Riverdance at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics, Dublin 2003
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- The Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games on June 21st in Croke Park, Dublin, marked the beginning of the largest sporting event in the world in 2003.
The spectacular Opening Ceremony saw international stars from the worlds of showbiz and sport join together with 7,000 athletes from over 160 international delegations to collectively celebrate their achievement at reaching the final of the 2003 World Summer Games - Zábava
Who’s still nerding out to this in 2021? 🥰 love this since the 90s!
Me. I loved this back in 1993. It's stood the test of time. 😍
Great art rarely fades easily and so often continues to impress, entertain and inspire so therefore continues to bring joy to artist and audience .Here we have a cultural expression of great and humanely profound beauty …already crafted and ….centuries old 🙏🙏🏿👏👍🎩🦄
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Yes, I am here in AZ.
Me too. I was just little girl when this begin. So this holds childhood menories.
There will never be a show better than this. I watch it endlessly, simply amazing 💖
Here in 2023 !
I will NEVER FORGET the first performance of RIVERDANCE I saw in 1995.
II was exhilarated, cheering, emotional swept away by the passion the artistry the beauty and magic of Ireland. Michael and Jean were GENIUS, gorgeous and A god and goddess of Irish Dancing History.
A PHENOMENAL MAGICAL SHOW OF IRISH ARTISTRY, CULTURE AND GLORY.
I’m not Irish but anything music,dance, drama, art or literature that comes from Ireland is always of the highest standard and quality.
Great compliment. Thank you
It's actually scary how much I watch these Riverdance clips and even scarier how I always get a bit of grit in my eyes when I do.
Just love it.
Jean Butler made riverdance in my opinion, she was warm and beautiful but also distant, like a fairy, you just waited till she showed up.
U know Irish dancing is old right
Yes fairy is right!
Riverdance is just about the best Dance group I've ever seen. The timing and strength.
20 years down the line, this spectacular performance is shining and will it no way fade away from our memory.
Awesome to see Jean Butler at the beginning. I still have a hard time ever thinking any pair was as perfect as her and Flatley. Regardless the music score transcends the performers and this show is absolutely amazing.
Ireland are proud people. River dance a wonderful beautiful dance.
redtoenails Yes but riverdance is the show ,the dance style is irish step
I’m not even Irish and it makes me tear up
It's a badass dance
🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 We are a proud nation it's a pity our corrupt Governments are not the same, They are Traitors to flag and country, Riverdance superb 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Seen Riverdance in person 4 times. GOOSEBUMPS EVERY time I watch it!!
Hello CZcams fans my name is aine Lawlor and I am a special olympion I took part in the 2003 world games and came 4th in the world for Ireland 🇮🇪 was a proud moment for me and my family what a honor it was to be in croke Park that night to see this Riverdance always gives me goosebumps proud irish year this was and moment for me I hope to get another world games 💪💪💪💪 ps you don't need a high IQ to be a special olympion 😘😘😘😘 dreams do come true even when you have a learning disability never give up
Bravo up the Irish! 👍👏👏👏
Wonderful Aine! Congratulations on being an Olympian. I’m sure this was a glorious night for you to see Riverdance as well!
God bless you!
Brilliant
Watching now in 2023. So beautiful! Never too late to appreciate !❤❤
Jeesus.....remember watching this in 94 at the eurovision......just watched it again....choked up and nearly in tears....proud to be Irish....2023
I adore River Dance I get goose bumps when I watch
When they all got in line and started to dance so brilliantly in syn, it's looks almost like it was CGI. It takes dedication and self-discipline to achieve such perfection. Hats off to each and every one of the dancers involved 👍💞 I'm watching this in 2024, and I'm sure people will be in awe watching this for years to come 🎉👏🤩
Not taking anything away from Riverdance they are exceptional however Micheal Flatney is just going to be hard to beat I know he is retired now but one of the greatest dancers I've ever seen
I can remember watching the 94 eurovision contest at the local was always good craic.. but that year wow I can honestly still remember the hush descending. Incredible moment never to be forgotten and most likely never will be repeated. Sending love to everyone and strength to Michael Flately right now 💪 ❤️
It sends chills all over me every time I see anything to do with river dance it truly is magical
Another national treasure born to uplift, entertain and beguile the world. Thank you Michael and Jean for your lead in this wonderful troupe, phenomenal!!!
God bless Ireland for the creation of such a masterpiece of dancing. I never get tired of watching riverdance and was quite surprised when I came across a chinese version who have put their own twist on it. Watch and compare you may be surprised.
We saw Riverdance when they came to America. It was the best show I've ever seen!
I never tire of watching this from the very first time at the 1994 Eurovision song contest and it still takes my breath away.
Riverdance never ceases to a) amaze me and equally b) reduce me to tears
I’m still here and watching in 2022 I’m proud of my Irish descendant’s and I’m proud of our wee Ireland. God bless you all health and happiness to you and your families.
I’m proud of this, I wish I could dance like this and I’m indian
How can anybody put a thumbs down for this 🙄 it’s fabulous 👍😆🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Some humans have an incredible capacity to be negative.
And they always come out of the woodwork for something like this...
It is deeply sad.
They are so very lucky!
They got the best opening show EVER! ❤
Watching 2024 still gives me chills
My late sister was there. Couldn't believe I didn't know about it in the UK. As much as I enjoy UK, I am born and bred Ireland. I call what I have the homesick Diddley Dee syndrome. Aren't these guys fab?
Im watching but i have to be honest although these guys are brilliant indeed. I cant help but remember River Dance with Michael Flatley. Although sometimes a little big for his britches he was the best and he knew it. I have to agree although many tried to take his place i dont think they ever will. Cheers Michael you will always be number 1 in my book.
The most fabulous show on earth,ever
Total Excellence, Beauty,
Talent Now and Originally.
Still watching !! 9 March 2024....from Cape Town....❤❤❤❤
18th March 2024 from London... 💞💃🏽🕺
Hi from Gqeberha (PE) 🇿🇦
Fantastic performances. They are the best of old Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤
I remember the first time i saw this on the Eurovision Song Contest show in the '90s. I was shaking and the exhilaration took my breath away. I had witnessed something so unique and passionate and beautiful and exciting I and the world will never be the same again.
I experienced that again today! Long live RIVERDANCE!🏃💃🎶🎵
Who is watching this in 2023?
I DO❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Я смотрю из Украины!!! И мне нравится,но всеравно 1996 год лучший!
Its 2024 now and I am watching.
First off, I'm from Washington State.
When I was a kid, back in the 90s, I used to have this "Michael Flatley" costume that I'd put on and go out on the back patio and "Riverdance" along with the tape.
After seeing a home video my mom made of it, I now know that I looked like a tiny pirate trying to step on a very fast spider.
I still love Riverdance but I'm not auditioning anytime soon rofl
Fair play 💚🤍🧡
Hahaha🤣☘️🤣☘️🤣☘️
Bet you are not like a lot of Americans, obese.
I guess you are like Biden or Obama or Bush junior and senior. Slim trim and full of energy.
Crying with laughter, love from Ireland ps I did Irish dancing lessons in my 20's I'd nearly vomit with exhaustion
I saw a podcast once of big American Footballer who took up Irish dancing to improve his lower limb strength and agility.
He said it worked wonders for him.Spent a whole end of season in Ireland learning to do Irish dance.
I saw Riverdance live when I was a teenager with the same principle dancers.... it was incredible
I've just seen it today and i agree with you it is absolutely phenomenal. Would love to learn it haha
16 years later, people are still listening to that amazing voice❤
When you see the show in person, the floor actually bounces.💚☘️
It has to for the shoes and dance style. A hard floor is really hard on our feet, ankles and knees. The bouncing floor gives momentum and absorption, like a spring. 💚🇮🇪💃
The floor is a shock absorber.
If you come to India, I am ready to shell out every rupee in my savings to get a glimpse of you folks dancing! Please come soon!
River dance is amazing part of Irish culture. Shout loud and proud when you have something this amazing
My heart leaped out of my chest as I watched all the wonderful dancers line up to dance perfectly synchronized. I had chills! I tell you the truth, if I were Irish, I’d be incredibly proud! Wow, what a performance! I never get tired of watching them perform. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Today, I am Irish! ☘️
Thank you Ian proud to be Irish ♥️
Best ever stage performance in history, makes me proud to be Irish 👌☘
2024 anyone
So hard to believe this was 13 years ago.... Isn't it just magnificent?
I’m here buddy ☘️
I’m here sweetheart from ! N.ireland wishing I could have danced like these young ladies x
No 2022
We saw Michael and his troop in Riverdance in Australia. What a wonderful and fun concert to watch.
Riverdance remains the superior irish dancing show. Original and true to its heritage. Not with silly robots and unicorns in enflamed bushes
I love the Irish dancing, I have Irish both sides of family, my great grandmother came across from Ireland to Australia and could only speak Gaelic.
Still watching in October 2023 🎉
Wonderful... But still.. There was no one like Jean Butler and Michael Flatley. They were the best!
Timeless beauty, timeless showmanship. Erin go bruh!!!
We are finishing up in North America after 16 years of touring there. We will continue to tour the rest of the world, visiting countries we have not visited before such as India, Brazill and others. So not a scheme, really the final shows!
Saw Riverdance in Canada and wept with emotion through the entire stellar performance. Magnificent, brilliant, enduring strength of the very talented Irish people.
you better believe it
Good evening all and Riverdance. You are very welcome in Germany and good luck on the German stage 🎻👍🎻👍🎻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍🤗
Who's watching 2022 ?
I am in company of 9 month grandchild. She looks absolutely mesmerized and encharmed with show :0)))
Me, and I love this great show till today.
Me Awesome 👌
Me still watching this brilliant performance.👏👏👏
Those legs are awesome, amazing, telling you a story.
I cann’ t stop looking at it.
Props to the builders who made that stage! :D
Wow, Lisa Kelly in the opening group vocal. Love her voice. Beautiful lady too.
She sang at my wedding in Dublin back in 1996😀
Amazing I remember this night. I was in the stands with my mam, dad and sister. Mohammed Ali and Nelson Mandela where there.
All to welcome the amazing athletes, there coaches, suporters and families to ireland for the special Olympics, the first time it was held outside the USA.
We hosted bangladesh in my town. It was a great experience and it really was an amazing few weeks for the Athletes. What a night that was.
She has an angelic voice... so beautiful. Love Riverdance!
Amazing. When this routine first appeared during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest it set a standard that nothing has come close to since - just breathtaking.
Have enjoyed since 1994 when the world was shown the wonderful talent
Started almost 30 years ago,still just as impressive.
Those kids must have put hours and days into that routine, Just excelent no words to describe the performance.
Pierce Brosnan went from this to voicing in the animated Riverdance movie and that is truly special
Jean Butler said it was such an honor for her to welcome them on the stage there. It should be their honor to have the chance to perform the amazing dance that she helped co-choreograph/co-star in. No one will ever surpass the original Michael Flatley/Jean Butler combo.
@Karma Sweet "Lord Of The Dance" should come to the Big Screen as a Biopic of Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career as a stage performer and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing show to life starring Poldark's Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley, Mamma Mia actress Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler, Pop Singer Shakira as Bernadette Flynn, Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan and Love Island's Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris in a cast of thousands with Directors Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemnickis at the helm and Composers Ronan Hardiman and John Williams creating the musical score for the film to supersede "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Rocketman" on the screen for the thrillseeking cinematic audiences to be amazed further across the globe.
The
The amazing synchronozation of these dancers always blows me away.
I HAVE BEEN MAKING.. CLAQUETTES.. IN PARIS.. SEVERAL YEARS... I LOVE THIS SPORTING DANCE.. SO LOVELY.. VERY DIFFICULT. FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGER'S... WHO KNOW THEM?? I HAVE BEEN 10 YEARS OLD... YES IT IS JUST DANCING IN ONE GROUP... THAT IS NOT FOR ANYONE.. CIAO EVERYONE.. GOOD TIME.. LET'S GO...!!! 🎶➕
Always mesmerized by Riverdance. First watched their Spirit of the Dance performance in Auckland in 2002. The stage background for this Special Olympics should've been bright as the dancers' pants were black.
Anyone else watching and thinking Ben Stiller is really good at this?
Brilliant quip !!! well done !
Magical and brilliant. It never gets old. Go Ireland we love you.. ❤️❤️🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
2022!!! would love to see them again!!! Great show! ❤️🔥
look on "lord of the dance" in this is creator all this: Micheal Flatley, best ever. also look on his other work - "celtic tiger", amazing
Watching 2024. My Belfast grand dad could dance like this in our kitchen! It was incredible. I was little but remember it like yesterday.
It never ceases to amaze me the beauty in this dancing ... and it always brings a tear to my eyes.
Watching this may 2023🇮🇪💚🍀🍀💚🇮🇪
Fantastic. 💖🙏.
Watching in 2023 ! Love it still !
It's March 2023 and I enjoy this fantastic performance.
The dancers* are beautiful.
I was there for the original river dance at hammer smith Odeon, I will never ever forget it, went back many times
with respect , the original Riverdance was on 9 February 1995 at Point Theatre, Dublin . I`m sure you mean that , you saw it the first time they toured it with Michael Flatley though so , I`m really not having a go at you x
The orignal was dublin 30 th april
Ireland finest moment ever and I was there the night we hosted the special Olympics
It was magic ..This was but a small part of what was to unfold The generosity of spirit by all present on the night will never be replaced ...
K
Watching in June 2023. Still enjoying it. My great niece tap dances.
Sorry this is not tap dance.its hard shoe irish dancing.
@@kathleenward4905 is it really? I always thought that they were tap dancing. It's remarkable.
Yes it's all irish it's taught in school from an early age.but riverdance are champions of champions. To get to their standard you have to be very fit have a passion for it. It takes anywhere up to 20 years to get to that standard and they have to practice for a couple of hours every day.
Must be the Irish in me but I can't get enough of this dancing! Just love it Soo much!
one of the best dance events/shows to ever be created, Riverdance! It was great that Jean Butler was there.
Riverdance has made such a big difference in the music world. And because of Riverdance, I have met so many wonderful singers and dancers. Thank you for the music !
Goosebump moment. . . .I am due to see the show for the second time in September 21. The last time was 20 years ago. Thank you for sharing this 😊😊😊
so beautiful. I discovered river dance on tv in 2013... Is one of my dreams to go to see the real show live .. one day
Oh God! What a Riverdance! Respect people! Love from Croatia 😘
Not ashamed to say I must be a nerdy then Michael still gives me goosebumps.
he is worth it, genial look on "lord of the dance" he also made, even better!!
That's not Michael, that's someone else.
Thrilling performance !! No words to appreciate the beautiful tapping steps by hundreds of talented dancers 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏
Sorry not tap.its irish dancing.
OMG! NEVER GETS BORING! IRELAND, MY IRELAND!
What a spectacular performance!!!
I had no idea Ben Stiller was such a fabulous dancer!
Ben Stiller is half Irish...ish - might be his cousin
I remember the first when PBS first broadcast Riverdance in America, I was amazed by this dance, this music and wowed by the utterly magnificent performance. Today I’m still wowed. God bless everyone of them for the hardest foot work one can see. It’s intriguing
Amazing!! Have no other words for this.
Breathtaking in scale and quality.. this dance will never be forgotten no matter where it has been performed on this planet.
Stirs my Irish blood. I loved it when Jene Butler was upfront
2003 special Olympics world games I was a athlete in the running came 4th broke my pb best socre in my 200 meters rase it was a memory I will never for get to be at that live show and see riverdance live see all the happy faces that were spread across croke park it was amazing and now am in special Olympics bowling have won gold medals in that sport what a special memory this was for me I have a disability but it dosnt have me 😉
Fair play Aine! I was there that night too and throughout the Games as a volunteer. I will never forget!
All the ore power to you. I have a son with a disability and your last sentence really got to me.
Congratulations!!!
Pretty much the Irish were like oh we’re hosting the Olympics? Let’s set a record to start it off
Watching 2024
I'm watching this in 2023 and can only hope I will see it in person again soon!!
...me too EMomp
Oh the Irish, they know how to dance. I miss the Mighty Mike. Sensational performance.
Watching from Montana in April 2023. I first saw RIVERDANCE in 1995 and I marvel at it now as I did back then.
Remember watching this back in April 1994 I had just brought my second daughter home and she was fast asleep, I thought it was amazing, I always tell her she was born in a good year. Now 26 later she is a midwife 💞😘
Yes, I was a young mother at the time with 2-year-old twin boys. I was also a complete snob regarding the Eurovision Song Contest. But for some reason, I decided one night to have a quick look at the telecast on SBS Australia, mainly because it was being held in Ireland and I am of full Irish heritage. Strangely, I tuned in just at the point when Riverdance was about to come on. 10 minutes later, I was almost in shock. I couldn't believe what I had just seen.
Up until then, I never thought too much about my Irish heritage, but after that, I became a committed scholar of all things Irish. I think this had a huge influence on my sons. One son wrote a beautiful play in high school about The Troubles. And they have visited Ireland many times, as have I. I'm thinking of retiring there.
River dance never ceases to amaze me. Take a bow all you amazing young fabulous people. X❤️🙏👋👋👋👋