Riverdance at 30 how Riverdance shaped Irish dance, and reflected a multicultural Australia

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Ireland won the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, but their victory was overshadowed by the seven-minute interval "filler" that received a standing ovation. The combined talents of Jean Butler, Michael Flatley and their supporting cast showcased Irish dance in a new, exciting way in an item called Riverdance. And the world - including Australia - took notice. Thirty years later, Riverdance still circles the g

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