Uilleann Pipes and Low Whistle Conal Duffy, from Dundalk, Co. Louth, is a multi-instrumentalist making his debut with Riverdance in this production. A winner of senior and under-18 slow airs competitions at the All-Ireland Fleadh, and a recipient of the Corn Uí Chinnéide award at Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Conal has performed internationally with Celtic Thunder … Continued
From Donegal, Ireland, Conor started Irish dancing at the age of 3 and competed for over 17 years, mostly with McConomy school of Irish Dance in Derry. During this time he won over 25 major titles, culminating in winning the World Championships in 2019. That same year Conor graduated from the University of Ulster with … Continued
Fiddle Ellen from County Waterford began playing the fiddle when she was 3 years old. Her four siblings are also fiddle players. Ellen won her first All-Ireland medal at 10 years of age. She won numerous provincial and All-Ireland titles in both fiddle and viola, most recently the All-Ireland senior duet champion in 2022. She … Continued
Drums, Percussion and Bodhrán Ian began a multiyear North American tour with Riverdance in Summer 2000 in a company of performers and crew from all over the world. Like many other gifted performers, he combines a superior work ethic, a natural skill and a curiosity about the world that fuels his continuing education. He has … Continued
Darren studied saxophone at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama (now TU Dublin Conservatoire), graduating with first class honours on the BMus and MMus programmes. As a freelance musician he performs regularly with the National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Ulster Orchestra. Darren is also a member of the Chatham Saxophone Quartet. In … Continued
Mairead from London began dancing at the age of two. She dances for the Trainor School of Irish Dance which is run by her mother, aunt and cousin. During her competitive career she has won all major titles including the World Championships. She has also qualified as a Personal Trainer. Mairead attended the Riverdance Summer … Continued
Born in Madrid, Rocio began her professional career when she was eight years old. She graduated from the Royal Professional Conservatory of Dance Mariemma in the specialty of Spanish Dance in Madrid. In 2012 Rocio was awarded the Spanish Dance Prize at the XVI National Call for Dance City of Castellón. Rocio has toured France, … Continued
Kenji Igus has been tap dancing since the age of six, starting out in the jazz night clubs of Los Angeles and then joining the Jazz Tap Ensemble. Kenji is featured in a variety of media including doing work for ESPN, Google, Disney, and Amazon. Kenji has choreographed two shows for Universal Studios Hollywood, consulted … Continued
Dharmesh started dancing at the age of 7 and graduated from Bird College of Performing Arts in London 2007. Since then he has danced and assisted with choreography in various shows all over the world. He is disciplined in many forms of dance ranging from Classical to Hip Hop, working in various Operas at the … Continued
Gerard from Donegal, Ireland began dancing at the age of 5 for the McNelis Cunningham Boyle School of Dance. During a successful 14 years of competing, he won several prestigious competitions, including three World Championship titles. He has performed with shows including Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, Rhythm of the Dance and Celtic Steps. … Continued