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Origins of Rhythm of the Dance

From the creation of Rhythm of the Dance in 1998 (initially the show was set up for a 3 week tour of the United States) it has toured consistently internationally and is achieving greater critical acclaim year after year.
This wonderful show continues to evolve thanks to the constant striving for perfection by its Director/Producer, choreographer and composer to keep the show fresh and interesting so that audiences who attend performances regularly will always find some new and exciting elements within the programme.
With a wonderful, gifted young cast of dancers, musicians and 3 Irish tenors, featuring live performances from the entire troupe, this is a show that has won critical acclaim across 4 continents of the world in 51 countries to over 5 million fans. And now after 12 Years of showcasing the very best in Irish dance to the world, the show has undergone a process of renewal, re-invigerating the choreography and music to create an even more spectacular performance. Producer Kieran Cavanagh is very excited about the updated format of the show, he hopes that Rhythm of the Dance will be a breathe of fresh air into Irish dance with this traditionally rooted and authentic production.

Some highlights and accolades:

CHINA
Shenzen City Eve of the new Millennium
EARTH DOME, with a live audience the show was beamed to over 750 million viewers on syndicated National Television.

POLAND 2001
Voted Best Irish Dance Show, presentation of the award to Kieran Cavanagh Director/Producer ROTD was made by actors Stephanie Powers (Hart to Hart) and Michael York. (Kieran and the shows lead dancers flew to Poland from an Australian tour to accept the award and immediately afterwards returned to Oz to continue the tour).

FRANCE, PARIS 2003
Palais de Congress sold out for Rhythm of the Dance.

INDIA
Bangalore National Park, Rhythm of the Dance performed to an audience of 10,000 people for a benefit concert in aid of Mother Orphanage there.
GREECE 2004
By invitation of the Greek Government Rhythm of the Dance performed in the Acropolis, Athens to an audience of 5,000 people.

RUSSIA 2005
Kremlin Palace Theatre, Rhythm of the Dance performed daily concerts for one week

DOLLYWOOD, TENNESSEE, USA 2007
A five week residency, performing 3 shows per day, with full houses for the entire run in Dolly Parton's theme park was a great achievement for Rhythm of the Dance. But the day that Dolly and Rhythm of the Dance performed together to an invited audience of 1,000 media journalists was a most memorable event. Dolly sang “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” with Rhythm of the Dance's own 3 Irish tenors and along with Rhythm's cast of dancers Dolly performed a rousing version of her own composition “We Irish”. It brought the house down!

DOLLYWOOD 19th MARCH – 5TH MAY, 2008
The 2007 season in Dollywood was so successful that Rhythm has been invited to repeat the experience in 2008.

10th Anniversary World Tour
2009-2010
2009 began the 10th anniversary world tour of Rhythm of the Dance, playing to over 250 venues in 17 countries, Meeting with high praise from fans and supporters at every stop along the way.

China 28th December 2010.
Rhythm of the Dance Sells out the great hall of the people in Beijing. It was a massive honour to be allowed to play this historic and symbolic venue, and a massive delight to have entertained and enthralled the capacity audience.