The Academy Irish Dance Company - Dublin Irish Festival 2016

The Academy Irish Dance Company performs at the Dublin Irish Festival 2016 on Sunday 8-7-16.
For those who were not there in person to witness this fantastic performance by these highly talents dancers.
Filmed and Edited by Eric Homan.

[@mikesocool6459]

youtube was recommending this video to me for many weeks now and i was like "nah youtube, thats not my kind of video!". Today i was like, ok you win and i will watch a minute or two - well 28 minutes later all i can say is a big BRAVO to all performers in this video.

[@edwardmartis4591]

saw them in boston-----front row---center seats-----what you can not see is small chips of plexiglass flying all over the place--those taps would destroy wood----custom cut and installed as a kit----the front seats were about 5 feet away from stage----so the audience would not be showered by the chips-----i have lived in the all irish south boston for most of my life-----they have a strong tie to the IRA in ireland and hate the british army-------violently---------

[@ysoldeclaireduffy7344]

Watch lord of the dance....feet of frames.. i am a veteraan dance won performer.in.it

[@Danechip]

Nice one Mike, me too.

[@RosaHernandez-cc9sh]

Realmente fascinantes música y coreografia. Inigualable 😊

[@sadhbhtheirishdancer]

​@edwardmartis4591 from a current irish dancer our hard shoes don't send micro peices of plexiglass all over the place and if they did you'd know as the tips would be absolutely GONE b y the end of a show

[@honeeuh16]

My daughter is not yet two and we love watching this video and then mimicking the moves. We have a little Irish dancer in the making!

[@36-777]

Thanks to the traditional Irish dance performers for such spectacular performances that helped make someone's best day ever in their life through a drawing, thanks to their performance.

[@judyparent7942]

I love to watch Irish dancers. Best exercise in the world!

[@99999962]

Hello from Alberta, Canada. These young people are very talented! Thankyou

[@libork8106]

Very nice,and so many talented young kids ... Enjoyed every second ... Boston, USA

[@karlwelin7932]

There is NO question why these young people are World Champions. The precision, unity & snap is simply astonishing.

[@showerdancer]

Holy shit, that kid is amazing! No wonder he's a world champion!

[@cheralgeen3214]

I cannot wait to see what they bring forth next year. I thought this was perfection, enjoyed every minute!

[@sunking2001]

Wow...I can't believe what I just saw...not only are these young people great dancers...they are great percussionists.

[@donna6126]

I could watch this all day!

[@pammaggio8135]

Well done!!!! It makes me miss my Irish dancing career....

[@PatMeruseye]

SUCH J O Y they radiate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So. So. freakin' LOVELY !!!!!! ツ

[@MrDoyle07]

Glorious, truly marvelously glorious!!

[@joshhenderson4031]

I love irish dancing and I even go to it every Wednesday night 🌙

[@shihab6524]

man i cant get over these dances and dancers

[@ellaelle7718]

The young.man IS GREAT!!! Has a promising career as dancer! Awesome!

[@user-es4dp2vk2s]

Hello from Russia! I can't stop to watch this video! It's amazing! Bless you all!

[@Nori_465]

Same

[@vincenthigginbotham8729]

The Russian dancers are are great well I love the energy in all traditional dances

[@vincecarnevale4406]

Not only is the dancing superb so is the music.Such energy.

[@nourtunisie28]

amazing 😍😍😍😍😍 hello from Tunisia I can't stop watching this vidéo .I like it so so much ❤❤❤

[@edmclellan2234]

Excellent. Everyone. Real talent. Love from Cleveland, USA

[@laurahollister6186]

All are wonderful !!! 😀

[@Mairi..]

Fantastic!!👏👏👏 I'm exhausted just watching it, haha! That was great!

[@anthrillienmorningstar797]

When Lochlan to the stage the first time, my jaw hit the floor. Then again, this entire troupe was just out of this world. I hope they all have bright futures ahead of them.

[@fincaman2]

Nice to see Irish dance evolving

[@vegascece]

They were all fantastic! I so appreciate different musical genres and dance styles so this was a true pleasure.

[@peterrobson6121]

There will be a lot of Proud Parents there, Such a pleasure to see such Beauty and Charm, In such Perfect Harmony. Thank you for showing this video. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. For the Joy you give to others.

[@1977seabiscuit]

Hello from Austin, Texas, USA! Just amazing what these young people can do! Love it!

[@mautoban66]

Mee too, from Lower Saxony Germany 👍

[@laurenfletcher1748]

The kid omg. He didn’t miss a single beat just like Michael Flatley. Wow just wow.

[@Proud2BaPaddy]

There is such an obsession about Michael Flately. He is an arrogant egomaniac and is not all popular in Ireland.

[@AmberPerez92]

I have 3 words for this WOW AWESOME AND WOW what a talented girls and boys they are xxx

[@H4mmerofD4wn]

If there's a dance likely to induce tears, it's Irish dance -- so much joy and sass!

[@patrickauffray2746]

SUperbe !J'adore ... Et quand on voit la jeunesse des danseurs/danseuses... QUe du bon !!! AMAZING !

[@odinfireful]

They are so fit and healthy. What beauty.!! So talented

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

haha Yes indeed! I tried & almost twisted my weak ankle! lol I only wish my parents had bothered to send me to dancing school, but I guess @ 30, I may still have enough time in the adult age categories! I need luck! hehe

[@debrapower8673]

Loved it. Beautiful. Perfection!!

[@Danechip]

This is so amazing. Hooked since flatley and lord of the dance.

[@lindawilliams2298]

What an absolutely beautiful program and very talented beautiful and graceful dancers,!!!

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Wonderful! So nice to see happy and energetic young people with talent! Love it!

[@marilenesaenz5830]

I love it is so perfectly, GRATIDÃO 💖🌎💖

[@akernis3193]

That was absolutely fantastic to watch, stirring and beautiful.

[@canadianeastcoastdabbingcr2168]

THIS IS SO WONDERFULTO WATCH YOUNG KID AND TEENS DO SOMETHING SO PRODUCTIVE WITH THERE LIVES THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOUR AWESOME DANCES AND PERFORMANCES WAS A HALF HR WORTH WHILE SO BEAUTIFUL ..

[@nanners829]

It is some impressive footwork! Keep it up kids... I was great to see someone bring the trophy & honors across the pond to the Midwest!

[@ainelawlor5755]

Amazing stuff guys be proud of your selfs used to do irish dancing before I got arthritis loved it I did now a special olympion 😘😘

[@kindlydude]

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[@JesusSilva-jz6xk]

Magnificent! Bravo! Bellissimo! I have always loved Irish River Dancing! It's breathtaking and exciting. God must have been inspired when this dance was created. Keep up the beautiful dances.

[@Tibbieman1]

So great! Enjoyed every minute. And the couple at the end were mesmerizing!

[@allisonwilliams7634]

Watching from Australia. Talented beautiful young people. A joy to watch and love the music.

[@karenritter2574]

Love it

[@ellaelle7718]

All solos really good 💖

[@courtneyn.m.1687]

Was not expecting to be transfixed for the entire 28 minutes of this show! Great job everyone :) It made my heart happy. Thank you for posting this and sharing it with KZbin!

[@KatyKane]

Absolutely so much talent on this floor. I enjoyed this video so much. My only neutral comment wold be that use of the hands drove me crazy. I still hear my teacher "get yer hand down to yer side girl." LOL Much success to all of these terrific dancerws.

[@davidanitamoody9875]

That all changed with Michael Flatley...

[@ainelawlor5755]

In shows your allowed to have your hands crazy

[@SandySass]

Same. If it adds something, by all means use your hands. But I feel a lot of the time it’s just thrown in there which makes it look sloppy, even…strange.

[@kindlydude]

You know the history right? The English oppressors forbid the Irish language, dancing and traditions ...sometimes on pain of imprisonment or worse. They began to use soft shoes and continued dancing but left out the arms (like the Scots still use) to draw less attraction to themselves. It's actually quite a painful scab on the national Irish psyche and a memory that still haunted my Irish grandmother.

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

They're all amazing for sure, but Lachlan just wow!!!

[@wolfgangtrubitz8862]

Toll,Wahnsinn. Kunst pur,echt krass man eh:-)

[@jangowan5742]

Wonderfull, Using the Arms..wow,

[@mmcs4973]

N I feel my heart beat in time to the rhythms ! (Yeah, I'm Irish and used to do this as a kid in Dublin)☘☘☘☘

[@MrCarlSykes]

Michael Flatley, he inspired a nation. Wow. Sons and daughters of Erie, shine, just shine

[@Chelsea-dr1ub]

I LOVE THEIR SKIRTS

[@luisdominguez7686]

Simplemente espectacular wow que cordinacion

[@MagetaTheLionHeart]

Phenomenal dancing and phenomenal prancing. Hits me right in the heritage. Myself, I studied Theatre at the University of New Mexico, where Flamenco is King. Actually it's the only US university to offer a Flamenco degree.

[@PappyHolliday]

Oh my Lord… So much talent and skill. I love watching this one. Thanks so much.

[@margaretdavies6529]

It is fantastic just sheer magic xxx

Congratulations! simply a free spectacle! great job!

[@SleepyPolarBear-th4to]

Veregood

[@nikolajc7617]

Amazing boys and girls.

[@brucelarson5267]

Soooooo much better to see these young ones with smiles on their faces. Great young group.

[@user-jm7ri9vu8g]

Tears were trickling down my cheeks because of the mesmerizing show!

[@alexanderp3837]

Is it even real? Incredible synchronicity. Dancers refute the law of universal gravitation

[@cyprusbob2005]

It's not just the dance it's the pride in how it's performed within the spine hold's the glory of perfection of a graceful class of movement.

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[@Benni777]

I’d be on the floor in a minute, and these kids are just GOIN AT IT!! 😍😍

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

Wow!!! To all Dear Irish people, I'm so happy to see you keeping your stunning, special & precious culture alive & well. I hope & pray, that you will never ever allow any of it to slip, or get lost, because such beauty once gone, would be a true crying shame. This was great viewing from start to finish & although I'm no Irish dancer (lol) had me tapping my wee toes. I cannot wait to get to Ireland for the first time later this year & hopefully, I'll get to see some traditional Irish dancing somewhere whilst there.

[@hoggjazz]

What an amazingly talented and skilled troupe of dancing young people! Really made my day!

[@SnepBlepVR]

My aunt used to be one of the senior dancers. She hasn’t been able to perform for a while because of her being sick.

[@SnepBlepVR]

I just realized: this is th academy. My aunt doesn’t dance for them but this is the stage that her troupe dances on at the Irish festival my apologies

[@portobelloedinburgh8891]

Love love it but this recording is shit..

[@SP_3333]

They're all quite disciplined, but they each throw in a bit of their own style. Beautiful ❣️

[@peterfrandsen1948]

What an amazing combination of Irish skill, music and beauty.

[@Katydidit]

Loved the second group. So well orchestrated, even accommodating their various height -step lengths... ingenious! Kudoes ... simple and beautiful!!

[@KMuse-zr8kj]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@estellebrunt1106]

My toddler was hopping along to this video. Beautiful performance!

[@deborahwolff5651]

Excellent performance! I can't get enough of this

[@carriegaines6058]

they're so good!

[@ester24966]

BEAUTIFUL , IMPRESSIVE !

[@fredsdead378]

so many proud beauties soaring, amazing

[@davidmichigan8542]

Michael Flatley would be pleased. Lots of talent here. Really enjoyed the hard work these young people put in to deliver this performance. Hope that more than just a few continue a career in dance.💥🔥💥🔥👍👍

[@JulianChild]

Agreed ... but if you spend any time in Ireland, understand that it's not wise to mention that man's name in the company of the Irish.

[@davidmichigan8542]

@@JulianChild Not being Irish leaves me at a disadvantage. However, I have enjoyed Irish dancing, and my wife and children saw a live performance of Mr Flatley in Lord of the Dance. I am deeply sorry if my remarks offended anyone. At my age visiting Ireland isn't likely. But I and maybe others would like to understand why 'that man's name ' not be mentioned there. Please enlighten us.🙂🤔

[@JulianChild]

@@davidmichigan8542 No, it was wrong of me to make that statement. There's enough negativity out there in the world and I shouldn't contribute to it. My apologies. Flatley just made some unpopular decisions and that's all I'll say about that. His talent, however, was undeniably awesome. If you really have the desire, there are plenty of bus tours of Ireland and I hear they're quite enjoyable.

[@davidmichigan8542]

@@JulianChild We all make mistakes. Owning one, takes character...... being responsible.....takes courage. For this misunderstanding is no more than a small embarrassment.... apologies accepted. Julian, please enjoy your day, it has been a pleasure to visit with you.👍😃

[@Noname-cn4ly]

🤔😣probably shouldn’t mention that mans name….😬

[@bemfawkes3214]

I'm surprised the floor didn't set on fire.... Fair play! I bet they're absolutely amazing now!!

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

So exciting to enjoy this.

[@TereASavio]

Amazing...❤️❤️❤️

[@marinasweeta7983]

Wow!!!! ❤

[@robertrobertson7480]

So much joy. Thank you for bringing this to the internet so I could share.

[@libertyc4486]

I am American Irish ,shur wish I could dance river dancing like these amazing Celtic dancers.❤🙏👍✌️👌☘️🍀

[@kevinstone9638]

Absolutely beautiful dancing by truly talented and well taught performers. Bravo to them all.

[@36-777]

Thanks for the very enthusiastic music and lively dance.

[@kayequinn7146]

WOO-HOO!! Ii'm out of breath just watching these amazingly 👏 talented dancers! I can't walk a straight line & these guys are phenomenal.

[@robertscutt2904]

Beautiful Young People ❤ God Bless 🙏🏼Their Lives With☘ Longevity,☘ From An American Patriot.🇺🇸 P.S. Mr.James Francis Cagney Jr. Would Love This Magnificent Performance, 🎭

[@OB_11.11]

My family watch this, 2018 and 2019 daily 🤣. BEST Irish dance company we have seen so far on YT! Can’t wait to bring our daughters to your Cleveland location when we visit. 🙏🏽🍀

[@user-rq4zu9ms1c]

❤❤❤❤ from Lorient 😙

[@cumhurberat8297]

Loved 💛🧡💓👏

[@09070605uty]

I love this talent!

[@skylerhlizzies4401]

This a amazing I use to dance like that and that was my favorite dance to do keep up the good work

[@marleanhunt7653]

wow they are all ladies and gentlemen great dancers congrats to all of them love this

[@stuartalexander336]

What a fantastic performance by so many obviously very talented dancers. The massive countless hours of rehearsal time these incredible dancers must have put in has resulted in a show that kept me glued to tha seat for the whole perfomance. I could watch it and appreciate the skill and dedication of these dancers for countless hours.

[@celinabernes]

He)mjkmmkkkkbijkkmmjkkooooj but

[@adelinespeer6269]

Unbelievable maybe that's why Irish people have lowest diabetes in Europe. Germans. We hitt our legs just listening to music! highest diabetes

[@JoaquimHB]

The best!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@louiskabanas2939]

This is so unbelievable impressive and breathtaking! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Greatings from switzerland. 😍🇨🇭

[@debrapower8673]

This dance makes me think of the fairy 🧚‍♀️ folk !

[@ssndisteele3521]

WOW, jaw dropping talent!!

[@tataportparas296]

❤❤I've seen the original dance few years back and I really like it

[@janmcguire5268]

Mesmerizing!