Lord Of The Dance River Dance Battle

[@Creaturehugs]

this is my favorite routine. I took Irish step dancing lessons for 7 years and i can tell you when you do this dance with pother forms of dancing its fun to see how the two counteract each other and bring an amazing routine together,. I was lucky enough to take a class with Collin Dune he is a great dancer and an amazing person he told us that the routine with the tap dancers was one of the most challenging and fun routines of his career.

[@sukuella]

This dance really isn't a comparison between blacks and whites but a comparison between cultures and how dancing can be adapted to many different styles.

[@IPallas]

As a dancer, what I see is two different tap traditions which meet, compete, greet & learn from each other -- terrific!

[@ser132]

The dance battle is my all time fave part of Riverdance. dig that jazz sax. Smooth baby. And the blending of the two styles is cool and done so well

[@rgeromegnace]

C'est toujours un plaisir de les revoir. Ces tours sur les pointes, trop fort le gars quand on sait comment ça peut faire mal.

[@GunnerKuhn]

This is just so amazing. I live in NC and I saw Riverdance when they brought it over here. This part of the show was so entertaining, I never heard an audience clap and cheer so loud before. Those dancers are absolutely talented!

[@yankeeangel26]

One of my favorite Riverdance numbers. It never gets old!

[@CEDwyer1969]

I have seen Riverdance many times, including on Broadway, where this number and these dancers were included. I never get tired of watching their amazing performance.

[@PuiuM3u]

This song play in my mind 24/24

[@DarkGallahad]

@MelodiousMusician I could not agree more. I am Irish and I have loved Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames for years. Irish step dancing is beautiful. But I have also loved Jazz tap and traditional tap for years. I love watching Gregory Hines and Savion Glover two wonderful tap performers. And who both happen to be black. But it shows the cultural differences and both are so full of energy and fun to watch.

[@MrMeatball052]

that was just stunning. brings back great memories of when i had the honor of seeing this show live (NOTHING like it in the world).

[@Bubviv]

Wow ... Simply amazing stuff. I could watch this forever. They are all so brilliant, and the Irish boys are HOT!

[@alyssaroudebush8288]

I saw this one live and it was AWESOME!!!!!!

[@Lenya1]

So wonderful to see these different styles together. Each has its own grace and beauty.

[@holyvalentine]

Best part of the Riverdance, fills my eyes with tears for all the talent on that stage, including the musicians. It is great to celebrate that... something they do with so much passion.....

[@Goldenweiser]

Just got back from Hammersmith Appollo. Saw Lord of the Dance. Great Show. Great dancers. Excellent soundtrack.

[@yankeeangel26]

I remember watching the Riverdance VHS as a kid, and this was always one of my favorite dance numbers. It really is spectacular.

[@lanceman24]

WOW! I saw the live performance of Echoes of Ireland Wednesday evening seeing Irish Dancing and tapping for the first time. I was so impressed, I'm hooked!

[@mountainvero]

I can't stop watching the DVD!!!!! This is my fav scene in the whole show!! I especially love the place when Colin does these entrechats... He's a brilliant tap dancer!!!

[@cheekyface3]

I have to say,from being of irish origin,i am so used to seeing this sort of dance,and i have done it my self growing up!but i still get goose bumps every time i see it!!its sooooo rythematic!!it creates such a high energy that folk just cant but love it! it brings out the spirit in people, puts a smile on there face,wishing that they were up there doing that too with them!!AND they are not gay!!! that is such a low intelectual assumpsion,"mr leo 1477!!

[@Ryataro21]

This is probably the coolest video I have randomly come across on youtube. I love both step dancing and tap dancing and seeing them done together is very interesting. Though they may look different as styles, it's nifty that you can create the same rhythm through both dance styles as long as it is timed right. As long as you pay close attention to the rhythm of both styles, you can tell that their stepping is pretty much the same.

[@gzztal]

Woooow, this is the first vid I have seen from Riverdance, and I never seen again, thanks for posting, is simply great. 2 or 3 years ago, I could see them in Torreon,Mexico.

[@PolaDacko]

Wspaniałe!!! warto by poćwiczyć w końcu mamy karnawał!!

[@majam.9121]

Oj warto ,warto nawet w domu poskakać , miłego wieczoru życzę Elżuniu O...

[@PolaDacko]

Dzięki...serdecznie pozdrawiam

[@majam.9121]

Elżuniu O.. dziękuje za plusa innych Twoich zdjęć nie mogę napisać komentarza nie pozwalają , pozdrawiam jeszcze raz

[@irenakaczmarek]

Cześć Elu! Stepowanie-to lubię, to chyba irlandzkie ?Nie mam czasu, ale jest super!!!

[@PolaDacko]

Irena Kaczmarek Witaj od samego rana! cieszę się że się podoba...serdecznie pozdrawiam...

[@djbigsmooth]

riverdance vs hoofin', both soulful and funky. both styles are superbly skillful. well done!!!!

[@kRaZyFiFiNe05]

THIS WAS AWESOME!!!! And yes Tap Dance originated from Europe which of course is where River Dancing became popular in all of Europe!!! This by far is the best that I've seen!!! BRAVO!!!

[@Othy238]

My heart goes out to you I lost mine a month ago. And despite not seeing the show live. I have seen them live on the goggle box. I am so pleased it is a happy thought for you. Take good care. They are great aren't they!

[@HyperAngelMC]

this had to be my favorite part in the whole performance! I loved this show so much!! I hope to see it again =) Thank you soooo much for adding this video!

[@HeirloomTomato]

I have to admit, this is some of the most awesome dancing! I have watched it many times&sent it to many friends---hey, we all like a good duel--whether it's the guitar or violin, "Devil at the Crossroads" or "So you think you can Dance" This is classic and classy,& sharing of culture--- I love the blend--IT'S GREAT! And I'll continue to view it as often as I need a "pick-me-up!"Cause that's what it does for me!

[@blackfirefox666]

Damn! This is the best Irish dance vid I've seen on KZbin so far! Great vid, even greater dancing! Loved it! I wish I could do that.....

[@Harmthuria]

I was there at this show in grade 11. I was 17 at the time and this blew me away. Maybe they aern't filming then but these were the dancers, and I can tell you that as impressive as it is to see them on the screen, it's a lot better to see them in person.

[@rannedwards]

How beautifully awesome! The two styles coming together and meshing so well. I loved it! They looked as though they were having fun.

[@radioman-pz5jw]

this guys are born for the dance this is too perfect super great show thanks for posting it

[@Aislinnmomma]

Colin Dunne is the most beautiful Irish dancer on the face of the earth. His grace and speed are unmatched. Triple clicks! YEAH!

[@AmanahTriggs]

Just watch this with awe.....it is worthy of this!...such talent!

[@DannyJane.]

I've seen the Riverdance Battle live. It has nothing to do with race. Both were born from peoples who lived under oppressive conditions. Bit it's really all about being dazzled by the masters of two similar dance forms showing off the similarities and differences of their chosen styles. This is about their athleticism, their showmanship, their versatility and the sheer elegance and beauty of their individual art forms. Bravissimo!

[@kellray]

I just LOVE the combination of cultures... DANGS!!! Culture fusion is just THE BEST!

[@TheShastaMcNasty]

the tap dancer at the beginning is my cousin. I have been looking for this forever. I knew that he had done the riverdance but i couldn't find it because it was so long ago. Thank you! I love the riverdance.

[@defyingravitythruHim]

I love this! This has to be my favorite part, this and then Oscail an Doras. Incredible! Bravo, them and their feet.

[@ashacrasha]

I think this is the most clever number in any of the shows to date...this piece of Riverdance has become legend :) and i love how it incorporates both sides of the atlantic :) After all...american tap was derived from their celtic decendents ;) true fact, from a fellow irish dancer :)

[@swrdgrl]

Fabulous number! Technical virtuosity that told a great story, too. Really, really well done.

[@StarflowerVids]

I absolutely love this video. I own the DVD but it's nice to see it up on KZbin.

[@danseur2]

I am a tap dancer and I have also done Irish dancing and they're nothing alike. I also feel Anthony Lo Cascio (one of the river dancers) is a genius. I took master classes with him and he was awesome

[@zenayonce]

Fine art. Beautifuly and perfectly performed. Happy are those who live off their passions.

[@directfader]

That saxophone is so wicked amazing. It's so soothing and calming to listen to. xD

[@ivantilza]

fabuloso! me encanta como se pueden mezclar más estilos en esta danza

[@wikydansa]

This is soooooooooo amayzing!!! I had this on tape when i was younger, I remember this scene! It takes me waaay back omgsh I love this!

[@GinaRenay]

Wonderful! Hadn't seen this in years--what a joy!

[@moonlitepathbath]

That dancers are amazing. I loved the musicians too!

[@jettair12]

I LOVE THIS! Riverdance vs Tapdance Celtic vs Jazz Awesome! Dance is Universal BABY!

[@kargwain187]

I am irish and i think the black fella who done the back flips was legendary .... put him into the next riverdance tour ..... the mans great

[@Fiddlinwonder29]

Probably my most favorite number in the show. I'll argue anyone that Colin was the best dancer of all the lead dancers I've, both in person and on the internet!

[@hipshimmy]

I like how they show how we are different cultures, but can find common ground ground through dance. Awesome.

[@drunkenxmaster9919]

Absolute brilliance! Loved every second!

[@xBrAeDaNhOyX]

There is such a thing as Riverdance - it's a theatrical show consisting of traditional Irish dance and these guys were great.

[@smeagle1994]

i WISH i could dance like that. geesh, nobody could compete with that awesome performance!

[@nik2289]

WOW those tap dancers are amazing, im not usually a fan of tap (in the blues and jazz sense) but this is brilliant!!

[@Amber1a6]

I think this battle is to show the beauty and versatility of tapping. Not only can it be informal and sudden, but it can also be poised and particular. I think that the face off was wonderful.

[@SuperGroundControl]

Just Fantastic! All about moving this amazing human body we've been given.

[@fairies47]

Waoooooh!! That's wonderful!!!!! Great! I wish one day I could see them "live"!!!!

[@roeltiesmoeltie]

this is just way too cool :) I have the Live from New York on DVD, just watched it again yesterday with my friend :) it's just awesome

[@waori]

I don't know which style I like more. I love the "cool" loose look of the Americans but I love how light footed the Irish were, they flew around the stage. They were both awesome!

[@husqvarnarider]

I've seen Riverdance live. It is so amazing, I had goosebumps throughout the whole entire thing and I never blinked just so I wouldn't miss a beat =D

[@jocafi10]

Different styles, universal music, wonderful, just that!

[@rannedwards]

@MelodiousMusician You forgot to mention Sammy Davis Jr. He had been "hoofing" it since he was a little child. Also, the three of them were in the movie "Tap" together and it was absolutely amazing. Especially the street scene where he gave a master class to an entire group of dancers. He showed how rhythm could be found everywhere and in every sound. Such fun and open glee!

[@jocelynharris-fx8ho]

Pat Roddy, one of the other Irish men in this piece, eventually took over the lead role from Colin when he departed from the show..🤗

[@johnnywazhere]

AWESOME!!! you should watch Salsa de Cali, this type of salsa has got amazing footwork aswell.

[@gphoenix51]

This is my favorite set in the Riverdance show.

[@emmajane1078]

This is totally awesome it is like my favourite part of the best of river dance!!!!!!

[@UnoSemper]

It's wonderful seeing great performances like this.

[@sohoyankee66]

I seen this very dance on stage while visiting Dublin Ireland. If you think it's awesome here, you should see it live.

[@wcd47]

Never let this video get away from you....It will be a classic.

[@gpstracking2001]

that was incredible. especially when they mixed together a little breakdancing

[@MankoLKR]

Nice way to put it. As cheesy and cliche as it can sometimes sound, we really are the same. It's a blessing to have a medium such as dance to bridge the differences and bring out the similarities.

[@Joshhoggearts]

that was grand! I wish we had things like this performed in my area...

[@notantana]

just great Irish dance!!!similar to the Circassian dance!can't believe the things they do on their toes!!!!wonderful!!

[@allegrolover]

amazing.. i wish riverdance could hold a show here in the phils.. =)

[@GunnerM60]

This stuff is amazing. I;m gonna try out for this group later in my career. I compete in irishdancing currently, it's awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HippieMaria69]

¡Órale! Me quedé con la boca abierta!!! Qué baile tan perfecto!!! Felicidades!!!

[@tuckahue]

I love the playfulness of their "battle" :) Such talent!! And quite entertaining~

[@destroyer8604]

@blackarawak83 I agree. Two different styles both equally great. American tap is more free moving and allows for more individualy and Irish Step is more fundamental but it requires very quick and indricate footwork. Both are great though

[@andersmful]

saw a live show in Edmonton AB about 10 years ago - wajjo drummers with a piper playing the bagpipes - bizarre I know - but it was the best show I ever saw. Had dancers - africans with the graceful, full body movements and scottish dancers with fleet movements of their feet and upper body completely stiff. It was like a 'dance off' very similar to this except the dancers were women. Wow! People were dancing in the aisles, it was so engaging!

[@issanel]

I have seen a show called 'Roots of River-dance' It was mainly teenagers who were the next generation. The most amazing part of it was they had a 9 year old and a 12 year old girl able to keep up with them in perfect sync.

[@spiritedcreature]

LOVED IT! Next I think they should bring on the "Gum Boot" dancers from South Africa...that would be awesome!

[@pythag123]

Saw Riverdance live in Dublin when I was in Ireland, WOW, just WOW.

[@RedGyl]

Riverdance is about traditional Irish step dancing. The other style is tap dancing. I'd love to see more videos comparing all of the different step dancing styles in the world.

[@anskee31513]

To Quote Will Smith - "DAMN!!!" That was totally awesome. All the dancers were superb!!!

[@RoxyLuffer]

2 different kind of dance, put together to make one unbelievable show, a very good performance on both sides :P

[@theriss13]

That guy in the vest was amazing doing all those flips and things. I don't think I've ever seen anyone so agile :)

[@alaitain]

amazing how they can move so gracefully. wow! wish i could dance like that.

[@rannedwards]

WHO GIVES A GOOD GODDAMN! IRISH! RIVER! Just Enjoy The Video! This is about the dance and the fun. Imagine how joyous the practices were leading up to this performance...I wish I could have been there as they set up the routine.

[@VillemanT]

Seen this live somewhere around 1998-2001. Can' t remember for sure, but it really was amazing show! Thou it was with Flatley. Remember this scene for ever! It was cool and funny at the same! Amazing! Can't say much more! Well the whole show was AMAZING!

[@RosoMC]

This video is a proof that white and black cultures have different approach to various things (like dancing) and yet, in a strange way, they complement each other. And by God, it looks good together. Both dancing groups are awesome. Great skill, great moves. Can't beat it. :)

[@vampiresRhot]

love this! it's like a battle with cultures! lol it's amazing how danceing styles can be so different from one place to another! lol ^_^

[@jennyoriley]

I love how they imitate each other!!! XD AMAZING dancing though!

[@Blibertyblob123]

Yeah, give it to the musicians of these shows, they play some freakin hard music! I played Firedance with my high school band and even though I had a relatively easy part (trombone) it was still the toughest thing to play. It was extremely fun though!

[@ForbiddenTear]

God, talk about talent....and what energy!!!! I'm totally mesmerized *_*

[@Blibertyblob123]

Yeah, I recall it was for our percussionists too, after they got the rythym down, obviously. But the other instruments, especially the higher ones, had the hardest. We played well though and I'm sure you did too.

[@c3o15l12z26]

I love this routine. I have to say it is one of my faves :D:D

[@AmaraEmme]

This is awesome. The two leads of the rival groups especially ^_^

[@pinoy703]

tap dancing = one of the most underated dances out there