The second touring show of the 酴圖弝けs Season of Entertainment 34 isnt a Tony Award-winning musical or performance by a musical artist -- instead, its a live dancing competition.

 

Dancing Pros Live will offer an interactive experience to the Fort Smith community at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, located at 55 S. 7th St.

 

Professional dancers from popular dance shows including Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and Dance Champions will compete against each other during the live performance, and the audience will decide the winner at the end of the night using electronic voting remotes.

 

The star-studded cast includes Edyta Sliwinksa and Karina Smirnoffas guest judges, and vocalists Joanna Pacitti from American Idol and Angel Taylor from The Voice will provide musical entertainment between dance numbers. Actor Alan Thicke will serve as the guest host.  

 

Stacey Jones of Fort Smith, associate vice chancellor of campus and community events, said the show provides a unique entertainment opportunity to the Fort Smith area.

 

Weve had dance shows in the past, but this is very unique, primarily because its current with stars from television, Jones said. The show has younger people the younger generation will know. Its going to be a great evening of dance and fun.

 

Jones added the competition appeals to a broad range of demographics.  

 

I love dance shows, and Im glad were able to present something thats current and a lot of people are going to like, young and old, Jones said. This show will be a sellout, I have no doubt.

 

"Dancing Pros Live" is part of Season of Entertainment 34, a yearlong lineup of entertainment sponsored by the 酴圖弝け. The season features a variety of plays, musicals and symphonic performances, including Jekyll & Hyde, Stomp and Julius Caesar.  

 

Tickets are $45 for first-tier seating and $42 for second-tier. To purchase tickets, call the 酴圖弝け Box Office at 479-788-7300 or visit . 

 

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Article by John Post, Director of Public Information
Date Posted: 
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
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