Pineapple Dance Studios (TV series)
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Pineapple Dance Studios is a docusoap which aired on Sky1 during 2010. The show gave viewers an insight into the world of Pineapple Dance Studios
, a London dance complex, and introduced several employees including Louie Spence
and Andrew Stone. The show was first broadcast on 14 February 2010 on Sky1. With narration by ex-BBC newsreader Michael Buerk
, it was a documentary that included impromptu dancing and the promotional tag-line: "Pineapple Dance Studios: Where careers are made, dreams are broken, bitching is an Olympic sport and everyone is fabulous!". It was sponsored by Just Dance
.
. He started dancing when he was eight years old and since then has danced with singers Christina Aguilera
and Britney Spears
. Andrew featured prominently in the 2010 TV series Pineapple Dance Studios and features with his former band Starman
in the follow-up series, Louie Spence's Showbusiness
.
Stone took part in the 2010 series of Big Brother
in the UK, and was part of an all-male tribute band to the Pussycat Dolls
called the "Alley Cat Dogs" but says he left when he was the only one who could dance well enough.
's involvement on his own talk show and as a judge in So You Think You Dance
, replacing Sisco Gomez
, both were later scrapped. It was announced by Louie on Alan Carr: Chatty Man
on 9 July that the show would be returning under the title of Louie Spence's Showbusiness
. He also stated that it would be "the same as always but bigger; if that's possible."
announced in its December 2010 issue that there would be a 2010 Christmas special on 20 December at 9.30 pm on Sky1. Andrew Stone would also get his own one-off TV programme called Andrew Stone's Meaning Of Christmas on Sky1. It was also announced that Louie Spence
would make an "Alternative Queen's speech". Louie dressed in royal robes and spoke on how his year had been while introducing some of the people who had made it special. There was a final national anthem with some dance included.
Pineapple Dance Studios
Pineapple Dance Studios is a dance studio complex based in the Covent Garden area of central London, England. It was founded by the English model and businesswoman Debbie Moore in 1979. The studio is used for castings and rehearsals by dance companies, record labels, television networks, film...
, a London dance complex, and introduced several employees including Louie Spence
Louie Spence
Louie Spence is a dance expert, choreographer and television personality who is currently the artistic director at the London Pineapple Dance Studios...
and Andrew Stone. The show was first broadcast on 14 February 2010 on Sky1. With narration by ex-BBC newsreader Michael Buerk
Michael Buerk
Michael Duncan Buerk is a BBC journalist and newsreader, most famous for his reporting of the Ethiopian famine on 23 October 1984, which inspired the Band Aid charity record.-Early life:...
, it was a documentary that included impromptu dancing and the promotional tag-line: "Pineapple Dance Studios: Where careers are made, dreams are broken, bitching is an Olympic sport and everyone is fabulous!". It was sponsored by Just Dance
Just Dance (video game)
Just Dance is a music video game developed and published by Ubisoft for the Wii. It was released on November 17, 2009 in North America, November 26 in Australia, and November 27 in Europe. It is similar to the Dance Dance Revolution games in that dancers match moves on screen in order to earn...
.
Andrew Stone
Andrew Stone is a dance teacher at Pineapple Dance StudiosPineapple Dance Studios
Pineapple Dance Studios is a dance studio complex based in the Covent Garden area of central London, England. It was founded by the English model and businesswoman Debbie Moore in 1979. The studio is used for castings and rehearsals by dance companies, record labels, television networks, film...
. He started dancing when he was eight years old and since then has danced with singers Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
. Andrew featured prominently in the 2010 TV series Pineapple Dance Studios and features with his former band Starman
Starman (band)
Starman was a British pop band formed in 2009 by Andrew Stone, a dance teacher at London-based Pineapple Dance Studios.-Formation and history:The band line-up initially consisted of Andrew Stone, Jesus Ruiz, Craig Custance, Mickey Cowdroy and Luka Cadez...
in the follow-up series, Louie Spence's Showbusiness
Louie Spence's Showbusiness
Louie Spence's Showbusiness is a docusoap that is the follow-up series to Pineapple Dance Studios. It was announced by Louie Spence on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on 9 July 2010 and he stated that the series would be "the same, but bigger; if that's possible." It has a similar format to its predecessor...
.
Stone took part in the 2010 series of Big Brother
Big Brother (TV series)
Big Brother is a television show in which a group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras. Each series lasts for around three months, and there are usually fewer than 15 participants. The housemates try to win a cash...
in the UK, and was part of an all-male tribute band to the Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
called the "Alley Cat Dogs" but says he left when he was the only one who could dance well enough.
Episodes
- Louie SpenceLouie SpenceLouie Spence is a dance expert, choreographer and television personality who is currently the artistic director at the London Pineapple Dance Studios...
, Andrew Stone and Debbie MooreDebbie MooreDebbie Moore OBE , is an English model and business woman who is most noted as the founder of Pineapple Dance Studios and its associated clothing brand...
appeared in all episodes. - Mark Battershall missed one episode (episode 11).
- Tricia Walsh-Smith missed four episodes (episodes 3, 5, 7 and 8).
- Laura Pye missed six episodes (episodes 2, 4, 6, 7, 10 and 12).
- Luke Long
- Episode 1: Pilot (Aired on February 14, 2010)
- Episode 2 (Aired on February 21, 2010)
- Episode 3 (Aired on February 28, 2010)
- Episode 4: Slayer (Aired on March 7, 2010)
- Episode 5 (Aired on March 14, 2010)
- Episode 6 (Aired on March 21, 2010)
- Episode 7: PDG (Aired on March 28, 2010)
- Episode 8: Fe-Nix (Aired on April 4, 2010)
- Episode 9 (Aired on April 11, 2010)
- Episode 10 (Aired on April 18, 2010)
- Episode 11: Burlesque (Aired on April 25, 2010)
- Episode 12: Remember the Days (Aired on May 2, 2010)
- Episode 13: Finale (Aired on May 9, 2010)
- Episode 14: Clip Show (Aired on June 12, 2010)
- Episode 15: Christmas Special (Aired on November 20, 2010)
Future
After initially indicating that a second series would be produced, Sky1 reverted this decision due to Louie SpenceLouie Spence
Louie Spence is a dance expert, choreographer and television personality who is currently the artistic director at the London Pineapple Dance Studios...
's involvement on his own talk show and as a judge in So You Think You Dance
So You Think You Can Dance (UK)
So You Think You Can Dance is a televised dance competition and reality show that launched in the United Kingdom in January 2010 and similar to the version of the program that has began airing in the USA in 2005. The show is broadcast on BBC One. The content of the show is similar premise to the...
, replacing Sisco Gomez
Sisco Gomez
Francisco Javier Gomez-Aspron , better known professionally as Sisco Gomez, is an English dancer and choreographer. He was awarded the Best New Choreographer award at the UK satellite version of The Carnival: Choreographer’s Ball in 2005.-Dancer:Sisco Gomez was born in 1985 and is of Afro-Colombian...
, both were later scrapped. It was announced by Louie on Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The award-winning show is on Channel 4. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music....
on 9 July that the show would be returning under the title of Louie Spence's Showbusiness
Louie Spence's Showbusiness
Louie Spence's Showbusiness is a docusoap that is the follow-up series to Pineapple Dance Studios. It was announced by Louie Spence on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on 9 July 2010 and he stated that the series would be "the same, but bigger; if that's possible." It has a similar format to its predecessor...
. He also stated that it would be "the same as always but bigger; if that's possible."
Christmas 2010
Sky MagazineSky Magazine
Sky Magazine is the magazine distributed to subscribers of the BSkyB satellite service Sky Digital.- Availability :The magazine is available to subscribers of the Variety Pack or all packs of entertainment.- Content :...
announced in its December 2010 issue that there would be a 2010 Christmas special on 20 December at 9.30 pm on Sky1. Andrew Stone would also get his own one-off TV programme called Andrew Stone's Meaning Of Christmas on Sky1. It was also announced that Louie Spence
Louie Spence
Louie Spence is a dance expert, choreographer and television personality who is currently the artistic director at the London Pineapple Dance Studios...
would make an "Alternative Queen's speech". Louie dressed in royal robes and spoke on how his year had been while introducing some of the people who had made it special. There was a final national anthem with some dance included.