Arthur Murray Las Vegas
Do you fantasize? Don’t ask, Don’t tell! Hedonistic and decadent, what better place to have the Super Bowl of dancing competitions than Las Vegas? Why not wear sequins for breakfast & rhinestones for lunch? Dressing tame is not the name of the game, standing out is. Throw on your red sole stilettos, adorn yourself in bling, add glitter and head to the “Superama” of dancing. You’ve hit the jackpot!
Where2Stay
Bellagio Hotel – Stay at this “Italian Villa” hosting the international Arthur Murray dance competition. 5 pools with indoor botanical gardens, couture shopping & a gallery of fine art. You can take that to “The Bank” – an ultimate late night club featuring a glass encased dance floor. Your only competition might be their dancing fountains.
Where2Dine
Ready for the Dance Break?
Beauty and Essex – offshoot of their NY city hot spot sizzles! Enter thru a gritty pawn shop into glittering Art Deco & jewel dining rooms.
SW Steakhouse – Need protein? This four- star award winning restaurant ticks all the boxes. Their chili-spiced double rib eye was featured on the food network as the best thing they ever ate. Dinner enhanced by their outside light show on The Lake of Dreams Morimoto – Iron Chef meets Las Vegas. Elegant and swanky, sushi directly from Japan Eggslut – For the morning after! Need we say more?
Lotus of Siam – The number one Thai Restaurant in America located in a strip mall.
E by Jose Andres – a Spanish tapas hideaway tucked inside Restaurant Jale. A 3-month advance reservation bestows you a gold ticket which is your confirmation and reward. Did we mention- it seats 10!
Nightlife
Minus 5 Ice Bar – Chill out! After a hot dance slip into something cool – chandeliers, seats, even glasses are made of ice. What2wear? No fear – parkas & gloves included!
Rose.Rabbit.Lie – Racy, hot and mind blowing. More than a supper club – a bar, a dance venue & lounge! From caviar tacos to cocktails like “Ministry of Truth” a little lie never hurt anyone!
Chandelier Bar – We love jewels! How about being engulfed in over 2 million beaded crystals on three levels? Wear all your bling, you’ll fit right in.
Commonwealth – You don’t need a password to get into this sexy 6000 sq.ft bar with its exposed brick & multi candelabras. You do need a reservation for their Laundry Room, their private speakeasy thru a hidden door. Fax only, be polite! Use all your social skills.
XS Nightclub – Haven’t danced enough? Hit the hottest nightclub, indoor/ outdoor pool party scene. Avoid long lines – reserve 14 days in advance for tables.
Omnia Nightclub Defies description. Costing $107 million, this 75,000 multi level space named “Best New Nightclub & Best Visual.” A 22,000 lb kinetic chandelier & cascading light show envelopes you. Bring walkie talkies. You will never find your partner!
Where2Shop for Dance Attire… Keep your Eye on Fashion
It’s Las Vegas, Baby. If you can’t find sparkle and rhinestones in Las Vegas you’re not looking in the right places.
Jeravae – Only a dance competitor can design the perfect costumes! Jeravae Christensen has nailed it, her motto is “Stand out like you’re the only one on the dance floor!” Isn’t that what we always think? Look for Ballroom, Latin dresses, accessories, jewelry and menswear.
Tadashishoji – Ready to party? Cocktails and food beckon. Strip off your costume and head to the strip for after party attire. Head to The Fashion Show Mall for that perfect cocktail dress.
Ballroom Dance Rentals – Sometimes you might want to wear a dance costume once (after all we love to shop.) This may be an option for you. Just rent your dress. Try on first, dance, return later. Easy! Choose from Smooth and Rhythm dresses. If you’re itching to buy it, it can be arranged.
Design to Shine – So you think you can dance? You came to the right place. Design to Shine is a leader in highly designed, excellent quality edgy ballroom dresses. Want glitz, glamour and standout costumes? They have outfitted major shows like Dancing with the Stars and Skating with Celebrities. Offering over 800 custom one of kind dresses the only problem will be how many to buy.
Where2Shop
Shopping in Rome, Paris or New York has nothing on Las Vegas! You can dance the night way but you need clothes to dance & travel in. The malls in Las Vegas offer everything so put on walking. shoes, save your heels for at night.
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace Highest grossing mall in US. Luxury retail mixes all shopping price points
Wynn Esplanade High end fashion fused with major jewelry collections.
Crystals at City Center Luxury designer fashion features over the top couture – No bargains!
Fashion Show Mall – Anchored by Neiman Marcus & Saks, but features shopping for all ages and all prices – variety from jeans (Forever 21) to great salsa dresses.
Dance, Dine & Recline in Las Vegas Style
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