#DANCING THE STARS SERIES#
To unpack it and share it in a contemporary sense."īelton has long had a personal interest in Klee’s work, which also inspired earlier work for the Good Company Arts (GCA) project such as the dance film and performance series Equilibrist (2016) and his Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship project Line Dances (2010). It really spoke to me, touched my heart and I thought I’d love to respond to this work one day. The idea for the work has been bubbling away in the back of Belton’s mind since he first saw Bauhaus master Paul Klee's Ad Parnassum painting of 1932 in Switzerland back in 2012. So it is surprising they have never worked together - before now.įor Belton, Whitehead has been pivotal to the creation of his latest dance film Ad Parnassum - Purapurawhetu, even more so than first envisaged. They are both based in Dunedin, are well-known in their fields and like to push the boundaries in their work. Rebecca Fox discovers its intriguing origins.ĭancer, choreographer and film-maker Daniel Belton and composer Dame Gillian Whitehead have a lot in common. During its Fall 2021 run, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” ranked among the Top 5 unscripted series with Adults 18-49.A new film work by Dunedin dancer, choreographer and film-maker Daniel Belton will debut in a massive outdoor projection as part of Christchurch’s upcoming Matariki celebrations. “Dancing with the Stars” first premiered on ABC in 2005 and has grown into an international phenomena and source of constant watercooler conversation. Produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios’ Los Angeles production arm, the show pairs celebrities with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines. This unprecedented move, combined with our two season pick-up, is a testament to the proven power of Dancing with the Stars and a resounding vote of confidence from our great, supportive partners at Disney, showing how much they value and believe in the brand.” “The fact that our iconic global format Dancing with the Stars will now set the record as the first live series on Disney+ represents a major growth opportunity and a bold next step forward in the evolution of the franchise.
Valerie Bruce, General Manager, BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions said:
We’re so grateful to our incredible partners at BBC Studios and look forward to continuing our relationship with them on this spectacular series, which will continue to be overseen by Rob Mills and the talented Walt Disney Television Alternative team.” As we’re significantly expanding our unscripted slate at ABC, this is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+. “Dancing with the Stars has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and brought so much joy to millions of viewers. The show’s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for Dancing with the Stars while continuing to expand our demographic reach.”ĭana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment For Walt Disney Television said: “Dancing with the Stars has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series.
In a statement, Kareem Daniel, chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution said: “After over 30 seasons of the program on ABC, including two spin-offs, Dancing with the Stars will move off of ABC this fall in order for the Network to showcase several Monday Night Football games as well as develop and invest in new and future programming”. The reality series has just been picked up for two more seasons (Seasons 31 and 32) and Disney informed affiliate stations today, stating:
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