 | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | Anaheim, California, United States (February 2, 2011) |
| Founder | Andrés Gelabert |
| Defunct | June 18, 2012 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Headquarters | 33°47′30″N 117°54′50″W / 33.79167°N 117.91389°W, , United States |
Number of locations | 1 |
Area served | Southern California |
Number of employees | 200 |
Battle of the Dance was a dinner theater in Anaheim, California, featuring contrasting styles of dance—principally flamenco and Irish folk dancing—performed by a cast of over 40 dancers. Designed to cash in on the popularity of such shows as Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, the venture was very ambitious: the brainchild of Medieval Times founder Andrés Gelabert, backed by $10 million in investor capital, and performing in a dedicated 40,000 square foot venue.[1] Performances debuted to much fanfare in February 2011, and the show met with critical success: for example, the Orange County Register said, "Without a doubt... some of the best flamenco and Spanish dancers you'll ever see," and called the choreography "masterful".[2] However, the show never became a popular success, and it closed indefinitely just 16 months after its opening, in June 2012.[3]
- ^ Susan Josephs (March 9, 2011). "Dance competitions face off in live venues: 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' have led to Battle of the Dance in Anaheim and more". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ Paul Hodgins (June 30, 2011). "'Battle of the Dance' is eccentric, but what dancing". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ Paul Hodgins (June 19, 2012). "Anaheim's 'Battle of the Dance' closes: Ill-fated dinner theater, which cost $10 million, opened in 2011". Orange County Register.