It makes me feel so old to remember this performance when it first happened, it was a global phenomenon at the time and it has endured the years to still be recognised as one of the best performances of all time. Makes me feel very lucky to have seen it when it happened... but old...
@@gailhancocks5207But he worked so hard and got his own company together! He danced until 2016 and retired due to injury and pain. He loved nothing more than he loved the dance!
What I love most about Riverdance is how it helped so many young Irish girls and boys realise that they had a tradition that had such power and such beauty and that they wanted to experience it too. That is a powerful thing that a tradition gives to the people who learn and practise it. I've seen it happen in Scotland when the rock band Runrig helped people see their Scots Gaelic heritage as something cool so that the young people no longer saw it as something to apologise for. Tradition has so much to give to the people of its culture and we all get to enjoy as it is practised before us.
Thefre's ojust something about watching Jean Butler. All those dance moves are incredibly athletic, yet she makes them look effortless. And when she does leaps, she seems to just hang in the air for longer than gravity should allow....she bloody well floats on air.....amazing!!!
Those Irish dancers are magnificent I have watched them perform over the years & now it is saved on tape for all generations to watch & marvel at, Bravo.
I love Irish dancing, but the synchronised line sends shivers down my back. I remember watching this on live TV… It was interval entertainment during the Eurovision Song Contest.
Wow lads, what a show, they were so fabulous! Looking at the dancers faces, so concentrated on the movements of their feet. Saw the show in Boston in the 90's, nicer times for sure. Pity Ireland isn't the same anymore. Happier days lads!
I've never seen something like this up thát close, but can understand it did ;) Also hard to understand something like this just didn't exist. Oh how I wish to have been a little older when this thing got off the ground. I was only 6 when the ESC interval act was brought to the world, but can remember Irish dance being on the TV SOOO much (or I just remember it that way because it was so impressive)
Buckarpp543--I used to show this to my second grade class of inner city ghetto/barrrio students every St. Patrick's Day (we weren't allowed to have parties). Those little guys would be out on the blacktop trying to emulate the dancers. When Flatley produced "Lord of the Dance", I added that to end of year celebration. The students wanted more--so I added "Cats" to their end of year celebrations. After the giggling over the unitards ended, they were spellbound by the athletics of those dancers, too.
It’s one thing to see all of those legs moving in unison. But I realize how incredibly amazing it is when I hear every one of the taps occurring at the appointed time. 🎉
tico is in the mood he hears daddy playing on his guitar. sounds like rock and roll again this beautiful bird steaks the show he loves daddy frank. he is a champ greetings from the netherlands
This dancing is a lifetime achievement and it begins with ballet lessons. I regret not following through with my lessons. I wanted so badly to learn This. It's AWESOME!! 👊👍👍👆
I remember watching when it was televised. My jaw dropped. Never had I seen anything so entertaining. And Jean Butler stunning beauty and awesome talent took my breath away.
Their choreography is as tight as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were, in their day - however - those two could not ever perform 'Riverdance'. Could anyone?
The Best Riverdance (DVD) Riverdance: The Show (1995) Michael Flatley & Jean Butler Riverdance: Live From New York City (1996) Colin Dunne & Jean Butler Riverdance: Live from Geneva (2002) Breandán de Gallaí & Joanne Doyle Riverdance: Live from Beijing (2010) Padraic Moyles & Aislinn Ryan Riverdance 25 Anniversary Show: Live in Dublin (2020) Bobby Hodges & Amy-Mae Dolan
Me encanta la musica celta de galicia y las gaitas me encanta escucharlas tanto si es de galicia, asturias,escocia .este hombre es fantastic y toca genial las gaitas
This is such a easy dance well it is when I'm dreaming anyway True fully sheer brilliance i remeber watching this time and time again with my kids happy times
They are seriously way to focused on their dancing . It’s even more incredible when they dance like pros and are very relaxed and not so focused on their dancing that really shows the true beauty behind their dancing 🕺
It's such a shame - - Michael is the best in the world at Irish Step Dancing - - but you can see the expression on his face that he knows he's the best. There are tons of people on the planet who are the best at whatever their passion and talent is, but without the conceit that he exhibits.The show is astounding and he and Jean rightfully deserve praise, but every time the camera has to focus on him, it almost ruins it for me. My wife is the best hospice nurse on earth. Just sayin.......
Blurry. Is this available in sharp focus? Jean Butler is the personification of all Irish women through the centuries. Green eyes and red hair, and a thoroughly free spirited Irish lass backed up by all the other Irish lads and lasses.
Don't forget that this was shot in SD back then: it won't get any better beyond PAL-resolution, although this probably has some added compression from lots of re-uploading...
yep, like hte guy above said, no HD back then. This is pretty good copy though, there's a newer version out there, but not the same people obviously filmed in 4k and HD.
je préfère le duo Jean Butler/Colin Dune, beaucoup plus spontané , M Flately est peut etre un excellent chorégraphe, mais c'est aussi son défaut, il reste trop technique, le jeu de Jean s'en ressent, avec Colin Dune, on sent une réelle complicité, et la réaction du public en est la preuve
Yep, but when you get to this level your legs and feet can take quite the beating. Rehearsal takes hours. You dance with the troup, you eat with the troup, you sleep with the troup, you live as a troup.
It's all started in 1994, 30th of april. At first a wonderfull choir Anuna. Come helpt me to full in the facts. I was ironing that night, to my favourite thing to do; my children where in bed at that time. I was flabbergasted. Is that a real word?! The whole performance did mean so much more to me than the Eurovision contest.
It makes me feel so old to remember this performance when it first happened, it was a global phenomenon at the time and it has endured the years to still be recognised as one of the best performances of all time. Makes me feel very lucky to have seen it when it happened... but old...
Yes but he got above himself 😢
❤танец.вернул.к.хорлошему.доброму.😅😊❤
Небреши.зокрема.доброи.пам...ну.гну.😢ппробач.н5ма,зокрема.памяии.й.рроозщу
If it gives you a lift you are not old.
@@gailhancocks5207But he worked so hard and got his own company together! He danced until 2016 and retired due to injury and pain. He loved nothing more than he loved the dance!
What I love most about Riverdance is how it helped so many young Irish girls and boys realise that they had a tradition that had such power and such beauty and that they wanted to experience it too. That is a powerful thing that a tradition gives to the people who learn and practise it. I've seen it happen in Scotland when the rock band Runrig helped people see their Scots Gaelic heritage as something cool so that the young people no longer saw it as something to apologise for. Tradition has so much to give to the people of its culture and we all get to enjoy as it is practised before us.
Ohne Worte , immer wieder schön.Hut ab 🎩
When the troupe comes on, I get a shiver down my spine. Magnificent!
Thefre's ojust something about watching Jean Butler. All those dance moves are incredibly athletic, yet she makes them look effortless. And when she does leaps, she seems to just hang in the air for longer than gravity should allow....she bloody well floats on air.....amazing!!!
Stunningly beautiful.
Those Irish dancers are magnificent I have watched them perform over the years & now it is saved on tape for all generations to watch & marvel at, Bravo.
love it go go gogo
love it go go go
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Love to watch Riverdance to raise my mood. Jean Butler probably the most beautiful lady on the planet. Mesmerisng.
I never tire of watching Riverdance! Remarkable talent and performance.
I love Irish dancing, but the synchronised line sends shivers down my back.
I remember watching this on live TV…
It was interval entertainment during the Eurovision Song Contest.
Wow lads, what a show, they were so fabulous! Looking at the dancers faces, so concentrated on the movements of their feet. Saw the show in Boston in the 90's, nicer times for sure. Pity Ireland isn't the same anymore. Happier days lads!
Wow - just wow. The work they must have done, the training, the foot pain they must feel whilst training but..... it was BRILLIANT!
I'm scared out my mind at how much work and training goes into making the legs and feet go that fast. Major props.
What a great show! It's quite old, but nothing is better.
Saw this in 1995 at Radio City Music Hall from the second row. Those dancers made the floor vibrate. It was thrilling!!!
I've never seen something like this up thát close, but can understand it did ;) Also hard to understand something like this just didn't exist. Oh how I wish to have been a little older when this thing got off the ground. I was only 6 when the ESC interval act was brought to the world, but can remember Irish dance being on the TV SOOO much (or I just remember it that way because it was so impressive)
Never gets old..been watching for years
Jean Butler is an Irish Goddess of Dance! ❤
The precision of these dancers is amazing.......and it's a blast to watch!!!
Buckarpp543--I used to show this to my second grade class of inner city ghetto/barrrio students every St. Patrick's Day (we weren't allowed to have parties). Those little guys would be out on the blacktop trying to emulate the dancers. When Flatley produced "Lord of the Dance", I added that to end of year celebration. The students wanted more--so I added "Cats" to their end of year celebrations. After the giggling over the unitards ended, they were spellbound by the athletics of those dancers, too.
I once thought Jean Butler to be the epitome of feminine beauty, grace, and athleticism. I still do. This performance still gives me goosebumps.
I love Irish girls. Jean is a Goddess! ♡♡☆☆☆☆☆
It’s one thing to see all of those legs moving in unison. But I realize how incredibly amazing it is when I hear every one of the taps occurring at the appointed time. 🎉
This master nicely combines ballet with national dance
I may have said this before, but June Butler is so beautiful. I'm in love!
The consensus is 'Jean'
It never ceases to amaze me how they can look like they are floating on air yet actually be touching the ground.
Still electrifying after all these years.
I want both the dresses shown, but also love the performance. That synchronization was perfection
tico is in the mood he hears daddy playing on his guitar. sounds like rock and roll again this beautiful bird steaks the show he loves daddy frank. he is a champ greetings from the netherlands
This dancing is a lifetime achievement and it begins with ballet lessons. I regret not following through with my lessons. I wanted so badly to learn This. It's AWESOME!! 👊👍👍👆
I watch this when I was 10 still watching it when I’m 18. So satisfying
Mind blowing performance, brings me to tears of fascination!
Ah, the gorgeous Jean Butler and Bighead!
Я русская, но обожаю эти танцы!!!
Yep you said it. Best RiverDance ever.
Michaels future Wife Niamh was in the line up!
Это же Майкл Флэтли!!! Класс,СУПЕР!!! 👍👍👍
I could watch this over and over!
Utterly fantastic!
I remember watching when it was televised. My jaw dropped. Never had I seen anything so entertaining. And Jean Butler stunning beauty and awesome talent took my breath away.
drmckee p
Make's me proud to feel Irish...Good Luck...and may all your gods go with you
..xxx
young Michael Flately and Jean Butler - the legends
N. Hitrik j
Their choreography is as tight as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were, in their day - however - those two could not ever perform 'Riverdance'. Could anyone?
They absolutely blew those people in the audience away.
Jean Butler’s amazing performance, makes me think of Mohammed Ali’s [Float like a Butterfly, STING like a BEE]!
I have the video tape of this as a kid and watched it probably several hundred times
Jean Butler, amazing!!!!
If you happen to be a Male and don't smile when you see her.....you're dead.
saw them live in montreal. fantastic show.
The Best Riverdance (DVD)
Riverdance: The Show (1995)
Michael Flatley & Jean Butler
Riverdance: Live From New York City (1996)
Colin Dunne & Jean Butler
Riverdance: Live from Geneva (2002)
Breandán de Gallaí & Joanne Doyle
Riverdance: Live from Beijing (2010)
Padraic Moyles & Aislinn Ryan
Riverdance 25 Anniversary Show: Live in Dublin (2020)
Bobby Hodges & Amy-Mae Dolan
I have to he first 2 on video but are the other 3 available on video?
Me encanta la musica celta de galicia y las gaitas me encanta escucharlas tanto si es de galicia, asturias,escocia .este hombre es fantastic y toca genial las gaitas
This is dancing not bagpiprs. UT strikes again!
Quelle performance bravo à toutes et à tous. ..Bravo
Brilliant! No one sings this like SandiPatty
A superb and wonderful performance , one of the best I’ve seen❤
I wish they would bring back Riverdance
This is such a easy dance well it is when I'm dreaming anyway
True fully sheer brilliance i remeber watching this time and time again with my kids happy times
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.
WONDERFUL !!!!
They are seriously way to focused on their dancing . It’s even more incredible when they dance like pros and are very relaxed and not so focused on their dancing that really shows the true beauty behind their dancing 🕺
Very enjoyable thank you from New Zealland in September 2024
Bravo..Bravo..Bravo...Je ne dis que cela..BRAVO !
It's such a shame - - Michael is the best in the world at Irish Step Dancing - - but you can see the expression on his face that he knows he's the best. There are tons of people on the planet who are the best at whatever their passion and talent is, but without the conceit that he exhibits.The show is astounding and he and Jean rightfully deserve praise, but every time the camera has to focus on him, it almost ruins it for me. My wife is the best hospice nurse on earth. Just sayin.......
Don't watch his face,,,,problem easily solved.
There is nothing wrong with expression. Excellence does not have to be hidden, ever
👏👏❗️
What passion all over his face
Wow amazing
Flatley and Butler--no one did it better.
Ever try and dance like this? After a few mins you feel like you are off the floor as much as on it, gives you a feeling of euphoria!
Absolutely feckin' lethal :)
Just amazing.
My father was a irish cop my mother was spanish..so the white in me is more prominant😊
Jean Butler ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That strut down the stairs was awesome.
Blurry. Is this available in sharp focus? Jean Butler is the personification of all Irish women through the centuries. Green eyes and red hair, and a thoroughly free spirited Irish lass backed up by all the other Irish lads and lasses.
Don't forget that this was shot in SD back then: it won't get any better beyond PAL-resolution, although this probably has some added compression from lots of re-uploading...
yep, like hte guy above said, no HD back then. This is pretty good copy though, there's a newer version out there, but not the same people obviously filmed in 4k and HD.
Awesome performance.
Thomas Dutkiewicz
USA
He was amazing!
Русскими словами - это пц какой-то!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Молодцы! А кто этоа рыженькая, партнеоша Флетли?
Jean Butler
You're right. Thanks for sharing ❤
I so much much wish I could have seen it live
You are deep in my heart Denis Nolan MISS YOU.....
That should definitely be an Olympic sport
It makes me proud to be Irish!
je préfère le duo Jean Butler/Colin Dune, beaucoup plus spontané , M Flately est peut etre un excellent chorégraphe, mais c'est aussi son défaut, il reste trop technique, le jeu de Jean s'en ressent, avec Colin Dune, on sent une réelle complicité, et la réaction du public en est la preuve
I love river dance being half Irish
Superb team work and footwork. Those legs and feet must go through some punishment, but they seem to enjoy it at their age. Congratulations all.
Yep, but when you get to this level your legs and feet can take quite the beating. Rehearsal takes hours. You dance with the troup, you eat with the troup, you sleep with the troup, you live as a troup.
Amazing love it
It's the women that make this great! NOT THE MEN!
Cocoraches fear those people!
after all the years : again exciting
pięknie , super
Golden Buzzer !!! WOW
Stupendi....
Великолепно! Как пишущая машинка отбарабанили!!!
Fantastique, c'est beau C' est magnifique..
patrick Blanc #w2ww222ws22
Shite! This was the most special duet ever in the history of dance. Sad it ended badly.
Excellent!
amazing💚💚
Unreal!
astonishing
No, the fist time they ever done it for the halftime show for the Eurovision was way better.
Super!!!
Music By Bill Whelan ❤💪👍
to be married to jean butler , oh my my !!
Awesome!!!
Perfect!!!!
Old, well known faces. I like them even today too. This vid is from about 1996.
It's all started in 1994, 30th of april. At first a wonderfull choir Anuna. Come helpt me to full in the facts. I was ironing that night, to my favourite thing to do; my children where in bed at that time. I was flabbergasted. Is that a real word?! The whole performance did mean so much more to me than the Eurovision contest.
They've had a rough time. Similar to (Scottish) highland dance not ceilidhs as I could look over the sea from Scotland's west coast to Ireland.
fentastic..
10 times i can watch this
It is more graceful if girls dance in high heels than flat shoes or clogs
Look at these kids go amazing omg
Just think without this we wouldn’t have the great stavros flatley