Sphere Media Secures Rights to “Dancing With Diana” Memoir

Sphere Media, a prominent Canadian TV and film production company, has acquired the rights to Dancing With Diana: A Memoir by Anne Allan, a Scottish/Canadian dancer who served as Princess Diana’s secret dance instructor. Allan co-choreographed the iconic Uptown Girl routine at Covent Garden for the princess. In an exciting development, Glasgow-based Two Rivers Media and Sphere have entered into their first co-production agreement to create a 90-minute feature documentary inspired by the memoir, which was published last year. This announcement was made on Wednesday.

Sphere Abacus will handle global distribution of the documentary.

Documentary Overview

The documentary will explore the nine-year journey beginning in early 1981, during which Allan was Princess Diana’s private and confidential dance teacher. According to the project description, “Over hundreds of weekly one-hour lessons at a private dance studio, a deep friendship blossomed between teacher and pupil as Diana navigated the challenges of immense fame, the joys of motherhood, her troubled marriage, and her battle with bulimia. In her dual role as confidante and instructor, Allan gained unparalleled insight into the princess’s life, struggles, passions, and accomplishments.”

Allan’s Enthusiasm

Allan expressed her excitement, stating, “I am thrilled that Sphere Media and Two Rivers Media have chosen to bring Dancing with Diana to the screen. As a Glaswegian living in Canada, this partnership is incredibly special to me, and I eagerly anticipate its realization!”

A Personal Perspective

She further shared, “During my time with the Princess, I was fortunate to witness not only Diana’s profound love for dance but also a much more personal side of her. I hope that viewers of the documentary will appreciate this fresh perspective and gain a deeper understanding of just how extraordinary she truly was.”

Exclusive Content and Insights

The producers promise that the documentary will feature never-before-seen archival materials, including photographs, personal gifts, and notes from the princess. Additionally, it will include “new interviews with royal insiders, celebrities, Hollywood A-listers, and several of Diana’s closest friends.”

Transformative Journey

Through Allan’s memories, audiences will witness “Diana’s transformation from a shy newlywed to a global superstar—a woman who confidently danced in front of the world to Billy Joel’s Uptown Girl at London’s Royal Opera House, partnered with Wayne Sleep, and shared the dance floor with John Travolta at The White House,” as noted by the companies.

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Persons

Anne Allan, Princess Diana, Wayne Sleep, John Travolta

Company Names

Sphere Media, Two Rivers Media, Sphere Abacus

Titles

Dancing With Diana: A Memoir, Uptown Girl

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