REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS WEEK FOR NATIONAL TOUR
KICKING OFF IN BRISBANE ON JULY 5

Australia's favourite Top Ten dancers reunite in Sydney later this week to begin rehearsals for the So You Think You Can Dance Australia' Live Tour 2008, presented by Optus.

Response to the tour has been fantastic with two Entertainment Centre shows scheduled in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, and due to huge demand, an extension of the tour to include two brand new shows in Perth.

Internationally acclaimed Choreographer and Director William A Forsythe is the man facing the task of re-creating one of the year's biggest TV success stories on to the stage – and he promises something very special!

William's long list of credits include touring shows for Kylie Minogue, Australian Idol, Cliff Richard and It's A Long Way To The Top amongst many others; videos for Rogue Traders, Dannii Minogue and Rickie Lee; TV specials such as the TV WEEK Logie Awards and the ARIA's, and special events such as the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. This is a man who knows his stuff!!

William was also a consultant for the 'So You Think You Can Dance' TV series, and so knows first-hand how incredibly talented the Top Ten dancers are.

"The live concerts are going to be spectacular! I'm really excited about what we have planned,” William says.  "The show will feature the best and most popular routines from the TV series so everyone can relive their favourites.  Plus we've choreographed some fantastic new numbers especially for the tour.   

"Kelly Abby has also created an amazing new routine for the Top Ten, which is going to be a real show-stopper. There's video footage that has never been seen before as part of the big screen presentation too, so it's going to be a red hot night!"

Jack, Rhys, Kate, Demi, Graeme, Vanessa, Henry, Rhiannon, Anthony and Jemma are all looking forward to meeting up again, having been so close during the 13 week series.   Particularly thrilled is Anthony Ikin, whose shoulder surgery to repair a badly torn pectoral muscle has been a complete success, enabling him to take his part in the show.

Jack recently received his $200,000 prize cheque, of which he gave $10,000 each to the other Top Four finalists Rhys, Kate and Demi – what can we say, he’s that kinda guy.

Shortly after the national tour ends, Jack will head to New York to find an apartment and hopefully a job to pursue his dream of dancing on Broadway.  

Don't miss this chance to see these exciting dancers live in a spectacular arena concert!

Final tickets to all shows have just been released.

By popular demand, the So You Think You Can Dance Australia Live Tour 2008, presented by Optus, is extending to include Perth!

There will be two shows at Challenge Stadium on Sunday July 20, a 3pm matinee and a 7pm evening show.

Tickets are $69 plus booking fee, available from ticketmaster 136 100.

On sale from Monday June 9 - get in fast!

'So You Think You Think You Can Dance Australia Live Tour 2008' presented by Optus, will feature all the sensational Top Ten dancers – Jack, Kate, Demi, Rhys, Vanessa, Rhiannon, Henry, Graeme, Jemma and Anthony – in a spectacular arena concert, performing all your favourite routines from across the series.

Saturday July 5  
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 
Matinee  $56
Evening show  $70 
http://www.ticketek.com.au/ & 132 849

Sunday July 6  
GOLD COAST CONVENTION CENTRE
Evening show $69
http://www.ticketek.com.au/ & 132 849

Tuesday July 8
WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, WOLLONGONG
Evening show $70
http://www.ticketek.com.au/ & 132 849

Thursday July 10  
AIS ARENA, CANBERRA 
Evening show $70
http://www.ticketek.com.au/ & 132 849

Saturday July 12  
SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 
Matinee $59
Evening show $72.50 
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ & 136 100

Tuesday July 15
NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Evening show $70
http://www.ticketek.com.au/ & 132 849

Saturday July 19
ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE
Matinee $56
Evening show $70
http://www.ticketek.com.au/ & 132 849