NJ Fred Astaire Dance Studios Present 2008 Showcase "Jersey Boys"

The Fred Astaire Dance Studios of New Jersey will be presenting their Annual Showcase “Jersey Boys” at the Bergen County Technology School Theatre, 200 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, this Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 6:30 PM.

Studios participating are the Fred Astaire Studios of Montville, Morristown, Red Bank, Upper Montclair and Westwood. Many exciting numbers will be performed by top ranked students in the nation with their fabulous professional instructors in ACT I and ACT II, one of which is Kostadin Bidjourov, Former United States American Smooth Finalist and Former United States Theatrical Arts Champion.

ACT III will be the highlight of the evening. The TOP PROFESSIONALS OF THE NATION will be performing to the music of “JERSEY BOYS”, some of which are Ilya Ifraimov and Nadia Goulina, 2006 -2008 United States International Latin Finalists, Greg Fidurski and Gabriela Jileva, 2008 United States Open Rising Star International Standard Finalists, Christina Penatello, (Former United States and World Mambo Champion, who was partnered by "Dancing With The Stars" Fabian Sanchez), dancing with her father, Charles Penatello, (Former Undefeated United States American Smooth and Rhythm Champion and America’s World Cup Champion) and many other wonderful professionals.

CHOREOGRAPHY OF ACT I & ACT II BY: Stephen Knight, Former United States American Rhythm Finalist, National Choreographer, Owner of the Fred Astaire Wisconsin Region, and National Adjudicator. Mr. Knight will make an appearance.

CHOREOGRAPHY OF ACT III BY: Bruno Collins, Former United States American Rhythm Champion, World British Exhibition Champion, National Choreographer, Owner of the Fred Astaire Florida Region, and World Adjudicator. Mr. Collins will also make an appearance.

Tickets are on sale for $25.00 per person. To reserve your seats, please contact Brittany Matthews at (732) 741-4188. Tickets are also being sold at the theatre the day of the performance. Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment.