In 1994, 7 minutes changed the face of Irish dancing forever.
Having originated as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, Riverdance has gone on to become a worldwide phenomenon.
This 25th Anniversary production is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. See the close-ups, the amazingly fast feet, the expressions and emotions of the dancers and musicians, and the creative camera angles that show the work more intimately and revealingly than is possible for an audience sitting in the stalls. A brief documentary detailing the history of Riverdance precedes the show.
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Riverdance – Chaning Irish Dance Forever
On 9th February 1995, the first performance of Riverdance was given in Dublin’s biggest indoor venue, then known as The Point. It went on to be seen by over 27 million people, and changed the face of Irish dancing forever, making it popular worldwide.
A powerful and stirring celebration for it’s Grammy winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.
Riverdance, features Irish folk dances and Irish folk music, linked together by a narrative which shows the progression of the Irish people from settlers to nationhood, to cultural cross-fertilisation with other civilisations, to the tragedy of poverty causing mass emigration, then to a final triumphant return. There are elements of flamenco, Russian dance, New York tap and Indian dance forms among the Irish dances, and musical interludes that give a pause for breath from the dizzying speed and execution of the dancers, ranging from haunting and evocative to joyful and virtuosic.
Checkout the gallery for a sneak peek of the show!
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