In a primitive world full of magical power, our ancestors experienced fear and joy. They used fire, trees and water to build their homes. They saw the world as a place full of magical power, and they Their songs, their dances and their stories merge with this magical power.

The first dance with the sun

The sun gives us life, light and fire; the first act will celebrate this great and benevolent power, the sun is the morning sun A ray of light, bright and exciting.

The Second Cry of the Soul

The salmon's countercurrent march is also a primitive mystery, a kind of exploration of the world. The natural instinctive pursuit is the desire between the soul and the soul. We have written this idea into songs since the beginning of mankind.

Scene 3 Candice Catherine

Sexiness, love, independence and tenacity are the strength of women. Dance that celebrates their own strengths and challenges the power of men.

Scene 4 Elegy to Cú Chulainn

The flute solo mourns the warrior of ancient times and the hero of Ulster---Cú Chulainn (Celtic myth and legend) An ancient Irish hero who was famous for killing a fierce dog when he was young)

The Fifth Thunder

The powerful forces of nature are beyond human control. , also beyond human imagination. Those brave enough to stand up to it have unparalleled courage and will never be defeated.

Scene 6 The Myth of Shivna

The myth of the madman Sweeney, Suibhne and Shivna has been circulating in Ireland since the Middle Ages. Driven by his own strength and external forces, he dances desperately under the power of the moon alone. This is a force that is both cruel and tyrannical, both gentle and savage.

Scene 7 Fire Dance

In ancient Ireland, fire, pride and beauty originated from the country of the sun in the south. The sun imbues its own power in the dancer's passion.

Scene 8: Entering the Spring Harvest

The wheel of the seasons turns slowly, from harvest to silent winter to spring full of miracles, in a season full of new life and excitement, The whole world has become revitalized.

Scene 9 Riverdance

Our story begins with the memory of the River Maiden. When the river flows through the earth, our story also slowly unfolds in the long river of history. When the power of the river continues to grow, when the barren land becomes fertile, when people continue to understand themselves. Our story continues to evolve until it becomes an anthem of energy and joy throughout the world. War, famine, and slavery severed the original bond between man and nature, disrupted the entire human society, and changed the history of the indigenous peoples. When we look back at history, we learn to protect what we cherish, to adapt to others, to learn to preserve our own style in other new ways, to embrace new courage, to be abandoned by society and become temporary orphans, we learn How to integrate into society.

Scene 10: Awakening from the Dream in America

Since the mid-19th century, hunger, famine and ideals drove the Irish to leave their homeland and cross the Atlantic to a new world. Lovers were separated as a result, and families and society gradually fell apart.

The eleventh game is ready to take off

When these people who are forced to leave their homes face the heartbreak of separation, a firm hope often surges in their souls, and they firmly believe that they will overcome Difficulty finding a good life.

Scene 12 Labor in the New World

The original representative music and dance began to face a new and unknown culture. During the subsequent cultural integration process, these immigrants discovered that people's experiences and expressions were more meaningful than the different forms of various cultures.

I) Freedom saves their hearts

In the middle of the night, a lonely voice sang alone, and soon other immigrants joined in, showing the sympathy of the oppressed people. desire.

II) Tap Dancing

The wealth of the poor lies in their songs, dances and stories. Under the streetlights of the new city, the dancers danced with their inherent pride, eager to see what other traditional things would bring. While constantly striving to build a bridge between past dreams and new realities.

III) Macedonian Morning/Russian Dancer

Whenever we encounter new things, we will feel that they are familiar, but in fact we have never seen them; first What I learned was all familiar. A strange mood and a strange life linger in my heart.

Choreographer: Moscow Folk Ballet

IV) The Heartbeat of the World

We hear our mother’s heartbeat in her womb, that is the first time we hear it The sound of. The whole world echoes this melody, new every day.

Choreographer: Maria Pages (Flamingo)

V) Andalusia

In big cities, the passion boiling in the streets is conceived in To the warm melody of Latin dance.

Scene 13: The center of hometown

Immigrant children always care about their hometown, and they always look forward to going home. They bring with them long-held ideas: we are our past, we are ours. Armed with newfound confidence and pride, these children bring memories worth cherishing back home. After a long journey back to my hometown, a new and more colorful journey has just begun. (Colin Dunne)

Colin Dunne, who was born in Birmingham, England in 1965 and is originally from Ireland, started dancing at the age of 3. At the age of 4, he participated in the Irish Dance Competition and became a blockbuster. He showed his unique talents at a young age. Extraordinary talent. Colin rose to prominence by winning the World Championship at the age of nine, becoming the first dancer to win the Irish Championship, the British Championship and the World Championship in the same year.

As of 1991, he has won 9 Irish championships, 11 British championships and 9 world championships. He is already the well-deserved "King of Dance" and has dominated the world dance scene for many years.

When Colin went to Canada to participate in the "The Chieftain" tour, he met Jean Butler (Jean Butler) on the stage. Since then, the two have become the best partners in their dance careers.

In the song "Dancing on Dangerous Ground" for the famous Irish dance show in 1999, he showed us the Celtic hero Diamaid Odina (Diamaid O Duibhne) legend. (Jean Butler)

Jean Blore has been learning dance since she was 4 years old. Her mother knew that if she wanted to preserve traditional Irish culture in the United States, promoting the art of Irish dance was one of the best ways, so she Jane was actively encouraged to learn from New York dance master Donald Gordon and receive rigorous training in classical ballet, tap dance and theater arts.

At the age of 17, Jane began to perform with "The Chieftain". After the success of her debut at Carnegie Hall, Jane began to tour the world, traveling throughout the United States and Canada. , Europe and Japan, etc., and received rave reviews wherever it went. Among the most talked about are her performance with "The Chieftain" in Belfast and her superb performance with Mike Jagger in "Dublin's Rough Road". Jane Blore has become a dazzling star in the world of dance. (Maria Pages)

Famous Spanish principal dancer. She is dedicated to the reform and innovation of modern flamenco dance art. Maria received her dance education in Sevi at the age of 4. Her instructor at that time quickly discovered her talent in dance and vigorously cultivated her, hoping that she would become a shining star in the Spanish dance world. Maria lived up to expectations and developed her extraordinary talents at the age of 15 and became a professional dance teacher. After that, she continued to strive for excellence in her dance career and studied under the famous names of Nonro Marin and Mathilde Corot. The reason why Maria Pages joined the performance of "Riverdance" started at the 1992 Seville Expo. At that time, she was invited to perform in Bill Huinan's work "Sevier Suite", and Bill was also the composer of the play "Riverdance", so she was subsequently invited to participate in the performance of "Riverdance" .

Maria is also the principal dancer of three world-renowned dance companies, and has become synonymous with flamenco dance. In recent years, her dance career has reached its peak, and she has participated in performances in "Carmen", "Amour", "Die Ball" and other dramas. Her impeccable and exquisite performances are unforgettable. (The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe)

The troupe brings together Irish dance stars. These dancers all started receiving dance training at the age of three or four. When they joined "Riverdance" Before the performance, they all won the title of world champion. The dance troupe has performed in Europe, America, Australia, Canada and other places. Its grand performance lineup and high-quality performance standards have earned the troupe rave reviews wherever it goes. (The Riverdance Orchestra)

This group brings together outstanding elites in the music industry. The performance of the "Riverdance" orchestra was superb, especially the seamless coordination of music performance and dance performance, which gave the audience both visual and auditory enjoyment and strong shock. (Eileen Ivers)

Elaine Ivers, an Irish violinist born in the Bronx, New York, has won 40 awards in the Irish Champions Cup with her superb skills, including 7 The winner of the violin competition. She has toured and recorded 50 albums with the well-known band "Holler and Oates" and has been highly praised. Her two solo albums have been the best-selling albums on the US Billboard charts for half a year. Elaine Evers has joined the ranks of one hundred outstanding Irish-American elites in the United States. She is often invited to perform in world-famous concert halls. She is also the concertmaster of the Boston Pops Orchestra and occupies an important position in the world music scene. a place.

(Katie McMahon)

Katie McMahon, who serves as the female soloist in the "Riverdance" musical this time, has a beautiful singing voice and elegant stage presence like an oriole emerging from the valley. She has been praised by "Irish The Times praised it as a poetic and flawless performance. Born in Dublin, Katie studied the harp and received full classical training. After graduating from the Royal Irish Conservatory of Music and Trinity College Dublin, she has actively started her singing career around the world. She has recorded three popular works for ANUNA, and the album "illumination" recorded for SONY is even more exquisite. A beautiful and not to be missed masterpiece. (Morgan Crowley)

Morgan Crowley, who graduated from Trinity College in Dublin, served as the male soloist in the musical "Riverdance". He sang classical works, operas, musicals and other music. All have their own unique interpretations. As the soul of the famous European group "Canterbell" classical quartet, Morgan's voice is noble and sweet, and he is a rare lyric tenor. Morgan Crowley is active in the European music scene. He has joined hands with Domingo, one of the three tenors in the world, and others to sing some popular classic works many times. He has become a rising star in the international music scene. A new star that rises and shines with dazzling light.