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Riverdance: 25 Years On

the past – however, Riverdance draws one in… and makes one to be part of a truly historic performance. Yep, the whole show
come alive – just that extra little… as if the magic transcends was recorded to allow for a 25-year anniversary DVD release
and blesses all who see a live show. The dancing… the dancing! later this year. So, maybe you’ll even spot us in the crowd at
The dancers, both male and female, were exceptional… doing some point – thoroughly entranced and mesmerised by the
things that us mere mortals could only dream of being able to joyous occasion. A moment in time when the Riverdance magic
accomplish! touched us too!
It all ended too soon… and as I tried to explain to the
The show winds its way through the history of Ireland and uncultured one when he muttered something about having
the diaspora. It also includes influences from elsewhere. The seen the show once and that was enough… I could return to the
Russian dancing was particularly impressive but hey, how evening show and live it up again… and to the next day’s show
could any other dancing top the Irish dancing and the story of and on and on… while he goes boat spotting in the storms of
Riverdance? his insanity!

The show must go on… oh yes, it must – but unfortunately this By Moira V – our Lady in Dublin
particular event ended far too soon. However, we were blessed

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