Louie Spence was born Louie Spence was born in Ponders End and raised in Braintree, Essex. After attending the Italia Conti School of Theatre Arts, he got his break dancing in the award-winning production of Miss Saigon and went on to star in Cats, as well as dancing with artists including the Spice Girls and Take That. He was the star of the documentary series Pineapple Dance Studios and is the focus of its follow-up show Louie Spence's Showbusiness. Louie lives with his partner in London.