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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 globe, with several troupes
touring in different locations. So, does
Riverdance matter in Australia? Yes,
I believe it does."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
