Lead Dancer Archives - Riverdance

Conor Rodgers

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

Caelan Power

Caelan, from Kildare, Ireland, began dancing at the age of two. He trained at the Leinster Academy of Dance, a family-run school operated by his mother and grandmother, where he developed a deep passion for Irish dance and performance. Over the years, he competed successfully at World Championship level, placing in the Top 3 multiple … Continued

Kellie Morris

Kellie began Irish dancing at the age of 3 at the Beldance Academy and holds six World Irish Dance Championship titles. She Is very grateful to have been touring the world with Riverdance since 2022. Kellie has also trained extensively from a very young age at the Billie Barry stage school and has studied multiple … Continued

Mairead Trainor

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

Keeva Corry

Keeva started Irish dancing at the age of four years at the Croghan Green Academy in Co. Clare, Ireland. Keeva won four World titles in her competitive career along with 14 major championship wins. Keeva successfully auditioned for Riverdance at the Riverdance Summer School in 2019. She fulfilled her dream and joined the cast for … Continued

Gerard Byrne

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

Olivia Nachtigal

Olivia from Western Canada began dancing at the age of 4 years old. She danced competitively for the Mattierin School of Irish dance and won many competitive titles, including placing top 5 at the World championships. She attended the Riverdance Summer School in Dublin in 2019 and her dream came true when she was asked … Continued

Anna Mai Fitzpatrick

Anna Mai from Co. Meath, Ireland began her dance journey at the age of four and danced competitively for sixteen years alongside her brother Fergus. She knew from a young age that Irish Dance was her passion. She won many major championships including the All-Ireland Championships, Great Britain Championships and the British Nationals. Anna Mai … Continued

Fergus Fitzpatrick

Fergus from Co. Meath, Ireland discovered his passion for dance at the age of eight. With his sister Anna Mai, he grew up competing internationally in Irish dancing competitions. Under the tutelage of Holly and Kavanagh Academy of Irish Dance, Fergus achieved his dream of becoming a World Champion in 2017. He joined Riverdance performing … Continued

Amy-Mae Dolan

Amy-Mae from Co. Tyrone danced for the Carson Kennedy Academy in Belfast. She won the World Irish Dance Championships and many other major titles. On completion of the Riverdance Summer School she achieved her lifelong ambition to join Riverdance in 2016. Amy-Mae featured in the BBC’s “Born to Riverdance” which followed her journey to become … Continued