Article: Burn The Floor returns to Brisbane for 25th Anniversary Tour!

This year’s tour of international dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR will star the much loved and supremely talented Phil Burton from globally renowned supergroup ‘Human Nature’.

The national tour will commence on 14 August in Western Australia then travel to Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and finish at Sydney Opera House on 21 September 2024.

2024 celebrates the 25th Anniversary of BURN THE FLOOR and this year the legendary production will feature the Great Aussie Rock Classics, including INXS, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Sia, AC/DC, Keith Urban and of course music from one of the world’s finest pop vocal groups “Human Nature”.

This year’s title ‘Dare to Dream’ reflects the dancer’s mantra as each dancer pushes the extremes bringing their famous, infectious, rebellious energy to the stage every single night wearing stunning costumes and engulfed in rock and roll lighting!

Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse
Day & Time: Thursday 22 & Friday 23 August 7.30pm; Saturday 24 August 2pm & 7.30pm
Bookings: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=BURFLOOR24

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