Riverdance

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Riverdance is a theatrical show consisting mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. Originally featured Irish dancing champions Jean Butler and Michael Flatley, and with a score composed by Bill Whelan, it originated as an interval performance act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Shortly afterwards, husband and wife production team John McColgan and Moya Doherty expanded it into a stage show, which opened in Dublin on 9 February 1995. Since then, the show has toured worldwide and become one of the most successful dance productions in the world. Riverdance continues to be performed all over the world, including in Australia. Link to catalogue record.

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