Lead Dancer Archives - Riverdance

Daragh Roddy

Daragh from Dundalk, Co. Louth Ireland proudly represents the third generation of World Champions in his family. A passionate dancer from a young age, Daragh has earned impressive accolades, including a World title, three Ulster Championships, three All Ireland Championships, and an All Scotland Championship. Daragh enjoys preforming on stage as well as continuing his … Continued

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

Tiernagh Canning

From Feeny, County Derry, Northern Ireland, Tiernagh began dancing at the age of a six with the McCaul Academy. Her love for dance grew continuously, winning many major titles including the All-Ireland Championships and runner up at the World Championships. Tiernagh graduated with a first-class honours degree in Personalised Medicine while pursuing her dream of … Continued

Rachel Cummins

Rachel from County Mayo, Ireland began dancing at the age of 4. She danced competitively for 14 years winning many major titles such as the All Scotland, Great Britain, North American National and British National Championships. In April 2023, Rachel finished her competitive career with the Flynn O’Kane Academy of Irish Dance, fulfilling her lifelong … 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

Ronan Kelly

Ronan is from Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. He danced competitively for 12 years for the Sylvan Kelly School of Dance, Co. Mayo winning all major titles including five World Titles and four All Ireland Titles. Ronan also qualified as a Physiotherapist from the University of Limerick, Ireland in 2022. Ronan shares his passion for … Continued

Mairead Trainor

Mairead from London began dancing at the age of two for the Trainor School of Irish Dance – run by her mother, aunt and cousin. Throughout her competitive career she won all major titles including the World Championships in 2019. She is a qualified personal trainer and has a passion for helping & training dancers. … Continued

Ellie-Mae Wheeler

Ellie-Mae from London, UK began her dance journey at the age of 11 with the Claddagh Academy in London. During her competitive career, she placed 6th at the World Championships and won multiple major titles. In 2017, she was awarded a scholarship to the Riverdance Summer School, where she was selected to perform with the … Continued

Keeva Corry

Keeva began Irish dancing at the age of four at the Croghan Green Academy in Co. Clare, Ireland. Throughout her competitive career, she became a four-time World Champion and earned 14 major championship titles. In 2019, Keeva successfully auditioned for Riverdance at the Riverdance Summer School, and in 2020 she fulfilled a lifelong dream by … Continued

Gerard Byrne

Gerard from County 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 … Continued