Ellen’s Photo Blog!

January 27, 2015

Check out these behind the scenes photos during a show from blogger and dancer Ellen Bonner:

Men in black; Alexander, Kincaid, Tom and Patrick

The big reveal; Female lead dancer Siobhan Manson

Orlagh, Roisin and Meghan quickly changing their shoes from 2nd part of Reel around the Sun into Light Countess.

Wardrobe ladies Emer and Katie setting out the costumes ahead of the show

Roisin and lead vocalist Shaunessy

Finishing touches with lead dancer Siobhan Manson

Musicians Iaasc and Darren side stage preparing for the show

Lead vocalist Shaunessy Sinnett micing up

Chloey Turner doubling checking rotations

Hair and makeup time; Miriam Lee

Warm up with DJ Mitch Hodges

James, The Drummer Boy

Post show icing; Sarah, Gianna, Orlagh and Ellen ice their muscles after the show to prevent injury and reduce any muscle pain/soreness.

Dundalk trio; Darren, Sarah and James

Peta chilling out backstage with the wardrobe crew, Victor, Katie and Emer

Girls quick change banter with Orlagh, Sarah and Miriam

Side stage snap of Sarah watching and supporting the Russian Dancers perform Dervish.

Drummer, Mark Alfred with some of the Irish Dancers during the intermission

Tapper Dharmesh busting a move

Marita striking a pose before going on stage to perform Andalucia

 

Back stage craic; Tom, Erin, Alexander, Patrick, Meghan, Maggie, Blaine and Sarah

Shaunessy and Orlagh; Side stage quick change from singing costumes to Riverdance costumes

Wardrobe assistant Victor hard at work dressing lead dancer James Greenan

The Russian dancers Katrina, Anatolii and Mariia warming up/stretching

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Ellen