Feet of Flames(1998)
"An expanded and more polished version of Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames was recorded at an outdoor performance in London's Hyde Park. While much of the material is familiar to Flatley fans, the production is superior in every way. It's better photographed and the editing is less frenetic. The individual segments are sharper, more self-assured, as is Flatley, who also produced and directed this version. (He also demonstrates his talents as a flutist--maybe he should call himself Lord of the Renaissance.)" --Richard Natale
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Riverdance - The Show(1995)"Riverdance--The Show is a cultural phenomenon that defies criticism for the enthusiastic and leaves everyone else scratching their heads. The wonderfully talented cast, headed by the Riverdance Irish Dance Company, bewitchingly spins (and stomps) its Celtic folk choreography featuring numerous breathless solos by Michael Flatley (since departed) and Jean Butler. The mellifluous Riverdance Orchestra boasts Davy Spillane, who coaxes plaintive lamentations out of a peculiar instrument that resembles a bagpipe in a metal leg brace. For Enya fans, there is the sound-alike choral group Anuna, who casts a similarly New Age-style vocal spell." --Richard Natale
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Riverdance - Live from New York City(1997)"This is definitely the greatest thing out on video! I didn't get to see the show live, and when it came to Australia minus Jean Butler I wasn't particularly interested in seeing it. I loved the video and Butler and Dunne are both superb. Jean Butler is beautiful and graceful at the same time while Colin's performance is brilliant and technically perfect. In the numbers where they perform together, the viewer is absolutely spellbound. I know that I was! Jean Butler and Colin Dunne both have a great stage presence and have an onstage unity that is really amazing. Heartland is my favourite dance - the music, the dancing, it's brilliant. "
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Lord of the Dance(1996)"I loved this video. As an Irish dancer, I thought that the performance was great. I do agree that the constant camera switching and the slow-motion shots were a little over done, but it wasn't too distracting. I also think that Micheal Flatly is an amazing performer whether or not he's currently having an ego trip. I think he's allowed too, he does deserve it. If it wasn't for him, nobody would have even heard of Riverdance. But anyways, watch this video, go see the live show, and enjoy it for what it is."
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Celtic Feet(1996)"Dunne, handsome and animated, with flourishes to spare, is a lot of fun to watch--but only experienced dancers are likely to find this video truly instructional. Dunne's method is to slowly walk through each set of steps just once, and then the music revs up and the feet, as the saying goes, start flying (Dunne is accompanied by his accomplished Celtic Feet dancers). True beginners will be bewildered, although frequent use of the remote to rewind can help. And it is pretty dazzling to watch Dunne and his dancers when they really let loose--the compelling combination of still upper body and wildly flying legs and feet is irresistible. But those who really want to learn the steps themselves might also want to check out Seamus Kerrigan's Irish Dancing Made Easy." --Anne Hurley
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Irish Dancing Made Easy"The title of this video just about sums it up. While the lightning-quick footwork of traditional Irish dancing could never really be called easy to learn, this straightforward instructional tape does its best to be clear and simple. The instructor is Seamus Kerrigan, who runs the Kerrigan School of Traditional Irish Dance in Ireland. Kerrigan, accompanied by a couple of his dancers in a very modest-looking studio, slowly walks you through the basic steps of the light jig, the reel, and other steps. And he does it the only way most of us two-left-footed types can learn: by slowly repeating the pattern as he does it, counting each and every step, and doing it over and over, like you would in a class. You may find yourself walking with a little hop and hearing Kerrigan's soft brogue counting 1, 2, 3 in your head--and if you do, that's a great sign you're on your way to high-stepping with the best of them." --Anne Hurley
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A Feast of Irish Set Dances"This 50-minute video, shot entirely in West Kerry, focuses on the real native folk who gather in pubs to do these centuries-old dances. The dances are often distinguished by the region in which they flourish, and this video demonstrates three Kerry or polka-type sets: one from North Kerry, one from South Kerry (knows as Sliabh Luachra, or the Mountain of Rushes), and one from West Kerry. They generally feature four couples dancing in a circle, then pausing for some interaction with each other--not unlike American square dancing. While it's not ideal for learning the dances yourself, the video does a great job of presenting the tradition in its own environment; lovers of Irish music and culture will find a lot to enjoy." --Anne Hurley
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A History of Irish Music and Dance"This two-tape set is a must for anyone who enjoys Irish music, Celtic dance, Feet of Flames, the St. Paddy's Day parade, and anything else Irish or honorarily so. The first tape is a well-documented and -researched Ken Burns-esque documentary on the history of Irish music and its mutations and influences on the American shore.The second tape is a 48-minute performance at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, including traditional step dance performed by the Trinity Dance Company. Also on the bill are the Makem Brothers, the sons of Tommy Makem, who continue the late-'50s and early-'60s tradition of Irish folksinging, with an emphasis on seafaring shanties. These young men are clearly true believers in the form, and their enthusiasm is infectious." --Anne Hurley
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