The Riverdance Flying Squad travelled to Glasgow to perform a 30-minute programme at the Sixth Official ECR European Conference before an audience of 3,000. The Riverdance troupe was at home on the venue's large stage (16 metres x 8 metres) while the band performed from a specially constructed bandstand on stage right to an enthusiastic audience.

The squad rehearsed for five hours the night before the performance, as there was no access to the stage during the daytime conference. The programme consisted of Riverdance followed by Firedance (solo performance), Thunderstorm, Lift the wings, Slow Air & Tunes, Heartland and Finale.

"The 2001 ECR European conference was organised in the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland. During the closing of this conference we aimed for the perfect balance between high-level entertainment and unveiling the next conference location, Barcelona, Spain.

An international audience of 3,000 (C.E.O.'s and middle management) were captivated during the Riverdance performance. It was a dazzling show with many highlights. The 'bridge' to Spain was formed by the spellbinding flamenco dancing of Marta Jimenez Luis, which was incorporated in the 30-minute performance of the Flying Squad.

The Flying Squad performance was a huge success and it has been a great pleasure to work with such professional people."

Marischka Konings
CAOS (Conference Organising Agency)

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