Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Warriors -- the Supercut
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2020
- How about another #LordOfTheDance supercut? This time, we're going to the dark side with Warriors!
Warriors is actually a major turning point, not only for the show but for commercial #IrishDance shows as a genre. Recall the very first time you saw Lord of the Dance: the first three numbers of the show are all feel-good, with a rousing opening, a gentle song, and a beautiful slip jig. So far, everything is nice and happy.
And then Don Dorcha shows up.
For the first time in a commercial Irish dance show, you're seeing negative emotions portrayed via Irish dancing. It is as much of a shock as the first time you see Darth Vader in Star Wars. As the number progresses, you're introduced first to the villain, and then to his clan: the Warriors. The realization hits you that this is very different from Michael's first show -- something far more wild and intense.
Warriors is where the genius of Michael Flatley as a dramatist and choreographer really shines through. It's so easy to focus on Michael's dancing that we forget his art form atop #IrishDancing applies to more than just him. Just as the good guy has certain rhythm patterns and arm movements, so too does the bad guy -- and they are distinctly different, as unique as fingerprints.
If you've ever seen a commercial Irish dance show that plays with character archetypes -- heroes, villains, sirens, etc. -- the genesis of all of that in this genre comes from Lord of the Dance.
This supercut features five commercial video releases: LOTD '96, FOF '98, FOF Taiwan, LOTD 2010, and -- in a new twist -- Dangerous Games 2014. This is done deliberately; Warriors has evolved so much since its original iteration that it's shocking to see just how far it's come. And while the nostalgia for the classic iterations of the show runs deep, we daresay the latest iteration of Warriors -- if you look at it with unbiased eyes -- is just freaking amazing.
This is also a showcase for two truly superlative performers: OG Dark Lord Daire Nolan, and Dark Lord Emeritus Tom Cunningham. For Daire, the '96 and '98 videos are bookends on the amazing original journey of the show, and seeing his evolution as a performer -- a true #IrishDance pioneer, inventing what an Irish dance villain could be and evolving it every single night -- is amazing to witness. Tom, meanwhile, holds the record for appearing as the villain in the most number of commercial video releases, and it's astonishing to see his development of the Dark Lord character over 22 out of the show's 24 years. We're fairly certain Tom holds the record as the longest continuously-performing professional Irish dancer in history, and statistically speaking, if you've seen the show live, the chances are very high that you've seen Tom in the role.
Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen: it's time to say hello to the bad guy.
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I still have the VHS of Lord of the Dance from 1997 and the warrior scenes from that still give me chills. More attention to dance than costumes and flames. Michael Flately is a dance genius!
Daire Nolan is EVERYTHING. I absolutely LOVED watching this. Made my entire day because the Warriors are my faves. LOVED THIS!!! ❤❤❤
I will NEVER get bored or tired of watching this number omg insane how amazing this is.
there is nothing i regret more than quitting irish dance, this was my favorite to dance at recitals and feis'. The feeling of the crowd losing their minds everything the pace picked up will be something i never forget and something i hope to hear one last time :)
I am in a trance every time I watch these amazing dancers. The choreography, the passion, the music, the costumes. I'm running out of superlatives to describe this. Don't forget that this is real top sport and they make it look so easy. I can train for 100 years and still not stand in their shadow. FANTASTIC.
Daire Nolan will always be my favorite dark lord. The other guy is too jerky in his movements and is making too much of a spectacle out of it. Daire is cool and confident and exudes power without making it look silly. The original cast was the best to me.
Και για μένα ο Νλαν είναι πολύ καλύτερος όπως επίσης κα τα κουστούμια. Μετά μπήκε πολύ σταριλικι πολύ φανταχτερό κουστούμια
THEY are LEGENDS 👑👑👑
I love it! They are fabulous and perfect!! I would love to watch this show again in the front row !! 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤👏👏👏
Ronan Hardiman… the composer of my childhood! And what’s amazing is that Gerard Fahy will shape the childhoods of many as Ronan did for me. And so the circle continues forevermore.
Не перестаю восхищаться Вами и вашем танцевальным коллективом!!!! Просто нет слов!!! Класс!!!!!
I love the leader of the warriors
Best one was on 1996’s, it was so sexy, so strong, so manly, maybe they change the costumes cause they look more handsome than “good guys” in that performance.
Also in that performance he oozed authority without having to wave around his arms like mad. One look and his men did whatever he wanted. No need to impress. Wow!
Красивое видео, монтаж = суППер!!! все просто молодцы!
Ich bin immer wieder begeistert!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The OGs are the best
Танец Антагониста, По мощи не уступает танцу Героя!!!! Очень КРАСИВО И МОЩНО!!!
May they ALWAYS FIGHT for ALL THAT is GOOD!
AWESOME!!!!
Потрясающе!
Бравооо!!! 👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹
Totallly amaxing
If you can't be the hero, you should be the villain. Zoltan Papp is the ultimate Dark Lord. Greetings from Hungary🇭🇺
es ist so tollllllllllllllllll
Lots love from Russia! Wish i could dance like that) so inspiring, thanks for all)
Ouah quel talent j'adore
Predivno, velicanstveno, bravo Misel
Tout simplement fabuleux 💥
Ambiguous,sensual,powerful. Bravo. I love hue
Infinitamente maravilloso 👍😘
Great!!!!!!!!!
Love him
Wow 😮
Superschön !!
Tiz great.. He is great
Wow!
Mega!!👍
Excellent edit
Waouuuuuuuu bravo
YEAH!! 😍
Yes yes and yes yes!
Simplesmente incomparavel
ШЕДЕВРАЛЬНО!👌
Nicolae.muzica.dansata.si.cantata.frumos.de.o.trupa.de.adevarati.artisti.care.selena. dedica.meseriei.cu.sufletul.se.observa.ca.sant.talentati.
So intense
I love the original, his aloofness was perfect. If Dark Elves were Wardancers...
Daire Nolan the original and best!
👏👏👏👏👏
Pmsl kick in the arse at the arse at the end was the best
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The best of tve World
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Best moment 0:06
Holy mackerel...
Единственное, что примечательно во всём балете.
By By Ariane and all other!
Hallo what is a 0:16 scznce ?
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用舞蹈展現戰爭的狀態
OBI Augsburg 1995/1997 and OSRAM Opel Tigra black materia SUB Marine!
Stunningly beautiful...😍💋😈🤬
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