October 17, 2015

'So You Think You Can Dance' Comes to Florida for Its Season 12 Tour

Mike Halterman READ TIME: 2 MIN.

"So You Think You Can Dance," the 13-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall - live on tour. The tour comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30pm for the first of many performances in the Sunshine State!

The tour goes on to:

  • he Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.;

  • Hard Rock Live Orlando on Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m.;

  • The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.;

  • Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.;

  • The Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami on Wednesday, October 28 at 8 p.m.; and

  • The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota on Thursday, October 29 at 8 p.m.

    The Season 12 tour lineup includes the following Top 10 finalists: Team Stage's Gaby Diaz, Edson Juarez, Jim Nowakowski, Hailee Payne and Derek Piquette; and Team Street's Megan "Megz" Alfonso, Eddie "Neptune" Eskridge, Virgil Gadson, Jessica "JJ" Rabone and Jana "Jaja" Vankova.

    Fall's hottest ticket will feature this season's most popular routines from Team Stage and Team Street, as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.

    "I am thrilled with this season's new Stage vs. Street format and the brilliant, fresh talent we have discovered. These dancers have inspired the choreographers to create remarkable dance numbers each week, truly showcasing individual talent. I am excited for your favorite dancers to bring their inspiration and routines to even more cities on this year's nationwide tour," stated Nigel Lythgoe, judge, executive producer and co-creator of the hit FOX series.

    Tickets start at $30 per person and VIP ticket options are available. Purchase these tickets and special packages directly with the box office of your preferred performing arts venue or go to ticketmaster.com and search for "So You Think You Can Dance Tour."

    Visit the official So You Think You Can Dance site at www.fox.com/dance to view exclusive videos, photos and contestant profiles. "Like" So You Think You Can Dance on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SoYouThinkYouCanDance. Follow the series on Twitter @DANCEonFOX and join the discussion using #sytycd and #stagevsstreet. Follow host Cat Deeley at @catdeeley, and follow the judges Nigel Lythgoe @dizzyfeet, Paula Abdul @PaulaAbdul, and Jason Derulo @JasonDerulo

    by Mike Halterman

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