On this page you will find information about some of the most popular Irish dance shows, past and present. If you think there are any others that should be included or if you have seen any of these shows and would like to send us comments to add, please click here to send us a mail.
The more information section has links to advice for dancers wishing to audition and we will also include details of any auditions we are aware of.
For a summary of all the tour schedules below click here
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Credit to the Celtic Cafe website for some of the information below
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This is the show created after the huge success of the 7 minute performance at the Eurovision song contest in Ireland in 1994 to a composition by Bill Whelan entitiled 'Riverdance' (click here for video).
The full length Riverdance show has now been running for 12 years and has remained fundamentally unchanged.
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User Reviews (click here to send a review)
very high quality show, especially loved 'trading taps' a contest between American tap dancers and the Irish male lead.
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This show was created by the original Riverdance male lead, Michael Flatley and has now been running for 11 years.
There are two companies that regularly tour the world.
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This was another Irish dancing show created by, and staring Michael Flatley. The 2006 European tour was cancelled due to Michael's illness and it is not currently touring.
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Created in 1999, Rhythm of the Dance is another large scale, modern Irish dance show which tells the story of the Irish Celts journey through history.
This show has a particularly good website with video clips and lots of information.
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Originally staring World Champion, Michael Donnelan and created in 1999 this is the story of two lovers in the potato famine and features the New York Tap Stars as well as a large cast of Irish dancers and the voice of Christopher Lee.
Magic of the Dance is touring again in 2008.
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Show with strong musical element which has recently toured the Pacific and will be touring France in 2008.
Shortly to be replaced by a new show from the same team called CELTS.
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Celtic Legends |
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Another show created by Michael Flatley being re-launched in 2008 with a small tour of Taiwan, possibly more to follow.
wikpedia page Buy DVD from Amazon.co.uk
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A German production company and unfortunately the English section of their website does not seem to be working at the moment so I'm afraid there is little information to add.
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Started in Bristol in the UK in 1996 and now has up to 10 companies touring and performing at a time.
Has toured across the world including a UK tour in 2007.
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Created by Michael Durkan, aims to be a musical, play and dance show all in one. It is about a tussle of love between two brothers.
The show began touring in 1999 and has played shows across Europe, Asia and USA.
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Also called the Magical Dance of Ireland, this is a Canadian based company and has recently toured the UK (including Swindon!).
Established in 2001, Irish music is a key part with musicians live on stage throughout.
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User Reviews (click here to send a review)
Small scale production which gives an intimate, informal feel. With tickets 50% the cost of Riverdance, was good value
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Debuting in 2008, Dancing Thru the Ages aims to fuse the ancestral legacy of Irish culture and tradition with an exciting contemporary one without losing the spirit and exuberance associated with the Irish style of music and dance.
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Contemporary Irish music and dance show with a cast of 20 world & Irish champion dancers. Composed and produced by Eric Cunningham. The story is based on the Celtic legends of Erin.
Played world tours before spending a period based in Galway in Ireland.
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Celtic Fusion is an Irish dance show in which all of its elements are fused. A multiracial cast helps tell the story of what happened to Irish/Celtic music and dance when it came to America and fused giving birth to American styles of dance and music.
Created by World Champion Liam Harney with composer and choreographer Kevin Patterson
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A dance musical steeped in the legends and mythical creatures of Celtic Ireland – a world of Druids, Magical Sea Creatures, the Salmon of Knowledge, the Sacred White Horse, Snakes and Warriors.
Toured Europe and Australasia before taking up a summer residency at INEC, Killarney, Ireland for five years.
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First performed in 1999, this show broke new ground by using Irish dance as part of a theatrical production to tell a story. It told the tale of two lovers and starred Jean Butler and Colin Dunne, alongside a troupe of more than 35 dancers.
The show played in London and New York and is available on DVD.
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Established in 1987 as the performance side of the Marion Turley Academy following a TV performance starring Colin Dunne and some Turley dancers in 1985 prior to 'Riverdance', and producing a successful video/DVD.
Since 1996 Celtic Feet have specialised in Corporate Entertainment, while selling out theatres with their show 'An Evening in Ireland'.
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US based company, linked with the Trinity Academy of Irish Dancing. Mainly specialising in private performances for corporations and events but also offer some public performances.
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UK based troupe who offer a range of performance options for bookings for all occasions, including weddings, parties, festivals and all corporate and similar business events. |
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Not strictly an Irish Dancing show, The Pirate Queen was a collaboration between the producers of Riverdance and the creators of hit musical Les Miserables. It told the tale of legendary Irish Chieftain Grace O’Malley. A combination of story telling and Irish music and dance, it opened in Chicago then moved to Broadway until July 2007 |
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Website that has a lot of information and news about Irish dancing shows and their dancers |
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IDM article on how to do well in auditions for shows from Antonio Pacelli's website |
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UK Based ticket agency selling tickets for many UK productions |
