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Sharna Burgess is making a big comeback in dance.

In August 2024, the former “Dancing With the Stars” pro gave his fans a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsals for the stage show “Esther” before she heads off to Tech Week.

“Esther” is a story based on the historical Queen Esther. Burgess, 39, stars in the stage show, two years after she last competed on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Sharna Burgess shared photos from the “Esther” rehearsals

In photos posted to her Instagram page on August 21, Burgess gave her fans a glimpse into her collaboration with ballet dancer Stephen Hanna, choreographer Josh Zache and musical artist Maliq during rehearsals in Texas.

“Esther in the works 🤍,” the Australian dancer captioned the slideshow. “To be able to dance AND act is a dream 🙏🏻 This whole team, this whole cast, this whole experience… 👩🏼‍🍳💋.”

She also announced that the show “The AD Players” will be performed in Houston until September.

A synopsis on the theater’s website reveals that Burgess will star in “a new, haunting interpretation of the story of Esther.” The show will include “multiple dance forms and production elements.”

According to Broadway World, the choreography for the show was created by Chase Brock. Burgess’ performances begin on August 30 and run through September 22, 2024, at the George Theater in Houston, Texas.

Sharna Burgess said her role was a dream come true

Burgess is excited about her return to the stage as a dancer. In a statement to EIN Presswire, she said, “I am beyond thrilled to be back on stage since my time on Broadway with ‘Burn the Floor.’ This production of Esther is truly inspirational and brings the power and beauty of dance to the forefront. I am deeply touched by the story of Esther, a brave young woman who changes the course of history. I am honored to bring her journey to life.”

In her Instagram story, she also gave her fans an update on her final days in the rehearsal room before heading to the theater where she will perform the shows. Burgess said fans will see her incorporate different dance styles during the show.

“I do a lot of ballroom dancing, but I also do a lot of things that aren’t really ballroom dancing. Let’s say it’s my version of ballet or Broadway or jazz,” she said. “It’s been so good for my mind, my body, my soul to dance again,” Burgess added. “Sometimes I wonder why I waited so long to dance so intensely?”

Burgess explained that her body is getting used to dancing again and that she is doing physiotherapy and extra work at the gym. She also said that she hadn’t realised how much she had missed live performances. “I was texting Peta (Murgatroyd) the other day and I said I forgot how much I miss the live stage too,” she told her followers. “I love TV and nothing can replace that. But that feeling of being on a live stage and having the audience right in front of you? I just love that.”

Burgess added that it was very special to land the lead role in such a show, as she is usually part of a dance company.

“It’s a dream,” the champion of the 27th season of “Dancing With the Stars” said of the experience. “It’s really surreal and it was really exciting to feel that part of me again.”

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