Gaelforce Dance: The Irish Dance Spectacular

Rating:
Summary: Exciting and original
Review: In a time with Irish dance shows being produced by the hundred, copycats of the Riverdance / LOTD phenomenon, I really enjoyed Gaelforce Dance (both the show and DVD) for their originality. They reached new heights in creativity and hemlines! The choreography is intricate and passionate, the male lead in particular is refreshing in his relaxed style of dancing, and there is an interesting mixture of influence (from Africa to classical dance) on the Irish dance. Initially I thought that the dance steps seemed not to harmonise well with the music, but the more I watch the show the more I see that it is simply a new standpoint and I enjoy it immensely. The musicians are full of fun and very entertaining to watch, as much so as the dancers! I wasn't crazy about the singer (or her songs), but that's a reflection of my personal preferences anyway.