AER LINGUS will fly the Riverdance troupe across the globe this year as they embark on their 30th anniversary tour. (...) Originally a seven-minute Eurovision interval act which impressed television audiences in 1994, Riverdance debuted in 1995 as a full-length musical and theatrical performance. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty, and directed by John McColgan, the original troupe was led by Michael Flatley and Jean Butler.Thirty years later, the show continues to captivate new audiences, with the Riverdance - The New Generation tour set to stop in 45 locations in the US and Canada alone this year.

It’s 30 years since a troupe of Irish dancers took to the stage during the interval of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest at Dublin’s Point Theatre, in what was a watershed moment in the cultural history of Ireland.Eversince, Riverdance’s fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. To celebrate it’s 30 year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary world tour, which will include dates at Belfast’s SSE Arena from December17 – 20 2025, with an additional matinee on Saturday December 20. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection, motion graphics and a cast of dancers who were not even born when the show began.

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath taking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography, costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

Riverdance is set to perform three times at Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center as part of its 30th anniversary tour, according to CFCC. Per the college, Riverdance will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, and at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. Feb. 16. “Since Riverdance first emerged on the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide,” the announcement states. “The Grammy® Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances have left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

More than 20 members of Riverdance put on a show on the Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin yesterday morning ahead of 12-hour danceathon to raise money for a cancer charity. Each year, Riverdance announces the charity with which it will be partnering throughout the season and this year it has chosen Childhood Cancer Ireland. Nearing 11am yesterday, a unique show of gossamer blues and greens greeted passersby to mark the announcement. Patricia McColgan, sister of Riverdance director John McColgan, whose son was diagnosed with cancer as a child, said: “It’s just wonderful. Riverdance is such a powerful, hopeful expression of Irishness. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our kids to be involved with this. Some of them have been through some very tough times and it’s a fantastic celebration for them to be centre stage.”