Cast members of the Broadway hit “Burn the Floor” perform “Ballroom Beat.” The show will bring its national tour to the Keller Auditorium in Portland Sept. 7-12.

There was a time when the world of ballroom dancing was reserved for die-hard fans only, a world parodied in movies like 1992’s “Strictly Ballroom.”

With the advent of popular television shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” the cha-cha, paso doble and tango have become household names.

Showcasing the 10 dances of “international style” ballroom dancing, the Broadway hit “Burn the Floor” brings its national tour to Portland’s Keller Auditorium, Sept. 7-12.

“International style” consists of five Latin dances (cha-cha, samba, paso doble, rumba and jive) and five standard dances (waltz, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, tango and quickstep), according to the production’s website.

“The show was first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John’s 50th birthday celebration in 1997,” according to a news release. Since then, the production has toured more than 30 countries.

Directed and choreographed by former world champion Latin and ballroom dancer Jason Gilkison, “Burn the Floor” features 20 champion dancers including “So You Think You Can Dance” alums Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev, Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Robbie Kmetoni, Janette Manrara and Karen Hauer.

Ticket prices range from $20 to $65, depending on seat location and day of performance. To purchase tickets, contact Ticketmaster at 866-866-4502 or www.ticket master.com.

For more information on “Burn the Floor,” visit www.burnthefloor.com.