Michael Flatley
Michael Flatley
Michael Ryan Flatleyis an American dancer, choreographer, and musician. He became internationally known for Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, and Celtic Tiger...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionDancer
Date of Birth16 July 1958
CityChicago, IL
CountryIreland
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I also know that Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson were both dancers. For some reason there's that correlation there. I mean I don't know what it is but I think we love to be challenged and we love to count on ourselves.
begun feet flames retired work
I really retired from the Feet of Flames show because I had already begun work on a new show in my mind.
artist move people strive
I think as an artist I strive to make people feel things, and move people, and I think that's what this show does.
fit obsessed order
I'm not obsessed with how I look I just need to be really fit in order to dance.
god touring
It wasn't for the money, God knows. If it was, I wouldn't need to be touring now,
anyone dance line powerful recognizes tap work
Probably the only similarities - if anyone recognizes my work - is the fast, hard-hitting dance that's in it, the tap sounds, and the line of powerful dancers.
greatest heart man nearest news truly
My heart is saddened with the news of the Pope's passing. He was truly the greatest man on the planet, the nearest to a saint.
culture feature heritage
I'm proud of my Irish heritage and culture and this show will feature a lot of Irish dancing.
heart sweat light
You're out on stage, the music is blaring, the crowd is screaming, the lights are flashing, your heart is pumping, the sweat is flying, and it's the greatest feeling in the whole world.
dream giving want
Follow your dreams, because you wouldn't want it so bad if you couldn't have it. The universe gives you these dreams because you can have them. If you're willing to work for it, you can have anything you want.
graduation done knows
Whenever I hear, 'It can't be done,' I know I'm close to success.
appreciate promise lucky
Promise me you will appreciate every moment because we are the lucky ones
coffee dublin lasts
When's the last time you walked by a pub in Dublin and heard Irish music? When's the last time you ordered a coffee and heard an Irish accent?
numbers knocked-down get-back
Life isn't about the number of times you're knocked down, it's about the number of times you get back up.