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

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 … 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

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

William Bryant

Born in Sydney, Australia, Will trained with the Halloran Dance School in Irish, ballet, contemporary and tap from the age of four. Will performed lead roles in musical productions and made regular appearances on TV. At university he studied for a Bachelor of Music and is an accomplished guitarist. An ambitious athlete, Will is studying … Continued

Kieran Bryant

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Kieran began dancing at the age of five. With the Halloran School, he studied Irish, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre. Travelling extensively to compete, Kieran achieved great success at a state, national and international level. Kieran has worked as an actor appearing in film, television and … Continued