Kerrigan said she made the right choice because she is step-dancing to her heart’s content in Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance.”
The show will be staged twice on Feb. 26 at the Rosemont Theatre.
“As a gymnast, you’re always training for the Olympics, and it’s very competitive,” Kerrigan said. “You need an incredible commitment. You also need the same kind of day-and-night, all-consuming focus for Irish dancing.
“My father’s family immigrated from Ireland, and when I realized I would be dancing as my ancestors did, I couldn’t help but choose Irish dancing.”
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Sunday 20 February 2011
Lord of the Dance Comes To Morris Performing Arts Center
The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend on February 27 has announced Lord of the Dance for its next lineup of tour dates.
Tickets at The Morris Performing Arts Center start at $27.50 and are available online
More than 100 million people worldwide have seen Lord of the Dance -- the international Irish dancing extravaganza that has performed sold out shows at theaters, arenas and stadiums in over 67 countries.
"Our success demonstrates the hunger people have," says Flatley, "to wholly submerge themselves into a world where dancers interpret every nuance of classic good versus evil through modern Celtic music." Lord of the Dance has an ability to connect with the audience and initiate and captivate a new generation. Adding to the visceral and emotional impact are costumes, lighting and staging that are cinematic in scope. "Make no mistake," adds Flatley, "Lord of the Dance begins where modern theatre ends."
Sunday 13 February 2011
48 Hours: Your guide to Metro Detroit's weekend best
Ferndale Blues Festival in Downtown Ferndale: This yearly fundraising event censorship up this weekend. See live blues bands in some Ferndale venues, counting Club Bart, Como's, Dino's, Howe's Bayou, Tony's Sports Bar, Ferndale Elks and Woodward Avenue Brewers.
The Emory will also host a blues brunch from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Sun. profits advantage local charities. Various times today and Sun. Cover varies.
Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" at The Palace of Auburn Hills: High-energy, yet traditional, "Lord of the Dance" features 40 talented dancers, hand-picked by Flatley himself.
This popular stage show has banked more than $800 million in ticket sales all-inclusive.
The Emory will also host a blues brunch from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Sun. profits advantage local charities. Various times today and Sun. Cover varies.
Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" at The Palace of Auburn Hills: High-energy, yet traditional, "Lord of the Dance" features 40 talented dancers, hand-picked by Flatley himself.
This popular stage show has banked more than $800 million in ticket sales all-inclusive.
Saturday 12 February 2011
'Lord of the Dance' brings pinnacle of Irish dance to Asheville
Dancer Maggie Revis says that Irish dancers who have finished the competitive circuit, the pinnacle of achievement is joining “Lord of the Dance” or another Michael Flatley production.
“The people that are on stage are the best of the best,” she says. “A spot in this show is extremely coveted. It is probably biggest cast of the most talented Irish step dancers.”
The 2004 North American champion of Irish step dancing, Revis is part of the “Lord of the Dance” troupe coming to Asheville at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
Since Flatley's creation of the Irish dancing extravaganza in the 1990s, more than 100 million people worldwide have seen the show, including its four-year run in Las Vegas.
Saturday 5 February 2011
Flatley returns in 'Lord of the Dance'
"Lord of the Dance" has happy feet these days — with good reason.
The dance show, started by "Riverdance" alumnus Michael Flatley, turns 15 this year boasting statistics unheard of in the dance world: performances in nearly 70 countries witnessed by 100 million people, with gross box office receipts of more than $1 billion. And now the celebration is coming to the big screen.
"Lord of the Dance in 3D," premieres, appropriately enough, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, in theaters worldwide. Directed by Marcus Viner and commemorating Flatley's return to the stage in 2010 for European performances, the film "creates an experience as if the audience is right with me on stage," Flatley says. "I have poured my soul into ('Lord of the Dance'), and I believe this movie has captured the raw energy and spirit of the show."
"Our success demonstrates the hunger people have to wholly submerge themselves into a world where dancers interpret every nuance of classic good vs. evil through modern Celtic music," Flatley notes.
The dance show, started by "Riverdance" alumnus Michael Flatley, turns 15 this year boasting statistics unheard of in the dance world: performances in nearly 70 countries witnessed by 100 million people, with gross box office receipts of more than $1 billion. And now the celebration is coming to the big screen.
"Lord of the Dance in 3D," premieres, appropriately enough, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, in theaters worldwide. Directed by Marcus Viner and commemorating Flatley's return to the stage in 2010 for European performances, the film "creates an experience as if the audience is right with me on stage," Flatley says. "I have poured my soul into ('Lord of the Dance'), and I believe this movie has captured the raw energy and spirit of the show."
"Our success demonstrates the hunger people have to wholly submerge themselves into a world where dancers interpret every nuance of classic good vs. evil through modern Celtic music," Flatley notes.
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