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.
Rhythm of the Dance
The National dance ocmpany of Ireland
Rhythm of the Dance is Produced by the National
Dance Company of Ireland.
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 5639, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Tel: ++353 1 497 2222
Fax: ++353 1 497 2089
Email:
kcp@eircom.net
Web:
www.rhythmofthedance.com
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USA partners)