“Strictly Come Dancing” professional dancerSasha Farberhas glided onto Pensacola Beach before his July 26 show at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre forThe Greatest Showcase.
Farber has gained a fan base due to his time on the competitive dance TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” where he started as part of the dance group and later became one of the professional dancers on season 17. Recently, Farber was partnered with the star from The Bachelorette.Jenn Tranin season 33, their performances were not only energetic but also led to romance speculation behind the scenes throughout the season.
Nevertheless, Farber managed to find a moment in his hectic schedule to visit Pensacola and host The Greatest Showcase on July 26, an evening of performances that will support theChildren’s Home Society’s Healthy Families Initiativein Escambia County. The event, organized by First Dance Ballroom Studio, which is owned by Margaret Takacs, will also feature a special performance by Farber.
It’s such a fun event – local celebrities get to participate, learn some dance moves, and who doesn’t enjoy learning some dancing?” Farber said to the News Journal on Wednesday. “Margaret Takacs is an amazing coach, she has an incredible studio, so everyone is training there. The charity is truly remarkable… I always enjoy coming here every year… just watching all these local celebrities come out, support each other, and have a great time.
Now that Farber is in Pensacola, his week is filled with dance. Nevertheless, he managed to get some energy for his day on Wednesday – “a quick double espresso” fromMaker’s Coffeein the morning and a personalized burger fromThe Reefat Pensacola Beach for a meal
Farber worked with The Reef’s owners, Cristina and Kevin Flynn, to develop a playful Burger of the Week called the Sasha Farburger. Farber mentioned that it brings back memories of his favorite burger from Australia, featuring lettuce, tomato, onion, fried egg, barbecue sauce, mayo, and American cheese for a “taste of the Down Under.”
I can’t claim I created it; this is just a standard Australian burger,” Farber said. “We have mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, fried egg, tomatoes… what could possibly be wrong?
Did it deliver?
“Delivered, signed, sealed,” Farber said following his first bite.
If you’d like to experience Farber’s ideal burger, The Reef will be serving the Sasha Farburger special until Friday, including during itsfifth anniversary partyOn July 24, during the anniversary celebration, their original smash burgers will be priced at $5 throughout the day, available only for dine-in, along with various other activities like limited edition T-shirts, face painting, a photo booth, gift card contests, and more.
The Flynns expressed their appreciation for the numerous customers visiting The Reef this week to support their restaurant.
I feel truly privileged,” Cristina Flynn remarked. “We’re extremely busy today, so we’re always very thankful for that.
“It’s always a gift when events like this occur for us, as a small, locally-owned business. It’s an honor,” said Kevin Flynn.
Is it still possible to obtain tickets for Sasha Farber’s performance in The Greatest Showcase?
Yes, the biggest event starts at 7 p.m. on July 26. Tickets are still available to watch Sasha Farber and can be bought throughTicketmaster, with tickets beginning at $44.10.
Who local stars are expected to take part in The Greatest Showcase?
Notable local figures taking part in the performance are Bethany Appel, Grace Resendez McCaffrey, Jennifer and Josh Belcher, Kyle Rank, Madeline Cates, Nikki Rice, Megan Caulfield, Amber Scott, Sasha Daneva, Raven Taylor, Tina DeStefano, Jen Wells, Jordan Glass, Adrianna Williams, Bronwyn Naylor and David Peaden.
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This piece first was published in the Pensacola News Journal:Sasha Farber from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ was seen spending time with his fans on Pensacola Beach.
