DanceX – The mother of all dance-offs comes to 91Èȱ¬ One – starts Saturday
14 July 2007 at 6.55pm
Introduction
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Arlene and Bruno go head-to-head
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Two giants in the world of choreography come face to face across the dance floor in the biggest clash of dance titans British TV has ever seen. Spurred on by host Ben Shephard, top choreographers Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli strut back on to our screens and go head-to-head as they search for a sensational new dancing and singing group in DanceX.
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The story so far (programme one)
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Town squares across the UK become engulfed in a sea of leg warmers and Lycra, as hopefuls turn up in their thousands for a series of open-air auditions. As Arlene and Bruno battle the elements and scour the country for the nation’s hottest talent, dancers and singers compete for the chance to perform in front of the renowned judges.
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From break-dancing pensioners to nimble-limbed teens, auditionees freestyle their way into the judges' hearts with styles ranging from bangra to ballet. Arlene and Bruno are forced to make some tough decisions as they whittle the dancers and singers down in a series of gruelling call backs.
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Every day the remaining contestants are faced with a new challenge, and the pressure mounts as they get increasingly close to the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As the decisions get tougher, Arlene and Bruno enlist some additional help and hold the curtain at a leading West End theatre. The final 20 hopefuls must up their game and win over the 2,000-strong audience with a live performance.
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The journey proves emotional for both contestants and judges alike as the finalists are chosen. Thousands audition, but only 16 can go through to appear on the live TV shows.
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Arlene v Bruno – round one (programme two)
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The live shows are in sight and the finalists embark on a rigorous training schedule at the house they will share for the duration of the series. For some dancers, the thought of singing will be a terrifying ordeal and, for the strong singers, the strenuous dance routines will add stress to an already challenging schedule.
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The excited contestants enter the DanceX studio for the first time, and must give their all if they want Arlene and Bruno to make their dreams come true. Going up against each other for the first time, the judges take turns to fight for their favourites and create the group they believe will lead them to victory. By the end of the programme the teams are formed, but two unlucky contestants will go home without the chance to perform in the live shows.
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The eliminations (programmes three to six)
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The pressure is really on as the live shows commence. Every Saturday, the programme kicks off with a spectacular opening number and Arlene and Bruno’s group members fight for their chance to dance another week. With a new theme for each show, the groups must bring the judges' interpretations to life by performing three numbers – one as a dance act, one as a singing group and one in which they must dance and sing simultaneously.
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Their fate is in the hands of the DanceX viewers, who vote for their favourite group. The judge from the least popular group faces the dilemma of having to choose one of their own performers to hang up their sweat bands and go home.
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The final (programme seven)
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Only one group can leave the show victorious, and, in the final programme, Arlene and Bruno battle it out for the very last time. This is the groups' final chance to win over the voting public, and they must give their all if they want to be crowned DanceX champions. The viewers' favourite group will be catapulted to fame and have the chance to begin an illustrious career as part of a brand-new, all-dancing, all-singing act.
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Production credits
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DanceX was commissioned by 91Èȱ¬ One Controller Peter Fincham and Elaine Bedell, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning. Sam Donnelly is the series editor, Jo Wallace is executive editor and Martin Scott is executive producer.
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AC2/ KS3
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