It’s made a social impact both in the UK and globally, it’s changed perceptions of plus size dancers and now, it’s been nominated for a TV Choice Award! Popular Channel 4 show Big Ballet has been longlisted for Reality TV Programme of the Year in this year’s awards.
Featuring the multitalented Raj Parmar, who this year danced his way onto television screens across the globe, Big Ballet is a strong contender in its category. Up against the likes of Made In Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex, the show is certainly facing some tough competition, but is definitely up for the challenge!
Trained Bollywood dancer Raj displayed his versatility in dance on the show as he expertly mastered classic Ballet moves. Beating 500 hopefuls in the selection process, Raj landed one of the lead roles as heinous villain Baron Von Rothbart in the Big Ballet version of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.
Featuring the multitalented Raj Parmar, who this year danced his way onto television screens across the globe, Big Ballet is a strong contender in its category. Up against the likes of Made In Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex, the show is certainly facing some tough competition, but is definitely up for the challenge!
Trained Bollywood dancer Raj displayed his versatility in dance on the show as he expertly mastered classic Ballet moves. Beating 500 hopefuls in the selection process, Raj landed one of the lead roles as heinous villain Baron Von Rothbart in the Big Ballet version of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.
- 6/19/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Trained dancer and choreographer Raj Parmar will be showcasing his expert dance skills across the globe, as the successful Channel 4 documentary Big Ballet is set to air on the American arts network, Ovation.
The multi-talented choreographer is dancing onto screens in the USA, after he took his leave from Bollywood dancing to try his hand at ballet for the show. Impressively, beating 500 hopefuls for a much-coveted spot in the documentary, Raj ultimately landed one of the lead roles as the heinous villain Baron Von Rothbart in the much-loved Swan Lake. In a troupe of 18 plus-size dancers, Raj stands out as one of the two male dancers and the only South Asian in the group.
The dance expert displays his versatility in the Big Ballet documentary, something which is also apparent in his professional career. Having trained as a radio presenter, makeup artist and model, Raj also established his own...
The multi-talented choreographer is dancing onto screens in the USA, after he took his leave from Bollywood dancing to try his hand at ballet for the show. Impressively, beating 500 hopefuls for a much-coveted spot in the documentary, Raj ultimately landed one of the lead roles as the heinous villain Baron Von Rothbart in the much-loved Swan Lake. In a troupe of 18 plus-size dancers, Raj stands out as one of the two male dancers and the only South Asian in the group.
The dance expert displays his versatility in the Big Ballet documentary, something which is also apparent in his professional career. Having trained as a radio presenter, makeup artist and model, Raj also established his own...
- 5/20/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
While fans of Star Plus’s hit soap Saraswatichandra scoured London streets in search of their favourite stars – Gautam Rode and Jennifer Singh Grover, Bradford based actor and Bollywood dancer Raj Parmar got the chance of a lifetime – not only to meet the actors but to show off his acting skills in the special UK scenes of the hit series.
The multi-talented actor, choreographer and presenter on Sunrise Radio in Bradford, was most recently seen on TV screens across the UK, in Channel 4’s Big Ballet with legendary dancer Wayne Sleep. Parmar, who beat 500 hopefuls for a much-coveted spot in the documentary, landed one of the lead roles as heinous villain Baron Von Rothbart in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. In a troupe of 18 plus-size dancers, Raj stood out as one of the two male dancers and the only Asian in the group.
However, as well as dancing, acting and...
The multi-talented actor, choreographer and presenter on Sunrise Radio in Bradford, was most recently seen on TV screens across the UK, in Channel 4’s Big Ballet with legendary dancer Wayne Sleep. Parmar, who beat 500 hopefuls for a much-coveted spot in the documentary, landed one of the lead roles as heinous villain Baron Von Rothbart in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. In a troupe of 18 plus-size dancers, Raj stood out as one of the two male dancers and the only Asian in the group.
However, as well as dancing, acting and...
- 4/26/2014
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
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