Brian Damage
12-01-2007, 10:52 AM
ELIZABETH Berkley has been tapped to host Bravo's new reality competition series "Step It Up and Dance," sources said.
In addition, Broadway choreographer Jerry Mitchell will fill the role of mentor and house choreographer to the show's contestants.
"Step It Up" will feature contestants trying to master a range of dance styles, from ballet and ballroom to Broadway and burlesque. The winner will receive a cash prize.
The series is in production, shooting at locations in and around LA. A premiere date has not been announced.
Bravo declined comment.
The show is produced by Magical Elves producers Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth (Bravo's "Project Runway," "Top Chef") and was created by Gunnar Wetterberg.
Berkley recently had a storyline on "CSI: Miami."
Her recent film credits include "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion" and "Roger Dodger."
Mitchell won a Tony Award in 2005 for "La Cage aux Folles."
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12012007/tv/bravo_goes_bway_574538.htm
In addition, Broadway choreographer Jerry Mitchell will fill the role of mentor and house choreographer to the show's contestants.
"Step It Up" will feature contestants trying to master a range of dance styles, from ballet and ballroom to Broadway and burlesque. The winner will receive a cash prize.
The series is in production, shooting at locations in and around LA. A premiere date has not been announced.
Bravo declined comment.
The show is produced by Magical Elves producers Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth (Bravo's "Project Runway," "Top Chef") and was created by Gunnar Wetterberg.
Berkley recently had a storyline on "CSI: Miami."
Her recent film credits include "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion" and "Roger Dodger."
Mitchell won a Tony Award in 2005 for "La Cage aux Folles."
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12012007/tv/bravo_goes_bway_574538.htm