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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.
NBC. Irish step dancer slips and falls during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Before they hit the stage every night, Irish siblings Anna Mai and Fergus Fitzpatrick share a special ritual: A hug and a low five. “Like a high five, but instead of going high ...
Claire van Kampen, theatre director and the wife of actor Mark Rylance, has reportedly died after being diagnosed with cancer.She was 71. Her daughter Juliet and Rylance said in a statement that ...
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" is a song by Irish musician Bill Whelan, originally recorded in March 1993 and first performed as the interval act for the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. "Riverdance" is a mostly instrumental composition performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra , with an introduction sung by choral ensemble Anúna .