Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Big Ballet was a British documentary television programme produced by Rare Day and broadcast on Channel 4. The three-episode series was first broadcast on 6 February 2014. It follows Wayne Sleep and prima ballerina Monica Loughmanas they work with a troupe of plus-size amateur dancers to realise their dream of dancing Swan Lake. Mentor - Wayne Sleep Mentor - Monica Loughman Odette the White Swan - Hannah Odile the Black Swan - Jessica The Queen - Emma R The Prince - AJ Von Rothbart - Raj Parmar Swans / Black Swan Henchman - Carol, Nicola and Mel Swans / Ladies In Waiting - Emma W, Sarah and Stella Swans / Guests - Christine, Donna, Claire, Mary, Shona, Rachel and TanyaProfiles as listed on the Channel 4 Big Ballet micro-site.The programme also featured Matthew Bourne, Derek Deane, Patricia Doyle, David Plumpton, Tamara Rojo, David Nixon and the English National Ballet. It was predominantly filmed at the Northern Ballet with the final performance staged at St George's Hall, Bradford. in front of 1,500 people.Adverts were placed and five hundred people replied. The advert read "Have you ever dreamt of being a ballet-dancer but feel your size holds you back? Have you ever imagined dancing on a big stage in front of an adoring crowd? We are looking for talented dancers aged 18-55 to take part in our new series about ballet. No previous ballet experience necessary. If you're interested to hear more, we'd love to talk to you!". The applicants were whittled down to a troupe of eighteen for the series.. }
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- Big_Ballet abstract "Big Ballet was a British documentary television programme produced by Rare Day and broadcast on Channel 4. The three-episode series was first broadcast on 6 February 2014. It follows Wayne Sleep and prima ballerina Monica Loughmanas they work with a troupe of plus-size amateur dancers to realise their dream of dancing Swan Lake. Mentor - Wayne Sleep Mentor - Monica Loughman Odette the White Swan - Hannah Odile the Black Swan - Jessica The Queen - Emma R The Prince - AJ Von Rothbart - Raj Parmar Swans / Black Swan Henchman - Carol, Nicola and Mel Swans / Ladies In Waiting - Emma W, Sarah and Stella Swans / Guests - Christine, Donna, Claire, Mary, Shona, Rachel and TanyaProfiles as listed on the Channel 4 Big Ballet micro-site.The programme also featured Matthew Bourne, Derek Deane, Patricia Doyle, David Plumpton, Tamara Rojo, David Nixon and the English National Ballet. It was predominantly filmed at the Northern Ballet with the final performance staged at St George's Hall, Bradford. in front of 1,500 people.Adverts were placed and five hundred people replied. The advert read "Have you ever dreamt of being a ballet-dancer but feel your size holds you back? Have you ever imagined dancing on a big stage in front of an adoring crowd? We are looking for talented dancers aged 18-55 to take part in our new series about ballet. No previous ballet experience necessary. If you're interested to hear more, we'd love to talk to you!". The applicants were whittled down to a troupe of eighteen for the series.".