i went to this show last night, at our beautifully restored fisher theater, expecting to see a bit of fast-tapping irish dancing. it was created by the producers of riverdance, so i had a certain mind set going in, and was very happy to find it was so much more. the director/creator spoke at the beginning, and talked about how he had worked for three years to assemble this amazing ensemble of dancers and musicians from all around the world, (australia, spain, ireland, england, u.s.a, canada, mexico, and italy), to create this work of performance art.
while there was incredible irish dancing, there was also so much more.
each musician played at least 2 instruments and at times got out on the floor to interact with the dancers.
it was a fascinating blend of afro-cuban, spanish, irish, flamenco, latin, modern and street and classical dance,
all bathed in color and images and music.
at times it was strong and high energy, and then slow and powerfully beautiful.
it was a lovely performance in every way. and i was newly inspired with each dance.
I love tango, and I used to dance when I was young. Pope Francis
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image credits: broadway in detroit
I have my glasses on.... 
Sounds and looks wonderful.
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yes it was a beautiful show )
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I’m officially envious!! It looks like a great show. 🙂
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it was so much more than i had expected, holley )
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🙂 Definitely a bonus!
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absolutely how i saw it too )
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wow the energy indeed! I can feel it just from the photos alone :O
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yes, it came off the stage into the audience, andy )
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Awesome! 🙂
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I’m attending this show this weekend with my family! Thanks for the preview. I’m even more excited now!
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oh fantastic rebecca, i’m sure you’ll all love it, and you won’t be able to take your eyes off the stage )
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I would like to say….im a bit turned on by the musculature…of the men. and of course..the dancing. bow chicka bow wow…
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yep )
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Yowser. Looks like a night of beautiful beats, Beth. Lucky you!
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absolutely, mark )
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Sounds like an awesome night!
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it really was )
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Got to say it looks like a fantastic evening full of energy and drama. I would have loved that too
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it was, and i’m sure you would have )
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Woah, this looks awesome Beth ! No wonder you had such a good time. I wish I could be there as well. Thanks for sharing with us this art form ! 🙂
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it was my pleasure )
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love pope quote 😀
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thanks bonnie, i thought it was rather interesting )
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he’s quite a guy 😉
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Reblogged this on Rogues & Vagabonds.
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thank you, that was very kind of you )
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It is always exciting to go somewhere when you have high expectations and have the experience exceed them! So wonderful that you went to this performance and it does seem to hold music, dancing and excitement!! Smiles, Robin
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i agree robin and it was a bit of all that )
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Looks like a great show, Beth.
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it really was, tom )
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Ah…the Fisher Theatre. What a lovely place that was and is again apparently. Your description of the show makes me want to hop in the car and drive to Detroit.
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yes, as you know, the fisher is one of our classic buildings and it has been beautifully restored to its original luster )
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I know what you mean. The first time I went to see Riverdance, not expecting too much I was blown away.
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exactly )
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sounds great!
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it was wonderful, roy )
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Looks amazing Beth, how lucky to have gone, I love live performances 🙂 x
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me too, jen )
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Looks great. It has been years since I had an opportunity to see something like that. Thanks for sharing.
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my pleasure )
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It looked like a amazing show. Thank you for the photos.
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you are vey welcome, john )
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I’ve not been to see it but it sounds awesome! I only know something of the reason for the way the dance had to be done…which was pretty amazing in itself. Thanks for the review…will look for it when it appears in our area or see it in Las Vegas if it is still there…you sold me!
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great, i hope you enjoy it as much as i did, if it comes your way )
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