Michael Flatley

Born: 1958-07-16

Michael Ryan Flatley (born 16 July 1958) is an Irish American step dancer, writer, flautist, choreographer and occasional television presenter who became internationally known through his theatre musicals, Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames. Michael Flatley shot to fame during the interval of the Eurovision Song Contest 1994. Michael Flatley returned to the stage in 2009 for a limited run of the "Hyde Park" version of Feet of Flames in Taiwan. From the south side of Chicago, his parents were from County Sligo and County Carlow.Flatley began dancing lessons at 11 and, in 1975, became the first non-European resident to win the All-Ireland World Championship for Irish dance. As a trained amateur boxer Flatley was defeated by Kenneth Reed of the Windy City Gym in a Chicago Golden Gloves Tourmanment bout on February 25, 1975. Flatley is also a proficient flute player, having twice won the All-Ireland Competition. In dance, Flatley was taught by Dennis Dennehy at the Dennehy School of Irish Dance in Chicago, then went on to producing his own show. After graduating from Brother Rice High School, on Chicago's Southwest Side, he opened a dance school.Michael Flatley return was met with multiple standing ovations. Michael Flatley is back to hit the stage in UK this year with "Lord of the Dance". Michael Flatley Tickets are available at Sold Out Ticket Market.


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Michael Flatley Returns as Lord of the Dance

as Lord of the Dance
Released: 2011-03-11

Tells a timeless story based on Irish folklore of good versus evil, & through the media of dance...

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Blackbird

as Victor Blackley
Released: 2022-09-02

Troubled secret agent "Blackbird" abruptly retires from service and opens a luxurious nightclub...

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Lord of the Dance

as Lord of the Dance
Released: 1997-10-14

Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin 'Lord of the Dance' takes Irish dancing to spectacular new...

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Celtic Tiger

as Himself
Released: 2005-12-13

Michael Flatley is the internationally acclaimed master of dance. In 2005 his unrivalled skill...

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Riverdance: The Show

as Lead Dancer
Released: 1995-01-01

Riverdance--The Show is a cultural phenomenon that defies criticism for the enthusiastic and...

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Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games

as uncredited
Released: 2014-11-24

The final story of Michael Flately's Lord of the Dance series. Spectacular show.

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Feet of Flames

as The Lord of the Dance
Released: 1998-07-25

Feet of Flames was created in 1998 by dancer Michael Flatley, made famous by the musical...

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Lord of the dance Feet of Flames (Hyde Park)

as uncredited
Released: 1999-06-01

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Riverdance - Best Of Riverdance

as uncredited
Released: 2005-10-28

Introduced by Jean Butler, The Best of Riverdance, brings together the stunning highlights and...

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Michael Flatley: Gold

as uncredited
Released: 2000-01-01

Gold celebrates the unique dance genius that is Michael Flatley. This exciting video contains...

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Lord Of The Dance - Feet Of Flames - Taiwan

as uncredited
Released: 2009-12-01

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2005-06-01

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a...

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Wetten, dass..?

as Self
First aired: 1981-02-14

A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British...

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Laredo

as Dave
First aired: 1965-09-16

Laredo is an American Western television series that aired on NBC from September 16, 1965, to...

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