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Riverdance in Columbus, OH

Columbus is the capital city of Ohio, the home of one of the world’s biggest college campuses (Ohio State University) and the home city of one of the Riverdance greats – Joe Moriarty! Joe has performed with the show for quite some time, performing the lead role for many years.

This original Irish dance show is frenetic and compelling

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.

Life on the road with Riverdance, Illinois to Kentucky, USA

There will be a last minute rummage for dance shoes, elastics and electrical tape. The likelihood of laces snapping or tights ripping is as imminent as ever. The scent of tiger balm and bio freeze will fill the quick change room. The noise of saxophone scales and constant trebling and tapping will be as loud as ever. It is now ‘clearance’…We all rush to the tepees backstage like obeying children to the sound of a school bell. It’s Showtime……

Precise steps trip in time to percussive music

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.

A super time with Riverdance in Milwaukee, WI

The Riverdance cast looked forward to a day off due to the super bowl coverage, with some of the cast members venturing out to Chicago only a mere hour away. Some of us stayed in Milwaukee to watch the local team of Green Bay take on the Pittsburgh team on their quest to be Super bowl champions.

The Irish dance up a storm

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”.

Riverdance on Ice Special airs on NBC

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 to perform at Gala Night in aid of St Francis Hospice

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.

Review of Riverdance at the Teatro Monte Casino, South Africa

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.