Dance For Hope II: LORD OF THE DANCE ORIGINAL CAST CHARITY REUNION

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Dance For Hope II: LORD OF THE DANCE ORIGINAL CAST CHARITY REUNION - "Lord of the Dance" (FULL)

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It has been a quarter century since the original cast of Lord of the Dance blazed a path across the hearts of people around the world. Now, with the world reeling, they have come together again to bring a bit of joy to your day and to raise money for charities dear to their hearts. Please like and share, and enjoy this opportunity to catch up as they perform to Ronan Hardiman's "Lord of the Dance" one more time!
Featured cast members are:
Des Bailey
Steven "Stunning" Brunning
Aidy Bucke
Dec Bucke
John Carey
Kerrie Connolly
James Devine
Michael Donnellan
Helen Egan
Attracta Farell
Denise Flynn
Bernadette Flynn
Caroline "Flossy" Greene-Parfery
Mark Gilley
Karen Godfrey (nee McCamphill)
Catriona Hale
Fiona Harold
Kathleen "Fanny Ann" Keady-Walsh
Kellyann "Love" Leathem
Dearbhla Lennon
Tony Lundon
Patrick "Dr. Pat" Lundon
Jim Murrihy
Cian Nolan
Gillian Norris
Sharon O'Brien
Damien O'Kane
Colleen Roberts
Mary Ann Schade-Lynch
Conor Smith
Dawn Thompson (nee Tiernan)
Areleen Torres
...and a special guest!
In 1996, Michael Flatley assembled the greatest team of Irish dancers the world had ever seen. Many of them left their jobs to take a chance on Michael; they believed in him when no one else did, and they had only ten weeks to build a show -- or the dream would die forever.
The show: LORD OF THE DANCE.
It worked.
The 1996 OG Troupe are the rock stars of the Irish dance world. They achieved the impossible: the billion-dollar dance show.
No one has seen them perform for years. In some cases, decades.
Now, at last -- they return.
This video is dedicated to the medical personnel and essential front-line services keeping us all safe. They are the true heroes, and it is for them that we assemble now and pay tribute.
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@MichaelFlatleysLordoftheDance 4 жыл бұрын

From Team Flatley: If you enjoyed this video, please help spread the word! We hope this special reunion performance of the Lord of the Dance 1996 OG Troupe brought a smile to your face!

@sharonaaviv8203 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this mr. flatley and all the dancers . Love from israel🇮🇱💙

@franceslambert8070 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, as I was a caregiver to several people with fading memories, and not having families that would care for them. I loved my time with them, both the good and bad days. Now I am 70+ and have my own challenges with memory. I hope when I need a caregiver I will be treated as well as I cared for my people.

@11calman 4 жыл бұрын

Mate, we saw you and your team when you came to Auckland New Zealand all those years ago, it was astounding how magically good you all were. The Venues were jamb packed, Thank you----- Gib

@pamcfall58 4 жыл бұрын

Please consider joining in if any more are done, we'd love to see you! 🥰

@Beverley617 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this Mr Flatley and the dancers too thankyou! would be good to see you in these aswell!

@jayfredrickson8632 4 жыл бұрын

I love how when there were children on the couch paying no attention whatsoever. Like, meh, seen one dance, seen em all .

@shaunosby5093 4 жыл бұрын

"That's just mommy and daddy".

@sdsith 4 жыл бұрын

Or tackling a punching bag!

@highbany 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that made me smile,

@alexanderreyes1081 4 жыл бұрын

This just proves once a dancer, always a dancer. I enjoyed this immensely! Those mommies and daddies can still kick ass! Bravo!

@mariapierce2707 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed! they've still got it!!

@jerihewitt5677 4 жыл бұрын

And always remember a saying my mom who was a dancer. That dance is poetry in motion

@marijourme35 4 жыл бұрын

ZORAGARRIA🤩

@soirese 4 жыл бұрын

This had me in tears, i feel like we all grew up together, i saw many shows live and watched videos/dvds regularly. everybody still looks beautiful and i can’t believe I remember all of your names. Hope everyone is safe through all of this. Thank you for putting a huge smile on all of our faces ❤️ “Forever in our hearts”

@TheFireline 4 жыл бұрын

Cute comment!

@warmink1973 3 ай бұрын

Same here! ♥♥♥

@JCo2012 4 жыл бұрын

This made my day. Well done to all of you, still as talented as ever, ye were our heros too all those years ago! Keep dancing ❤

@pixietwitch 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh.... this music STILL gets me all these years later... Still one of the most amazing productions ever conceived.

@neildutoit5177 4 жыл бұрын

These were all my childhood heros.

@revacohen 4 жыл бұрын

I never imagined a dance could be choreographed for the internet! And all those dancers were in different places.

@kellycarson6422 Жыл бұрын

I was a teenager wen I first watched Lord of the dance, one of my favourite childhood dances, Gypsy was one of my favourite dancer's, I constantly watched Lord of the dance on a loop I wore out my VHS 📼 tape, wot a lovely tribute to the late great Mark Gilley ❤️.x

@marlenegardner2696 4 жыл бұрын

Gave me shivers, tears in my eyes, absutley amazing, well done everyone, gods blessing to all nhs staff, carers, you are all true heroes.

@Chewbecca101 4 жыл бұрын

I love how the kids are like, "there goes mum and dad again." 🤣

@tatyana_ishchuk 4 жыл бұрын

thanks to this show, Irish dance came to Russia and later there were many schools of Irish dance throughout Russia. thanks to all of you.

@jujuberg100 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME. Just wished we could've seen Michael!!!!!!

@simonlowe9790 2 жыл бұрын

God bless them all. Bernadette and Gillian...total legends.

@kharvey-phillips5018 4 жыл бұрын

MY. CHILDHOOD. RIGHT. HERE. I’ve fallen in love with you all again 25 years later ❤️❤️❤️ my daughter is now the same age as I was when I discovered MF & LOTD, she too is now obsessed! Thank you so much ❤️

@11calman 4 жыл бұрын

OMG a quarter of a century ago, these guys came to Auckland New Zealand, And they were "Sensational" another word would be "Astounding", we saw them Twice everybody talked about them for weeks", I still have the CD,, it was and still is ---Great

@BarabbaYes Жыл бұрын

Splendido montaggio,entusiasmante vedere quei magnifici ragazzi che non hanno perso il sorriso e la grazia dei movimenti ! BRAVO a tutti Voi,indimenticabili nei nostri cuori !

@mmc8539 4 жыл бұрын

Out of all the styles I studied (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and some ballroom) this was probably the most difficult, mostly because it’s such a different technique. I’m in my late 20’s now and it’s probably been about 6-7 years since I’ve consistently practiced any style and I could not do that without some serious practice and conditioning. People underestimate how demanding it is to maintain that speed while doing the fast footwork and trying not to fall on your a**. Kudos to everyone, that was amazing.

@Shane44 4 жыл бұрын

This made my day. I still have the 1996 version on VHS. I was mesmerised as a child (34 now) and to see everyone, especially Gillian, Bernadette and Daire was pretty amazing. As michael said..... "One more time!?"

@louisekelly5235 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is amazing! So good to see the original cast doing their thing!! Especially Gillian!! ❤

@sonyahannah 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely tribute to the front-liners, and what a generous gift to the rest of us! My jaws LITERALLY ache from grinning all the way through, and my eyes sting with tears. As we say in California, "You've still got it!" All of you. ALL of you.

@Linda-9037 4 жыл бұрын

My mouth is in a HUGE smile...I LOVED THIS !!! The first cast has always held a big place in my heart...A BIG HUG sent out to all of you..This is so heart warming, grand and fun during this time. We needed this return of your talents so much !!! Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you to all of the self sacrificing medical personnel who have inspired this.❤❤❤

@leonardengelhart1965 4 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching any of the Riverdance videos from so many of there performances. Michael Flatley certainly created a legacy with his Riverdance we will always enjoy and remember

@carltongirl95 4 жыл бұрын

Oooh this has really made me smile...thankyou Michael and a huge thankyou to all of the dancers 💜

@olaabdelsalam9532 4 жыл бұрын

Terri-Anne Elverd same here I can never have enough of watching them

@ladyashephd727 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in tears. I attended the show in HYDE Park in London while living in Mayfair. The Lord of the Dance Franchise was and is True entertainment! To see them with their precious babies and families is such a gift.

@gittay4057 4 жыл бұрын

Mein Herz lacht, es ist so schön, der Tanz und die Musik!!

@robertt4176 4 жыл бұрын

Awwww the memories !!! I worked at the London Coliseum when you first came to London with this show .. id sneak in from working the bar to watch you everyday for a month ... it was magical

@WOLFENCT 2 жыл бұрын

Once I saw this performance on DVD back in 96 or 97 I was hooked. I then saw Michael Flatley (LOD) in 2001 at MSG in NYC. One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen! This reunion piece was amazing. Everyone in the OG cast was truly spectacular bringing Michael's creation to life! The training, rehearsals, commitment & dedication by all really paid off for everyone involved. To this day I still talk about LOD! You should all be very proud of your accomplishments. Special shoutout to Gillian (always was my favorite!) BRAVO!

@fossa1968 5 күн бұрын

I feel old. I feel sad. I am crying everytime I watch this. This is the one of best videos ever on KZfaq.

@lisamontoni6421 4 жыл бұрын

I loved it the first time I saw this, it's still just as true today. Thank you for honoring us, the planet, the First Responders. I thank you! Love. Maria. My Mother's Father was Irish.

@christinereilly4773 Жыл бұрын

Brillant love watching the orignal cast they are still the best

@FOC-xu2kw 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. And thanks to all the hardworking nurses and care staff in the HSE who look after patients with Alheimzers.

@guimat 2 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed the original show, with that original dancers, so so much...!!! Amazing!!! And they are still truly amazing nowadays...!!!! Oh God, Gillian Norris.... so beautiful and talented...!!!

@vaan1520 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Kathleen's fridge stocked for every eventuality x

@revacohen 4 жыл бұрын

She probably started drinking because she has to stay home all the time.

@PTSDRemission-PRENEUR 4 жыл бұрын

they're all Legends......... they probably dance in their sleep. it's awesome. I really really want to see this show Live...and in Ireland. Totally. It's such a great dance style, or sport....... wished I was put into classes when I was young. it looks like an unbelievable workout......wonder if they have over 40's classes for Learners, now that would be fun and entertaining trying to learn some basic steps.

@wrodjr 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone looks great after 25 years!! Bernadette and Gillian still look beautiful ❤️ Congratulations Bernadette on your baby Stay safe everyone! Social distancing, wear a mask and please get vaccinated!

@Tamashi007 3 жыл бұрын

my childhood! since the first time I saw the show y felt in love to the show and the precious world of dance, the celtic music and everything else. I studied for 8 years tap and was very greatful for me to have studied so amazing discipline. Thanks all of you for motivate me and discover that dance is equal to love.

@markscrivani5731 4 жыл бұрын

When this show first came out, there was no doom and gloom that surrounds us now. They shared their talent, their hearts, and their souls, to make a show that mesmerized, enchanted, and enthralled us from the opening notes where Helen Egan comes out, all the way through to the final stomp. We came, we watched, and we embraced. How then, some 20+ years later, when all these talented artists come together to reunite their love of dance for a global audience, can we not again, get entranced by the same magic that took hold of us the first time we heard and saw it? It is to bring a smile to me when I see some of their now family members, the young kids, watching mommy or daddy doing a jig, and all they can do is vaguely look up from their smart phones or hand held computers, roll their eyes, and figure " oh well, Mommy or Daddy is just doing a funny dance".....when back then, there wasn't the technology we have now, and entertainment was eclipsed by the talent up on that stage ( or DVD ). Thank you, each and every one of you, who once again brought your talents to a world blanketed in gloom and despair, and for just a mere few minutes, showed that we can see the good that's around us, coming from those who want to share their talents "one-more-time".......

@AnnaRammsteiner 4 жыл бұрын

Why am i seeing this video just now... im literally crying my eyes out. This is amazing❤ From a very young age i used to always watch the hyde park dvd, its been over 20years and im still in love❤

@marymcreynolds8355 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SIMPLY FANTASTIC. CHILLS, LOVE, AND GREAT JOY HERE!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

@manfredlindner9749 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice ❤️ 🤗 I love Lord of the dance. ❤️❤️❤️😘😘

@cndns2 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Kudos to the original cast giving us the joy of seeing "then" and "now." Well done.

@leonardengelhart1965 4 жыл бұрын

This popped up on my somebody commented and of course I had to watch the video again. Love the old cast you were great and danced great now. Liked seeing kids expressions could almost hear a couple saying REALLY MOM OR DAD.. Loved it .THANKYOU.

@ulyssesbutterfly6697 4 жыл бұрын

GILLIAN!!!!!! OMG THIS MADE MY DAY

@marieelizalde5278 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Lords of the Dance 🙂 !! Bravo!!!👏👏👏👏😀💜🌈

@henkpoog1264 3 жыл бұрын

For me you are and always stay the real lords and queens of the dance !!!!! Love you guys !!! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱Lillian 🌹

@tracymcinerney5189 2 жыл бұрын

LOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVE it. Bravo Everyone. Its the simple things that make us appreciate every day. Seriously cannot get enough of this.

@jmue2000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael for sharing with the world the amazing way you changed what irish dancing was, and what it can be when you believe. Shows like Riverdance, Lord of the dance, and others have changed forever the way people have felt about irish dancing, and set the hearts of irish people everywhere around the world on fire with the extraordinary shows you have participated in. You have an amazing cast in lotd, and it amazes me the people in this video still know the routines they were in after so many years. Thanks for giving irish people such an amazing gift. God bless you and all the people at lotd

@sylviecoulangheon2418 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo ,vous êtes toujours aussi géants bravo,bravo,bravo

@henkpoog1264 3 жыл бұрын

You gave me the night of my live back in the nineties!!!! I watched Lord of the dance on television new years eve!!! Thanks it was super !! Love you all ,greeting from the Netherlands 🇳🇱Lillian 🌹

@patriciareichel3233 2 жыл бұрын

Bezaubernd. Für immer und ewig. Danke für das wunderbare Video.

@kodancer93 4 жыл бұрын

Daire!!

@aatt3209 3 жыл бұрын

This video showcases the human spirit best examplified by these incredible trail-blazes. Their positive energy through their dancing has elevated my heart and soul as my tears are streaming down my face, struggling all the while to finish watching this momentus clip.

@lyddiec1916 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you to whoever pulled this together. Saw the original dancers in Sydney Australia. Best show I’ve ever seen by far. Everyone still looks amazing.

@cynthiapate9138 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you all. It is truly a message that we in the States need right now...hope and Joy. Love to you all.

@highbany 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible to watch, still so much energy, amazingly done. Is it really 25 years, the talent has never left any of them. Certainly brightened my evening watching that. Thanks.

@lolomcgrath6606 4 жыл бұрын

C'est magnifique ,de Grand danseurs ♥️♥️♥️

@tonycritcher3419 4 жыл бұрын

That was amazing...bored of the lockdown but not 'Bored of the Dance'!

@robertingersoll2850 4 жыл бұрын

That is actually so nice to see people who have gone on and are not only living good lives but have expanded their experience and talents. Thank you.

@magorzataadamczyk1365 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! Brilliant! Thank you! And Daire Nolan! WOW!

@redlupo6193 2 жыл бұрын

Yes -- he was my favorite in the show. Regrets that I never got to see him live and would have loved to have seen him play a hero part and really cut loose!

@leighanncronin6905 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see the original cast together again...all in one place, when this virus is over!

@Bruxafada100 2 жыл бұрын

SEN-SA-CIO-NAL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

@chorlauheung4920 3 жыл бұрын

If it is one thing that is good that results from a pandemic, is that Lord of the Dance lives on and can be performed at home! Does not have to be limited to the confines of a world stage. Bravo to all these dancers! Wish I can tap like them!

@bacojonibacojoni5189 4 жыл бұрын

My goodness! What a treat!!!! 😁😊😁 Thank you so, so much for this video. Made my day!!!!!! Kisses and hugs to each one of you from across the miles.😊😆😊

@elainemcdonald1463 4 жыл бұрын

Swear to god, every part of me body tingled as I watched it, made me smile contentedly all day🇮🇪😊 so proud of u all

@hal790630 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen Lord of the dance many times but this one is the best. Thank you all.

@keithstarkey5584 4 жыл бұрын

Every one of you, ever one, you are all the most important part of that great production. Without any of you, this wouldn't have been possible. Thank you for sharing your hearts, lives and dancing with us. Thank you for reviving this wonderful Lord of the Dance, some twenty-four years later. Thank you for allowing us into your homes and hearts. (Listen, this wasn't just a dance; it was that incredible entrance inoi the invisible, into the seldom seen by mortals; the magic of presentation, something all of us seldom get to witness. It burns a fire, a heat that touches and flames the hearts all so many who see it. Not a light thing to take for granted!), Thanks for the vid!

@nancybrooklyn 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping the special guest was Michel.... thank you Michael Flatley!😘

@RJBIEDS 4 жыл бұрын

What can I say...my heart is crying out for your dance to heal the world!

@j-bees 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, I LOVED this so much! Thank you! All these Irish dancing gorgeous people who are still gorgeous and showed up in this video at a later time in their lives. This was a showcase of how wonderful performers who went on to live a continuously gorgeous life with their people. It's the most beautiful demonstration of youth and growing older gracefully that I've ever seen.

@UABlackMamba 3 жыл бұрын

I like it....i hope we can see in Future in Germany.....We Love it..... THX for so much Wonderful Moments and Performance

@nancyferrell1749 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dance, love the music,💕 the beautiful people👍 and all the energy.💥😍

@ArikaChennelle 4 жыл бұрын

ok, I'm OBSESSED with this!!

@davidjones2043 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it, amazing to see dancers that I’ve not seen for years 👏👏👏

@AnnaLizzyRose 4 жыл бұрын

Brings back so many memories to when I was young. The original cast had something really special.

@danielrivero8593 4 жыл бұрын

No matter many time I’ve watched this video it’s as if was the first. It’s such an enjoyable video brings me a big smile. So, great to see the then and afterwards of all the dancers. Beautifully done.

@TheNot4ever 4 жыл бұрын

What a great idea!! Thanks to all of you and to the medical personnel !!

@Peshwari944 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to say I was there, not specifically that one but the same troupe and michael flatley himself and ar wembley 23 year's ago, when I was just nineteen and my mum and I loved it.Was christmas present off my parents.Will never forget it esoecially when Michael burst on to his very first scene- the whoke place, atmosphere, roar from everybody was electrifying wow😍- thank you to tyem doing this it reignited the stunning music, dancing, beauty of the show including them dancer's, musicician's, just the whole perfection and essence of the amazing Lord Of The Dance.Flatley himself was sexy, a league of his own and a true showman and aaked nothing lews of his whole crew.What a night.

@GregShieldsOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantabulous!!! Gillian!!!!

@buddyd2023 Жыл бұрын

I was crying while watching this. Because of happiness you give us!!!!

@4thdensitylawofonewanderer931 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely delightful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@annaburns5382 4 жыл бұрын

The music and the dancing make my heart race!!!

@rojoecasey7579 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like I have been waiting for the all of my life. Why am I ugly crying?! And why hasn't the one who danced "gypsy" aged AT ALL. i LOVE this!!!!!

@susankolberg963 4 жыл бұрын

I have tears watching this. It's so inspiring and such a gift. Thank you so much for putting this together for all of us to enjoy. I am loving it. So fun to see you all in your regular lives. Amazing talent 👌

@lolali-op2mk 4 жыл бұрын

Génial ! Et oui on vieillit tous mais quelle pêche encore ! Merci !! ❤️

@diannelavoie5385 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you! What an amazing Covid dance party. Even more amazing is that you were able to get footage of everyone. Michael, I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing you and your awesome troupe in Boston, MA. years ago. I'll never forget it.

@jackflash6377 4 жыл бұрын

Older (and a bit heavier) but they still have it. Who ever put this together is a genius. Absolutely loved every second of it !!!! Thank you

@savvy2358 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Travelled to LA with my dance teacher to see it, just before the Oscar performance. Was in total awe of the few North American girls in the troupe. Being at major competitions with Kathleen & Mary Ann, then seeing them in this less than a year later - 🤯

@geraldinebabester9414 3 жыл бұрын

well i went on my 60th birthday loved it wish I could be as good well done all of yous take care love yous keep it up as miss it bring it back to England to very good well done wish all well xxxxxxxxxxxxx

@ursularampetsreiter1093 4 жыл бұрын

Danke danke an euch allen, ihr habt mir in der krise zum weinen zum Nachdenken gebracht,ihr seit alle alle gute Leute mit viel ❤️ ihr Set immer in meinen Herzen Gesundheit u.viel Glück zu weiterbestehen ich liebe euch ❤️

@emiel61477 3 жыл бұрын

thank to you all for the past 25 yrs

@brianmckenna1024 4 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant 💚🇮🇪🇮🇪

@vixen134 4 жыл бұрын

I didnt realise how much I needed this. Loved lord of the dance as a child! Well done to all those dancers, and to the person who edited the video.

@LB_die_Kaapie 4 жыл бұрын

I remember watching lord of the dance when I was a kid in the 90s in South Africa on TV (must have been a VHS or something). This take me back!

@danniieem2840 4 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see what they look like now .

@TheMartinick 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't get any better than this! So much fun watching this video!

@kimquinn7728 2 жыл бұрын

Have watched this so many times and it never ever stops making me smile, motivates me and brings such joy to my heart! I've said it before and will many times more, Thank You So Much!🥰

@sbozokluTR 4 жыл бұрын

So inspiring. I watch that show from the tv many years ago and while I was watching that video it makes me so excited and almost cry. You guys are still so talented. We love you all. I wish I could watch you all in real anyway bless you all. We are all in this together. Greetings from Turkey/Istanbul

@joannakemp3710 4 жыл бұрын

You still look great! Thanks for the sweet memories.

@minacirceni2115 3 жыл бұрын

I only did see this now. But it made me immensely happy. I did not cry. I promise. (I did.) Thank you so much for this. A great part of these people where my childhood as much as Mr. Flatley was (even if only on video tape back then) and listening and watching this show still makes me so happy and calms me down. Thank you so much!