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Produced by Formentor Production
Film by Eugene Khazov, Producer Mikhail Shergin, Dancers: Shane McAvinchey, Benjamin Windborg Larsen, Tomas O Se, Ciara Callanan-Ryan, Amy Louise Hunt, Dinara Mustafina, Maciej Mikolaj Skwarek, Alexander Kukharenko, Sergey Nazarov, DOP Anastasiy Mikhaylov, Make Up Anna Letova, Editor Xenia Filippova, Sound producer Alexander Tsyplukhin, Graphic designer Arseniy Mukhachev, Music by Yoan Marin

[@shanemcavinchey]

Just returned to this video after not seeing for a while - I am the choreographer (and main dancer) and I am blown away by all the comments from people all around the world! Thanks for the love even after 8 years since we made this video!

[@suzanailhabarretoviana1863]

Just because you deserve it! You are an awesome group! 💯

[@julijopeterson7096]

You bet!

[@BlakLupina08]

as a fellow irishman far from my homeland, i love watching all sorts of dance here, but its the the familiar steps of Ireland that i miss most. incredible work throughout

[@funo6581]

I didn’t even realize it was 8 yrs. old until I read your comment. Amazing dancing and wonderful choreography! I love the joyful energy of Tap dancing, it always makes me smile. Your video took me back to my 6 yr. old self doing shuffle ball change.. occasionally in sync with my classmates, while a crackling 45 record played Hard Hearted Hannah (The Vamp of Savannah) as loud as our teachers suitcase record player would go. :) Thanks for that too

[@aidashabani7648]

My jaw dropped watching this. I have a question though, is it taxing on the knees?

[@kushaltandon7720]

Business people after they set the deal😂😂😂

[@blackletter2591]

On the conference table!

[@_786RP]

Oh lol 😂

[@kushaltandon7720]

@@blackletter2591😂😂true

[@yesterdayitrained]

OMG Yes!

[@onlyhuman4911]

😂😂😂

[@SedroulsEmporium]

Dang! First time I'm watching this. What amazing dancers. Why are we not seeing more of these performers? And to think they're not ALL from one country! Love it! ❤❤

[@Sineadhawk]

It originally is irish and it’s been around a long time!

[@louiseclark7967]

Absolutely loving this new generation of Steppers!! So dynamic and a real treat to watch! Homage to Micheal Flatley, who started it all...

[@Arcana888]

Yes!!! 🙏❤️🔥👏

[@maryriley6163]

All Wall Street business people should be required to dance like that.

[@MrBadlemon]

Ha ha tjat would be great😀

[@SuperMatt2112]

Is that before or after they go to jail for committing fraud lol js... I'm just kidding, wall street bankers/investors are the best criminals in the world lol

[@doberski6855]

The already do, but it is around the rules of law, morality, and ethical standards......you name it they can dance around it.

[@Zia01023]

Hahahaha

[@maureentuohy8672]

Like my Dad used to say; “There are two kinds of people in the world. The Irish and those who wish they were!” 😊🍀😉☘️

[@hobbyhopper3143]

Funny. Mine used to say “Being Irish is almost as bad as pretending you’re Irish”

[@TheSiobhan12]

To True!! Fair play. x

[@TheSiobhan12]

Think we had the same da!!! Lol

[@kitspics526]

Haha, Italians same the same thing.

[@abdullaelsawy_1470]

lol and in Egypt we say : if i weren't born Egyptian i would've wished to be Egyptian

[@hardwired8084]

Thank you Michael Flatley for bringing this to life … Lord of the dance … and thank you all for building upon and continuing a beautiful tradition!!!

[@jamiethal1319]

This is not Michael Flatley though.

[@ingridrajithskysong5369]

OH MY GOSH __ Absolutely mesmerizing and the performance is perfections! Thank you for the gift of your incredible talents! The Choreography was magical!

[@keldaogg2157]

You know what I like best? The smiles. Theirs and the one they put on my face!

[@StarCoded]

I think the smiles deflect from the stunning skill, strength, and grace. Almost anyone can smile, but...

[@fuldagermany]

Am I the only how the art form of tap dancing in any fashion ever came about ... of course, we might ask ourselves that question about many things however I'm thinking about dance at the moment cuz I've been watching different types of dancing this evening. And they all have their bits of excellence that stand out and these dancers and this video I found to be quite elegant among other positive aspects.

[@PiratePoppet85]

💃🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️♾❤️❤️❤️❤️🕺

[@ejanocrowsnatcher6785]

@@StarCoded I dunno I think it enhances it. Like they are REALLY enjoying being awesome

[@bookwitch6791]

Am I the only person who imagined how awesome would Benedict Cumberbatch/Sherlock BBC look in this group of dancers?

[@islakemp4016]

I agree it would look so good

[@dianehutchinson8661]

I was thinking Hiddleston

[@bbbllllmeow4977]

@@dianehutchinson8661 they should both be!

[@zitronentee]

I don't know why, but I can easily imagine every UK actors and actresses doing this effortlessly, regardless race, but not Americans.

[@reelgirl8544]

@@zitronentee Maybe this will help: close your eyes and think of Michael "Riverdance" Flatley, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois USA.😉

[@mustbmark]

My husband has got to see this. He retired , like you a choreographer. When he awakens. This, just heavenly. Thank you all.

[@elizabethluetzow2288]

love that the dancers are global.Wish all countries could be so wonderful together.

[@asdlogician6536]

River dancing, meet “Men in Black.”

[@hobbybugs1286]

True

[@LaviniaDeMortalium]

Instead of the bright flash of light, they just _dance_ by-passers memories away

[@MsDoxma]

This is nothing like river dancing.

[@ariaflame-au]

@@MsDoxma i guess you don’t recognise Irish dancing when you see it.

[@SkipSams]

This is so beautiful. As a former dancer who gave up too soon, this brought tears to my eyes. This performance was nothing less than perfection. Thank you, to the dancers and filmmakers, for saying YES to your gifts. You are amazing.

[@bexaidacandelaria5128]

Wow!

[@yvonneholmes2990]

OMG nearly as good as me!! now now ,I have the shoes and can do a couple oshuffle step hops, and the drum...the one where you go sideways those shoes are heavy !!!

[@elib7311]

Same…old dancer here who walked away to become a mom & serve country. No regrets, but my entire body began to twitch, wanting to join in-as if. Did you find yourself counting? 5-6-7-EIGHT! This brought HUGE smile to my face!!

[@byronrobbins8834]

​@@yvonneholmes2990 better later, the people are doing a suit dance in the later stage of this video upload.

[@camstatik]

Wow

[@irenerobertson-smith5502]

The Scots have their Scottish Dance with crossed swords, the Welsh have their beautiful voices and you the Irish have your Irish Dancing. Will never forget River Dance on Eurovision Song Contest held in Ireland, you stunned the crowd. Good luck and God Bless carry on dancing.

[@user-nb5sv7cr6g]

This is so wickedly awesome! The level of skill, talent, time, energy and pure joy that went into this is amazing. I really enjoyed watching, it speaks to the soul. I remember how much I loved seeing Riverdance in New York many years ago and was just in awe of those people. Thank you so much for sharing your talents. Ya'll just command respect. 😍🥰🙏You are blessed!

[@slhealy]

"What's your sexuality?" "Extremely attractive people in well-tailored suits doing Irish dance."

[@themightypancake5695]

@@lululipes4382 Irish Dancing has two sets of shoes. Soft shoes, also called Ghillies, which resemble Ballet shoes. And Hard shoes, which heavily resemble (and are often mistaken for) Tap shoes and Clogs. This is an example of more stylized hard shoe choreography, normally dancers don't move their arms or upper body at all while dancing. In fact, you can be marked down in competitions because of it

[@amc998]

I totally understand your statement :)

[@TM-ng2bz]

@@lululipes4382 I do tap dance and this looked more like Irish dance than tap dance (apart from the hand movements. They were moving their arms more than I've seen in Irish dance usually). We have different kind of steps in tap dance than they do in Irish dance (though of course these styles of dance have a lot in common too). Irish dance and tap dance are not the same.

[@Aliciaek]

Yeah...and they moved their arms...they don't look so robotics...like it.

[@atahz006]

Yup. Same

[@hansenyan6217]

My neighbors up stairs in the middle of the night:

[@jennifercartwright2360]

😂😂😂😂

[@crystalmiller4577]

Hahaha!!

[@Okieagle73]

What a dynamic!! I'm born deaf and wear the headphone to listen as the same as this dance shoes dance. Amazing!! I love it. ... a lot.

[@janejohnson9593]

I randomly came across this clip and I'm so freaking glad I did. The talent is outstanding. Have to admit I've watched it 4 times now, something about it sings to me.

[@iknewzeus]

like a scene from the Matrix, only they were dancing instead of fighting... loved it!

[@claudiaionescu1661]

ROMÂNIA /🤩 😌🎶🎶🎶 ❇️✳️✳️✳️❇️ 👌

[@mazingerivan1619]

I have no idea why this came on my recommendation but I'm glad it did cause i really enjoyed it 😉👍

[@ramonadelgadocastro8935]

Hola

[@bigpeaches1744]

I don't know either, but I'm glad that you shared with us. I always enjoyed the River dance, and this just put it over the top. Thank you for sharing.

[@Yves348]

Same thing for me! 🙋 Québec 🎧

[@kathyfryman9380]

Same here

[@carolynmanning76]

Same here

[@anne-katrin.diedszun]

Whoooossaaaa, this is absolutely awesome 👍. Shanes choreography, his outstanding dance, and the overall performance of the entire team ... smooth criminal 🥰 and so up-to-date!

[@user-dy2sq4in5d]

Супер, какая синхронность!!!! Так хочется,чтоб все люди мира были дружны и добры,как эти танцоры!!!!! Браво

[@user-de8lf2kd4f]

Присоединяюсь!

[@user-mf3td9iw6f]

И я присоединяюсь к каждому слову!!!

[@user-xw2zg2ug8b]

Look at Mickey Mouse

[@iyeudalor9446]

The uniformity of every step, the smiles , the suites were just so.....AMAZING!!!!!

[@callaghan1958]

FANTASTIC FILMING, DANCING, and LIGHTING.

[@joasia442]

and of course music :)!!!

[@jose-gr7jg]

Catherine Callaghan editing

[@marie-armelle458]

Catherine Callaghan splendide

[@lafayette4160]

I wish I could dance like this

[@camnsprencheria3225]

Camera work was bloody awful!

[@nmr6988]

This never gets old. I’m seeing this video for the first time in 2022 and it is still fascinating and beautiful.

[@beverleekasdorf4338]

I love this. It just seems magical, completely devoid of effort. And the confidence and sureness in their steps that the dancers project is riveting. Thanks, and best wishes.

[@juneking4512]

So delightful, I didn't want it to end! Blessed my heart to see people of various cultures get together and present something so excellent in every way!!! Thank you soooo much for sharing your passion and joy and spirit of unity!!!! I look forward to more!!! Bravo!!!! Bless you all!!!

[@mommypowerrr]

men in black: international dancing

[@remazeldagirl2673]

WOW! I am speechless. Such beauty in this video. The videography is phenomenal! Those dancers are all incredible!

[@thewunder-lusters9644]

The slow-mo bit at the end makes you realise just how hard these dancers work to make it look effortless. 😀

[@user-pq3ui5oe6l]

I really loved when they stood and danced together as one person, hope the entire world do the same.

[@bluefmi]

one day you will read that statement and realize how stupid it is to want everyone in the world to move the same way people have individuality. what you imply is mindless robots

[@user-pq3ui5oe6l]

@@bluefmi this is what will happen

[@polyglot.basketer947]

@@bluefmi Please don't misinterpret the purpose, this is art, dance - why would it offend any individuality?

[@chelseycarter4016]

when you watch something amazing and you feel like your feet are trying to tap along to the beat but you epicly fail and hurt your ankle while sitting down... I don't even know how but (applauds)

[@lafayette4160]

Chelsey Carter 👏👏

[@diegobeosch3799]

I would so love to be able to dance like that! So AMAZING

[@kevinmoriarty7270]

Chelsey Carter

[@andalamoore]

Same 😭😭😂

[@patriciacarpenter4129]

😁😁😂😂😂😭😭😊

[@Jadeshonor]

Never have I wished to be able to dance like this group!

[@mistylevy543]

Absolutely Fantastic! I was raised with a book on my head and dance..my gma was a dancer for Aurthur Murray Studios and this just made my day..days!!!👁👍👏👏👏💖🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😘💖

[@rjw678]

Elegance, powerful, beautiful, and harmonic...

[@coralie19breizh]

The new James Bond movie looks awesome!^^

[@poorthing]

My first thought was...could James Bond film possibly have an opening sequence of Bond dancing like this. In silhouette he even looked like he could be...Daniel Craig? Just a little?

[@user-zt1jc9jf8h]

Шикарно! Стильно! Со вкусом! Редкое сочетание, но такое долгожданное!!!!!!!

[@marianhutchison596]

This is such a wonderful piece - I wish it was longer. The dancers are from all different places, but perform as one. Just amazing. Thank you for putting it up. I've watched it over and over again.

[@r.t.m.8726]

This is just incredible! Huge respect to all of these dance performers! Bravo! :)

[@jeannetteprichard9382]

So glad this video came back around. I had forgotten how incredible all the dancers are!

[@silverphantomLX]

This was released 7 years ago! Why was it just recommend to me now! Happy I got to watch this masterpiece!

[@A5M5-hm9lk]

Not sure how I got this recommended, but I LOVE IT and totally respect the skill and hard work. Kudos!

[@jennieletting1976]

Роскошо, браво👏👏👏. Дай Бог вам мастера танца радовать нас новыми постановками.

[@fuckedupchild10]

Why do all of them look like *perfect* models for stock photos? Am I the only one who thinks that?! :)

[@armychic15]

These men and women are so amazing! I'm no dancer, but I can definitely appreciate all the blood, sweat and tears that went into this flawless and beautiful performance. I absolutely love it❤

[@ladyashephd727]

So In Love with the Origins of Irish Dancing and All that Michael Flattley and Others have done

[@karinakarina3981]

Как же это красиво, прям до слез..так эпично, так легко, так замечательно!!

[@francoisepontois8562]

Ce sont les plus grands. Juste une merveille de groupe. Je me régale à chaque fois que je les regarde. Un top du top ne passez pas à coté. Exceptionnel !

[@rosangelaoliveira627]

Sou do Brasil e amo sapateado irlandês e que legal, ter um brasileiro no grupo de dança. Espetáculo. Virão so Brasil? Vamos adorar. Parabéns por tanto talento de todos.

[@margarethpedrosa9208]

❤ tbm...O BR.🇧🇷 é aquele da ponta esquerda com cachos...? O + charmoso 😍

[@paulcrawford5437]

Got the utmost respect for dancers. From Riverdance to these guys the effort and skill are way beyond anything I could muster.

[@marym634]

Just amazing, can't even imagine how hard they worked and trained for this. All performers in all fields are awesome!

[@user-uq4zm7pp7n]

Очень красиво! Танец, ритм и красивая реклама. Удовольствие от просмотра 🔥👏💓

[@teresasugden466]

The confidence, power and energy that this kind of dancing brings is amazing!!!

[@elclaquetero]

Amazing choreography, music and performance! A very original version of Irish Dance. Special congratulations to all dancers !!!

[@tonyrae86]

I'm loving that the men and women were in the same uniform. Hella cool.

[@StarCoded]

Long-sleeve dress close-fitted to the waist, with flared or box-pleated skirt skimming the knees, plus stockings or socks, appears to be the traditional modern costume. I like it better, for this dance.

[@coolbeans2345]

I came just for the suit part in the thumbnail. Everyone looked snazzy

[@coolbeans2345]

@@StarCoded i dont like the stocking and skirt with these types of shoes.

[@asiscivies3377]

Me too 👍👍

[@Safiyahalishah]

@Jayy Menace That shouldn't be cross-dressing, I want to live in a world where everyone wears a snazzy suit. 😌

[@user-xh2nw2hv1s]

С Рождеством, смотрю ваш танец в Сочельник, Божественное наслаждение! Так легко, вдохновенно танцуете, БРАВО!!!

[@nohonorifics4362]

I've always loved watching tap dancers. There's just something so exhilarating and fascinating about it that it brings awe out of me.

[@danielnormand8156]

My mother would have enjoyed this tremendously as I did.

[@jina214]

can't stop watching this video they are perfect in every level.

[@Rin-oo9pf]

The filming and editing is really amazing. I love big dynamic dances and with the still upper bodys so still never enjoyed Irish Dance as much as it deserves (the footwork is so amazing) but I think this editing did it justice.

[@polyglot.basketer947]

The love of dance unites. What discipline, talent and beauty! Amazing sense of rhythm and physical energy! Congratulation...

[@venera327]

Браво, ребята! Браво танцорам🕺! Браво команде!

[@Hiyori___]

Bamboozled. When you guys were dancing in suits everything was perfection, brilliant!!

[@alanolson6913]

Simply stunning. Wish the video was longer but then, again, I’m not the one getting out of breath dancing at such an incredible rate, either. Thanks for posting this.

[@genie674]

I'm in Australia. First time I've seen this! Amazing dancing. Absolutely loved it. ❤

[@user-bz1sw6vh1o]

Как это красиво!!! Не оторвать глаз!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bigpeaches1744]

I have to say it, but this guy is smooth af. I love his form when he pauses and starts dancing again. OMG I wish I could dance like him. Even if I can't dance at least let me have his form. Just awesome.

[@deborahduthie4519]

Bigpeaches maybe , you could take ‘Tap Dancing Lessons’. You could achieve both objectives.

[@cosmicrose58]

He is good but not as smooth as Michael Flatley

[@bigpeaches1744]

@@deborahduthie4519 I wish I could, but now too old. Plus, I'm off (old, fat, and fu*ked up ). 😀

[@adnamaj00]

This never gets old. Great talent!

[@BiaHaruno2]

Nossa que fantastico, parabens!! Essa coreografia, o cenário, os figurinos e o compasso estao lindos.

[@euodiapercy1231]

That China dancer is handsome with bouncy hair. From far looks like Keanu dancing

[@KMar-uj6pf]

Euodia Percy+, I think the same. But, I dont know if his beauty is natural, because asian people get plastic surgeries. They must to leave their natural beauty untouch. I dont wants leave in a world where all look so caucastic... Asian people is cute as well.

[@sockmagnet]

He's actually from Norway. His name is Jørgen Benjamin Windborg. I thought he was Asian, too!

[@afifaaf6172]

KMarce im sorry you mean *korean, not all asian but korean ppl

[@venicawood3894]

sockmagnet It shows in the video that he's Chinese. Perhaps one of his parents is Chinese and the other is Norwegian.

[@sammee1977]

@@sockmagnet Ethnicity isn't determined by where one lives.

[@mt72137]

I love you all! This is beautiful! Needs an encore! Everyone is excellent!

[@MsDoxma]

So effing cool. So much better than river dance with no glitz and glamor and with this cool industrial setting. Can't count how many times I've watched this. And, of course, the editing is PHENOMENAL.

[@cindyj5522]

I love the evolution of this form of dance. You are bringing what is ancient forward into a new light. Adore!

[@nelsonabelardonavarroovall6942]

Incredible, impeccable choreography, an event! Excellent!

[@beatacholewicka3555]

I mimo, że jesteśmy różni, to każdy krok człowieka dąży do tego samego celu!I I, czasem nawet, w tak pięknym stylu!!:) Dzięki!!:)

[@user-gb1nk7sv9z]

Какое великолепие: хореография, синхронность, профессионализм! Смотришь на одном дыхании... Почему? Танцуют на одном дыхании! Очень красиво. Браво!

[@susansweet8246]

Can't take my eyes off Shane McAvinchey, he's got that presence when he dances, just like Michael Flatley. Just have to keep watching him!

[@barbara.olliver8096]

Parabéns, com louvor.Que fantástico!Apresentação impecável.

[@carolinecarolina6873]

They are simply fantastic, great dancers and a perfect team.

[@carolinecarolina6873]

I keep watching and love them more and more

[@Ketutar]

в одном ритме по всему миру... breaks my heart.

[@nonacabacungan6768]

Awesome and so amazing! Thank you for bringing back Tap Dance! I love it so much! Such precision! ❤🎉❤😊

[@calaconnell5791]

You know that moment in Happy feet where everyone starts to dance and your like Oh My Gosh that was amazing. That's how I felt here.

[@jemimatravasso4961]

Me: *Tripping even on a flat surface.....

[@venicullen9735]

Pretty awesome .. even after 8 years… this never gets old…❤

[@Gemma_Pini]

Это прекрасно! Великолепное исполнение)))

[@arrans]

Perfection! Dancing, Music, Filming, everything!

[@nanettewatkins7310]

Time well spent for all involved in the making of this video!! Simply excellent! This is one of the things that the world needs more of; real worthwhile entertainment and positive energy spent!

[@kimberlyborges2420]

Would love to see more of this group dancing.

[@kmooney1954]

Thank you Michael Flatley for introducing this style to the world.

[@1981luisdaniel]

Yes....thank you Mr. Flatley.

[@Featherfawn]

Well said!!

[@carolynmanning76]

Yes, thank you Mr Flatley

[@echomoon3381]

Actually... step dancing was around long before Michael Flaherty.

[@cassandramuller7337]

@@echomoon3381 Obviously, but he made it popular and (I'm using the same word here as the op, just fyi) *introduced* the wider world to tap dancing

[@Saqansal00]

Thanks KZbin for recommending this amazing art❤

[@Sick_Boy_Rick74]

I just came across this after a long time and am not the choreographer nor the main dancer, I find this dancing very entertaining and engaging. Great job to all of these great performers!

[@Michi39]

わーお！めっちゃかっこいい😎タップダンスしたくなりました❤

[@mariepascalegruyer305]

Tout simplement Magnifique....un véritable ballet qui vous emmène au fond de vous même..

[@cynthiasmith306]

I have always loved their energy, devotion and discipline to their craft. Never missing a step with such synchronization just blows my mind completely. I don't recall how old they were when they started but I would love to see them LIVE on stage if they ever decide to go on tour. I am certain that Kennedy Center would love to have them come . I would definitely be there. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@kalebkarl4123]

I'm in love with this piece, great production. Unconventionally stylish. 👍👍👍

[@user-cw1jr5fn2i]

ЭТО ВЫСШИЙ ПИЛОТАЖ!!!ВЫ САМЫЕ ЛУЧШИЕ!!!ХОЧУ ЗАЖИГАТЬ ВМЕСТЕ С ВАМИ!!!ВЫ САМЫЕ ПРИСАМЫЕ ЛУЧШИЕ ПРИЛУЧШИЕ!!!ОБОЖАЮ!!!!!!!

[@surendirenparthasarathy9087]

this is the most awesome thing i have ever seen in irish dance.

[@carolweaver3269]

EXCELLENT dancing! Quick on his feet and very light stepping! All did well! Irish step dancing.