Dancing with the Stars opens in Las Vegas

The energy never stops in Dancing with the Stars Las Vegas

Photo Credit : Gabe Ginsberg / Vegas Kool

There is something you should know about me…I don’t watch a lot of television. That being said, I have heard of Dancing with the Stars, and perhaps watched a show or two. So, I decided to head down to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino to snap some pictures for my readers.

I was completely amazed! Dancing with the Stars is a great addition to the wonderful shows offered on the Las Vegas Strip. Sadly, it will only be here for a limited time.

Based off the ABC hit show, Dancing with the StarsBBC Worldwide Productions brings the action to Las Vegas.  It showcases fan-favorite dances from past seasons, as well as new thrilling routines.

The show begins with Former N’Sync member Joey Fatone warming up the audience.  The crowd was full of energy, laughing and cheering Joey on.  As the curtain went up, the crowd went deafly silent. Dancing with the Stars Las Vegas opens the show with a full stage of dancers showing off what their awesome skills.

I was pretty mesmerized by all the action that was happening on the stage. It reminded me of some of the Cirque Du Soleil shows. Wherever I looked, there was something new and exciting happening.

As the dancing stopped, out walked Carson Kressley. Carson went into a comedic routine that had the crowd belly laughing. I can personally see why he is the winner of the past 14 seasons of Dancing With the Stars. (His joke, I just went with it.)

Len Goodman being the voice of reason in Dancing with the Stars in Las Vegas

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Joey Fatone tried his hardest to get Carson off the stage. It wasn’t until Len Goodman’s face appeared on the monitor that Mr. Kressley went running off the stage. Len Goodman gave a brief introduction, describing what was to come.  At the end of his short video, he introduced the first set of stars.

Joey Fatone and his partner started the night off with a Cha-Cha.  Wow, Joey can move. The crowd was entranced as Mr. Fatone and his partner worked the stage with their dazzling performance.

Joey Fatone showing off his dancing moves while performing the Cha Cha

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This is where I had to leave. Photographers had to get ready for the red carpet.  I really didn’t want to leave. I was hooked. The dancing was incredible, and very entertaining.  I can’t wait to take my wife to see the full show.

As the photographers were moved from the theatre to the red carpet, you couldn’t help but feel the sadness. It seems I wasn’t the only who wanted to watch the rest of the show.

Carson Kressley hanging out with his fans at the Grand Opening of Dancing with the Stars in Las Vegas

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The red carpet was filled with big names from Dancing with the Stars. The crowd was going crazy, trying to snap photos of their favorite performers. Kyle Massey hammed it up for the photographers, with silly poses. Tia Carrere’s red carpet walk was going great, right up until Carrot Top ran on to the carpet and photo bombed her. (A photo bomb is when a person jumps into the frame of the photo being taken.) Tia couldn’t stop laughing after that.

Other big name performers from Dancing with the Stars turned out to walk the red carpet. Celebrities like Lacey Schwimmer, Tom Bergeron, Dmitry Chaplin, Cheryl Burke, and Kym Johnson, to name a few.

Local celebrity dancers joined the red carpet as well. Rick Faugno, who was the original Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and Tara Palsha, the lead dancer from Vegas the Show. Also, the wonderful and talented Josh Strickland, who stars in PEEPSHOW and Holly’s World.

Carrot Top photo bombing Tia Carrere

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The carpet was fun because unlike most carpets I work, the people walking on it paid more attention to the crowd than the photographers.  Carson Kressley actually walked up and signed autographs and took cell phone photos with the waiting fans. He took time with each and every person, and he wasn’t the only star to do so. I think this speaks highly of the Dancing with the Stars cast. Far too often, celebrities ignore their fans. It was really cool to see the cast members rubbing elbows with their fans. Facebook is going to have some interesting photos today.

I have nothing but good things to say about the experience, other than the fact that I didn’t get to see the whole show. I think one of the best things about the Dancing with the Starsshow at the Tropicana is that the dancers aren’t being judged; they are just having an amazing time doing what they enjoy. This feel-good emotion showed throughout all the performances I watched. The smiling and laughing from the stars is infectious. As I wrote this story, I couldn’t help but have a big smile on my face, remembering some of the antics that I witnessed.

What better place to have such a wonderful show than at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The Showroom is comfortable, even when it appeared to be sold out. The stage is well lit and the whole atmosphere, as Joey Fatone put it, gives off that Old Vegas feel. (Didn’t hurt that Wayne Newton was in the audience, either.)

 

What you need to know:

 

Dancing with the Stars in Las Vegas

Dates: April 14 through July 7, 2012

Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 PM

Friday 9 PM

Saturday and Sunday 2 PM and 8 PM

Tuesday is Dark

Admission: Ranges from $40 – $89 (VIP Packages are also available.)

 

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