How long is the show?

Approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.

I am going to see Riverdance soon, how can I meet the cast?

The best opportunity to meet the Riverdance cast is through the Riverdance VIP Experience, available at selected performances. Visit the event page for availability and details.

What do the names of the different troupes mean?

Each Riverdance production is named after a river in Ireland. Previous and current Riverdance touring companies have been named after rivers including the Liffey, Lee, Lagan, Avoca, Shannon, Boyne, Corrib, Foyle, Moy, Bann and Barrow.

Riverdance Events

The Riverdance Flying Squad is a dedicated team of Riverdance dancers and musicians who perform excerpts from the show at worldwide events. The length of the performance and the number of artists that perform depends on the requirements of the client, the location of the event and the budget available.

Riverdance deals with requests from Public Relations and Event Management companies or directly with the main client.

Contact info@riverdance.com, outlining your interest/event and Riverdance will contact you to discuss your requirements.

Can you help me find an Irish Dancing teacher in my area?

Visit Irish Dancing Magazine’s school directory to find Irish dance schools and teachers near you.

How do I become a dancer in Riverdance?

The Riverdance Summer School is the main route through which dancers audition for Riverdance.
The Riverdance Summer School runs each summer in Dublin, Boston and L.A.
Visit academy.riverdance.com for programme details, locations and dates.

Or apply directly:
Dancers can also apply through our online application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and dance at championship level, preferably having recalled or placed at the World Championships. We welcome applications from all recognised Irish dance organisations.

How do I apply for a singing / musician part in Riverdance?

Please submit your CV/résumé, a photograph and an audio recording, along with a video recording if possible.
Your CV should include your vocal range.

For the audio recording:
Female singers should perform Cloudsong from Riverdance and a second song in a similar style, such as She Moved Through the Fair.
Male singers should perform Lift the Wings and Heal Their Hearts/Freedom from Riverdance, along with another song that demonstrates their vocal range.

All recordings must include accompaniment, such as keyboard, harp or guitar. Video recordings should feature you performing one of the Riverdance songs listed above.

Musicians
Please submit your CV/résumé, a photograph, and both video and audio recordings.
Please send applications to:
Music Department
Abhann Productions
31 Merrion Street Upper
Dublin 2, D02 HT04
Ireland

For enquiries, please email info@riverdance.com.