River dance's opening number Reel Around the Sun is one of the most iconic dance numbers in Irish dance. The way the dancers start separated around the stage as individuals and melt together as one unit in their formations is inspiring. The dramatic beginning with the dancers slowly becoming one, was an influential technique that was used in future Irish dance numbers. Watch as Irish dance history is made in the opening number of Riverdance.
This video in 1996 led to many present developments of Irish dance numbers where formations are the main part of the piece. The majority of Irish dancers are competitors while Riverdance shows the performance side of Irish dance where telling a story prioritizes competition. This is where the art of Irish dance is prevalent.
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