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Riverdance - The Show [VHS] [1995]

VHS ~ Michael Flatley

4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Actors: Michael Flatley, Jean Butler, Brend�n de Galla�, Eileen Martin, Areleen Ni Bhaoill
Directors: John McColgan
Producers: Moya Doherty
Format: PAL
Language English
Classification: Exempt
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
VHS Release Date: 2 Oct 1995
Run Time: 98 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004RSYO
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 164 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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The Irish hard-shoe sensation Riverdance underwent its second incarnation with Live from New York City, a 1996 performance filmed at Radio City Music Hall. The dazzling choreography and energetic score remain, but Michael Flatley was replaced by less-flamboyant Colin Dunne, a superb technician who works well with Flatley's former colead, Jean Butler.

About half an hour longer than the 1995 original, Live from New York City expands upon the second act's theme of the Irish leaving their homeland for other parts of the world. In the most engaging new number, "Trading Taps", a trio of Irish dancers faces off against two urban American tappers. While much of this show will be familiar, it's different enough to be enjoyed on its own terms. It's also more stylishly shot, but that's also its biggest drawback--frenetic editing that allows only brief glimpses of the dancers and leaves the viewer dizzy. --David Horiuchi

Synopsis
The magic of Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, the Irish Choral group Anuna and the Irish Dance Company, performing in Bill Whelan's show 'Riverdance'. Other performers include: The Harlem Tappers, the Moiseyev Dance Company and piper Davy Spillane.

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous, but..., 30 May 2004

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This review is from: Riverdance - Live From New York City [DVD] [1996] (DVD)

I like "Riverdance" very much, as much for Bill Whelan's marvellous score (which is where "Riverdance" scores over Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance") as for the dancing. I also much prefer Colin Dunne, largely because I find ultra-egoist Michael Flatley difficult to take, marvellous dancer that he is. The problem is twofold. First, that dreadful editing, which doesn't allow one to see the dancers at their best. Second is the bizarre chapter divisions on the DVD, which prevents you from cutting to your favourite bit, without having to resort to fast forward. For example, if you want to see the wonderful "Trading taps" routine, one of the show's highlights, you have to wade through the boring, pretentious "Feed their hearts" singalong. Ditto, you have to dig for the dazzling number by the Moscow Folk Ballet (I'm sure these people aren't human, like the rest of us). However, if you can live with these shortcomings, it's wonderfully entertaining.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining - but not worth buying., 15 Mar 2002

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This review is from: Riverdance - Live From New York City [DVD] [1996] (DVD)

I love Riverdance! I saw the stage show in London 6 times. It is the most wonderful, exhilarating experience. I have no doubt that to have been in New York for this performance, amongst an understandably excited crowd, would have been magical. I have all the available recorded versions.

But the camera work/direction on this version is probably the worst of all the versions I now have on film/tape/DVD. It falls into the obvious trap of failing to give the sense of 'scale' - and all too frequently gives head and shoulders/torso shots when the action is so clearly with the feet. In particular, the 'running taps' routines - as with many of the most animated dances - are lost to clumsy editing and poor choice of shots.

Riverdance is an intensely emotional experience that is driven by the animation, energy, skill and expertise of the dancers. The dancers here are no less talented than all the other versions available. But most of that action takes place from the hips down and, gorgeous as Jean Butler is and handsome and passionate as Colin Dunne is, that ain't where it's all happening.

If you are a fan of Riverdance. you'll want to make sure your collection is complete. But you won't be buying this for its technical excellence or because you can appreciate the dance as it should be.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Riverdanceless, 23 May 2006

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This review is from: Riverdance - Live From New York City [DVD] [1996] (DVD)

I saw Riverdance live in the UK and this comes no where near what you would expect. It has been very badly edited. If it's a large group of dancers you need to see all of them to get the full effect of group dancing, zooming in on the waist line of one dancer does not do it. Many times when a distance shot was required you found that the view was too close to the dancers to really see what they were doing. Zoom in. Zoom out, Zoom in Zoom out, Zoom in, Zoom out, Oh please will you keep the camera still. I sat through it all hoping it would improve, it did not. A VERY BORING VERSION OF WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN AMAZING SHOW.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Riverdance-live from New York City
Absolutely unmissable. Watched it 2ce already and loaned it out to parents who also thoroughly enjoyed it!

Published 2 months ago by Thomas Giblin

4.0 out of 5 stars River Dance Live IFrom New York
Really enjoyable, just wish the focus was more on the full stage and less on individuals to get the impact of the dancing.

Published 2 months ago by A. Ward

4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I wanted
I love Riverdance and this DVD is a fair version, however it is snipets of different shows at Radio City Theatre, why can't I find a DVD of Riverdance that shows the whole... Read more

Published 5 months ago by G. Couch

5.0 out of 5 stars you must buy it
colin dunne i thought was much better than flatley well performed show colin and jean work really well together
its a show not to miss out on music is fab extra on the dvd... Read more

Published on 22 April 2006 by Ms. Sarah Cahill

4.0 out of 5 stars Where's Michael Flatley?
A really good dance show, but it was lacking one thing...Michael Flatley. Colin Dunne takes the lead role, however he does not do all the dances that Michael did. Read more

Published on 4 Feb 2006 by newbrightgirldancer

5.0 out of 5 stars Riverdance 1995
This video is one of the best I have ever seen. I have had it since 1995 and keep watching it at least 3 times a year. Read more

Published on 29 Jan 2005 by Christine Warrington

2.0 out of 5 stars the first great performance of michael flatley
As a great fan of Michael Flatley when I first watched this show which was recorded in Dublin Point Theatre I was amazed. Read more

Published on 5 Jan 2001 by ozelmahmut@pemail.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! This video shows the best in Irish dancing.
Filmed live in radio City Music Hall in NY, this video is the second attempt to present Riverdance on the VHS tape and in my opinion, fairly overtakes the first version. Read more

Published on 6 Sep 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb to watch and listen to - you must buy it!
Colin Dunne and Jean Butler are both excellent in this American Riverdance show. The sound on the DVD is superb and you are able to hear every tap on the stage as well as the... Read more

Published on 4 April 2000

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