
Medfield COA events: April Apr 18, 2009
FOSI spring fling dance extravaganza ... Dust off the dance shoes and grab a partner for this dance extravaganza. (Medfield Press, MA)
Readers react Feb 24, 2009
"The big Stairway to Heaven dance extravaganza absolutely mesmerizing and fun! Kudos to everyone who had anything to do with it. I watched to the end and wished there had been more!". Coy Carpenter, 70, retired interior designer from Winston-Salem, N.C.. (USA Today -- Life)
Alaska's Irish dancers head for world competition Feb 22, 2009
Since forming in 1997, IDAA has attracted ever greater numbers of students and fans, training dancers from grade school age to adulthood, showing their stuff at events from the State Fair in Palmer to Bethel's traditional dance extravaganza, Cama-i. But the growing pains are hard to ignore. (Anchorage Daily News)
COA events for February Feb 8, 2009
Friday Feb. 20 Park Plaza Hotel for dance extravaganza, bus leaves at 10:15 a.m.. Tuesday Feb. 24 Monthly breakfast and speaker 8:30 a.m. $5. (Medfield Press, MA)
