Michael Ryan Flatley (born 16 July 1958) is an Irish American step dancer, writer, flautist, choreographer and occasional television presenter who became internationally known through his theatre musicals, Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames. Michael Flatley shot to fame during the interval of the Eurovision Song Contest 1994. Michael Flatley returned to the stage in 2009 for a limited run of the “Hyde Park” version of Feet of Flames in Taiwan. From the south side of Chicago, his parents were from County Sligo and County Carlow.Flatley began dancing lessons at 11 and, in 1975, became the first non-European resident to win the All-Ireland World Championship for Irish dance. As a trained amateur boxer Flatley was defeated by Kenneth Reed of the Windy City Gym in a Chicago Golden Gloves Tourmanment bout on February 25, 1975. Flatley is also a proficient flute player, having twice won the All-Ireland Competition. In dance, Flatley was taught by Dennis Dennehy at the Dennehy School of Irish Dance in Chicago, then went on to producing his own show. After graduating from Brother Rice High School, on Chicago’s Southwest Side, he opened a dance school.Michael Flatley return was met with multiple standing ovations. Michael Flatley is back to hit the stage in UK this year with “Lord of the Dance”. Michael Flatley Tickets are available at Sold Out Ticket Market.
Michael Flatley Biography / Wiki
Name
Michael Flatley
Also Know
Gender
Male
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Date of Birth
1958-07-16
Age(as in 2022)
64
Deathday
Michael Flatley Acting Movies
Movie Name
Character
Release Date
Overview
Riverdance: The Show
Lead Dancer
1995-01-01
Riverdance–The Show is a cultural phenomenon that defies criticism for the enthusiastic and leaves everyone else scratching their heads. The wonderfu…
Feet of Flames
The Lord of the Dance
1998-07-25
Feet of Flames was created in 1998 by dancer Michael Flatley, made famous by the musical Riverdance. First created for Flatley’s last show as the “Lor…
Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance
1997-10-14
Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin ‘Lord of the Dance’ takes Irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Orchestrated and conducted by Anne Dudley, i…
Michael Flatley Returns as Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance
2011-03-11
Tells a timeless story based on Irish folklore of good versus evil, & through the media of dance & music it is understood and appreciated by every cul…
Celtic Tiger
Himself
2005-12-13
Michael Flatley is the internationally acclaimed master of dance. In 2005 his unrivalled skill and artistry combined in an epic that fused the spirit …
Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games
2014-11-24
The final story of Michael Flately’s Lord of the Dance series. Spectacular show….
Blackbird
Victor Blackley
2022-09-02
Troubled secret agent “Blackbird” abruptly retires from service and opens a luxurious nightclub in the Caribbean to escape the dark shadows of his pas…
Michael Flatley: Gold
2000-01-01
Gold celebrates the unique dance genius that is Michael Flatley. This exciting video contains all of Michael’s greatest hits, plus two sneak previews …
Lord of the dance Feet of Flames (Hyde Park)
1999-06-01
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Lord Of The Dance – Feet Of Flames – Taiwan
2009-12-01
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Riverdance – Best Of Riverdance
2005-10-28
Introduced by Jean Butler, The Best of Riverdance, brings together the stunning highlights and classic performances from the show filmed at various in…
Michael Flatley Directing Movies
Movie Name
Job
Release Date
Overview
Blackbird
Director
2022-09-02
Troubled secret agent “Blackbird” abruptly retires from service and opens a luxurious nightclub in the Caribbean to escape the dark shadows of his pas…
Michael Flatley Production Movies
Movie Name
Job
Release Date
Overview
Blackbird
Executive Producer
2022-09-02
Troubled secret agent “Blackbird” abruptly retires from service and opens a luxurious nightclub in the Caribbean to escape the dark shadows of his pas…
Writing
Movie Name
Job
Release Date
Overview
Blackbird
Writer
2022-09-02
Troubled secret agent “Blackbird” abruptly retires from service and opens a luxurious nightclub in the Caribbean to escape the dark shadows of his pas…
