My favorite version. No partner, no troupe - just her. She is magnificent.
@MisAizpiri4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I've lost the account of how many times I saw the video!!
@glamourchick214 жыл бұрын
I’m in complete agreement.
@biniabraham71274 жыл бұрын
Oh she ain't alone my friend.
@Mrnickstr894 жыл бұрын
It was a great iteration but I think it lost its meaning being just a solo. The original concept was it was supposed to represent fire and mans first interaction with it.
@lilypisani57064 жыл бұрын
Yes, she is magnificent!👍🍀❤
@affectivity15 жыл бұрын
I had forgottem that Riverdance had other "percussive" dance styles in it. I LOVED Maria Pages in this. She is so beautifully female, the way she dances.
@sallyjones2736 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this so many times and it still gives me chills! She’s amazing in her movements.
@Raven.378 Жыл бұрын
👍💚
@pennapely9 жыл бұрын
Her intensity is staggering, it's as if she is compelled to dance, she's not just performing a routine. Amazing.
@leavoda37916 жыл бұрын
What I really find to be fascinating is that this piece was originally intended for a duet, but she made it completly hers, no partner needed. So in love with this piece. Wonderfull.
@CryOfTheCelts25 жыл бұрын
I agree. Even though in the Original 1995 show she performs the duet brilliantly with Michael Flatley, I prefer this solo version.
@josephclohosey45362 жыл бұрын
Me too
@robertfulton7556 Жыл бұрын
I honestly feel like Flatley kind of “horned in” on it. He definitely wasn’t necessary for the number to work, as is evidenced here. Don’t get me wrong, he dances brilliantly on the 95 version. But I like it SO much better like this. :)
@Twichl14 жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to imagine how much concentration she must have had during this. She's completely aware of what everything is doing, hands, feet, legs, clothes, and she's doing it in those heels!
@bhuvanaganguly1543 жыл бұрын
Oh man! I can watch this again and again.... She is simply phenomenal! ❤️
@MrSurfer9993 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary skill, passion, intensity & stage presence by the great Maria Pages in that awesome flamenco dance! I'll never forget watching it live in London back in 1996!
@seanpaulcurran8 жыл бұрын
She is such a powerful presence on stage. She lit the whole auditorium with her energy and talent. Absolutely one of my favorite Riverdance moments.
@mavisisalien6 жыл бұрын
Sean Curran, Mine too. I started learning Flamenco because of Firedance.
@geom68866 жыл бұрын
I am agree with you.
@YoSoyZuri6 жыл бұрын
Did you not know that Irish dance has copy a lot from Flamenco for their contemporary Irish dance. This off course includes footwork. Just about every one in dance has copied from flamenco - even Michael Jackson's choreography. This I said not as my opinion but as facts - already published and admitted by the artists thenselves. Michael used to watch KZbin flamenco dance for inspiration and even asked famous dancer Juaquin Cortes for help.
@YoSoyZuri6 жыл бұрын
Yes I like spanish dancers more than gypsys because their style is less temperamental but more elegant.
@victorianguyen66203 жыл бұрын
Me too! lol I love the silhouette in the beginning . I was instantly transfixed by it! So beautiful!
@jem53786 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching this particular recording of Riverdance, and this one has always been my favorite. It's such an inspiration!
@yesy165 жыл бұрын
Guuurl omg I had this Riverdance show on vhs when I was little and watched it on repeat
@Kuklapolitan10 жыл бұрын
Maria Pages is to Flamenco what Michael Flatley is to Irish Dance...simply the most hauntingly beautiful combination of movement and music I have ever witnessed. One cannot be extricated from the other...they move in tandem for and of each other. This is Fire...uncontainable, brutal and beautiful in its intensity until it bursts through all else and envelopes your very soul. Maria Pages is Flamenco!
@yadirablack55463 жыл бұрын
María Pagés is F I R E!
@Frederiekje22111 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!!!! I've seen a lot of flamenco, but had never heard of her. My god, what an energy, what an control over every little movement, making it look so effortlessly, yet, she's fire, energetic, happy fire. This is the first flamenco dance that makes me happy watching it, not just wistful and full of admiration. Maria pages has got a new fan.
@MelindadelosSantos3 жыл бұрын
Word! Plus the choreography! Seamlessly executed (as if that were easy). You could tell I watched this several times already! :)
@victorianguyen66203 жыл бұрын
Yes! Every movement has a purpose. No fillers. The hands, feet , turns skips etc ..... Every movement a purpose. Most amazing to me! I could watch it a thousand times a day. And I much prefer the solo. She seems more free to be herself.❤❤❤it!
@gigimc Жыл бұрын
ah, good to see a new [well 9 years ago anyway! lol] fan of Maestra Pages! I've never seen a more thoughtful, seasoned and meticulous flamenco dancer -- even when she's not moving, the spirit & energy are overwhelmingly present... she's truly amazing to watch
@justsayin16434 жыл бұрын
You know your watching a timeless classic when you are still in awe and transformed. Close your eyes and reboot the memory of the first time you saw this.
@AsksOneThing14 жыл бұрын
I was glad they gave Maria some more intricate choreography and a true solo in the new show. I get that the idea of the original Firedance was to show a fusion between Irish dancing and Flamenco, but I think this is so much more effective as a showcase of Flamenco. You can certainly hear the Celtic influence in the music though!
@deahnataylor33074 жыл бұрын
I have been watching this since I was a little girl. Never gets old. Such a beautiful work of art...
@colombiacrack884 жыл бұрын
same i was lucky to see this live when i was little and it has stuck with me my entire life
@CMissShelleyMichelle4 жыл бұрын
I grew up with the Riverdance VHS that was filmed at the point Dublin theater and she did this particular dance w/ this particular songs BUT during the second half of the song when the song change Michael Flatley the creator of idiot came out and danced to her and I really liked the two of them together with him do any Irish step dancing and her doing the flamingos dancing. I loved/love the contrast between the two. Haven't seen this particular version till today. Didn't even know that existed until today. If you haven't seen the other one do so. You should really check it out. It's one of my faves of the Riverdance dances.
@ceciliagincho68062 жыл бұрын
This woman is absolutely mesmerizing on stage. There's a great variety of flamenco dancers but she is the most amazing among them. Besides, she really dances in a style of her own, stretching the range from traditional flamenco to cultural varieties and 'Firedance' expresses very well the core of her incredible talent and charisma. I just don't tire of watching her dancing, it really gets under the skin.
@leoniegureghian40152 жыл бұрын
She’s actually & allways been my favourite dancer 👏👏👏💕💕
@windinhishairJ311 жыл бұрын
I get chill bumps every time I see this and I'm not a dancer. I don't know if she's still dancing but I wish I had been able to see her dance live once. What an artist!
@fredflower34623 жыл бұрын
After millions of times of watching, I still don't feel enough.
@trinidad24503 жыл бұрын
Every time I see this dance I get chills. The intensity of her emotion is beautiful to watch. I will never get tired of watching the incomparable Maria Pages. Bravo!
@Barakx811 жыл бұрын
This is classical flamenco that I saw in Spain in 1968--flamenco ballet performed by a true artist who excels at her craft. She looks the part, acts the part, and most certainly dances the part. Consider yourselves lucky because you can't find this in Spain anymore.
@aselleismail30175 жыл бұрын
I have been lucky to see Riverdance LIVE twice ! I still cannot describe what it is like to watch this show live. Riverdance is amazing! Her parts (she had 2 parts as i recall) were my most favorite. The energy she exudes is insane! if they ever come to your city, buy the tickets. It is a show to watch live, you’ ll remember it forever!
@MakerPeace513 жыл бұрын
She's just absurdly the best and wonderful. She composed this section of the show. BRAVO MARIA.
@user-tv2kj4gj3j Жыл бұрын
Очарование, восторг! Каждый год пересматриваю с восхищением. И музыка и талантливая съемка. Виртуозно исполняет, проживает танец драгоценная Мария Пахес. Вы прекрасны! Мира, здоровья, радости жизни, вдохновения, любви!!!! Храни Боже
@alannpierre111 жыл бұрын
OMG! She is beautiful, talented, creative, elegant, a true artist! Her soul speaks when she is dancing! She is amaaaaaaaaaaaazing! God bless her!
@KattyKritskaya2 жыл бұрын
Ох, мама дорогая! И музыка, и танец, и оформление пламенем просто необыкновенно! Брависсимо!
@theultimaverba11 жыл бұрын
There is something magnetic, almost magical about this woman. It's indescribable but it exudes such a force, it's amazing!
@zenjo621411 жыл бұрын
This is the most watched chapter of my Riverdance DVD set. Her stage presence is quite extraordinary. Everything about this dance is magnificent.
@walterthemusician87416 жыл бұрын
Maria Pages, I hope you get to see this and you realize how you are adored by Riverdance fans, and fans of great dancing!
@vgfigue12 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch this video I get goosebumps. Her choreography is so clever. Here she is dancing to an Irish tune, moving elegantly and gracefully like a ballet dancer, yet giving hints of her flamenco brilliance here and there. I can't say enough. She just makes me want to get up and say OLE! But this is in River Dance. What a teaser.
@georgeguest3976 жыл бұрын
After all of these years...this never gets old! This is absolutely insidious...I always loved this....
@claudiamagalhaes-tur5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@jylsamynne13 жыл бұрын
This woman is Passion, she is Grace and Inspiration, not to mention Pure Beauty, both physical and spiritual.
@ned8502015 жыл бұрын
Wow, the female form in perfection. I've seen this clip dozens of times and I still thrill to see Maria one more time.
@batardsm5 жыл бұрын
Still watching this beautiful moment in 2019. SUPERB.
@fairyring1233 жыл бұрын
Same. 2021. I'm going to write her a letter.
@Athelerane15 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing... she combines raw beauty and a kind of deliberate spontaneity to a bewitchingly seductive effect. From the opening chords she's the embodiment, the nature, of fire. The musicians only complement the dance by 'filling in' with the ears what the eyes alone cannot fully appreciate. Completely gorgeous.
@icedancer199116 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this as a little girl with my grandmother and trying to attempt it, but I could never still to this day I can not do it. She is amazing and I even got to see her live preform this in Dublin at the River Dance show. She is even more amazing in Person!
@juliapataj7378 Жыл бұрын
Energiájával és tehetségével ,érzelmeinek intenzitásával , erős jelenlétével betölti az egész színpadot ! Ural és irányít minden apró mozdulatot A szellő fújta mezők hajladozó virágainak lágysága, törékenysége, ....😪...A ruhája redőinek szárnyalása! Maria Pages_flamenco🌺Csodálatos !!! 🥀❤
@tinaloflin11745 жыл бұрын
The power of her, fire in her every move, the passion, when melded with Riverdance, has always taken my breath away. Always.
@ebonysista616 жыл бұрын
I always loved her style of dancing, it's so unique.
@taniabraz49762 жыл бұрын
A beautiful music for a great dancer! She's a queen on the stage...
@nooskids0073 жыл бұрын
I was blown away with her. When I seen her in the 90s .and she still has that effect now 😍
@user-su8wh3wz3s2 ай бұрын
Смотрю в 24 г. Супер, браво...я в восторге .
@lynnearlyriser10 жыл бұрын
Still my favorite Flamenco dance - she has all the moves.
@ritchie79916 жыл бұрын
Elegant and full of real meaning. Maria brings a special something to this dance.
@maalicia7314 жыл бұрын
Maria Pages combine force et douceur, elle est la seule à me faire autant vibrer, elle exprime parfaitement l'âme du flamenco, ses mouvements sont grâcieux et harmonieux et en même temps plein de fougue et de passion. Je l'adore.
@RefalasiLa-232 жыл бұрын
Какой великолепный и завораживающий союз танца и музыки! Энергетика Марии Пейджес передается даже через видео-запись! Спасибо!
@DomSimurg Жыл бұрын
Пахес! По-испански читается и произносится "Пахес". Она родилась и выросла в испано-цыганской семье. ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ. Образованная, между прочим.
@GabyGibson4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely my favorite number from the whole show
@TheConsumerman11 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this woman dance. Maria apitomizes all that is wonderful and transforming by her motion, beauty, grace. Love her, love riverdance!!
@Ewaasia14 жыл бұрын
She is wonderful, when I first saw her dancing The Firedance I was absolutely enchanted her strong personality, power and passion.
@MrCirrconni4 жыл бұрын
Amazing and everlasting. Phenomenal performance. I had the opportunity to watch this live back in 1990s while on tour in the UK and I loved it. An extraordinary flamenco artist indeed. She is magnificent and so unique.
@margoperle14303 жыл бұрын
Her dancing is brilliant! I used to do flamenco (and quite successfully). Moreover, I have just adored it! Unfortunately, I had to quit because of the amount of studying. I want to cry. 😢
@ArcaneAzmadi15 жыл бұрын
Amazing, spectacular and entrancing! Flamenco is one of the most incredibly sensual dance forms in the world and she's honed it to far more than even fine art. Riverdance may have made a worldwide phenomenon of Irish dancing when it debuted, but THIS is what has remained in my mind for well over a decade!
@Mandinko2311 жыл бұрын
wow what a beauty i love flamenco because its elegant, soft, yet fierce, intense, and powerful
@mmedefarge14 жыл бұрын
Her dress is great because of how her movements make it look; it certainly compliments her dancing.
@trinidad245014 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Absolutely incredible passion. Her hand movements so graceful, and her facial expressions evoked a fiery passion. What a tremendous performance. Electrifying. BRAVO!
@faycraig72489 ай бұрын
She is an exceptional dancer 💃 love to watch her again and again she is magnificent
@TaLvsCuaL13 жыл бұрын
I'm Spanish, and for some reason I've always felt that between Ireland and Spain there is a very special relationship. I hope the Irish people feel the same. Greetings from the south.
@lisagibson41344 жыл бұрын
They do..x
@Jimmersaunt3 жыл бұрын
I love that both Irish step dancing and Spanish Flamenco dancing have taps-definitely makes the two feel like they have a connection!
@lindaallardice89463 жыл бұрын
Keep watching this is I am Scottish x
@Sansui31314 жыл бұрын
I loved the show!! It incorporated all the styles and dance steps from around the world to Celtic and Orchestral music, and Firedance would have to be one of the most powerfull sight and sound shows i have ever seen.
@greenbrae713 жыл бұрын
I feel gratified, fortunate to have witnessed this solo performance. Before I knew it existed, I felt that Maria Pages' talent, beauty and artistry rendered Michael Flatley's presence on stage in another version that of an unnecessary, unwelcome interloper during it's execution.
@gittamar176411 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the beginning of this... the music is so haunting,, the dancer is incredible.. her dress looks like fire!!! ;)
@gabbishleegifted47524 жыл бұрын
Musically and visually this was an amazing performance.. that intro was everything 👌🏾
@clarahsu77675 жыл бұрын
I love this! The dancer really reminds me to my Flamenco teacher who's my great example because of her aplomb and her expression. Flamenco is such an emotional kind of dancing and it can tell every single feeling. That one was strong and powerful, female but not vulgar. Simply love it❤
@SauDrummer14 жыл бұрын
Amazing! She using every single part of her body to sing! Do u hear dat she's drum soloing with her dance shoes? Can never watch enough!
@TimeWarpLady15 жыл бұрын
The music is from Riverdance, Music from the Show. Bill Whelan composed the music for the show. When I saw this number live several years ago, I cried. The music is so gorgeous, and Maria Pages is an icrredibly expressive dancer. I recommend both the DVD of the show and the CD soundtrack. Enjoy!
@Yassuf16 жыл бұрын
I think no body can do it like Maria She is absolutly the best
@RitsukiChikara12 жыл бұрын
Love this dance sooo much. Riverdance is an inspiring show and its so beautiful. Always a classic to my mom, my sister, and I that it will forever be in my heart.
@TatevHayrapetyan Жыл бұрын
What a woman, with absolute elegance and passion ❤
@mariag.tandron6932 Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this number. The music is great and she's terrific!!!
@wantcookie14 жыл бұрын
By god, she's incredible. The orchestra, too.
@MelanieAF Жыл бұрын
Maria Pages has such dignity in her dancing, while remaining passionate and intense.
@lisagibson41342 жыл бұрын
OMG... thank you again.... 28 years later...xxx
@FirstNameLastName-rb6vs9 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to see this lady perform in London. My goodness! Phew!
@tinaloflin11745 жыл бұрын
Wish I could.
@arabia198014 жыл бұрын
I cried when i first saw this. It is pure emotion captured through her fluid movements, grace and utt most passion! beauty at its fullest and pure art at its best! Maria Pages...i thank you!
@mwitty10013 жыл бұрын
I just saw Riverdance in May of this year in Reno NV. The best of the show was the flamenco dancing. I fell in love with it.
@JOSEKBUJIA14 жыл бұрын
Maria pages, is poetry in motion, its choreography unites cultures from the base of flamenco. It really is a woman who brig ...hten up the dance with his movements as infinite. Must be seen!.
@DrWinkles14 жыл бұрын
I saw this show live in Austin, TX and thought this was the most surprising part. Best integration of different dance techniques ever.
@faycraig72483 ай бұрын
She is magnificent just keep watching her
@sibelmine15 жыл бұрын
"the dancer with endless arms" !! Absolutely fantastic ...
@SuperRonor Жыл бұрын
Beautiful woman dancing incredibly , Maria Pages!!!
@ulfurczubaiko45713 жыл бұрын
This woman is pure power. The english language doesn’t have the words necessary.
@giovannaorsini2889 Жыл бұрын
E' di una bravura e di una sensualità pazzesca!! Adoro lei e lo spettacolo dei Riverdance e' una meraviglia!! ❤️
@MrPajaritaazul9 жыл бұрын
Lights, music, background, and of course her dance are perfect. As if a miracle. She seems to inspire the world. I'm a piece of that world. I hope I can perform like her someday. Fortunately, I will go watching her company 10 days after. So exciting.
@LiPuma7713 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video many times and it still captivates me. The opening of the dance is my favorite part, she moves her body and limbs like they truely are made of flames. Great talent, well done !
@gracieheart124711 жыл бұрын
She is so fantastic at what she does!
@DaarkDestiny14 жыл бұрын
I don't have the words to describe how beautiful this experience was.
@marthacota72793 ай бұрын
Loved the music and the dancing 💃🕺😍💐
@decodolly15355 жыл бұрын
Her arms! So fluid and expressive. I can't stop watching just her arms.
@tracy-annmartin98755 жыл бұрын
I have watched this dance by Maria since i first saw Riverdance with Michael....... it enforces a power , it speaks of the fire of life and womanhood....... she feels me with inspiration. Gracias Maria
@InfinityHoopdance13 жыл бұрын
I saw this live last night and it simply took my breath away. She is incredible! The energy she radiates is so powerful and passionate. Truly inspiring.
@Ger-vn7dy8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, moving and so full of feeling. The beauty of this performance brought tears to my eyes.
@MrTaralala9 жыл бұрын
Beauty of Magnificent Spanish dance !
@AndroBubbles15 жыл бұрын
She's simply brilliant. It's inspiring.
@Wrxrtd15 жыл бұрын
The movement of the arms, hands and fingers is so hypnotic!
@lilykazakevich78953 жыл бұрын
Вы прекрасны! Красота, гармония, чудо искусства!
@gracadeiemanja91065 жыл бұрын
Maria Pages e a melhor dançarina de flamenco do mundo
@VivianaCoelho8 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of this beautiful woman and this beautiful dance.
@scarletdaisies13 жыл бұрын
This was a great routine! I love it when they wear the longer flowing dresses and dance! The dances look so much better. This lady is talented for sure! I hope she has more videos out!
@katkakato11 жыл бұрын
I really don't understand how can anyone push dislike,I swear they don't feel music and don't know what is real dance,she is stunning and so charismatic
@mimemartz2735 жыл бұрын
Maria hace gala de todo su talento y sentimiento, insuperable.
@mmedefarge14 жыл бұрын
Love to watch this lady dance. Not just beautiful arms but every part of her is fully engaged in the dance. Elegant dancer.