Be prepared for some fascinating Irish and other dance choreography in both graceful soft shoe style, and strong rhythmic hard shoe pieces. The magic of the choreography is brought to life by an intricate mix of some very beautiful music compositions.
STEPHEN BEVIS, The West Australian
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery – which must make Riverdance one of the most admired shows in recent showbiz memory. But the original remains the best, according to more than 22 million people who have seen Riverdance since it began life in Dublin as a seven-minute interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest in April 1994.
The legendary Riverdance production took the Mother City by storm last week as thousands of fans descended on the GrandWest Arena for the Irish dance show.
Since its first performance in Dublin in 1995, Riverdance has captivated audiences worldwide with an artistic format rooted in Irish tradition.
by Brandon Penny
A few months ago, the worlds of figure skating and Irish dancing collided like never before. Only it was much more of a harmonious collaboration than a collision.
That collaboration aired Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, on NBC, in a special called “Riverdance on Ice,” which stars the Riverdance troupe and 12 Olympians. The show rebroadcasts on Hallmark Channel March 15 and 21, 2011.
That rhythmic tap-tap-tapitty-tap at warp speed, like a fast steam train, and, in perfect alignment, black-stockinged feet slice the air to shreds so quickly it looks as if they may snap at any moment. – It is fascinating.
Riverdance is almost impossible to describe in words. The immense skill, timing and precision of the dancers is breathtaking. And add to that a four-piece band comprising a drummer, a violinist, a whistler, a saxophonist and a host of incredible singers, and you have a heady feast of Irish music and dance.
Sheer artistic eloquence of world-class troupe wows SA audiences.
The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe is probably most readily recognised by its perfectly synchronised foot-stomping steps, or as the troupe calls it, “hard-shoe routines”.
A brand-new show combining the music, rhythm and artistry of Riverdance with the grace and athleticism of skating. NBC Airdate: Saturday, February 19, 2011
Riverdance and the Emmy-award winning actor Brendan Gleeson will lead a gathering of some of the finest talent in Ireland to raise vital funds in the Variety Gala Concert in aid of funding for St Francis Hospice, Raheny / Blanchardstown in the Helix, Dublin on Saturday, February 26th, 2011.
Riverdance is an enormous theatrical production of no less than 65 cast and crew members. Riverdance features the amazing talents of more than 20 dancers as well as 4 backing musicians who entertain audiences with an innovative and exciting blend of Irish dance, music and song.