The Rhythm Team

Principal Female Dancer

Adi Lynch

From Dublin, Ireland began Irish dancing at the age of 3. Over the course of her competitive career she won numerous titles including World Champion. Adi has been trained in various styles of dancing including tap, musical theatre, jazz, ballet and commercial.

At the age of 16 Adi began her professional dance career and has since gone on to perform with many different troupes, shows and films/tv series including Riverdance, Prodijig, Reel Irish Dance Entertainment, RTE’s the late late show, the last Duel, Irish wish and Valhalla.

Adi joined the Rhythm of the Dance cast in 2023 for their UK summer tour and was delighted to assume the role of Female Lead shortly after. 

Principal Male Dancer

Sean Downes,

From Glasgow, Scotland. I started dancing when I was 8 years old, 19 years ago. I won my first world championship at the age of 12 and was lucky enough to win a further 6 world titles. I’ve performed in shows across the world for the last 8 years, taking me to USA, Mainland Europe and Asia. I’ve been with Rhythm of the Dance for 5 years now and have been the lead male for the last 2 years. I’ve been very fortunate and I’m thankful for the opportunities given to me and I hope you enjoy the show!

Choreography

James Greenann

From Co. Cavan is a passionate Irish dancer and sports massage therapist. As a child, James discovered his love for the art of Irish Dance in Dundalk where he was taught by the acclaimed Mona Rodaigh. He was fortunate enough to enjoy a successful competitive career having won every major title including the coveted World championships. This sparked James's love for the stage and steered his progression as a dancer into the professional arena.

James spent his professional career expanding his artistry by working on various productions and alongside admired choreographers. The most prestigious of these being Riverdance where he danced as the principal dancer for 12 years in venues such as Radio City Music Hall, New York and The 3 Arena, Dublin. Others include Heartbeat of Home [The West End, London], Eiru dance company [with Breandan de Gallai] and Prodijig's Footstorm [with Alan Kenefic].

In recent years, James has explored his own creative ideologies through various platforms. These include Celtic Gold in 2019 which he choreographed and directed, and his own corporate dance company KLIX. In addition to dance, James’ passion for movement has expanded into other disciplines as he is also a fully qualified and experienced Sports and Myoskeletal Massage Therapist. He works primarily with dancers in helping them move pain-free, recover from injury and live long, happy and healthy careers. His practice is called Corrective Manual Therapy which is based in Dublin. 

James is honoured to share his creative expertise with Rhythm of the Dance and continue to entertain audiences worldwide through the Irish culture. 

Choreographer/Director

Belinda Murphy

In her career as a dancer, Belinda has appeared in many Musicals and stage shows in Ireland and abroad.

Stage direction and choreography credits include:

"Sleeping Beauty"- 3 arena Dublin.  "Messiah XXI" starring Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan.  Numerous pantomimes in the Olympia Theatre Dublin, UCH Limerick, and Cork Opera House.  "The Wiremen" - Gaiety Theatre.  "Celtic Thunder" touring the USA and Australia from 2007 to 2019

Belinda worked as assistant choreographer and dancer in the original "Riverdance" at the Eurovision song contest in 1994 and Subsequently at the royal command performance at the London Palladium.

Her choreography and movement direction can be seen on the big and small screen in productions including:

"The Tudors", "Camelot”, “Love Hate", "Leap Year", "Albert Nobbs", "Love Rosie", "Secret Scripture”, “Sing Street", "The Man Who Invented Christmas", "Vikings", "Valhalla", "The Winx Saga"

Most recently, Belinda has completed work on feature films Including:

"The Last Duel”, “Irish Wish", "The Pope's Exorcist “, Dancer Casting Director UK & Ireland for Disney’s "Disenchanted", 

Belinda Has Just Completed Her 5th Year Directing the UK Tour Of "Menopause the Musical 2"

Musical Director

Shane Moran

multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Mayo, Ireland.

He began playing music when he was 10 years old and competed successfully nationally on both the Banjo and Guitar in his teenage years and soon pursued a professional career in Irish Music.

Shane began working with Rhythm Of The Dance on Banjo and Guitar in 2013 for their 15th Year Anniversary World Tour. In 2016 he was delighted to attain the position as Musical Director for the show. Shane has toured extensively throughout more than 20 countries all over the world with Rhythm Of The Dance and has also featured on two PBS specials with the show.

His professional touring career began when he joined The Spirit Of Ireland in 2013 as a Guitarist and Vocalist and performed throughout Europe. He also held the role as Musical Director for the show. Shane also toured as the leading vocalist and head musician for a 6-month tour across Germany with “Dance Masters” in 2015/2016.

Shane was a featured Musician and Vocalist in Walt Disney World Florida serving 2 residencies in 2017 and 2018.

Shane has had many highlights in his career to date such as performing at the prestigious Kremlin Palace in Moscow, performing at the closing ceremony for the 2015 European Games in Baku-Azerbaijan, performing a residency in the New Orleans Casino Las Vegas and also performing alongside country music legend Dolly Parton in her theme park “Dollywood” as part of the Festival Of Nations.