1. They must be at least 16 years of age and at championship level in Irish Dancing, preferably having recalled and/or placed at world level.


2. Please send a one page CV/Resume listing:
• name, address and contact details (including e-mail address),
• nationality,
• date of birth,
• height,
• schools including your Irish dance schools,
• summary of most notable competition achievements,
• any show experience you may have.


3. Enclose a recent full-length photograph and headshot.


4. Please supply a DVD or video.

Footage of you doing the following is required:

• Hard shoe - Jig and/or Hornpipe - at least 32 bars (2 steps, right and left). No more that 48 bars required.
• Soft shoe - Reel for boys & Reel and/or Slip Jig for girls. 32 bars is adequate.

You may also include a Treble Reel if you want.

Additionally, if there is a piece from a professional Irish dance show that you would like to add, then please feel happy to do so. Such a piece does not necessarily increase the applicant's chances of success. DVD’s that do not contain the required dances specified above will not be considered.

A few tips for your recording:

The camera work should be simple. Get someone who is good with cameras and has got a steady hand. The main thing is that all of the dancer is fully in view at all times. Make sure that both the rhythm of the feet and also the music can be heard, and that one does not drown out the other. Use of a digital (stills) camera that has the ability to capture small amounts of video, should be avoided as the number of frames per second are too few to accurately assess the dance.

Send To: Anna Konopka, Irish Dance Auditions Co-ordinator, Long Road Productions, 23 Mary Street Little Dublin 7, Ireland

Email queries to info@riverdance.com

How do I apply for a singing / musician part in Riverdance?
Singers should submit their CV/resume along with a photograph and audio and if possible, a video recording. All singers should indicate their vocal range on the CV.

For the audio recording females should perform ‘Cloudsong’ from Riverdance and a second song in a similar style, for example 'She Moved through the Fair.' Males should perform 'Lift the Wings,' 'Heal their Hearts' and 'Freedom' from Riverdance and a second song that demonstrates their vocal range.

All recordings must have some form of accompaniment, for example keyboard, harp or guitar. The video recording should feature the singer performing one of the above Riverdance songs.

Musicians: All applicants should include a CV/resume, photograph, video and audio recording. Please submit all applications to: Music Department, 23 Mary St. Little Dublin 7, Ireland. Email queries to info@riverdance.com

Is Riverdance going to be performing in my country or city soon?
Do a quick search in the Tours and Tickets section of the website for the latest Riverdance tour dates You can also sign up for our newsletter which will help keep you updated.

Can you help me find an Irish Dancing teacher in my area?
We can't give specific information but email info@riverdance.com and we will send you some website links to get your search started!

I am going to the show this weekend, how can I meet the cast?
We don't give out backstage passes so the best way to meet cast members is by going to the stage door at the end of the show. We can't guarantee anything but you'll often get to meet members of the cast as they exit after the show.

I would like to organize a workshop with dancers from Riverdance
Please send your request to info@riverdance.com for consideration

I am interested in having Riverdance perform at an event
Please email us at info@riverdance.com to discuss

How long will the show last?
Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (that's including the interval) for all shows.

I wish to make an enquiry about Merchandise
If you have any comment or query on Riverdance merchandise, please e-mail merchandise@musictoday.com.

How many Riverdance troupes are there and where are they touring?
Currently there is one Riverdance production touring in North America (the Boyne) with a second production playing Ireland each summer (the Foyle). A third company (the Corrib) tours the rest of the world.

What do the names of the different troupes mean?
Each Riverdance production is named after a river in Ireland. Previously there have been Riverdance companies named after the rivers Liffey, Lee, Lagan, Avoca and Shannon.

I need information on Riverdance for a school project
You can find a detailed history of the show in the section called The Journey

Where can I meet fellow Riverdance fans online?
Our message board is a great place to chat with fellow fans about Riverdance, Irish Dancing, Music and all things Irish!