Riverdance at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics, Dublin 2003

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The Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games on June 21st in Croke Park, Dublin, marked the beginning of the largest sporting event in the world in 2003.
The spectacular Opening Ceremony saw international stars from the worlds of showbiz and sport join together with 7,000 athletes from over 160 international delegations to collectively celebrate their achievement at reaching the final of the 2003 World Summer Games

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@user-tk1hr8nj2b 23 күн бұрын

Who is watching this June 2024?

@suereakes6671 10 күн бұрын

I am,and with pleasure.Always amazing and such a truly feel good show.

@denisejurado8335 3 жыл бұрын

Who’s still nerding out to this in 2021? 🥰 love this since the 90s!

@craigstarbuck9535 3 жыл бұрын

Me. I loved this back in 1993. It's stood the test of time. 😍

@Limbiclesion 3 жыл бұрын

Great art rarely fades easily and so often continues to impress, entertain and inspire so therefore continues to bring joy to artist and audience .Here we have a cultural expression of great and humanely profound beauty …already crafted and ….centuries old 🙏🙏🏿👏👍🎩🦄

@carolsloan2736 3 жыл бұрын

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@jeaniepate6046 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am here in AZ.

@Ailichan01 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I was just little girl when this begin. So this holds childhood menories.

@StevenRoberts770 3 ай бұрын

2024 anyone

@angelamahon8717 3 ай бұрын

So hard to believe this was 13 years ago.... Isn't it just magnificent?

@KMTBB 2 ай бұрын

I’m here buddy ☘️

@marranm4950 2 ай бұрын

I’m here sweetheart from ! N.ireland wishing I could have danced like these young ladies x

@qwertyqwertz3400 Ай бұрын

No 2022

@harukiseik Ай бұрын

From Japan

@cathysmith8705 Жыл бұрын

There will never be a show better than this. I watch it endlessly, simply amazing 💖

@barrez9307 Жыл бұрын

Here in 2023 ! I will NEVER FORGET the first performance of RIVERDANCE I saw in 1995. II was exhilarated, cheering, emotional swept away by the passion the artistry the beauty and magic of Ireland. Michael and Jean were GENIUS, gorgeous and A god and goddess of Irish Dancing History. A PHENOMENAL MAGICAL SHOW OF IRISH ARTISTRY, CULTURE AND GLORY.

@ainelawlor5755 3 жыл бұрын

Hello KZfaq fans my name is aine Lawlor and I am a special olympion I took part in the 2003 world games and came 4th in the world for Ireland 🇮🇪 was a proud moment for me and my family what a honor it was to be in croke Park that night to see this Riverdance always gives me goosebumps proud irish year this was and moment for me I hope to get another world games 💪💪💪💪 ps you don't need a high IQ to be a special olympion 😘😘😘😘 dreams do come true even when you have a learning disability never give up

@n17whlronnie92 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo up the Irish! 👍👏👏👏

@sherbear2016 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Aine! Congratulations on being an Olympian. I’m sure this was a glorious night for you to see Riverdance as well!

@healmac 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you!

@noelyboy6969 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@angelapenton867 3 жыл бұрын

Jean Butler made riverdance in my opinion, she was warm and beautiful but also distant, like a fairy, you just waited till she showed up.

@brad5983 3 жыл бұрын

U know Irish dancing is old right

@denisejurado8335 3 жыл бұрын

Yes fairy is right!

@pinkyman5155 5 жыл бұрын

I’m not Irish but anything music,dance, drama, art or literature that comes from Ireland is always of the highest standard and quality.

@williampatrickfagan7590 3 жыл бұрын

Great compliment. Thank you

@edwardzeller3104 Жыл бұрын

Riverdance is just about the best Dance group I've ever seen. The timing and strength.

@ronniconnelly933 Жыл бұрын

I adore River Dance I get goose bumps when I watch

@riverdance 12 жыл бұрын

We are finishing up in North America after 16 years of touring there. We will continue to tour the rest of the world, visiting countries we have not visited before such as India, Brazill and others. So not a scheme, really the final shows!

@giturdone1200 2 жыл бұрын

Not taking anything away from Riverdance they are exceptional however Micheal Flatney is just going to be hard to beat I know he is retired now but one of the greatest dancers I've ever seen

@redtoenails2909 5 жыл бұрын

Ireland are proud people. River dance a wonderful beautiful dance.

@galoglaich3281 4 жыл бұрын

redtoenails Yes but riverdance is the show ,the dance style is irish step

@rachelgroth7108 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not even Irish and it makes me tear up

@TheManuelasoares 3 жыл бұрын

It's a badass dance

@vilamor007 3 жыл бұрын

🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 We are a proud nation it's a pity our corrupt Governments are not the same, They are Traitors to flag and country, Riverdance superb 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@tonipait2568 8 ай бұрын

Watching now in 2023. So beautiful! Never too late to appreciate !❤❤

@viviennebolger739 Жыл бұрын

I can remember watching the 94 eurovision contest at the local was always good craic.. but that year wow I can honestly still remember the hush descending. Incredible moment never to be forgotten and most likely never will be repeated. Sending love to everyone and strength to Michael Flately right now 💪 ❤️

@warringtonminge4167 9 ай бұрын

It's actually scary how much I watch these Riverdance clips and even scarier how I always get a bit of grit in my eyes when I do. Just love it.

@aldente2011 Жыл бұрын

20 years down the line, this spectacular performance is shining and will it no way fade away from our memory.

@MrMountainMan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see Jean Butler at the beginning. I still have a hard time ever thinking any pair was as perfect as her and Flatley. Regardless the music score transcends the performers and this show is absolutely amazing.

@reneecote7187 2 жыл бұрын

It sends chills all over me every time I see anything to do with river dance it truly is magical

@cnzhk5925 5 ай бұрын

When they all got in line and started to dance so brilliantly in syn, it's looks almost like it was CGI. It takes dedication and self-discipline to achieve such perfection. Hats off to each and every one of the dancers involved 👍💞 I'm watching this in 2024, and I'm sure people will be in awe watching this for years to come 🎉👏🤩

@lindab8397 2 жыл бұрын

How can anybody put a thumbs down for this 🙄 it’s fabulous 👍😆🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@gloin10 2 жыл бұрын

Some humans have an incredible capacity to be negative. And they always come out of the woodwork for something like this... It is deeply sad.

@Icandoitifiwant 2 жыл бұрын

Seen Riverdance in person 4 times. GOOSEBUMPS EVERY time I watch it!!

@andytyler1140 Жыл бұрын

I’m still here and watching in 2022 I’m proud of my Irish descendant’s and I’m proud of our wee Ireland. God bless you all health and happiness to you and your families.

@pondent 3 ай бұрын

I’m proud of this, I wish I could dance like this and I’m indian

@janicehill7342 7 ай бұрын

God bless Ireland for the creation of such a masterpiece of dancing. I never get tired of watching riverdance and was quite surprised when I came across a chinese version who have put their own twist on it. Watch and compare you may be surprised.

@markyd2633 7 ай бұрын

Jeesus.....remember watching this in 94 at the eurovision......just watched it again....choked up and nearly in tears....proud to be Irish....2023

@louiserobson 3 жыл бұрын

Another national treasure born to uplift, entertain and beguile the world. Thank you Michael and Jean for your lead in this wonderful troupe, phenomenal!!!

@warringtonminge4167 11 ай бұрын

Riverdance never ceases to a) amaze me and equally b) reduce me to tears

@rozzyalexa9005 Жыл бұрын

I never tire of watching this from the very first time at the 1994 Eurovision song contest and it still takes my breath away.

@andrewsetiadi3258 3 жыл бұрын

Riverdance remains the superior irish dancing show. Original and true to its heritage. Not with silly robots and unicorns in enflamed bushes

@julienneattwood8209 2 жыл бұрын

My late sister was there. Couldn't believe I didn't know about it in the UK. As much as I enjoy UK, I am born and bred Ireland. I call what I have the homesick Diddley Dee syndrome. Aren't these guys fab?

@jgibbs651 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. When this routine first appeared during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest it set a standard that nothing has come close to since - just breathtaking.

@goldapardy4234 Жыл бұрын

Im watching but i have to be honest although these guys are brilliant indeed. I cant help but remember River Dance with Michael Flatley. Although sometimes a little big for his britches he was the best and he knew it. I have to agree although many tried to take his place i dont think they ever will. Cheers Michael you will always be number 1 in my book.

@rangerpete3868 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic performances. They are the best of old Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

@AJDaniels5298 3 жыл бұрын

First off, I'm from Washington State. When I was a kid, back in the 90s, I used to have this "Michael Flatley" costume that I'd put on and go out on the back patio and "Riverdance" along with the tape. After seeing a home video my mom made of it, I now know that I looked like a tiny pirate trying to step on a very fast spider. I still love Riverdance but I'm not auditioning anytime soon rofl

@carolpaula2204 3 жыл бұрын

Fair play 💚🤍🧡

@Artis341 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha🤣☘️🤣☘️🤣☘️

@williampatrickfagan7590 3 жыл бұрын

Bet you are not like a lot of Americans, obese. I guess you are like Biden or Obama or Bush junior and senior. Slim trim and full of energy.

@johanneflanagan2999 3 жыл бұрын

Crying with laughter, love from Ireland ps I did Irish dancing lessons in my 20's I'd nearly vomit with exhaustion

@williampatrickfagan7590 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a podcast once of big American Footballer who took up Irish dancing to improve his lower limb strength and agility. He said it worked wonders for him.Spent a whole end of season in Ireland learning to do Irish dance.

@SloMo2723 Жыл бұрын

We saw Riverdance when they came to America. It was the best show I've ever seen!

@paulwhelan7123 Жыл бұрын

Best ever stage performance in history, makes me proud to be Irish 👌☘

@socialbutterfly4146 Жыл бұрын

They are so very lucky! They got the best opening show EVER! ❤

@markandrew3667 4 ай бұрын

Watching 2024 still gives me chills

@MrHattick 2 жыл бұрын

Props to the builders who made that stage! :D

@MFrainbow Жыл бұрын

Good evening all and Riverdance. You are very welcome in Germany and good luck on the German stage 🎻👍🎻👍🎻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍🤗

@ArvindDevalla 11 жыл бұрын

If you come to India, I am ready to shell out every rupee in my savings to get a glimpse of you folks dancing! Please come soon!

@zoewtang 2 жыл бұрын

River dance is amazing part of Irish culture. Shout loud and proud when you have something this amazing

@trinidad2450 4 жыл бұрын

My heart leaped out of my chest as I watched all the wonderful dancers line up to dance perfectly synchronized. I had chills! I tell you the truth, if I were Irish, I’d be incredibly proud! Wow, what a performance! I never get tired of watching them perform. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Today, I am Irish! ☘️

@viviennemcgee1913 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian proud to be Irish ♥️

@robertashaffer3950 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful... But still.. There was no one like Jean Butler and Michael Flatley. They were the best!

@barrez7300 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the first time i saw this on the Eurovision Song Contest show in the '90s. I was shaking and the exhilaration took my breath away. I had witnessed something so unique and passionate and beautiful and exciting I and the world will never be the same again. I experienced that again today! Long live RIVERDANCE!🏃💃🎶🎵

@patriciabilinkas3911 3 жыл бұрын

When you see the show in person, the floor actually bounces.💚☘️

@saramcdowell5596 3 жыл бұрын

It has to for the shoes and dance style. A hard floor is really hard on our feet, ankles and knees. The bouncing floor gives momentum and absorption, like a spring. 💚🇮🇪💃

@susanfuerte7844 2 жыл бұрын

The floor is a shock absorber.

@roganmuldoon3357 15 күн бұрын

A truly excellent performance, and the coordination of the entire troupe extraordinary..... but I have yet to see any that matches the sheer magic of the 1994 original with Jean Butler and Michael Flatley

@glennh3855 11 күн бұрын

Because it was theirs! Just like a cover band can be good, but will never have that special intensity the original group had.

@nicolakj 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Riverdance live when I was a teenager with the same principle dancers.... it was incredible

@camkent8629 2 жыл бұрын

I've just seen it today and i agree with you it is absolutely phenomenal. Would love to learn it haha

@monicarothbeck7393 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Flatly started it all. I went to see them 3x and that's what I call talent dancers. It's very hard to do what they are doing and be Perfectly in sync. The are the BEST.

@patslovnik4397 11 ай бұрын

Timeless beauty, timeless showmanship. Erin go bruh!!!

@keithlemon457 9 сағат бұрын

Her voice is so pure, just beautiful and mesmerising !

@cheesethrower 2 жыл бұрын

Pierce Brosnan went from this to voicing in the animated Riverdance movie and that is truly special

@Never-Mind007 8 ай бұрын

Still watching in October 2023 🎉

@TommySimmons-jb3yc 2 ай бұрын

I'm from 2024 I'm loving all irish dance I'm some irish my self

@tomayrscotland6890 11 ай бұрын

Those kids must have put hours and days into that routine, Just excelent no words to describe the performance.

@emmerentiagroenewald3694 3 ай бұрын

Still watching !! 9 March 2024....from Cape Town....❤❤❤❤

@BluDiamond-77777 3 ай бұрын

18th March 2024 from London... 💞💃🏽🕺

@annabrisley479 2 ай бұрын

Hi from Gqeberha (PE) 🇿🇦

@madelynvanzant6810 2 жыл бұрын

Have enjoyed since 1994 when the world was shown the wonderful talent

@kerryg100 9 жыл бұрын

Ireland finest moment ever and I was there the night we hosted the special Olympics It was magic ..This was but a small part of what was to unfold The generosity of spirit by all present on the night will never be replaced ... K

@pamelastory8737 9 ай бұрын

The most fabulous show on earth,ever

@suzanmcgaw888 7 ай бұрын

Total Excellence, Beauty, Talent Now and Originally.

@guestaccount2989 5 жыл бұрын

16 years later, people are still listening to that amazing voice❤

@amandaalbury8681 3 жыл бұрын

We saw Michael and his troop in Riverdance in Australia. What a wonderful and fun concert to watch.

@hkgat8632 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Lisa Kelly in the opening group vocal. Love her voice. Beautiful lady too.

@dublinjazz1 Жыл бұрын

She sang at my wedding in Dublin back in 1996😀

@mccm2060 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing I remember this night. I was in the stands with my mam, dad and sister. Mohammed Ali and Nelson Mandela where there. All to welcome the amazing athletes, there coaches, suporters and families to ireland for the special Olympics, the first time it was held outside the USA. We hosted bangladesh in my town. It was a great experience and it really was an amazing few weeks for the Athletes. What a night that was.

@Canuck13 Ай бұрын

Watching 2024. My Belfast grand dad could dance like this in our kitchen! It was incredible. I was little but remember it like yesterday.

@robinbird3563 6 жыл бұрын

She has an angelic voice... so beautiful. Love Riverdance!

@stevegregson4357 Жыл бұрын

Wow the Celts proud dominant beautiful never ever give that heritage up

@caasiwms 6 жыл бұрын

Jean Butler said it was such an honor for her to welcome them on the stage there. It should be their honor to have the chance to perform the amazing dance that she helped co-choreograph/co-star in. No one will ever surpass the original Michael Flatley/Jean Butler combo.

@dtaylor4552 4 жыл бұрын

@Karma Sweet "Lord Of The Dance" should come to the Big Screen as a Biopic of Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career as a stage performer and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing show to life starring Poldark's Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley, Mamma Mia actress Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler, Pop Singer Shakira as Bernadette Flynn, Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan and Love Island's Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris in a cast of thousands with Directors Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemnickis at the helm and Composers Ronan Hardiman and John Williams creating the musical score for the film to supersede "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Rocketman" on the screen for the thrillseeking cinematic audiences to be amazed further across the globe.

@lynncuthbert2307 3 жыл бұрын

Magical and brilliant. It never gets old. Go Ireland we love you.. ❤️❤️🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

@coreencasey5109 Жыл бұрын

Oh the Irish, they know how to dance. I miss the Mighty Mike. Sensational performance.

@at_brunch3836 5 жыл бұрын

Saw Riverdance in Canada and wept with emotion through the entire stellar performance. Magnificent, brilliant, enduring strength of the very talented Irish people.

@johnsmith-bx4rn 5 жыл бұрын

you better believe it

@gracetang7612 2 жыл бұрын

Always mesmerized by Riverdance. First watched their Spirit of the Dance performance in Auckland in 2002. The stage background for this Special Olympics should've been bright as the dancers' pants were black.

@Eric-of3cd Жыл бұрын

Watching in 2023 ! Love it still !

@Orlak3lly 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe my boyfriend got to witness this that night. Majestic is not the word

@jeancaust9762 10 ай бұрын

I love the Irish dancing, I have Irish both sides of family, my great grandmother came across from Ireland to Australia and could only speak Gaelic.

@marika6570 Жыл бұрын

It's March 2023 and I enjoy this fantastic performance. The dancers* are beautiful.

@graemetaylor2135 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else watching and thinking Ben Stiller is really good at this?

@babavee100 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant quip !!! well done !

@JohninRosc 3 жыл бұрын

My heart beamed with pride this night as it showed Ireland in great light. It showed the understanding and love the country has for children with special needs but moreover, Nelson Mandela and Mohammed Ali were in attendance. How privileged we were.

@montannaglaze9575 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much the Irish were like oh we’re hosting the Olympics? Let’s set a record to start it off

@kathleenmurray1185 2 жыл бұрын

Not ashamed to say I must be a nerdy then Michael still gives me goosebumps.

@ewalaura8370 Жыл бұрын

he is worth it, genial look on "lord of the dance" he also made, even better!!

@Kaibigan39 Жыл бұрын

That's not Michael, that's someone else.

@carlaaustin6054 Жыл бұрын

Watching in June 2023. Still enjoying it. My great niece tap dances.

@kathleenward4905 Жыл бұрын

Sorry this is not tap dance.its hard shoe irish dancing.

@carlaaustin6054 Жыл бұрын

@@kathleenward4905 is it really? I always thought that they were tap dancing. It's remarkable.

@kathleenward4905 Жыл бұрын

Yes it's all irish it's taught in school from an early age.but riverdance are champions of champions. To get to their standard you have to be very fit have a passion for it. It takes anywhere up to 20 years to get to that standard and they have to practice for a couple of hours every day.

@bikescarsandeverythinginbe7309 3 жыл бұрын

Started almost 30 years ago,still just as impressive.

@tamarapuja4675 Жыл бұрын

Oh God! What a Riverdance! Respect people! Love from Croatia 😘

@DavidHardman-hf6ng 23 күн бұрын

Sensational! Irish eyes and everyone elses were smiling at this. For sheer entertainment value, it eclipsed the song contest itself.

@patsychapman7169 4 жыл бұрын

Must be the Irish in me but I can't get enough of this dancing! Just love it Soo much!

@badsezz77 3 жыл бұрын

Stirs my Irish blood. I loved it when Jene Butler was upfront

@clarewitcomb6918 Жыл бұрын

Watching from Montana in April 2023. I first saw RIVERDANCE in 1995 and I marvel at it now as I did back then.

@tsmeman63 3 жыл бұрын

🇮🇪 GOOSEBUMPS !!! Proud to live in Ireland! 💚🤍🧡☘️

@evemahony671 Жыл бұрын

What a spectacular performance!!!

@bytheway456 7 жыл бұрын

so beautiful. I discovered river dance on tv in 2013... Is one of my dreams to go to see the real show live .. one day

@ayferbektas7034 Жыл бұрын

Oh, beautiful Ireland 🇮🇪😍

@Zernebogus 7 жыл бұрын

I had no idea Ben Stiller was such a fabulous dancer!

@inakelly9977 3 жыл бұрын

Ben Stiller is half Irish...ish - might be his cousin

@macaelatice-loma1048 5 жыл бұрын

with or without flatley riverdance will always be amazing!

@kevinroche3334 2 ай бұрын

OMG! NEVER GETS BORING! IRELAND, MY IRELAND!

@carolparker7714 2 жыл бұрын

I was there for the original river dance at hammer smith Odeon, I will never ever forget it, went back many times

@davidhaney1394 2 жыл бұрын

with respect , the original Riverdance was on 9 February 1995 at Point Theatre, Dublin . I`m sure you mean that , you saw it the first time they toured it with Michael Flatley though so , I`m really not having a go at you x

@bredaokeeffe4702 2 жыл бұрын

The orignal was dublin 30 th april

@eldutchi 5 жыл бұрын

this still gets the hairs on the back of my neck standing, magnificent isnt a strong enough word for it

@tomhermens7698 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!! Have no other words for this.

@vanessadaly6699 5 ай бұрын

I got to witness this live and still in 2024 I get chills and brought back to that magical night ✨ never seen anything like it 🇮🇪💚

@ainelawlor5755 6 жыл бұрын

2003 special Olympics world games I was a athlete in the running came 4th broke my pb best socre in my 200 meters rase it was a memory I will never for get to be at that live show and see riverdance live see all the happy faces that were spread across croke park it was amazing and now am in special Olympics bowling have won gold medals in that sport what a special memory this was for me I have a disability but it dosnt have me 😉

@georginaschilders2298 5 жыл бұрын

Fair play Aine! I was there that night too and throughout the Games as a volunteer. I will never forget!

@dindinprivate3477 4 жыл бұрын

All the ore power to you. I have a son with a disability and your last sentence really got to me.

@thegreatsalad 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@bb22602 4 жыл бұрын

The amazing synchronozation of these dancers always blows me away.

@dominiqueanno4234 4 жыл бұрын

I HAVE BEEN MAKING.. CLAQUETTES.. IN PARIS.. SEVERAL YEARS... I LOVE THIS SPORTING DANCE.. SO LOVELY.. VERY DIFFICULT. FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGER'S... WHO KNOW THEM?? I HAVE BEEN 10 YEARS OLD... YES IT IS JUST DANCING IN ONE GROUP... THAT IS NOT FOR ANYONE.. CIAO EVERYONE.. GOOD TIME.. LET'S GO...!!! 🎶➕