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Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958) [1] is an American former professional performer and choreographer of Irish dance.Flatley is credited with reinventing traditional Irish dance by incorporating new rhythms, syncopation, and upper body movements, which were previously absent from the dance.
Riverdance is a theatrical show that consists mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. With a score composed by Bill Whelan , it originated as an interval act during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 , featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler , Michael Flatley and the vocal ensemble Anúna .
Riverdance is a worldwide acclaimed theatrical phenomenon, which premiered in Dublin's Point Theatre in February 1995. Riverdance had started as a seven-minute interlude at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, commissioned by Moya Doherty, who was the show's Executive Producer.
“Riverdance” first premiered on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest as a seven-minute segment. It opened at Dublin’s Point Theatre on Feb. 9, 1995, at a time of renewed Irish optimism and pride ...
David Downes was born in Dublin, Ireland.He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin where he studied Music and Composition. [1] He has performed at venues around the world, including Boston Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall and Wembley Arena, [1] appearing with soloists James Galway and Alan Stivell, the group Boyzone, and the Washington Symphony, Moravian Philharmonic, Hollywood Studio Symphony and ...
“Riverdance” performer slips and falls during rainy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast. Joey Nolfi. November 28, 2024 at 9:10 AM.
Bill McColgan (died 1973), American sportscaster and play-by-play announcer; Caolan McColgan, Gaelic footballer; Eilish McColgan (born 1990), Scottish middle-distance runner; John McColgan, Irish director and co-founder of Riverdance; Liz McColgan (born 1964), Scottish long-distance runner; Mike McColgan, American singer
Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54. August Brown. February 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM.