Strictly Come Dancing Snippets; Louie Spence; NTA

Aleames training seems to be consisting mainly of the hand jive at the moment and in the rare moments we see, Alex looks bit un-coordinated and yes, Bambi-like! Nice arms though!

There are five dance shows in the running for the Best Talent Show award at the National Television Awards: Strictly Come Dancing; Dancing on Ice; So You Think You Can Dance; Let's Dance For Comic Relief and Got To Dance. Also nominated are Britain's Got Talent, X-Factor and Popstar to Operastar. Vote for your winners here.

The BBC have threatened to sue organisers of a raunchy show called Strictly Erotica, which features the famous Glitter Ball in its promotional material along with two ex-dancers, Andrew Cuerden and Hanna Haarala, from Series 3. I'm with the Beeb on this one - SCD is a family show and the Erotica show is clearly anything but. And there are some dippy people out there - none of you, obviously - who will see the Glitter Ball, recognise the dancers and turn up to receive the shock of their lives! Not Good!

Louie Spence on why there won't be another series of Pineapple Dance or his showbiz show.

UCA to award honorary degree to Pineapple's Debbie Moore OBE

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) will present the founder of Pineapple Dance Studios, Debbie Moore OBE, with an honorary Master of Arts at their graduation ceremony on 13 July at Rochester Cathedral.

In 1979 former model Debbie turned the old pineapple warehouse in Covent Garden into a dance studio with the aim of making dance accessible to everyone. Shortly afterwards she launched Pineapple Dancewear in response to the increased demand for fashionable dance clothing.

The company was a huge success, and in 1982 Debbie became the first woman to float her company on the London Stock Exchange.

Pineapple Dance Studios was recently chosen for a fly-on-the-wall documentary for Sky One, attracting high viewing figures and making a star out of flamboyant tutor Louie Spence. It also allowed viewers to have an insight into Debbie’s life and her work at Pineapple.

Professor Elaine Thomas, Vice-Chancellor at the University, said: “This award recognises Debbie’s contribution to the fashion industry. She based her company on her passion and created an internationally recognised brand. She is a true inspiration to our students.”

The University for the Creative Arts has 7,000 students, studying at campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester. This year it will also be offering honorary degrees to menswear designer Ozwald Boateng, graphic designer Vaughan Oliver, animator Darren Walsh, fine artist Paula Rego, art director Jeff Potter and marketing specialist Kate Robertson.

Picture courtesy of UCA. Find out more about Debbie and Pineapple on their website.

New from Sky 1 HD: Louie Spence's Showbusiness

Since Louie became the British television legend he now is, Pineapple Dance Studio is too small to hold him!

Hence he's now on a mission to take over the West End, and you can follow his progress, with the start of his brand new Sky 1 HD show, Louie Spence's Showbusiness on January 5th. It's being billed as 'Pineapple Dance Studio on Steroids' and will follow Louie as he seeks a new production rehearsal studio and office space for 'the best West End show London has ever seen!'

Check out clips and info on the Sky 1 website for 'Louie Spence's Showbusiness' and here's a little taster with Louie and Luke


And for something even camper than Carry on Camping ... or is Trojan just winding him up - you'll have to watch and see!