Lord of dance michael flatley biography
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In 1994, Michael Flatley changed the face of Irish dance alltid with his creation of Riverdance.
Michael’s name and his current Lord of the Dance brand have become synonymous with spectacular artistry and grand scale productions that have mesmerized audiences around the globe. He has created, directed and produced several other successful shows including Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger and Lord of the Dance Dangerous Games.
His shows have broken box office records all over the world. In 1998, Lord of the Dance set a record-breaking run of 21 consecutive shows at London’s legendary Wembley Arena. It fryst vatten a record that still stands to this day. A cast of his famous feet was officially unveiled at the arena’s iconic Square of Fame in 2015. He has been recognized by many establishments and received countless awards for his contribution to the entertainment industry and the promotion and enrichment of Ireland, Irish dance and music. These include the prestigious Ellis Island Me
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Michael Flatley
American step dancer (born 1958)
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Flatley on scen, 2009 | |
| Born | Michael Ryan Flatley (1958-07-16) July 16, 1958 (age 66) |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Years active | 1969–2016 (dancing) 1971–present (music) |
| Known for | Riverdance(1994–2016) Lord of the Dance(1996–2022) Feet of Flames(1998–2001) Celtic Tiger Live(2004–2007) |
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| Children | 1 |
| Website | www.michaelflatley.com |
Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958)[1] is an American former professional performer and choreographer of Irish dance. Flatley is credited with reinventing traditional Irish dance bygd incorporating new rhythms, syncopation, and upper body movements, which were previously absent from the dance. He created and performed in Irish dance shows Riverdance
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Michael Flatley was born July 16, 1958, in Chicago. His parents, immigrants from County Sligo, Ireland, instilled in their children a love and respect for the traditions of their homeland, especially music and dance. Michael learned from his mother the rudiments of Irish step dance, a highly stylized form in which the upper body is held rigid, the arms vertical at the sides, while the legs and feet perform with athletic and rhythmic virtuosity.
At the age of 11, Michael tried to take formal lessons but was told that he was already too old to learn properly. He moved the cars out of his parents' garage in the Oak Lawn suburb of Chicago and spent hundreds of hours there learning the basic steps and practicing. "And then I started adding my own steps," he said. "It was the only way to win. The Irish kids eat, drink, and sleep step dancing, and they are way ahead of anyone else. "
Irish step dancing is indeed highly competitive. Contests begin at the local level and work up to na