Name: Yvonne Mahady
Nationality: Irish
Troupe: Boyne
Birthday: 1st December
Joined the Show: 2003
Height: 5ft 6inches
Eye colour: Green
Hair colour: Blonde

What´s the question you are asked the most when people realize you are a Riverdancer?
What is life on the road like? How long have you been dancing for?

At what age did you start Irish Dancing?
At 5 years of age! Just went along to my local dancing school and I loved it!

What did you like most about Irish Dancing?
I loved meeting up with friends at class, we would have so much fun.

When and why did you decide you wanted to be in Riverdance?
After seeing the Eurovision in 1995!

How did you feel when you heard you had been offered a place in the show?
I was delighted, I had a big party with my family and friends.

Favorite part of the show?
My favorite part of the show is ´Riverdance´ it´s grat craic on stage it´s such a fun number to dance.

Best Riverdance moment?
My best Riverdance moment was the Special Olympics! It was so amazing dancing in front of 80,000 people and I got to meet so many amazing people.

Most embarrassing Riverdance moment?
Would have to be when my suitcase burst open in the airport and my clothes went everywhere.

Do you have any rituals you have to do before going onstage?
Say a prayer! When Paddy´s doing lead we have a special handshake.

If you could only take 2 comfort things on tour what would they be?
It would have to be my boyfriend and my array of coloured slippers.

What do you do in your free time on tour?
Sightseeing, Shopping