Project Detail

Jig

Synopsis

A 90 minute feature documentary telling the compelling story of the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships.

Thousands of dancers, their families and teachers from around the globe descend on Glasgow, Scotland for a drama-filled seven days.

Wigs, make-up, tans, diamantes and dresses costing thousands of pounds combined with blood, sweat and tears: 364 days of incredibly hard work and practice for just a few tense minutes on stage. From little ten year-olds upwards they're all competing to win a coveted World Title.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
99 mins
Format
HD
Director
Sue Bourne
Producer
Sue Bourne
Co-Producer
Grant McKee
Executive Producer
Ewan Angus, Sam Anthony, Lesley Finlay, Phil Hunt, Grant McKee, Compton Ross
Editor
Colin Monie
Director of Photography
Joe Russell
Composer
Patrick Doyle

Production Status

Production Company

BBC Scotland

40 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1DA
Scotand
Tel: +44 (0)141 422 6000

Wellpark Productions

51 Goldsmith Avenue
London
W3 6HR
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 8932 0133
Mob: +44 (0)7768 686 487

Sales Company

Bankside Films

Douglas House
4th Floor
3 Richmond Buildings
London
W1D 3HE
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 3566
Fax: +44 (0)20 3230 1059

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