Riverdance Farewell Tour
It’s hard to believe that Riverdance is fifteen years old this year. Who would have thought that an interval act for the Eurovision could become one of our most iconic cultural exports?
It’s hard to believe that Riverdance is fifteen years old this year. Who would have thought that an interval act for the Eurovision could become one of our most iconic cultural exports?
Riverdance 2010 Tour
Riverdance is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the Riverdance Farewell Tour in 10 cities across the UK from March 2010. These dates represent the final chance for UK Riverdance fans old and new to experience a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment combining traditional Irish dance with the energy of modern influences. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty, directed by John McColgan.
Irish Dancing
Riverdance draws on the style of formal figure dancing. Dancers spend years learning the complicated steps and jumps to take part in performances and competitions across the country. Most weddings and social gatherings in Ireland include a few Irish dances – these come from the ceilí tradition and can be learnt very quickly, great for the beginner!
More about Irish dancing
Traditional Music
Try listening to Irish music and not tapping your feet – not an easy task! We’re famous for our lively music that encourages the dancer inside us all to let go and take to the floor. Impromptu sessions happen in pubs all over Ireland. If you’re lucky you’ll get treated to a few slow airs in between the jigs and reels to give you a chance to get your breath back from all the dancing.
Freestyling at festivals
We’ve made an art out of putting on great festivals, and the variety is endless. We celebrate matchmaking, oysters, wild goats, theatre and of course St Patrick. Music and dance are common to all however, as people from all walks of life come together to have a good time. Festivals are all about letting your hair down and there’s nothing better than a spin around the dance floor to help you forget your worries!
Rivers of Ireland
Riverdance’s three touring companies are named after three of our rivers – the Boyne, the Corrib and the Bann. Ancient burial tombs including Newgrange can be found in the fertile Boyne valley in Co Meath. The River Corrib flows the short distance of six kilometers from Lough Corrib to Galway Bay. The River Bann is the longest river in Northern Ireland and played an important part in the Linen Industry. Our rivers are world renowned for fishing, and river cruising is a great way to see the countryside.
