It’s so satisfying that they are all so perfectly synchronised. Makes me so happy

I should be studying, but I'm watching riverdance and yodeling videos on youtube. Life well spent.

No metronome, nothing to keep a beat, like 30 people just completely in tune. Absolutely incredible.

You have no idea of the pleasure, goosebumps, and tears of joy that you brought to this 62 year old man when this showed up as a recommended video. Have not seen this since my vhs tape wore out in 1999 from extended viewing. Thank you.

Do you know what kind of shape you have to be in to do this style dance, not to mention athletic and skilled... these people are incredible athletes.

This is what i imagine Ireland's army to look like

As a kid, I had a dear friend, Teresa O'Donnell. Teresa was a bit over weight and self conscious, but each year, when there was a talent show, she would don her Irish garb and do the most wonderful Irish step dance. She looked like she was flying. She was so graceful. Teresa and I lost contact, and she, sadly, passed away years ago. But, I will always treasure our friendship and those wonderful performances! Rest In Peace, my friend. I hope you're dancing in Heaven!

Whos here in 2024, LOVING A legendary Dance Per4mance.. pure class. HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY. ❤❤

I remember being a kid in the 90s when Riverdance was a worldwide phenomenon, and renting the concert tapes from Blockbuster, watching them over and over in complete awe of Michael Flatley and the dancers! This brings back memories!

Thinking about it, this is the ultimate demonstration of dancing skill. By keeping your arms still, all your balance has to be done in precise leg movement. And your legs are easily the quickest part of your body to get tired. This is some extreme cardio with tons of focus needed.

It's like running on the spot constantly for 5 mins, at full pace. Then add all the intricacies of the choreography that has to be 101% flawless in every single aspect. I know it's training galore but how they remember each & every step perfectly is bordering on miraculous.

This man changed the world on there perception of Irish/Celtic music.He simply was pure genius.I am Scottish and very proud of my roots as I’m sure Michael was his,the difference is he produced and presented it to the world.Well done Michael.Pure Genius.👍

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, I'm in awe. Love it.

I love the moment at 5:22 where the camera randomly focuses on the guy killing it in the orchestra.

30 back up dancers in complete unison as well as absolute synchronization. Michael Flatley trained them extremely well!

As a little red head girl who Irish danced as a child, Jean Butler was my absolute idol! I adored her! Having someone to look up to who identified with was magical. I am 35 now and still go Irish dancing more for the fitness and social aspect. Riverdance holds a special place in my heart.

Absolutely amazing. Imagine the number of hours these dancers spent in practice in order to obtain this precision.

4:40 when you defeat the boss but the theme just gets more intense and his healthbar restores

I still get goosebumps seeing this and listening to it. The moment he taps his way up the stairs. The curtain rises and the dancer start their performance. The thundering of their shoes announcing them. getting down to their positions. Such precision in their movements as they dance in unison. Beautiful. Powerful.

I’m embarrassed how often I come back to watch this videos even 8 years later. My favorite part is when they finish you can see their anxious and dyspneic stage smiles turn into genuine proud smiles.

I find it really interesting that Michael Flatley and the rest of the original producers of the show never expected it to get this big. They just expected it to be a small fan base and didn't expect it to go on for 20 plus years now but look where the show has gone. As an Irish dancer myself it's really great to have the inspiration and goal of Riverdance. I've talked with many people that have been on the actual Riverdance show: background dancers and leads (such as Brandon Asazawa, Lauren Smyth, etc.), and almost all of them have a really inspiring story and have worked really hard and put in many hours and years of training just to get a chance for the audition process. Many people just assume that Irish day dancing is tapping your feet around but it's way more difficult than that. I've been dancing for almost nine years now and I am just reaching the champion level now. I still remember the day that I first saw the Riverdance DVD. I wasn't born when it originally came out as I was born in the mid-2000s however, it really was a driving force for me to continue dancing for this long. I used to watch the DVD on loop multiple times a day and looking back on it now I really think that's what inspired my family to take me to my very first Irish dance class when I was 4.

This is what the elves from Lord of the Rings do in their spare time

It's doesn't matter how much times i watch this it never gets old AMAZING Michael Flatley and Jean Butler were the best ☘️💚☘️💚☘️💚

I’ve always found the sound of tap shoes to be extremely satisfying for some reason. I once got a pair when I was a kid not to get professional taught, just to skip around my families carport. So this is really nice to hear

4:21 When a caterpillar drinks a Redbull for lunch

This dance has always fascinated me, since I was a little girl... I love Irish culture.

I remember taking my mom to one of his performances in Ahoy Rotterdam (NL); I arranged for special seats close to the podium, so my mom wouldn’t miss one tap. Michael Flatley made my mom glow that night. She reminded me of that special night on her death bed. Seeing this video makes me warm up from the heart inside out. Such a special memory🫶🏼

How could anyone give these performances a thumbs down?! Shame on those people. The amount of training alone deserves respect.

It was never the same after Michael's original ensemble. This is the true Riverdance.

I’m actually an Irish dancer and I’m no longer allowed to dance upstairs for this very reason. My family always complains that I’m way too loud and I started cracking the subfloor in some spots. Whoops!

8 first saw Riverdancein London , I think 1994. The wonderful production has remained my favorite all these years ! ❤❤

I will star by saying that I am an 88 year old man, who was educated in Catholic schools, and on St Patricks day we always had a celebratory concert, where we all took part in Irish dancing and traditional Irish folk songs. Now to get to the crux of my post. This is some of the finest dancing, of any genre, that I have ever seen. The timing is impeccable by the whole troupe, but the lead dancers are fantastic, and the female lead is not only one of the finest dancers that I have ever seen, she is also stunningly beautiful. I have watched this clip dozens of times, but I just felt that it was high time I gave ALL of the dancers, the praise that they deserve.

Riverdance is one of the most emotionally stirring and captivating pieces of theatre I've ever seen. It never grows old. Of course, Jean Butler and I have had a long and passionate love affair, from the first moment I saw her dance. Granted, it's only in my mind, but a man can dream.

2019 anyone? I used to love this when I was a kid and would follow all the routines infront of the tv!

Standing ovation. I remember standing up and clapping at home when I saw this on TV. I never gets tired of watching this.

This brings back so many memories. I remember back in the mid-1990s when they appeared on PBS during pledge breaks, I was a technicle volunteer. In 1997, my wife and I took a trip to NYC & one evening we saw them at Radio City Music Hall. What a wonderful time in my life.

Nostalgia. Mom recorded this on VHS when it was live on TV. I would always watch this and Lord of the Dance.

I love a performer who loves his or her job. They just shine!

My 14 year old daughter found her way to these clips on her own after seeing a cartoon version and I'm so amazed and proud of her. She was just so impressed with what she had found she had to show me and I brought her back to this clip from the original cast because I needed her to see the original. I love watching her growing pride for this part of our heritage because like many Americans we are very mixed but we know of our Irish and Scot Irish members of our family and I felt maybe I failed to pass on that pride for that part of our culture. She has not only found it on her own but has shown me so many beautiful songs that I've added to my Spotify list like she has and I just don't even know how it happened. I just know I'm grateful that she has learned this part 2 along with all the other parts have done my best to introduce her to the culture and traditions of I just know I'm grateful that she has learned this part too. Along with all the other parts I have done my best to introduce her to the culture and traditions of.

I first seen this on PBS... I could not get down to the ticket booth fast enough in 1995...I was that mesmerized... My girl friend thought I was on drugs. Telling her she has to see this. As I dragged her over to the TV to watch it... And Ronan Hardiman..What can I say....One of the best composers

4:41 When you realize you left your phone back at the house

THE BEST DANCE IN THE WORLD COMES FROM IRELAND. IRISH DANCE IS SUCH PURE JOY. FOR A SMALL COUNTRY IT IS OUT STANDING. OUR LEGS WHERE MADE FOR DANCEING. STILL LOVE RIVERDANCE JUST BRILL. BLESSINGS TO ALL.

The perfect blend of traditional music and Irish dance. Riverdance took the World by storm in 1994 with the Eurovision interval act, and made unforgettable history with this one. River Dance is now etched into the souls of entranced audiences for all time. I am entranced every time I watch in awe of this incredible dance routine. Stunning, just Stunning .......

I was one of them kids growing up in the 90's. In the hood watching riverdancing. This was MY SHIT when I was a kid, and I didn't care if I got made fun of for it. The way they danced, I loved it it's so much fun!

3:24 Irish army coming over the horizon on the approach of enemy lines

Chandler: "His legs flail about as if independent from his body!" (reference /watch?v=NHizxx3vodA)

I’ve seen this so many times. This is some of the best dancing I’ve ever seen in my entire life. From a dancer to another…this is really very special. Some of the best dancing in the world.

I remember watching this when it came out, my nana filmed it for me, then I proceeded to watch it over and over again. I was barely out of middle school. I begged for classes. Even going so far as to practice with books under my arms when I discovered that’s how they practiced. Dancing up and down the living room. Mom never got me classes because she felt it was a phase and that I wasn’t passionate enough. 😔 Sorry you had a hard time in 8th grade and people didn’t appreciate it. I would have.

3:24 when you and the boys turn up late to the party

I wish they are still performing this. I had the fortune of watching of the their last shows. It's amazing. i wish they'd bring it back.

WOW, Michael Flatley left me speechless! His dancing is unbelievable! I love how that large group of dancers were all in sync with each other and with the music as well! WOW 🤩

I have watched Rivedance ever since its introduction at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994. God knows how many times I've watched it over the years, but guess what, for me the greatest dance production of all time - bar none!!😁😁😁😁😁😁!!

He is wonderful! Amazing! Jean Butler reminds me of a young Nicole Kidman... Riverdance reminds me of happier times in the world....

The most brilliant footwork and dance perfomance I have ever seen.Magical and entertaining it is a big 10 out 10 for me.🌟👈💖👈👏👋

Nincs mit mondanom. Felesleges. Minden elismerésem, imádom a zenét és a táncot , főleg ha Ír. Köszönöm.

Thrills me every time I watch it! Fantastic!

I am so proud to have been a part of Trinity Academy of Irish Dance and Riverdance... The people are amazing, and the community and culture is even better!!

I tried to dance like this at my 8th grade dance. It didn't go well for my rep at school

The first time I saw this was in the 1990's .Every time it would give me goose bumps. What a wonderful show.

Michael Flatly was the 1st one I saw doing the Irish dance. He had so much charisma and talent . Much respect to him for making the dance so popular. ❤

3:18 onwards is just epic!!! So proud of my Irish roots! 😍👏👏👏

1:26 running away from my responsibilities

Michael Flatly is the MAN. I had forgotten how amazing riverdance was in the day.

I absolutely loved Riverdance as a child, and finally when I was 28 my father took me to a show. I cried almost the entire time, and even now as I watch it here, I am brought to tears by the beauty of it.

This never looks stale or boring. Talent on every level. x

When I’m bummed, I watch this. Michael Flatley so enjoys dancing. He gives off and aura of having the time of his life. It always cheers me tremendously to see him and the rest of the troop dance so energetically.

5 years ago left a comment! Well found it again and can't stop watching mezmerizing. So so beautiful.Would love to learn to tap dance.

These are truly the best comments I've ever read. So much optimism in one place and we have Riverdance to thank for that. Thank you for being magnificent! Such a pleasure to watch, darling! 😁💃

it does my heart good to watch this good show at 3,,am when I can not sleep 80yr old grandma thanks god bless

20 plus years and I STILL get goosebumps.....love this dancing and music! Cheers all

I was in 3 row and the thunder music 🎶 clap tap shoes Celtics vibrations high 👏 was a spectacular experience both me and my daughter. 1996

How can anyone forget the Brilliance…dedication…and exhaustion, of these wonderful dancers!!❤Kay,nz

When I see a spider on the floor 2:57

Happy Birthday Michael Flatley! Thanks for 25 years of outstanding entertainment

I've watched this video 30+ times. Love watching synchronized anything.

Wahnsinn!!! Einfach unglaublich welche Energie davon ausgeht und einen ungehemmt mitreißt. Phänomenal!!!

Saw Riverdance live tonight. It was truly amazing.

For those 438 that put negative to this. i have just one thing to say. he brought irish dancing to the fore front and fair play to him AND he is the fastest tap dancer. Give credit where credit is due. The man bought out dancing in ireland to a new level and at the time made us very very proud. And im speaking as having gone to irish dancing classes in my younger years. I was so proud cos id friends in river dance and i can tell you the trainning was cruel.

Прекрасно! Завораживает! До мурашек! Браво!!! Какие молодцы!

Michael Flatley's charisma is simply palpable, he was born to be a star...you can see how much he loved the dance, the spotlight and the team.

Je les ai regardé des dizaines de fois avec toujours le même plaisir. Une performance extraordinaire, un régal pour les yeux et les oreilles. Bravo

5:01 is just SO damn satisfying for some reason

Finally saw this live in Orlando tonight for the 25th anniversary. I've watched the DVD and Vhs many times but wow seeing it in person brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely fantastic 👏

They danced so beautifully together. I loved this show.......Riverdance ❤ Michael and Jean.....Perfection. ❣

I saw them in concert, unbelievable!!! All had beautiful legs, what a workout, and none of them short of breath!!! Excellent cardio!!!

Jean Butler had the most gorgeous legs of any dancer on stage. To me, they were perfect.

I saw them in the Radio City Music Hall, it was majestic!!

I just saw this show last night. Phenomenal!

He IS clicking his heels together in mid-air. O_O Damn. 0:59 and 4:02. Flatley's got some skill, man.

Imagine the chaos if they all started moving their arms too

So many people making sad comments on this beautiful work of art.. If you don't like it,,,, GO AWAY!! I'm being polite. Why waste your time, guess you've got nothing going on in your sad life? Still good luck 🤞 🤣

5:42 always sends shivers down my spine.

The level of synchronicity is simply astounding.

I know this whole soundtrack off by heart, this performance is my childhood. Love Michael Flatley 😍

There are no words to describe how great this ending is. True legends.

Will never ever forget the bolt of lightening that shot through my body when they first came on stage! One of the best experiences of my life xo And when the sound of those shoes hit the stage...I started to cry! Amazing!

They clearly have talent. We can't deny that. *I smile.*

Cheers to Michael Flatley and Jean Butler. The original stars of Riverdance.

how? Why? why is anyone even thinking of disliking it? aren't you awestruck at this marvellous performance. It's incredibly awesome. Marvellous, beautiful and crisp to the very bit.

Absolutely Spectacular! Productions like this come along only once in a lifetime! The talent, the skill, the dedication of everyone in the troupe is just amazing! That smile on Michael Flately 's face near the finale shows just how delighted he is to be there, dancing, with all those wonderful partners! 😍