Michael Flatley,s Lord of the Dance Brings High Octane Performance to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
VANCOUVER - More than 50 million people worldwide have seen Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance tour - the international Irish dancing phenomenon that continues to sell out shows at theatres, arenas and stadiums in more than 45 countries.
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| MICHAEL FLATLEY'S Lord of the Dance is the world’s highest grossing dance show since 1996. |
Irish dance lovers and music fans alike will have an opportunity to experience this rhythmic adventure in the near future. The show has been on tour across the United States since this fall, and it is scheduled to dance its way into Vancouver on February 24 for one show only.
Michael Flatley, who originated the role of the Lord, serves as the artistic director and continues to oversee all aspects of the production. The first American to win the world championship in Irish dance, Flatley opened the show in Dublin in 1996. The Guinness Book of World Records lists Flatley for having “the world's fastest feet” at 35 taps per second.
"Lord of the Dance has developed beyond my wildest dreams," says Michael Flatley, creator of Lord of the Dance. “We have the greatest dancers in the world who bring their unrivalled skill, energy and enthusiasm to each performance, making them superstars in their own right. Every night they captivate audiences with their infectious talent and I have just been so lucky to have them.”
Described by the New York Post as “fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining,” and by the Los Angeles Times as “a showpiece extravaganza,” Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance.
The story is a classic tale of good versus evil based on old Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord, challenges the Lord of the Dance. It is also a passionate love story that is expressed through dance numbers that transport audiences into a mystical and exhilarating world of intense passion.
The action is played out over 21 scenes, on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colourful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.
The Lord of the Dance troupe features Irish dance champions from around the world. These gifted performers, who have an average age of 22 years, stretch every boundary of a traditional form of dance that has evolved for more than 2,000 years.
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance will perform one show only at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on February 24 at 7:30 PM. Tickets now on sale at Ticketmaster. Charge by phone at (604) 280- 4444, or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
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