Rhythm of the Dance

A purple background with a collage of images of dancers and musicians.

About Rhythm of the Dance

Rhythm of the Dance returns to the UK in 2026, it's 27th year of touring the world in over 50 countries.

Featuring world-class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists, and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography, performed at lightning speed.

Join us on this thrilling journey that is Irish in essence, through the country's ancient history to the modern, urban Ireland that we see today, bursting with talent.

Image gallery

  • A group of dancers wearing black on a stage. They are all facing the same direction, with their arms out on either side of them.
  • Five musicians play instruments at the back of the stage, while a dancer performs in front of them.
  • Three women dance in white shirts, thick brown belts, and green and gold skirts.
  • Three musicians play the banjo, drum, and guitar.
  • A group of dancers dressed in black. They are all smiling, with one leg crossed in front of the other, and their arms stretched out wide.
  • A group of dancers all standing in a straight line.

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