Riverdance

His creation, Riverdance, captivated the audience. Flatley’s arms flying, he leaped across the stage, transforming Irish dance from a tradition-bound art form that placed a premium on discipline and control into an expressive, buoyant celebration. The jubilant response to the seven-minute performance was overwhelming, and the producers…

…the global phenomenon known as Riverdance.

…creation of the performance work Riverdance, which achieved international acclaim and sparked the founding of dance companies around the world that explored this style.