Mr Whelan signalled the strong possibility that Riverdance will be performed in Limerick as part of one of the major events for the year, the draft programme for which is expected to be unveiled in June. “It would be absolutely my hope that that will happen and I have already approached my partners in Riverdance on this and I think we will make this happen,” he said.

by CCTV at Beijing Exhibition Centre
“The Irish dance phenomenon is on tour across China. Powerful and compelling, Riverdance hits the stage with heart throbbing force. The show features traditional Irish step dancing, known for its rapid leg movements, which has left audiences enthralled”
And the excitement is palpable as the lead dancer introduces the beating drums into the dance. The story of Irish culture and Irish immigration to America is presented in a rich and fascinating way, fusing dance, music and song.

“We are currently enjoying our tour of China and wanted to take just a couple of moments to send you our Christmas Greetings from here, wherever in the world you are. We hope you and yours have a most Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Beannachtaí na Nollag agus athbhliain faoi shéan’s faoi shonas.

Riverdance returns to the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin from 27 June to 1 September 2013 for an unprecedented 10th consecutive summer season.
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Riverdance embarks on a 10 week tour of China, performing to an expected audience of 86,000 people across 24 major cities. A Chinese language website www.riverdance.com.cn has been launched to support the tour.
The tour includes performances at the world renowned Beijing Exhibition Centre Theatre and the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre.
Riverdance will also perform in a large number of newly constructed; state of the art venues on this tour and in a number of instances Riverdance will have the honour to take part in the official opening of these new venues.

It’s made of navy silk velvet, delicate crochet and jet beads, and it was like no other Irish dance dress ever seen before. Jean Butler wore it during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest interval act she performed with Michael Flatley, and in seven minutes changed the image of Irish dancing forever. Her first dance—soft shoe, delicate—looked traditional, but her sexy, off-the-shoulder dress showed how Irish culture could be reimagined for a modern, global audience. After Michael Flatley’s solo, Butler came back on stage in hard shoes, and their kicks, clicks and taps created a percussive power that resonated further than anyone could have imaged. Bernice Harrison

Se escucha un bodhrán furioso, una uilleann-pipe penetrante y, de pronto, una lluvia de pasos inundan el escenario. Pasos que son música, pasos que juegan con las simetrías y que, sumados, son una avalancha. Al tiempo que bailan, estos cuarenta y pico de artistas mantienen los brazos pegados al cuerpo y en sus rostros sostienen el orgullo irlandés. Es parte del embrujo que provoca Riverdance , el espectáculo de danzas irlandesas

“Somos embajadores de la cultura irlandesa”, define Julian Erskine, productor multiterreno que diagramó la versión teatral de Riverdance, un show singular tanto por su dinámica como por su origen. Surgió en 1994 como desprendimiento de un concurso televisivo de baile y canto, en Dublín, que incluía un amplio muestrario de la cultura irlandesa y de sus tradiciones. Mientras los jurados deliberaban los puntajes de los concursantes, se realizaban coreografías. La más importante fue una titulada Riverdance y duraba alrededor de siete minutos. Fue tal el éxito que Riverdance se transformó en un espectáculo de dos horas.

Riverdance representa la vida de un río. La primera canción, titulada “Canción de la Nube”, invita a la lluvia que cae, alimenta al río y llega hasta el mar. A partir de ese momento, comienza la coreografía que representa su movimiento, transmitiendo la energía del curso del agua y su ciclo renovador. El impactante espectáculo irlandés se presentará en el Gran Rex desde el miércoles 22 al miércoles 29 de agosto, con doble función los fines de semana.

Maeve Croke, the phenomenally talented Dance Captain led the class. The group loved learning what everyone thinks of as the signature dance of the show and Maeve was such a generous tutor in time and patients. It was sensational to be allowed on the stage of the Gaiety Theatre and to meet the cast and have group photos taken with them. …