Newcastle-based Irish Dancing School to feature in new TV series
A Newcastle dance school will be featured on a national TV series from Sky.
Battle Of The Irish Dancers is a new three-part documentary series for Sky Arts, taking viewers behind the scenes of the world of contemporary Irish dancing.
Through the journeys of a cast of dedicated dancers and their teachers from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Birmingham and Dublin, the series shines a light on the performance genre.
Following three dance schools through their competitive season, viewers will see the drama and dedication as they train for the most prestigious competition of the year - the World Championships in Dublin in April 2025.
At the Kelly Hendry School in Newcastle, the show will focus on champion dancers and best friends Saoirse and Maria as they look to compete against and support each other in the build up to the championships.
Elsewhere across the country, the show will focus on the Scanlon School in Birmingham, which has a legacy of world championships, and the Niall Holly Academy in Dublin, where dancer Owen is a two-time World Champion on the brink of retirement from the competitive world.
Battle Of The Irish Dancers is made by Northern Ireland-based Big Mountain Productions for Sky Arts. The series begins on Wednesday 12 November on Sky Arts, Freeview channel 36, and streaming service NOW, at 9pm.