Could be that's just part of what the production wants (it's like this in all the recorded shows as well), but don't forget that it's incredibly, incredibly demanding to perform this. Traditional Irish dances usually last about 30 to 45 seconds in the first 2 levels, slightly longer in the higher levels. That's only because dancing for longer is hardly possible stamina-wise for most dancers. There's a dance, I think a traditional set, that's significantly longer than most others, which will usually get the crowds at a competition to sit up straight in a way like 'let's see if this one can manage it...' because most dancers will usually start off with full power but after about a minute you see the energy start to go down, the sharpness decreasing and things overal get a bit sloppy, while the dancer still has to go for a considerable amount of time. Now try to imagine that you dance for 2 full minutes straight, only get a short break in between to start dancing again for a full minute after just 1 minute of rest. It's not for nothing that I usually tell people there are basically 4 levels in Irish dance (Commission) and the show-stuff is the unwritten fifth one.
Some future stars of Riverdance.many of these talented young students will one day be on stage dancing in the show.
Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are judged for their dancing skill and if they are good enough they will be called to join the big Riverdance cast.
Summer riverdance camp...all these young dancers hope to be on stage with the show in the near future.
I have seen this over 30 times and still get goose bumps every time I see it, Seeing it again in Lancaster in 2 weeks.
Goosebumps? My gawd! I am so proud of you girls and the lead dancer. Riverdance is the best!
How awsome to be dancing on the stage where the show was playing in the former Pointe Theater in Dublin.
Absolutely Amazing ! Riverdance has been Reborn ! 💚💚💚💚
25 anniversary show.
Wow! Bravo!!! Seem many versions, this was impressive
Riverdance is a holy consecrated Dance image .Godly imaginative dance !!!! OuterSpace type of Dance.
That was sooo good!!
No wonder it's called reel around the sun!!!!! it's like paying homage to the sun :D cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful dancing
This music moves my soul...So why don't any of the dancers look like they're having fun?
Could be that's just part of what the production wants (it's like this in all the recorded shows as well), but don't forget that it's incredibly, incredibly demanding to perform this. Traditional Irish dances usually last about 30 to 45 seconds in the first 2 levels, slightly longer in the higher levels. That's only because dancing for longer is hardly possible stamina-wise for most dancers. There's a dance, I think a traditional set, that's significantly longer than most others, which will usually get the crowds at a competition to sit up straight in a way like 'let's see if this one can manage it...' because most dancers will usually start off with full power but after about a minute you see the energy start to go down, the sharpness decreasing and things overal get a bit sloppy, while the dancer still has to go for a considerable amount of time.
Now try to imagine that you dance for 2 full minutes straight, only get a short break in between to start dancing again for a full minute after just 1 minute of rest.
It's not for nothing that I usually tell people there are basically 4 levels in Irish dance (Commission) and the show-stuff is the unwritten fifth one.
I believe that the male lead dancer is Callum Spencer.
is John Lonergan
Micheal Flatley and Jean Butler no doubt attended a summer riverdance camp to perfect their tap skills.
MF is a hated name in Ireland a taboo name thou shalt not mention the name.
What’s going on with the little dude on the far right side at the end? 🤔
He came in for an injured girl?
Is this auditions for the riverdance teoup
it is part of a summer school where the pupils get to show what they've been taught in front of their (i guess) parents.
And of course if they are good they get invited to join the Riverdance cast.