What impact Michael Flatley had on irish dance

Michael Flatley totally revolutionized Irish Dance. Before the River Dance Irish dance wasnt that popular, mostly know throughout Ireland and some countries in Europe. But once the River Dance followed by Lord Of The Dance, the Irish Dance form went through the whole world getting more fame and popularity. So now a days any where in the world will know or have heard of Irish Dance.

The Lord Of The Dance

Michael left the River Dance due to creative control. Where he then created The Lord Of The Dance, it became super popular like The River Dance. But unlike The River Dance that toured in theaters, it toured in arenas and stadiums.

Michael Flatley

• Michael Flatly grow up in the south side of Chicago, where his parents moved too form Ireland
  • In his prime he was earning $1,600,000 per week and having the highest insurance policy placed on a danacer's legs at $40,000,000.
  • He is in the guinness world record book for taping 35 taps per second.
  • At age 17 Michael became the first American to bring the title of All-World Irish Dancing Champion to the US. 
  • He was the creator of The River Dance and The Lord Of The Dance.

Aesthetics of Irish Dance

Irish Dance is a type of recreational and competitive folk dance

when dancing the dancers has a stiff upper body and the quick and precise movements of the feet. 

majority is all female to one male dancer.

River Dance

What made The River Dance so popular? Was it the new exciting version of Irish dance or was it the man who invited it? The River Dance was first performed at the 1994 Eurovision Song contest. After it was performed the audience loved it and gave it a standing ovation. They enjoyed it so much that later that year the BBC commissioned for it to be performed again at the Royal Variety Show. After that the river dance went through out Europe touring, getting more hype and more success. Then it went into the untied states conquering even more popularity. The river dance is one of the most popular dances and is know through out the entire world. 

Michael Flatley - Riverdance - Lord Of The Dance - Video Dailymotion

Michael Flatley - Riverdance - Lord Of The Dance - Video Dailymotion