It was a great iteration but I think it lost its meaning being just a solo. The original concept was it was supposed to represent fire and mans first interaction with it.
I had forgottem that Riverdance had other "percussive" dance styles in it. I LOVED Maria Pages in this. She is so beautifully female, the way she dances.
Did you not know that Irish dance has copy a lot from Flamenco for their contemporary Irish dance. This off course includes footwork. Just about every one in dance has copied from flamenco - even Michael Jackson's choreography. This I said not as my opinion but as facts - already published and admitted by the artists thenselves. Michael used to watch TH-cam flamenco dance for inspiration and even asked famous dancer Juaquin Cortes for help.
Очарование, восторг! Каждый год пересматриваю с восхищением. И музыка и талантливая съемка. Виртуозно исполняет, проживает танец драгоценная Мария Пахес. Вы прекрасны! Мира, здоровья, радости жизни, вдохновения, любви!!!! Храни Боже
I can't even begin to imagine how much concentration she must have had during this. She's completely aware of what everything is doing, hands, feet, legs, clothes, and she's doing it in those heels!
I was glad they gave Maria some more intricate choreography and a true solo in the new show. I get that the idea of the original Firedance was to show a fusion between Irish dancing and Flamenco, but I think this is so much more effective as a showcase of Flamenco. You can certainly hear the Celtic influence in the music though!
Extraordinary skill, passion, intensity & stage presence by the great Maria Pages in that awesome flamenco dance! I'll never forget watching it live in London back in 1996!
I get chill bumps every time I see this and I'm not a dancer. I don't know if she's still dancing but I wish I had been able to see her dance live once. What an artist!
You know your watching a timeless classic when you are still in awe and transformed. Close your eyes and reboot the memory of the first time you saw this.
WOW!!!!!!! I've seen a lot of flamenco, but had never heard of her. My god, what an energy, what an control over every little movement, making it look so effortlessly, yet, she's fire, energetic, happy fire. This is the first flamenco dance that makes me happy watching it, not just wistful and full of admiration. Maria pages has got a new fan.
Yes! Every movement has a purpose. No fillers. The hands, feet , turns skips etc ..... Every movement a purpose. Most amazing to me! I could watch it a thousand times a day. And I much prefer the solo. She seems more free to be herself.❤❤❤it!
ah, good to see a new [well 9 years ago anyway! lol] fan of Maestra Pages! I've never seen a more thoughtful, seasoned and meticulous flamenco dancer -- even when she's not moving, the spirit & energy are overwhelmingly present... she's truly amazing to watch
Maria Pages is to Flamenco what Michael Flatley is to Irish Dance...simply the most hauntingly beautiful combination of movement and music I have ever witnessed. One cannot be extricated from the other...they move in tandem for and of each other. This is Fire...uncontainable, brutal and beautiful in its intensity until it bursts through all else and envelopes your very soul. Maria Pages is Flamenco!
What I really find to be fascinating is that this piece was originally intended for a duet, but she made it completly hers, no partner needed. So in love with this piece. Wonderfull.
I honestly feel like Flatley kind of “horned in” on it. He definitely wasn’t necessary for the number to work, as is evidenced here. Don’t get me wrong, he dances brilliantly on the 95 version. But I like it SO much better like this. :)
This woman is absolutely mesmerizing on stage. There's a great variety of flamenco dancers but she is the most amazing among them. Besides, she really dances in a style of her own, stretching the range from traditional flamenco to cultural varieties and 'Firedance' expresses very well the core of her incredible talent and charisma. I just don't tire of watching her dancing, it really gets under the skin.
Every time I see this dance I get chills. The intensity of her emotion is beautiful to watch. I will never get tired of watching the incomparable Maria Pages. Bravo!
I have been lucky to see Riverdance LIVE twice ! I still cannot describe what it is like to watch this show live. Riverdance is amazing! Her parts (she had 2 parts as i recall) were my most favorite. The energy she exudes is insane! if they ever come to your city, buy the tickets. It is a show to watch live, you’ ll remember it forever!
This is classical flamenco that I saw in Spain in 1968--flamenco ballet performed by a true artist who excels at her craft. She looks the part, acts the part, and most certainly dances the part. Consider yourselves lucky because you can't find this in Spain anymore.
I grew up with the Riverdance VHS that was filmed at the point Dublin theater and she did this particular dance w/ this particular songs BUT during the second half of the song when the song change Michael Flatley the creator of idiot came out and danced to her and I really liked the two of them together with him do any Irish step dancing and her doing the flamingos dancing. I loved/love the contrast between the two. Haven't seen this particular version till today. Didn't even know that existed until today. If you haven't seen the other one do so. You should really check it out. It's one of my faves of the Riverdance dances.
Every time I watch this video I get goosebumps. Her choreography is so clever. Here she is dancing to an Irish tune, moving elegantly and gracefully like a ballet dancer, yet giving hints of her flamenco brilliance here and there. I can't say enough. She just makes me want to get up and say OLE! But this is in River Dance. What a teaser.
I'm Spanish, and for some reason I've always felt that between Ireland and Spain there is a very special relationship. I hope the Irish people feel the same. Greetings from the south.
Mesmerizing... she combines raw beauty and a kind of deliberate spontaneity to a bewitchingly seductive effect. From the opening chords she's the embodiment, the nature, of fire. The musicians only complement the dance by 'filling in' with the ears what the eyes alone cannot fully appreciate. Completely gorgeous.
I feel gratified, fortunate to have witnessed this solo performance. Before I knew it existed, I felt that Maria Pages' talent, beauty and artistry rendered Michael Flatley's presence on stage in another version that of an unnecessary, unwelcome interloper during it's execution.
I remember watching this as a little girl with my grandmother and trying to attempt it, but I could never still to this day I can not do it. She is amazing and I even got to see her live preform this in Dublin at the River Dance show. She is even more amazing in Person!
Maria Pages combine force et douceur, elle est la seule à me faire autant vibrer, elle exprime parfaitement l'âme du flamenco, ses mouvements sont grâcieux et harmonieux et en même temps plein de fougue et de passion. Je l'adore.
WOW!!! Absolutely incredible passion. Her hand movements so graceful, and her facial expressions evoked a fiery passion. What a tremendous performance. Electrifying. BRAVO!
Amazing, spectacular and entrancing! Flamenco is one of the most incredibly sensual dance forms in the world and she's honed it to far more than even fine art. Riverdance may have made a worldwide phenomenon of Irish dancing when it debuted, but THIS is what has remained in my mind for well over a decade!
I loved the show!! It incorporated all the styles and dance steps from around the world to Celtic and Orchestral music, and Firedance would have to be one of the most powerfull sight and sound shows i have ever seen.
I never get tired of watching this woman dance. Maria apitomizes all that is wonderful and transforming by her motion, beauty, grace. Love her, love riverdance!!
Amazing and everlasting. Phenomenal performance. I had the opportunity to watch this live back in 1990s while on tour in the UK and I loved it. An extraordinary flamenco artist indeed. She is magnificent and so unique.
Love this dance sooo much. Riverdance is an inspiring show and its so beautiful. Always a classic to my mom, my sister, and I that it will forever be in my heart.
The music is from Riverdance, Music from the Show. Bill Whelan composed the music for the show. When I saw this number live several years ago, I cried. The music is so gorgeous, and Maria Pages is an icrredibly expressive dancer. I recommend both the DVD of the show and the CD soundtrack. Enjoy!
I love this! The dancer really reminds me to my Flamenco teacher who's my great example because of her aplomb and her expression. Flamenco is such an emotional kind of dancing and it can tell every single feeling. That one was strong and powerful, female but not vulgar. Simply love it❤
I saw this live last night and it simply took my breath away. She is incredible! The energy she radiates is so powerful and passionate. Truly inspiring.
I cried when i first saw this. It is pure emotion captured through her fluid movements, grace and utt most passion! beauty at its fullest and pure art at its best! Maria Pages...i thank you!
Her dancing is brilliant! I used to do flamenco (and quite successfully). Moreover, I have just adored it! Unfortunately, I had to quit because of the amount of studying. I want to cry. 😢
I've watched this video many times and it still captivates me. The opening of the dance is my favorite part, she moves her body and limbs like they truely are made of flames. Great talent, well done !
I have watched this dance by Maria since i first saw Riverdance with Michael....... it enforces a power , it speaks of the fire of life and womanhood....... she feels me with inspiration. Gracias Maria
Lights, music, background, and of course her dance are perfect. As if a miracle. She seems to inspire the world. I'm a piece of that world. I hope I can perform like her someday. Fortunately, I will go watching her company 10 days after. So exciting.
Energiájával és tehetségével ,érzelmeinek intenzitásával , erős jelenlétével betölti az egész színpadot ! Ural és irányít minden apró mozdulatot A szellő fújta mezők hajladozó virágainak lágysága, törékenysége, ....😪...A ruhája redőinek szárnyalása! Maria Pages_flamenco🌺Csodálatos !!! 🥀❤
Maria pages, is poetry in motion, its choreography unites cultures from the base of flamenco. It really is a woman who brig ...hten up the dance with his movements as infinite. Must be seen!.
Maria pages, es poesia en movimiento, su coreografia une culturas desde la base del flamenco. Es realmente un mujer que embellece aun mas la danza con sus movimientos tan infinitos.¡hay que verla!.
I really don't understand how can anyone push dislike,I swear they don't feel music and don't know what is real dance,she is stunning and so charismatic
My favorite version. No partner, no troupe - just her. She is magnificent.
Totally agree. I've lost the account of how many times I saw the video!!
I’m in complete agreement.
Oh she ain't alone my friend.
It was a great iteration but I think it lost its meaning being just a solo. The original concept was it was supposed to represent fire and mans first interaction with it.
Yes, she is magnificent!👍🍀❤
I’ve watched this so many times and it still gives me chills! She’s amazing in her movements.
👍💚
Her intensity is staggering, it's as if she is compelled to dance, she's not just performing a routine. Amazing.
Oh man! I can watch this again and again.... She is simply phenomenal! ❤️
I had forgottem that Riverdance had other "percussive" dance styles in it. I LOVED Maria Pages in this. She is so beautifully female, the way she dances.
I grew up watching this particular recording of Riverdance, and this one has always been my favorite. It's such an inspiration!
Guuurl omg I had this Riverdance show on vhs when I was little and watched it on repeat
She is such a powerful presence on stage. She lit the whole auditorium with her energy and talent. Absolutely one of my favorite Riverdance moments.
Sean Curran, Mine too. I started learning Flamenco because of Firedance.
I am agree with you.
Did you not know that Irish dance has copy a lot from Flamenco for their contemporary Irish dance. This off course includes footwork. Just about every one in dance has copied from flamenco - even Michael Jackson's choreography. This I said not as my opinion but as facts - already published and admitted by the artists thenselves. Michael used to watch TH-cam flamenco dance for inspiration and even asked famous dancer Juaquin Cortes for help.
Yes I like spanish dancers more than gypsys because their style is less temperamental but more elegant.
Me too! lol I love the silhouette in the beginning . I was instantly transfixed by it! So beautiful!
Очарование, восторг! Каждый год пересматриваю с восхищением. И музыка и талантливая съемка. Виртуозно исполняет, проживает танец драгоценная Мария Пахес. Вы прекрасны! Мира, здоровья, радости жизни, вдохновения, любви!!!! Храни Боже
I can't even begin to imagine how much concentration she must have had during this. She's completely aware of what everything is doing, hands, feet, legs, clothes, and she's doing it in those heels!
Смотрю в 24 г. Супер, браво...я в восторге .
I was glad they gave Maria some more intricate choreography and a true solo in the new show. I get that the idea of the original Firedance was to show a fusion between Irish dancing and Flamenco, but I think this is so much more effective as a showcase of Flamenco. You can certainly hear the Celtic influence in the music though!
Extraordinary skill, passion, intensity & stage presence by the great Maria Pages in that awesome flamenco dance! I'll never forget watching it live in London back in 1996!
I get chill bumps every time I see this and I'm not a dancer. I don't know if she's still dancing but I wish I had been able to see her dance live once. What an artist!
You know your watching a timeless classic when you are still in awe and transformed. Close your eyes and reboot the memory of the first time you saw this.
She’s actually & allways been my favourite dancer 👏👏👏💕💕
WOW!!!!!!! I've seen a lot of flamenco, but had never heard of her. My god, what an energy, what an control over every little movement, making it look so effortlessly, yet, she's fire, energetic, happy fire. This is the first flamenco dance that makes me happy watching it, not just wistful and full of admiration. Maria pages has got a new fan.
Word! Plus the choreography! Seamlessly executed (as if that were easy). You could tell I watched this several times already! :)
Yes! Every movement has a purpose. No fillers. The hands, feet , turns skips etc ..... Every movement a purpose. Most amazing to me! I could watch it a thousand times a day. And I much prefer the solo. She seems more free to be herself.❤❤❤it!
ah, good to see a new [well 9 years ago anyway! lol] fan of Maestra Pages! I've never seen a more thoughtful, seasoned and meticulous flamenco dancer -- even when she's not moving, the spirit & energy are overwhelmingly present... she's truly amazing to watch
Maria Pages is to Flamenco what Michael Flatley is to Irish Dance...simply the most hauntingly beautiful combination of movement and music I have ever witnessed. One cannot be extricated from the other...they move in tandem for and of each other. This is Fire...uncontainable, brutal and beautiful in its intensity until it bursts through all else and envelopes your very soul. Maria Pages is Flamenco!
María Pagés is F I R E!
What I really find to be fascinating is that this piece was originally intended for a duet, but she made it completly hers, no partner needed. So in love with this piece. Wonderfull.
I agree. Even though in the Original 1995 show she performs the duet brilliantly with Michael Flatley, I prefer this solo version.
Me too
I honestly feel like Flatley kind of “horned in” on it. He definitely wasn’t necessary for the number to work, as is evidenced here.
Don’t get me wrong, he dances brilliantly on the 95 version. But I like it SO much better like this. :)
This woman is absolutely mesmerizing on stage. There's a great variety of flamenco dancers but she is the most amazing among them. Besides, she really dances in a style of her own, stretching the range from traditional flamenco to cultural varieties and 'Firedance' expresses very well the core of her incredible talent and charisma. I just don't tire of watching her dancing, it really gets under the skin.
She's just absurdly the best and wonderful. She composed this section of the show. BRAVO MARIA.
Every time I see this dance I get chills. The intensity of her emotion is beautiful to watch. I will never get tired of watching the incomparable Maria Pages. Bravo!
After millions of times of watching, I still don't feel enough.
OMG! She is beautiful, talented, creative, elegant, a true artist! Her soul speaks when she is dancing! She is amaaaaaaaaaaaazing! God bless her!
Ох, мама дорогая!
И музыка, и танец, и оформление пламенем просто необыкновенно!
Брависсимо!
Maria Pages, I hope you get to see this and you realize how you are adored by Riverdance fans, and fans of great dancing!
There is something magnetic, almost magical about this woman. It's indescribable but it exudes such a force, it's amazing!
I have been lucky to see Riverdance LIVE twice ! I still cannot describe what it is like to watch this show live. Riverdance is amazing! Her parts (she had 2 parts as i recall) were my most favorite. The energy she exudes is insane! if they ever come to your city, buy the tickets. It is a show to watch live, you’ ll remember it forever!
This is the most watched chapter of my Riverdance DVD set. Her stage presence is quite extraordinary. Everything about this dance is magnificent.
This is classical flamenco that I saw in Spain in 1968--flamenco ballet performed by a true artist who excels at her craft. She looks the part, acts the part, and most certainly dances the part. Consider yourselves lucky because you can't find this in Spain anymore.
Какой великолепный и завораживающий союз танца и музыки! Энергетика Марии Пейджес передается даже через видео-запись! Спасибо!
Пахес! По-испански читается и произносится "Пахес". Она родилась и выросла в испано-цыганской семье.
ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ. Образованная, между прочим.
Still watching this beautiful moment in 2019. SUPERB.
Same. 2021. I'm going to write her a letter.
I have been watching this since I was a little girl. Never gets old. Such a beautiful work of art...
same i was lucky to see this live when i was little and it has stuck with me my entire life
I grew up with the Riverdance VHS that was filmed at the point Dublin theater and she did this particular dance w/ this particular songs BUT during the second half of the song when the song change Michael Flatley the creator of idiot came out and danced to her and I really liked the two of them together with him do any Irish step dancing and her doing the flamingos dancing. I loved/love the contrast between the two. Haven't seen this particular version till today. Didn't even know that existed until today. If you haven't seen the other one do so. You should really check it out. It's one of my faves of the Riverdance dances.
Every time I watch this video I get goosebumps. Her choreography is so clever. Here she is dancing to an Irish tune, moving elegantly and gracefully like a ballet dancer, yet giving hints of her flamenco brilliance here and there. I can't say enough. She just makes me want to get up and say OLE! But this is in River Dance. What a teaser.
Wow, the female form in perfection. I've seen this clip dozens of times and I still thrill to see Maria one more time.
I always loved her style of dancing, it's so unique.
Absolutely my favorite number from the whole show
I'm Spanish, and for some reason I've always felt that between Ireland and Spain there is a very special relationship. I hope the Irish people feel the same. Greetings from the south.
They do..x
I love that both Irish step dancing and Spanish Flamenco dancing have taps-definitely makes the two feel like they have a connection!
Keep watching this is I am Scottish x
A beautiful music for a great dancer! She's a queen on the stage...
The power of her, fire in her every move, the passion, when melded with Riverdance, has always taken my breath away. Always.
This woman is Passion, she is Grace and Inspiration, not to mention Pure Beauty, both physical and spiritual.
I was blown away with her. When I seen her in the 90s .and she still has that effect now 😍
Mesmerizing... she combines raw beauty and a kind of deliberate spontaneity to a bewitchingly seductive effect. From the opening chords she's the embodiment, the nature, of fire. The musicians only complement the dance by 'filling in' with the ears what the eyes alone cannot fully appreciate. Completely gorgeous.
After all of these years...this never gets old! This is absolutely insidious...I always loved this....
Beautiful
Elegant and full of real meaning. Maria brings a special something to this dance.
I feel gratified, fortunate to have witnessed this solo performance.
Before I knew it existed, I felt that Maria Pages' talent, beauty and artistry rendered Michael Flatley's presence on stage in another version that of an unnecessary, unwelcome interloper during it's execution.
I remember watching this as a little girl with my grandmother and trying to attempt it, but I could never still to this day I can not do it. She is amazing and I even got to see her live preform this in Dublin at the River Dance show. She is even more amazing in Person!
Still my favorite Flamenco dance - she has all the moves.
Maria Pages combine force et douceur, elle est la seule à me faire autant vibrer, elle exprime parfaitement l'âme du flamenco, ses mouvements sont grâcieux et harmonieux et en même temps plein de fougue et de passion. Je l'adore.
WOW!!! Absolutely incredible passion. Her hand movements so graceful, and her facial expressions evoked a fiery passion. What a tremendous performance. Electrifying. BRAVO!
By god, she's incredible.
The orchestra, too.
wow what a beauty i love flamenco because its elegant, soft, yet fierce, intense, and powerful
Amazing! She using every single part of her body to sing! Do u hear dat she's drum soloing with her dance shoes? Can never watch enough!
Amazing, spectacular and entrancing! Flamenco is one of the most incredibly sensual dance forms in the world and she's honed it to far more than even fine art. Riverdance may have made a worldwide phenomenon of Irish dancing when it debuted, but THIS is what has remained in my mind for well over a decade!
I loved the show!! It incorporated all the styles and dance steps from around the world to Celtic and Orchestral music, and Firedance would have to be one of the most powerfull sight and sound shows i have ever seen.
I never get tired of watching this woman dance. Maria apitomizes all that is wonderful and transforming by her motion, beauty, grace. Love her, love riverdance!!
Amazing and everlasting. Phenomenal performance. I had the opportunity to watch this live back in 1990s while on tour in the UK and I loved it. An extraordinary flamenco artist indeed. She is magnificent and so unique.
What a woman, with absolute elegance and passion ❤
Love this dance sooo much. Riverdance is an inspiring show and its so beautiful. Always a classic to my mom, my sister, and I that it will forever be in my heart.
Maria Pages e a melhor dançarina de flamenco do mundo
She is an exceptional dancer 💃 love to watch her
again and again she is magnificent
She is so fantastic at what she does!
Maria hace gala de todo su talento y sentimiento, insuperable.
The music is from Riverdance, Music from the Show. Bill Whelan composed the music for the show. When I saw this number live several years ago, I cried. The music is so gorgeous, and Maria Pages is an icrredibly expressive dancer. I recommend both the DVD of the show and the CD soundtrack. Enjoy!
I LOVE the beginning of this... the music is so haunting,, the dancer is incredible.. her dress looks like fire!!! ;)
Musically and visually this was an amazing performance.. that intro was everything 👌🏾
OMG... thank you again.... 28 years later...xxx
Her dress is great because of how her movements make it look; it certainly compliments her dancing.
I love this! The dancer really reminds me to my Flamenco teacher who's my great example because of her aplomb and her expression. Flamenco is such an emotional kind of dancing and it can tell every single feeling. That one was strong and powerful, female but not vulgar. Simply love it❤
Breathtaking
I think no body can do it like Maria
She is absolutly the best
"the dancer with endless arms" !!
Absolutely fantastic ...
I never get tired of watching this number. The music is great and she's terrific!!!
I just saw Riverdance in May of this year in Reno NV. The best of the show was the flamenco dancing. I fell in love with it.
Maria Pages has such dignity in her dancing, while remaining passionate and intense.
I saw this live last night and it simply took my breath away. She is incredible! The energy she radiates is so powerful and passionate. Truly inspiring.
She's simply brilliant. It's inspiring.
I cried when i first saw this. It is pure emotion captured through her fluid movements, grace and utt most passion! beauty at its fullest and pure art at its best! Maria Pages...i thank you!
She is wonderful, when I first saw her dancing The Firedance I was absolutely enchanted her strong personality, power and passion.
Her dancing is brilliant! I used to do flamenco (and quite successfully). Moreover, I have just adored it! Unfortunately, I had to quit because of the amount of studying. I want to cry. 😢
I saw this show live in Austin, TX and thought this was the most surprising part. Best integration of different dance techniques ever.
Yes ! She is magnificent 👍❤🌷
Beautiful woman dancing incredibly , Maria Pages!!!
I've watched this video many times and it still captivates me. The opening of the dance is my favorite part, she moves her body and limbs like they truely are made of flames. Great talent, well done !
This woman is OUTSTANDING~!!!!
I have watched this dance by Maria since i first saw Riverdance with Michael....... it enforces a power , it speaks of the fire of life and womanhood....... she feels me with inspiration. Gracias Maria
This woman is pure power. The english language doesn’t have the words necessary.
E' di una bravura e di una sensualità pazzesca!! Adoro lei e lo spettacolo dei Riverdance e' una meraviglia!! ❤️
Lights, music, background, and of course her dance are perfect. As if a miracle.
She seems to inspire the world. I'm a piece of that world. I hope I can perform like her someday. Fortunately, I will go watching her company 10 days after. So exciting.
Beauty of Magnificent Spanish dance !
I don't have the words to describe how beautiful this experience was.
Beautiful, moving and so full of feeling. The beauty of this performance brought tears to my eyes.
Energiájával és tehetségével ,érzelmeinek intenzitásával , erős jelenlétével betölti az egész színpadot ! Ural és irányít minden apró mozdulatot A szellő fújta mezők hajladozó virágainak lágysága, törékenysége, ....😪...A ruhája redőinek szárnyalása! Maria Pages_flamenco🌺Csodálatos !!! 🥀❤
The movement of the arms, hands and fingers is so hypnotic!
I was fortunate enough to see this lady perform in London. My goodness! Phew!
Wish I could.
Maria pages, is poetry in motion, its choreography unites cultures from the base of flamenco. It really is a woman who brig ...hten up the dance with his movements as infinite. Must be seen!.
absolut HAMMER!!!
Eine Freude zuzuschauen und zuzuhören !!!!
Maria pages, es poesia en movimiento, su coreografia une culturas desde la base del flamenco. Es realmente un mujer que embellece aun mas la danza con sus movimientos tan infinitos.¡hay que verla!.
Celestial interpretaciòn, mezcla de mùsica celta, española y clàsica!!!
Viva el pueblo y via Dios!!
I really don't understand how can anyone push dislike,I swear they don't feel music and don't know what is real dance,she is stunning and so charismatic
At 3 mins into the video, listen to how fast and intense she is with each step. Made with absolute purpose. Magic.