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from Burdekin Local News 13.05.21

by DUO Magazine & Burdekin Local News

from Burdekin Local News 13.05.21, page 12

Article from: Burdekin Local News 13.05.21

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A Taste of Ireland in the Burdekin

Marina Trajkovich

IT’S not every day you get to experience the incredible talents of world-class Irish dancers, but there’s a show on the way that will soon leave Burdekin residents on the edge of their seats.

A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation has been touring Australia throughout the year, transporting audiences from over 90 cities and towns nationwide to the Emerald Isle.

The show is a dynamic and fast-paced extravaganza for seasoned Riverdance fans and newbies alike, introducing brand new sets, colourful costumes and Irish classics to Australian audiences.

Producer, director and star of A Taste Of Ireland, Brent Pace says that the show is an incredible showcase of Irish cultural favourites, one that invites audience members to dance and sing along to revamped classics.

Born in Dublin before moving to the United States, Pace is a seasoned performer who has trained amongst the best Irish dancers in Dublin, London and the US.

“Australians have always loved the live theatre experience,” says Pace.

“I think a lot of what we believe to be Aussie humour really came from Ireland. There’s a lot of cultural crossover.

“That’s why Australian audiences relate so well to Irish craic - the fun and humour that encompasses that true Irish experience A Taste of Ireland delivers.

“I have no doubt that our show will provide audiences with what they have been missing this last year.”

The performance line up of traditional and revamped tunes include classics like Danny Boy and Tell Me Ma, featuring jaw-dropping a cappella tap battles and melodic folk music mash-ups that tell the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history.

The energetic, feel-good Irish music and dance feast will feature some of the world’s leading Irish Dancers and musicians, including many world champions and stars of other well-known shows, such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

Among the stars of the show is dancer and coproducer Ceili Moore, who has won several state and national titles and international championships for her dancing.

“We are extremely proud of the company we have assembled for our 2021 tour,” says Moore.

“We have the best local Australian talent and a few major stars from the international dance world.”