Filmed at Radio City Music Hall, the Irish dance company Riverdance has won acclaim since they entered the Eurovision Song Contest. This program features their new show which toured Australia in 1996. Highlights of the show include “Homecoming”, “Trading Taps” and their classics “Riverdance”, “Thunderstorm” and “Heartland.” Starring principal dancers Jean Butler, Colin Dunne and Maria Pages.
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ACMI Identifier
306871
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Ireland
Music & Performing Arts → Dance companies
Music & Performing Arts → Folk dancing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)