Name: Patricia Henry
Nationality: Irish
Troupe: Boyne
Birthday: 1st May
Joined the Show: September 2003
Height:
Eye colour: Brown
Hair colour: Brown

At what age did you start Irish Dancing?
At the age of 4

What did you like most about Irish Dancing?
Always meeting new friends at the competitions and getting all dressed up in my costume. And there was a great social life.

When and why did you decide you wanted to be in Riverdance?
Watching the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994

Where did you audition and what was it like?
I auditioned at The Factory in Dublin, it was challenging because there were champion dancers from all over and all ages.

How did you feel when you heard you had been offered a place in the show?
I was absolutely ecstatic because I was only 15 years old, so it was brilliant.

Favorite part of the show?
Favorite is Countess Cathleen.

What do you do in your free time on tour?
Shop, shop, shop and read and listen to music and go sightseeing if there is any to be done.

Best Riverdance moment?
Performing at the Special Olympics, Dublin, June 2003 and also performing for my family when they came to see the show.

Most embarrassing Riverdance moment?
Falling right down on my bum in the run out of the second part of Reel Around the Sun.

Do you have any rituals you have to do before going onstage?
I have to bless myself three times and flick my hair

If you could take only 2 comfort things on tour what would they be?
(I´ve three things) Buddy my labrador dog teddy, my laptop and my MP3 music player.

What´s the question you are asked the most when people realize you are a Riverdancer?
Have you met anyone famous? How often do you train?