This video is a recording of a DVD that I own. If you want to skip the intro, jump to 7:20. Here's the link to where I bought the DVD. www.amazon.com/Riverdance-25t...
What started as a 6-minute intermission during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 in Dublin, Ireland, has developed into a huge show that even today, almost 30 years later, still radiates a powerful and impressive fascination. I myself saw the show during a European tour in Vienna, Austria, and when I look at the pictures here, I am overcome by wistful memories of a wonderful time.
I remember seeing Riverdance 25years ago on TV when it first happened. I fell in love with it. It's just so breath taking . I have been obsessed with it ever since. I have always loved Ireland from Riverdance to the customs, tradition, Celtic and Gaelic language, and just the land.
I’m 71 years old. Irish. Live in Norway. I take part in a theater group. They insist that I dance on stage. I don’t think I’m a gifted Irish dancer but the Norwegians love Irish dancing and they think I’m fantastic. I always hope there are no Irish in the audience. River dance brought Irish culture to many places, including Norway.
Was at the show in the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin last night, 22 June 2024. I'm from Dublin and still remember the first performance during the interval in the Eurovision in 94 and the impact it had.. it was stunning to see then and still has the wow factor! The talent on stage is off the charts and none of the cast was born when RD started in 94! Keep Going Riverdance!! 👏👏
I love Riverdance every time I see it ,no matter how long ago the dance happened, the dance, music and singing gets better every time I see it. My great grandmother who I never new was full blooded Irish.Thanks to all the people who made this movie possible and for all the hard work put into this production of beautiful dance.
Have to say something for the unsung heroes called the sound engineers. They did a fantastic job of coordinating a difficult job of not only the live show but the recording, too. Give them a big congratulations.
If they get to the 30th Anniversary mark, they should attempt to perform on a large stage with a large amount of dancers, similar to their very first time back in 1995. That way they can give this world a reminder that they revolutionized Irish dancing with Riverdance.
I fell in love with the Riverdance vhs I got when inwas about 6/7 (1996/1997) and I watched it over and over and over again I was I love. Obsessed. Just went to the 25th anniversary show about a week ago and I was so full of emotions I cried the first 15 or so minutes and held my breath left with my cheeks hurting cuz I smiled the entire time.
glad I’m not the only one in this boat. My parents saw Lord of the Dance live and left me with my grandma and I have been mad about it for years. I finally just saw the 25th anniversary show in Cincy and was kind enough to invite them to go with me 😂
I watched this through and although I quite enjoyed it, I have to say there will never be anybody like Jean Butler and Colin Dunne! Both had charisma pouring out of their pores and their technical skill has been unsurpassed. Still I applaud these new youngsters.
Was in Dublin this past week, and saw that Riverdance 25 was being performed at the Gaiety Theatre. What luck! My wife and I went to the Wednesday evening show. It was spectacular to watch. An unplanned highlight of our time in Dublin!
I was also fortunate enough to see the show in the Gaiety in July, dress circle seat, gift from my sister! It was a profoundly moving experience to finally see the show after all these years, and a gift for which I am very grateful. 😍
OMG, I chucked this up on the screen to reminisce 26 years of Riverdance and it was absolutely amazing. I loved the scene where Jazz dance battled Irish dance. It was so entertaining and the skill level of both genres was off the planet. I would definitely pay to go and see this show live. All credit and thanks to the producers, choreographers and awesome vocalists, musicians and dancers.
I've enjoyed every step, every note, every solo, and all the narrative. God bless each of you for sharing all the talent, and delivering such a wonderful performance.
I loved Riverdance the first time my mother inlaw took my husband and I to see it in Las Vegas. Keep making these videos available. I love seeing it again.
i thought i loved 'macedonian morning' before, but tara howley's performance on that low whistle made me cry like watching somebody i love get cut open. so plaintive and full of fresh grief. i can't stop listening to it.
Iiiiiiiiiiii just saw the Riverdance at the James Brown arena in Augusta, GA last night 2/9/2023.....and it was completely *ABOVE EXCELLENT*!!!!!! (This is a Must See show...You must take your Loved One). My favorite song/Dance is at 1:28.36.....The whole show was so full of Energy, Surprises and overall BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I found myself enjoying this presentation more than the original; and that is saying a lot. I found much of the staging more subtle and the variations of the lead dancers refreshingly artful.
Exceptionnel ! Tout simplement sublimissime ! Bravo, la troupe de Riverdance ! J'ai vu votre spectacle à Dublin, en juillet 2023, et j'ai adoré ! Vraiment, tout est spectaculaire et réglé au millimètre. Exceptionnel !
First time I watched a show for them was at 2001 at university, couldn't forget it, was one of the best dance shows I have ever seen, glad to see this anniversary show
I just remembered about Riverdance since I was discovered about their original - but now, 25 years later (just only 26 or 27 years now) .. their journey continues still the best. 🥰
@@Bamboosh00ts overall objectively the modern show is just better- No one will have the flashiness of Micheal Flatley or jean butler but everything about the modern show is just so much more refined
The new soundtrack has no shoe taps. What's the point? I saw both and they're both good in their own way, but NOBODY can match Davey Spillane or Katie McMahon.
I personally agree. I was one year old when that VHS came out. There are home videos of me “River dancing” across the carpet as a small toddler. The Flameco, Reel around the Sun, the Russian Derby, so many were my favorites. My grandma and grandfather both loved River dance which is how I was exposed to it. At 17, I was able to see a tour in Dallas, TX. It meant the world to me. When I was 24, my grandma, who was my very best friend passed. I had long forgotten about riverdance until a TH-cam video years old popped up of a recording of that VHS special. I watched it every night to help me cope. Soon, life went on. Last fall, my grandfather passed unexpectedly. I felt so lost, so I searched riverdance on TH-cam. What popped up was the funeral scene from the Netflix animated film. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I knew it was him trying to tell me life would go on and everything would be okay. The animated movie is about a boy who also lost his grandfather. It couldn’t have hit closer to home. Even at (almost) 29, I put on my headphones and hop around my house when my grief hits. I’ll forever love riverdance, and I plan to share the love of it with my future children someday.
Not to mention that Myrna in the animated show also lost her grandmother. Everything about it just felt like a sign that they were both looking out for me and always would be.
Congratulations on your 25 years anniversary of Riverdance! So wonderful and I love to watch every one dancing so much energy and culture and dance that wakes up people . Primal beginning s and it's modern version so unique. Amazing , talented men and women. God bless you and continue success in the coming years! . So powerful to the soul!
It had been on an evening 25 years ago, , my hushband slept on the Sofa, I zapped on German TV and suddenly I stopped. What's that??? I felt, I had to follow that, what was just beginning. And at once I start my videoReciver. And I fall in love in the first Riverdance with Michael Flatley and Jean Butler. And after that evening I love it till today. The next dancer. After Michael Flatley hat been Colin Dune. Dancing his own kind of dancingsteps. All the other following dancer tried to copy Michael Flatley. But i have no more seen a better than Jean Butler. Sorry to say this.😏 I'll never forget my Feelings seeing Riverdance the first time. Thanks So much❣👍👍👍🥂🍾
saw this 4 weeks ago in Bournemouth, Fabulous, Haunting, truely something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you to all on stage and behind that made it a truely memerable and moving experience and also our son and daughter in-law for buying us the tickets.
I just saw this show live last Saturday and it was really amazing!!! Happy 25 years riverdance! The only thing that could be better is if we could see the singers faces
You also have to thank Michael Flatley for his amazing talent as a dancer. I feel it was his talent as an Irish dancer that lit the fire that started this amazing new dance show. 💞
Oh please. Michael "let's hold the whole show to ransom so I get more dosh" Flatley was a choreographer and dancer. He did a good jod BUT he wasn't Riverdance, just one piece of the production. He thought they couldn't do without him, and discovered that not only could they, but they did, and well too. Riverdance has gone from strength to strength, no Michael Flatley required.
Anyone else L👀KING for the Gardiner Brothers??? Lol 👍 😆 🤣 😂 I'm straining my 👀 l👀king for them!! Huh it's only Mathew and not Michael as well... it must be an older version of the show because I'm certain that they're both in the current running show! Excellent job 👏 👍
Oh man!!! The piece of music at 25:25 always make me shed a tear...😰 makes me so emotional for some reason, and now seeing a woman play it this time, just brings back the old romantic in me.❤️
25 years ago, it took 20+ musicians along with 2 percussionists to provide the musical score for the performance, it only takes 7 very talented musicians and 1 highly talented percussionist to do the very same today. Hands together for each and every one of them. All are the very best in the industry. I almost forgot the 4 corps drummers who are great performers in their own rights.
So glad they are on tour again, just bought my ticket for June 26th. I can't think of a better first post-covid lock down show to attend. This will be my 2nd live performance, the first one being 22 years ago when I was 8 years old. I'm sure I will enjoy this one just as much, if not more.
Not sure why, but alot of the arm movements and just movements in general seem quite stiff. The 1995 show had this sort of fluid motion to it that was so graceful, but this just seems very stiff.
I saw Riverdance last night in Sydney with my Dad. It is undeniably the greatest show I have ever seen. Phenomenal.
What started as a 6-minute intermission during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 in Dublin, Ireland, has developed into a huge show that even today, almost 30 years later, still radiates a powerful and impressive fascination. I myself saw the show during a European tour in Vienna, Austria, and when I look at the pictures here, I am overcome by wistful memories of a wonderful time.
I remember seeing Riverdance 25years ago on TV when it first happened. I fell in love with it. It's just so breath taking . I have been obsessed with it ever since. I have always loved Ireland from Riverdance to the customs, tradition, Celtic and Gaelic language, and just the land.
It was a sensation!!
and the maths... it happened in 1994... which is 28 years ago..not 25. But good effort.
I love River Dance since 1995 and congratulate the new generation!!!!
There will be no better shows than Riverdance and Lord of the dance, ever!
Aye
I’m 71 years old. Irish. Live in Norway. I take part in a theater group. They insist that I dance on stage. I don’t think I’m a gifted Irish dancer but the Norwegians love Irish dancing and they think I’m fantastic. I always hope there are no Irish in the audience.
River dance brought Irish culture to many places, including Norway.
Was at the show in the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin last night, 22 June 2024. I'm from Dublin and still remember the first performance during the interval in the Eurovision in 94 and the impact it had.. it was stunning to see then and still has the wow factor! The talent on stage is off the charts and none of the cast was born when RD started in 94! Keep Going Riverdance!! 👏👏
I love Riverdance every time I see it ,no matter how long ago the dance happened, the dance, music and singing gets better every time I see it. My great grandmother who I never new was full blooded Irish.Thanks to all the people who made this movie possible and for all the hard work put into this production of beautiful dance.
Have to say something for the unsung heroes called the sound engineers. They did a fantastic job of coordinating a difficult job of not only the live show but the recording, too. Give them a big congratulations.
you should see the original. the sound engineering in this one is subpar
or maybe the floor just sucks in this amphitheater
If they get to the 30th Anniversary mark, they should attempt to perform on a large stage with a large amount of dancers, similar to their very first time back in 1995. That way they can give this world a reminder that they revolutionized Irish dancing with Riverdance.
I fell in love with the Riverdance vhs I got when inwas about 6/7 (1996/1997) and I watched it over and over and over again I was I love. Obsessed. Just went to the 25th anniversary show about a week ago and I was so full of emotions I cried the first 15 or so minutes and held my breath left with my cheeks hurting cuz I smiled the entire time.
I also cried several times! A fantastic experience to finally see the show!
glad I’m not the only one in this boat. My parents saw Lord of the Dance live and left me with my grandma and I have been mad about it for years. I finally just saw the 25th anniversary show in Cincy and was kind enough to invite them to go with me 😂
I watched this through and although I quite enjoyed it, I have to say there will never be anybody like Jean Butler and Colin Dunne! Both had charisma pouring out of their pores and their technical skill has been unsurpassed. Still I applaud these new youngsters.
Was in Dublin this past week, and saw that Riverdance 25 was being performed at the Gaiety Theatre. What luck! My wife and I went to the Wednesday evening show. It was spectacular to watch. An unplanned highlight of our time in Dublin!
I was also fortunate enough to see the show in the Gaiety in July, dress circle seat, gift from my sister! It was a profoundly moving experience to finally see the show after all these years, and a gift for which I am very grateful. 😍
OMG, I chucked this up on the screen to reminisce 26 years of Riverdance and it was absolutely amazing. I loved the scene where Jazz dance battled Irish dance. It was so entertaining and the skill level of both genres was off the planet. I would definitely pay to go and see this show live. All credit and thanks to the producers, choreographers and awesome vocalists, musicians and dancers.
I've enjoyed every step, every note, every solo, and all the narrative. God bless each of you for sharing all the talent, and delivering such a wonderful performance.
When I first felt the force of the flow state entrainment that they manifest it left me sobbing. It still does time and again.
I loved Riverdance the first time my mother inlaw took my husband and I to see it in Las Vegas. Keep making these videos available. I love seeing it again.
i thought i loved 'macedonian morning' before, but tara howley's performance on that low whistle made me cry like watching somebody i love get cut open. so plaintive and full of fresh grief. i can't stop listening to it.
from 1:17:23
I have seen the show live 12 times and love it.BUT I do miss the original show."Home and the Heartland" is such an amazing song.
Iiiiiiiiiiii just saw the Riverdance at the James Brown arena in Augusta, GA last night 2/9/2023.....and it was completely *ABOVE EXCELLENT*!!!!!! (This is a Must See show...You must take your Loved One). My favorite song/Dance is at 1:28.36.....The whole show was so full of Energy, Surprises and overall BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I found myself enjoying this presentation more than the original; and that is saying a lot. I found much of the staging more subtle and the variations of the lead dancers refreshingly artful.
Exceptionnel ! Tout simplement sublimissime ! Bravo, la troupe de Riverdance ! J'ai vu votre spectacle à Dublin, en juillet 2023, et j'ai adoré ! Vraiment, tout est spectaculaire et réglé au millimètre. Exceptionnel !
Just saw the live show tonight! (Their last showing for the year) It was SPECTACULAR!!! 😆😆💃
This brings back memories. The first broadcast on Australian tv kicked off the Irish pub boom of the late 90s in Sydney.
25:05 my favourite tune in the whole show. So mournful. Have heard it live and had goosebumps.
I fully agreed. What a wonderful music played by a beautiful girl. So genuin: beautiful!!
First time I watched a show for them was at 2001 at university, couldn't forget it, was one of the best dance shows I have ever seen, glad to see this anniversary show
Saw this last month at Bristol Hippodrome, absolutely incredible 💖
Fellow Bristolian here my luvver 😃
I just remembered about Riverdance since I was discovered about their original - but now, 25 years later (just only 26 or 27 years now) .. their journey continues still the best. 🥰
I personally feel that the original in 1995 is unmatched
I think that the pacing of the 25th Anniversary is better than he 1995 version
@@Bamboosh00ts overall objectively the modern show is just better- No one will have the flashiness of Micheal Flatley or jean butler but everything about the modern show is just so much more refined
The new soundtrack has no shoe taps. What's the point? I saw both and they're both good in their own way, but NOBODY can match Davey Spillane or Katie McMahon.
I personally agree. I was one year old when that VHS came out. There are home videos of me “River dancing” across the carpet as a small toddler. The Flameco, Reel around the Sun, the Russian Derby, so many were my favorites. My grandma and grandfather both loved River dance which is how I was exposed to it. At 17, I was able to see a tour in Dallas, TX. It meant the world to me. When I was 24, my grandma, who was my very best friend passed. I had long forgotten about riverdance until a TH-cam video years old popped up of a recording of that VHS special. I watched it every night to help me cope. Soon, life went on. Last fall, my grandfather passed unexpectedly. I felt so lost, so I searched riverdance on TH-cam. What popped up was the funeral scene from the Netflix animated film. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I knew it was him trying to tell me life would go on and everything would be okay. The animated movie is about a boy who also lost his grandfather. It couldn’t have hit closer to home. Even at (almost) 29, I put on my headphones and hop around my house when my grief hits. I’ll forever love riverdance, and I plan to share the love of it with my future children someday.
Not to mention that Myrna in the animated show also lost her grandmother. Everything about it just felt like a sign that they were both looking out for me and always would be.
Congratulations on your 25 years anniversary of Riverdance! So wonderful and I love to watch every one dancing so much energy and culture and dance that wakes up people . Primal beginning s and it's
modern version so unique. Amazing , talented men and women. God bless you and continue success in the coming years! . So powerful to the soul!
Enjoyed another evening of Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin - what a performance - absolutely brilliant!!!!!
Happy 25th anniversary, Riverdance.
Saw this show live and it was amazing and a spectacular experience!
Amy-Mae! she's so fantastic
It had been on an evening 25 years ago, , my hushband slept on the Sofa, I zapped on German TV and suddenly I stopped. What's that??? I felt, I had to follow that, what was just beginning. And at once I start my videoReciver. And I fall in love in the first Riverdance with Michael Flatley and Jean Butler. And after that evening I love it till today. The next dancer. After Michael Flatley hat been Colin Dune. Dancing his own kind of dancingsteps. All the other following dancer tried to copy Michael Flatley. But i have no more seen a better than Jean Butler. Sorry to say this.😏 I'll never forget my Feelings seeing Riverdance the first time. Thanks So much❣👍👍👍🥂🍾
Can’t wait till March 2023 when you come to Denver! ♥️🇮🇪🎶
So much work is behind this show.
Amazingly 25th Anniversary of Riverdance.
saw this 4 weeks ago in Bournemouth, Fabulous, Haunting, truely something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you to all on stage and behind that made it a truely memerable and moving experience and also our son and daughter in-law for buying us the tickets.
saw this in Dublin last night...fantastic show the new changes are well done. Very engaging, no time for drifting off.
I saw this in person in Wausau yesterday!!! I’m in love with it! It’s the coolest thing ever!
Green Bay June 5th. I am excited! ~ I grew up in Wausau.:)
I just saw this show live last Saturday and it was really amazing!!! Happy 25 years riverdance! The only thing that could be better is if we could see the singers faces
I love River dance, ❤️ I still listen to the music from both shows, love Michael Flatley!the Gardiner brothers l watch every single day ❤️
You also have to thank Michael Flatley for his amazing talent as a dancer. I feel it was his talent as an Irish dancer that lit the fire that started this amazing new dance show. 💞
Micheal FLATLEY is AUTHOR OF NEW WAY IRISH DANCE, all this beauty is thank to Micheal FLATLEY!! c'mon... producers seem not to put correct accent
Oh please. Michael "let's hold the whole show to ransom so I get more dosh" Flatley was a choreographer and dancer. He did a good jod BUT he wasn't Riverdance, just one piece of the production. He thought they couldn't do without him, and discovered that not only could they, but they did, and well too. Riverdance has gone from strength to strength, no Michael Flatley required.
@@catzkeet4860 Michael got the ball rolling..
@@catzkeet4860 agreed 100%
Save program to my phone
Anyone else L👀KING for the Gardiner Brothers??? Lol 👍 😆 🤣 😂
I'm straining my 👀 l👀king for them!!
Huh it's only Mathew and not Michael as well... it must be an older version of the show because I'm certain that they're both in the current running show!
Excellent job 👏 👍
I'm always love the show hope they have another 25 years and more thank you
As good as the original Riverdance group were, I think this new group is even better! You people have out done yourselves! 👏👏👏👏👏
Really, no 😊
PERFECTION OF PERFECTION !
Saw it tonight in Ct brought back great memories the dancing and the music great shout out to the music crew as well
Dancing makes the soul happy so keep on dancing.
Well done chaps ( not forgetting those in and behind the wings ) : This was fabulous, most brilliantly executed and greatfully received.
è una melodia che senti nella tua anima dalla notte dei tempi
Oh man!!! The piece of music at 25:25 always make me shed a tear...😰 makes me so emotional for some reason, and now seeing a woman play it this time, just brings back the old romantic in me.❤️
right shows a great example that girls can play in a band too!!
NOTHING WRONG IN SHEDDING A TEAR ! It makes you Human & not a Robot or a Moron, we`ve got enough of them.
Me too wonder what the name off the tune is
@@shane-irish chu cullainns lament
Very emotional. Heard it for the first time some months ago in Rotterdam. Love it and love Riverdance.
25 years ago, it took 20+ musicians along with 2 percussionists to provide the musical score for the performance, it only takes 7 very talented musicians and 1 highly talented percussionist to do the very same today. Hands together for each and every one of them. All are the very best in the industry. I almost forgot the 4 corps drummers who are great performers in their own rights.
Happy st Patrick’s day river dance
Riverdance is such a fantastic soon long may it continue
Love Riverdance and Lord of the dance, but it wouldn't have happened without Michael Flatly!
So glad they are on tour again, just bought my ticket for June 26th. I can't think of a better first post-covid lock down show to attend. This will be my 2nd live performance, the first one being 22 years ago when I was 8 years old. I'm sure I will enjoy this one just as much, if not more.
The New is just a good as they ever were. Congrats.
I will say I love the 25th anniversary performance overall, but after seeing a video of "Lift The Wings" as a duet, I can't hear it any other way.
I already bought my tickets 🥰😍
So glad they brought back Macedonia Morning ❤
Un grand merci pour ce spectacle. Au plaisir de vous voir en France ! ou pas très loin :)
55:05 is my favorite of all the dances!
Ah Riverdance. Relentlessly verticle
so amazing
Thank you. Sat-11-Dec-2021.-4:00PM.
I ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ this new variation of Trading Taps. Amazing.
47:08..The drummer throws a stick away right off the stage,very impressive,but,none the less he is a very talented drummer,loved the whole show.
Прекрасен спектакъл, очаквам с нетърпение и във Варна на 19.05.2024
Fantastic!!
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!!
My sister is in it I miss her so much
Wow, thanks for posting! 👏👏👏👏
Many thanks Shawn!! I found the intro extremely interesting!!
Wow, forgot how good this was.
Какая красота. Смотрела бы и смотрела. Завораживают движения. Лёгкость.
🙏 Thanks for sharing this with us!
🔎 Starts at 07:20. 👋
quel spectacle merveilleux de toute cette jeunesse
Like it so much..❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks! I like it so much that I bought it from Amazon.
I love tap!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022. 3:39 pm. 06-JAN- THURSDAY.
Hermosas danzas de riverdans
Thank you!!! Thank you!!! THANK YOU!!! :) :) :)
Semplicemente meravigliosi!
와 미쳤다.. 멋지다!! 어마어마하네
素晴らしい🤗
amazing..،،😍
The vocal singers remind me of Anuna.
It is Anuna!
Not sure why, but alot of the arm movements and just movements in general seem quite stiff. The 1995 show had this sort of fluid motion to it that was so graceful, but this just seems very stiff.
Awesome
This is it the real deal!
My only complaint is for the Latin dance it was way too dark. You cant see her footwork.
бесподобно!
I love Gabriel Byrne, and Michael Flatley.
Супер 💋 просто Чудо танцы,Чудо Балет, Фантастика 💋🌹💖💋🌟
Came Back Japan Tour ❗
I rank River Dance second only to birth of my First child.
また日本に来て欲しい。