The Latest Breaking News from Riverdance

Michael Flatley ‘full of joy’ as Dublin Lord Of The Dance show to go ahead

The parties reached an agreement allowing the shows to go ahead.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

‘I absolutely went for it!’ Michael Flatley on sex, swagger, Riverdance – and tapping his feet 35 times a second

The Lord of the Dance was always fanatically driven, practising for 16 hours a day in his teens. His body now bears the damage of that era. But he still wants more. He discusses love, passion, pride and performing for Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Riverdance at 30: how Riverdance shaped Irish dance, and reflected a multicultural Australia

Ireland won the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, but their victory was overshadowed by the seven-minute interval “filler” that received a standing ovation.

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

Michael Flatley breaks silence after surgery to treat aggressive form of cancer

Riverdance Michael Flatley has been released from hospital after undergoing surgery for an 'aggressive' form of cancer

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023

Michael Flatley is ‘on the mend’ after cancer surgery

The 64-year-old Riverdance dancer and choreographer said he was ‘overwhelmed’ by his fans’ kindness following his release from hospital.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Michael Flatley reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis in sad update

The Riverdance star took to social media to release a statement to fans about the prognosis of his health

Dublin Live · Jan 12, 2023

Michael Flatley undergoes surgery after being diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of cancer

The Irish-American dance master of Riverdance fame undergoes surgery after being diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of cancer, according to a post on his Instagram account.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Ukrainian Riverdance performer 'sad inside' as family stuck in war-torn country

'At least when I perform I can smile. It’s a mask but it helps me - it’s horrible and amazing at the same time'

Irish Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

From plumbing shop to world stage: meet Australia’s Irish dance boy wonder

Liam Costello started Irish dancing a century and a half after his ancestors emigrated. Now the Sydney teen is a triple world champ

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

Riverdance star Michael Flatley pays tribute to late musician Seamus Tansey

Seamus Tansey was a renowned flute player from Gurteen, Co Sligo

Irish Mirror · Jul 10, 2022