EVEN before "Penthouse" got associated with the Martin and Pops tandem, many will remember that it was the groundbreaking program during the ‘70s responsible for making that period the golden era of dance with "Penthouse 7" hailed as the "Dance Party on Air," over GMA-7.

Probably the only show where parents allowed their children to stay up late on Sunday nights, "Penthouse 7" had set trends, new fashion, popularized the latest dances and music, launched new artists and personalities, introduced the first music videos, and inspired recording companies to create their own dance groups. "Penthouse 7" was the dance show authority from 1974 until 1981.

Archie Lacson was at the helm of "Penthouse 7" with different female co-hosts every week. The show was made up of Latin and modern groups. It was in this show where dance steps like the "Robot," the "Bump," the "Jacksons," the famous "LA Walk," the "New York Hustle," "Swing," "Pop-Locking," "Locking," "The Rock," "Errol Flynn," and hundreds of other dance steps were popularized and taught during the show’s instructional segment.

In 27 years after "Penhouse 7," there hasn’t been any other dance show to duplicate that kind of success. Thus, having forged a special bond (rooted in dance), Archie and several members of the original cast have kept the passion burning. A posting on YouTube of the "Penthouse 7" opening credits by a fan got the wheels turning. Emails started circulating, phone calls and text messages were sent, meetings were set, rehearsals scheduled, pictorials arranged and voila! "Penthouse 7 (That ‘70s Dance Show): The Grand Reunion" was born and set for April 30, 8 p.m. at the NBC Tent in The Fort, Makati City.

The cast is back together again though a few years older, a few pounds heavier, but still very much alive and kicking. Sandy Hontiveros says, "We have pulled all our resources together, poured in all our blood, sweat, and tears, and hope to God that we bring as much fun to our audience as we have had putting this all together."

So put on your dancing shoes and let Archie Lacson, Tito Garcia, Poncy Quirino, Nini Morato-Borja, Susan Payawal, Rosie Garchitorena-Gan, Ronnie Henares, Pipi Liboro, Mike Monserrat, RayAn Fuentes, Sandy Hontiveros, Gina Valanciano-Martinez, Ida Ramos-Henares, Marlyn Feliciano-Lopez, and Anna Garcia bring you back the glory of that "‘70s Dance Show." Direction is by Ronnie Henares.

Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets (891-9999) and Genesis office (721-4405 local 106 and 722-7281) or you can log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.