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Michael Flatley

Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958) is an American and Irish former professional performer and choreographer of Irish dance. Flatley is credited with reinventing traditional Irish dance by incorporating new rhythms, syncopation, and upper body movements, which were previously absent from the dance. He created and performed in Irish dance shows…

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Known for
Riverdance (1994–2016) Lord of the Dance (1996–2022) Feet of Flames (1998–2001) Celtic Tiger Live (2004–2007)
Occupation
Dancer
Born
Michael Ryan Flatley (1958-07-16) July 16, 1958 (age 68)
Children
1
Citizenship
United States · Ireland
Years active
1969–2016 (dancing) 1971–present (music)

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Michael Flatley

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Michael Flatley

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Michael Flatley → Dance, Flatley, IMDbMichael Flatley's Greatest Moments, Official
Citizenship · 2
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Spouses · 2
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Michael Flatley → Michael Ryan Flatley (1958-07-16) July 16, 1958 (age 68)
Children · 1
Michael Flatley → 1
Known for · 1
Michael Flatley → Riverdance (1994–2016) Lord of the Dance (1996–2022) Feet of Flames (1998–2001) Celtic Tiger Live (2004–2007)
Occupation · 1
Michael Flatley → Dancer
Website · 1
Michael Flatley → michaelflatley.com
Years active · 1
Michael Flatley → 1969–2016 (dancing) 1971–present (music)

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Michael FlatleyBornMichael Ryan Flatley (1958-07-16) July 16, 1958 (age 68)1.00infobox
Michael FlatleyChildren11.00infobox
Michael FlatleyCitizenshipUnited States1.00infobox
Michael FlatleyCitizenshipIreland1.00infobox
Michael FlatleyKnown forRiverdance (1994–2016) Lord of the Dance (1996–2022) Feet of Flames (1998–2001) Celtic Tiger Live (2004–2007)1.00infobox
Michael FlatleyOccupationDancer1.00infobox
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Michael FlatleySpousesNiamh O'Brien ​(m. .mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}2006)​1.00infobox
Michael FlatleyWebsitemichaelflatley.com1.00infobox
Michael FlatleyYears active1969–2016 (dancing) 1971–present (music)1.00infobox
Michael Flatleyrelated to A Night to Remember, Dangerous GamesOn May0.60section
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