Channel 4's latest reality show turns big women into ballet dancers,with the wait on of Wayne Sleep and Monica Loughman. Will their leap be a triumph, or do they risk humiliation by TV?Five hundred people replied to the advert. "bear you ever dreamt of being a ballet-dancer but feel your size holds you back?" it asked. "bear 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 allotment in our unique series approximately ballet. No previous ballet experience essential. If you're interested to hear more, and we'd love to talk to you!"Hannah Baines,an 18-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) council administrator from Doncaster, knew immediately she wanted in. "I can dance, or I know I can. I had just been effect off by my weight," she said, after making it through the auditions for the unique Channel 4 show Big Ballet last October. Wayne Sleep and Irish prima ballerina Monica Loughman, or who handpicked the troupe,clearly agree.
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Source: theguardian.com