Michael Flatley's Greatest Moments in Irish Dance

See some of Michael Flatley's greatest moments in irish dance in this highlight reel from Lord of the Dance shows, including Celtic Tiger and Feet of Flames.
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[@sabrinapineda6824]

Who's watching in 2024?! Outstanding!

[@freddog4490]

Here on the 15th August 2024

[@lynnawalsh5290]

@@freddog4490me too

[@petradevries8839]

me the netherlands august 2024. it is great.

[@marilynbryant1037]

Me

[@user-ct3lz9ho4j]

2024 and I'm still watching. He's still the best I've ever seen. Love the whole troup!

[@chookie4678]

Ditto. 🇦🇺🦘🐨❤️💐

[@maggiewindich1453]

Michael Flatley brought Irish dancing to the world, a visionary! Thank-you for showing us this beautiful art!

[@nicolemourad6558]

I grew up with Irish dancing in the 70’s.

[@kimbradley9595]

Saw him twice an incredible dancer

[@SWS1493]

He is wonderful and completely sexy!

[@lindapullan6937]

What a showman. Simply superb dancing. Michael Flatley holds the world record for 35 taps per second. Phenomenal. Get well soon Michael.

[@sabinerastocky3506]

Seriously..? I had no idea. Thats That's incredible

[@janetthomson3360]

Thats impossible.​@sabinerastocky3506

[@lakewrites]

Ann Miller holds the record for most taps per minute for a female. She's clocked at 500 taps per minute. The record belongs to Roy Castle, clocked at 1,400 taps per minute in 1973.

[@mandytyers4481]

GOD Bless Roy Castle, rip ,what a lovely guy he was .❤

[@Choujifangirl]

@@lakewrites holy sweet heavens above!! can you even imagine the footwork and mental gymnastics you have to do to not fall on your face… professionals honest to God professionals I applaud every single person who tries to take up the mantle of Riverdance champion because that is a pretty freaking high bar😰

[@felicityblack3555]

Michael Flatley created something very special and unique. HE was the one, who made Irish Tap Dance known to the world. I still love to see him, even if he stopped to dance. We all should not forget, that dancing took its toll on his body. He suffered various injuries and still stood on the stage for our enjoyment. That he stepped back and is only working as a choreographer now, is very okay and he should enjoy his retirement. Love from Germany

[@dscheney1138]

Odd they were having Irish festivals in Kansas City, Missouri way before anyone knew who Michael Flately was. Every year they have always had a lot of great dancers of all ages. Do they not have Irish festivals everywhere else? I don't understand how people would not have ever seen Irish dancing until Michael Flatley got popular. Plus we have a huge Saint Patrick's Day parade every year in Kansas City Missouri with a lot of Irish dancers.

[@FuchsiaFire444]

​​@@dscheney1138 So glad you came here to experience and appreciate the genius of Michael Flatley.

[@ciarangrimes7912]

@@dscheney1138it’s pretty common amongst Irish communities ever, we’re one of the largest migrant peoples on earth after all, but flatley definitely had a huge hand in bringing it into the public view

[@rickmiller7547]

This man’s talent is absolutely incredible. No one else compares!

[@sergiogabrielmedina7442]

Comparto su opinion , ENORME TALENTO

[@froggieredcliffe8097]

This always gives me Goosebumps. Michael Flatley IS The Lord of The Dance. Michael made everyone LOVE Irish Dancing all across the World.

[@sabrinapineda6824]

Who still watches Michael in 2023? I do!!!

[@IrishAnnie]

2024!

[@annwillett7800]

Me too!!

[@nicoleortiz404]

🎉❤ and always will! Brings me so much joy! 😊

[@marciaspiegel5280]

We all do. He's irreplaceable.

[@marilyndee969]

2024. He is a legend!

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

The Fred Astaire of Celtic dance, but its not a one man show. The entire ensemble in each production is magnificent.

[@energ8t]

I went and saw this with my brother cause my mom had to give us her tickets because she couldn’t make it. We were both a 40 deep and decided to go drunk anyway. We are both laughing our asses off and in awe. Great time!

[@nathanparkinson3955]

Belly laughs

[@BarbaraSmith-bs9rg]

What makes Michael's shows so truly amazing is the fact that all those dancers make the sound of one dancer, showing their true unison in the dance. Exceptionally perfect!!!!!!

[@sheilacirioni4676]

Michael is probably the best Irish dancer in the world.He forsure changed people's thoughts on Irish dancing& now its blown away into a beautiful experience. Thank you!❣🌞🌴☮👍

[@jimmyhopkins6118]

Every movement so flawless, every sound so crisp and clear. He makes it look so easy. Love watching him. King of irish dancing!

[@mircat28]

And he did it all in high heels. Take that Ginger Rogers!

[@joelledavis4330]

I guess you could also call him the ... Lord of the Dance

[@carolinebedford9836]

@@mircat28 they are Irish tap shoes not high heels! 🙂

[@user-qf2zv1hu1v]

Браво!!! Как рыбки в стае!!! Вот что делает рыбий жир!!!

[@marlenenicolinialmeida3988]

Lindoooooo

[@tanjamiller3321]

Wow, this man is AMAZING!! Whoever thought Michael Jackson could dance obviously never saw Michael Flatley dance. Michael, if alive today, could not put a pimple on Flatley's tush!

[@juliescase5105]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, I never ever get bored. Truly brilliant ❤.

[@InChristAlone305]

I love the Irish. Such a whimsical, fun, magical people.

[@pizzapie489]

He’s American

[@WantYaLovin]

His talent, personality and showmanship is forever unmatched. I never tire from watching him.

[@rosemarydiaz3362]

Makes your heart burst with love and pride for Ireland ..

[@IrishAnnie]

I took my beloved mother in law to see Lord of the Dance in Cincinnati Ohio. It was wonderful and she never forgot it!

[@virginiashepard3232]

I was a PE teacher and showed Lord of the Dance to my students.

[@sandyworkman3025]

How is it that I'm just seeing this GOAT for the first time !?! He's amazing. Respect respect respect

[@lizzybeth22]

Not sure, at one time he seemed to be everywhere!! 😊

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Wow. First time?

[@samconduct1356]

Sadly we might not seem him dance in shows again. But we can watch his phenomenal work immortalized on physical media and here on KZbin. There will never be another performer like him on stage again, he set the bar to untouchable heights.

[@deliajoyce2460]

I’ve seen some of his shows in person,Irish I could have seen all his shows live. While I can never be as articulate as Sam Conduct, no truer words were ever spoken.

[@jimboslice9472]

Compared to who 🤔

[@fionaroberts1585]

Saw Michael live when I was 22. I'm now 64 and have never forgotten the magic of that night. There never was, and never will be, anyone quite like him!

[@janicecanfield9211]

Sooooo thrilled to say I was in the audience with Micheal Flatley performing. What an awesome dancer. And to think he's in pain these days 😕

[@JM-zk9ou]

The first thing I thought of when this video started playing is that his knees and feet must be so painful today. He's an incredible dancer and his troupe is wonderful, but what a price to pay.

[@suomenmakein]

I have a Huge respect for Michael Flatleys talent and charisma and the way he's so present on stage. But i dont diminish Any of the dancers on the crew - they're all amazing. Just gotta love it how Mr Flatley took Irish dance on the map

[@flyfishing1776]

So Agreed 👍

[@j.s.1816]

True. Thousands of young girls train and compete in Irish dance, too. Amazing dancers they are.

[@margaretcooper797]

Michael is an amazing dancer,and he has done so much for traditional Irish and Scottish dance.

[@adriennehubbard9837]

What'a wonderful thing tis is! Bravo 👏

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

That's because he's the Lord of the Dance!

[@gillianmurphy4280]

I don't think Scottish or Welsh only Irish

[@stephanieneylon5156]

Irish....

[@firebyrd437]

@@gillianmurphy4280 the Scots do a jig not that differdny from the Irish jig, I saw the contestants at our last Highland games, they were fantastic

[@susanazinger2525]

Loved this man for years ... The Dance is his true love . For me , personally , no one can top him ❤️✌️

[@sherylsimmons8111]

Michael Flatley is an incredible dancer! I wish I would have seen his live shows. I'm happy I can see his performances here on KZbin. 😊

[@IMBewildered]

Loved him then, Love him now! I'll always love him for himself, and for bringing this joyous, miraculous dance to American and the world!

[@user-df9wt9bx7c]

Сколько в мире, невероятных, красивых, талантливых людей. Диво, дивное, как же здорово.

[@anelablanchard7720]

11 years gone by and still love this

[@nlm6183]

I remember the first time i saw Michael Flatley dance. My immediate reaction was, here is a man who loves what he does. He loves dancing and he loves his audience.

[@annwillett7800]

He’ll always be the Lord of the Dance ❤❤

[@Brissieskater1]

Michael Flatley has taken Irish Dancing to a whole new level - OMG! This compilation video is just absolutely brilliant.

[@personl7949]

@@milareneau3268 he may have put in Spanish dancing into his routine but hes an Irish dancer more so.

[@user-wx8wt1fg5g]

六家组-六…孫z

[@lokleung2807]

Michael and his team of dancers, with the lighting/ staging/ sound etc are the best of or out of this world! Always like it, since it first performance!

[@carolostrandeer4107]

He still holds the world record for fastest taps per second UNBELIEVABLE

[@adrianboyddodd8007]

If you close your eyes it never sounds like more than one person dancing. How can so many dancers move with universally perfect timing ?

[@equine2020]

Never tire of this He is fantastic.

[@suzannefranklin7946]

The Michael Jackson of Irish Dance

[@sarasmith3658]

I won't say so. The tap dancer is at a whole different level.

[@rosemariecrolla2499]

@@sarasmith3658 ²

[@flowerpower8722]

It's the other way around. Irish dancing was around hundreds of years before Jackson. He borrowed from them.

[@debykalush9199]

I saw him live, AMAZING! I think it was the best live show I've ever seen!

[@user-be5lo2rh2x]

Прямо мурашки по телу пошли.Харизма зашкаливает,хотелось бы увидеть его выступление от начала и до конца

[@zohramahomed3104]

Watched flatley with my grand children, now I'm 80 years-old, and I still love his style and dance he's the best, sad to hear about his illness 😢 Zohra Mahomed, Cape Town, South Africa

[@bonnierios6460]

She's got rubber legs! Wow the energy too! Great dancer! Proud of you! 😊👍

[@marilyncole3560]

Self-made man, he has a lot to be proud of and very creative and a showman, terrific Irish dancer. Revolutionized Irish dancing forever

[@SilverSunPublishing]

You can tell how much Michael loves dancing and loves his audience too! A joy to watch.

[@cherierichhart6514]

A master showman!!

[@veraschutte2164]

He is just the God of Irish Dance! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@maidinulster]

This man put Irish Dancing on the map 🍀

[@user-zf5cx7gd7i]

Ну бывают же талантливые и трудолюбивые люди! Ну красотища!!!! Все время удивляюсь, как они в ногах не запутаются?!!!

[@wendynine-sc2sv]

Big chuckle! In YOUR FEET!!?? 😅😅😅

[@healmac]

Wish I could give more than 1 thumbs up. Phenomenal dancing!!!!

[@deborahwatson2432]

Michael is a LEGEND and is loved and admired the world 🌎 over ❤🌟 💫

[@joyharp3088]

Michael and his dance group are just amazing to watch.

[@cathylarkins9949]

A great dancer …thank you Mr Flatley

[@bobgarcia2623]

Wow I have admit this guy is great at what he does, I'll give him a 10 out of TEN

[@HorseLady1109]

I had the pleasure of seeing Micheal live just once. What a talent! Thank you Micheal!!

[@elizabethpirie5050]

Brilliant dancer so talented I will never get tired of watching him he has to be one of the best dancers of the world

[@maggielandow2686]

I saw him live in River Dance and it was one of the best shows I have attended.

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

I concur with your sentiment. I saw him live on 16 ocassions and he was spectacular.

[@gk-mt3vy]

Me too. One time. Still shakin' when I remember that Evening.... and it's been many years ago

[@Susanna129]

One of the best, I never seen dance like this. Superb!💝👍

[@LauraLosty]

I have seen this twice and it never gets old. Amazing to see live!!

[@jori7398]

Irish dance began to appear in my recommendations a few days ago. Very sincerely, this man IS Lord of The Dance. Massively so.

[@greenblood64]

Michael Flatley, you are loved and adored by many!

[@user-zs9kv6gd3i]

Моему Восхищению нет предела 😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰

[@user-cn9ls9on2u]

Сколько труда и сил надо вложить,чтобы так великолепно танцевать!!! Браво!!!👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@ragamuffinukes2779]

--- OMG! I'm a tapper & this is AWESOME. Never got as good as Michael but I KNOW the effort, dedication & perseverence involved in such a high level of dance performance. He really contributed to opening up the Irish dance to the world. Absolutely phenomenal!!!

[@sachaflovers9870]

He was one of the fittest and most hardworking entertainer out there .he and his dance group was spectacular to watch and it was done so effortlessly.beautifullly orchestrated

[@christinechoptij4233]

None like him. Thank you Michael.

[@emgee691]

Michael Flatley. KING of THE DANCE...

[@maximilianavdeev7363]

What an incredible performer. I normally don’t care for dance of any kind, just not my thing. But he has such energy it’s like watching a blazing guitar solo.

[@scooby2693]

My son is Autistic, I remember when he saw Michaels first show. He was 5 then, is 28 now. He does not say many words to this day, but has forever since never stopped trying to dance like Michael nor stopped listening to this music. I wanted to say Thank You Michael for bringing my son so much joy, and my to my family. We love you and your crew!

[@victoriaphelan3390]

Haha, I am autistic and I love Irish and Scottish dancing! It’s very satisfying :) I am glad your son shares the passion, it’s a good time! Best wishes to you both

[@scooby2693]

@@victoriaphelan3390 lol I love it now myself lol he and I get it

[@ellnats]

as someone with autism myself, that is an inspiration

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

I saw him dance near the end of his career when he was in his forties. This is why we have to change retirement rules for Professional Dancers because NONE of them dance to the age of 65. The Candle the Burns Brightly, only Burns for Half as Long. Great Man, Great Troupe, Great Discipline, Great Dancer. Respects, RH

[@user-lf1xp7tb7i]

Это дар от Бога, ну и конечно тяжёлый труд самого мастера! Браво! Спасибо за видео! Здоровья Майклу!

[@user-rz7un9mx2w]

Да вроде помер😢 уже

[@catherinetelford8449]

The greatest dancer of all time ,I saw this ❤

[@katjabruck5098]

I really love irish dance and Michael is really great - saw him on stage in 1997... awesome

[@ruffianoo]

James Cagney and George M. Cohan are smiling ❤

[@margaretgretahamilton5040]

So clever, out of this world and Michael’s so good looking too.

[@user-lc4qe4gr7k]

Saw his shows live. Unforgettable.

[@kayequinn7146]

Many years ago We saw a show. Incomparable talent,every dancer. A wonderful memory I'll always treasure

[@RuReady2SellurBrain]

When I was a child i watched all his shows on vhs with my grandma. We loved to see him dance & i still do!

[@vickiej1958]

Are you kidding me??? This was to great for words! Love it!!!

[@dianeellis92]

The best dancer ever. He set the bar. No one comparable! His creativity and showmanship is unmatched. It is hard to watch other shows without him! He truly worked hard and brought us a great gift!

[@AMK190768]

THE best performer in this segment. Perfection into every single last detail. Not sure if he was easy to work with, as these type of artists are most demanding…

[@user-pn6yq4kg5d]

Ах, какие красавцы и красавицы, эти ирландцы. Виват Ирландия!!!

[@ninawelch413]

Such talent. I'm so happy he did all this for us to enjoy. Nobody can do it like Michael.

[@catiesmith9166]

I saw Michael Flately dance in a mesmerizing show. He is nothing in bg Short of amazing! I will always freditchim for my love of Celtic music and Irish tap. Be well Michael!

[@rosemarymartinez5797]

Thank you, Michael for your wonderful dancing talent. Blessing of peace to you and yours. Dancing ensemble is amazing. 😁👏

[@deborah3912]

All the dancers are so talented

[@k.de.3838]

The greatest show on earth !!! 👏👏👏

[@masterkaruna4013]

We all came to love Irish dancing whenthe show was brought to our country, but what made it outstanding was the performance of Michael Flatley! He has a unique quality that he projects into every performance, his personality and footwork are utterly magnificent! Thankyou for your art, and your gift! ❤💖

[@runsontrails3091]

The whole group amazing to watch.

[@vickisaunders3863]

So phenomenal - never forget the first performance - mesmerising

[@lindawallace3889]

I could watch this over and over again .

[@augustina1344]

Гениальный мастер танца, совершенство в каждом движении. Мурашки бегут сразу от одного звука музыки! Как хорошо, что они у нас есть. Без них мир был бы намного беднее.

[@jillconyers2710]

Brilliant show ,will never be another like it !

[@sheilawilson235]

This is man is gorgeous and so very talented and I love the music. I must visit Ireland at least once. Love it😍😍😍

[@jillthompson1248]

Ireland is one of the most if not the most beautiful places the people are outstanding. But you do know he’s from the south side of Chicago and they used to have and may still have the largest Irish population outside of Dublin and it’s no big deal to go into Irish bar and find them sitting at the bar all talking in Gaelic which sounds beautiful even if they are just talking about work or their day doesn’t matter still beautiful just another beautiful thing from the Irish like their dance and music and poetry literature art they do it all and do it beautifully. GO IRISH

[@user-jh1ch2hf6d]

Браво!!! Сердце замирает, когда смотришь на ваш шедевр. Завидую зрителям в зале.

[@vannicole2418]

Супер Браво ! !!

[@Луна-и7з]

Я тоже завидую. Но по хорошему.

[@user-qg7yw9rz4g]

Представляете, какая энергетика в зале!!!!!

[@happyfeet4506]

2 words that describe Michael Flatley. True legend 👍How much joy and entertainment has this man gifted us all with? And of course not forgetting the very Beautiful Jean Butler.

[@stevenames9056]

It's 2023. After midnight, how is this in my recommendations?

[@cherylcohn4874]

He was one of the greatest performer I ever seen. He is one sexy guy!

[@olgabobrova9723]

Боже, это что то невероятное! Я в восторге! Фантастика! Браво!!!!!

[@annakovalenko8742]

Красавчик оййоей,какой распрекрасный красавчик и мастер танца!!!!Браво Брависсимо!!!!!👋👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋

[@robinholbrook6576]

If we could all meet on the dance floor there would be no more wars!!!

[@user-fk2ew7cv2l]

море позитива, океан энергии,безбрежность таланта и вдохновения! просто нет слов...

[@mariecalleja]

Kp

[@user-yf3rg1jl8c]

Браво,Майкл самый красивый танец в мире,браво,удачи вам!

[@littlefox123_]

As a tap dancer, Michael flatley inspired me so much even though they are such different styles of dancing, he is such an inspiration. I grew up watching his Lord of the Dance on VHS and it is something that has stayed with me forever and will live in my heart forever ❤

[@nabarcheto7950]

One and only amazing Michael Flatley! No one else can do that! Great talent and hard work! Thank you for not playing the classical Irish dance the classical way! Thank you for being yourself and following your hearth! It's hard, it always is, for everyone but I am so grateful that you made it and created this masterpiece! Respect!