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Royal Television Society Awards 2010 Winner. Funny and entertaining, Pineapple Dance Studios is an innovative Factual Entertainment hybrid set in a world-renowned dance rehearsal studio.
A "performance documentary" that pioneered a new form of constructed reality, the original production techniques and exceptional characters saw the hit series gain a huge press following and fanbase in the UK and beyond. The series follows the lives of teachers, pupils and staff at the famous studios as they attend auditions, rehearsals and performances in a unique setting where dreams are made, parts are won and lost and fabulous is a heartfelt emotion.
Filmed entirely in HD, Pineapple Dance Studios combined exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of everyday life at the studios with interviews and set pieces from staff and pupils. Blurring the lines between documentary, comedy and drama it created a new style of documentary filmmaking. It also launched a number of unique characters; from millionaire founder Debbie Moore to outrageous Artistic Director Louie Spence, self-proclaimed 'ready made pop star' Andrew Stone to Mark Battershall who is one of the UK's most celebrated choreographers.
The series has been sold in 14 countries, won an RTS Award, was nominated for a Rose D'Or and Bafta Award, and was Highly Commended at the 2011 Broadcast Awards.
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Pineapple Dance Studios wins the award for best Features and Lifestyle Series at the Royal Television Society Awards 2010
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