Lord of the Dance: Warlords -- Then And Now (includes RARE footage of Michael Flatley dancing)

Flatley-style commercial Irish dancing isn’t just a 90’s phenomenon. It’s a TODAY phenomenon. And here’s the proof. When Michael Flatley created and choreographed Lord of the Dance, he also starred in it. Today he may be retired from performing, but all subsequent leads are handpicked by Michael. Let’s see rare footage of Michael as well as current Lord of the Dance Matt Smith performing Warlords. The titular role of the Lord is the most high-profile dance role in the world. You have to have not just top-shelf technical skills, but *dash* -- that elusive charismatic quality which separates dancers from *performers.* For a show that has grossed over one-billion dollars and sells out stadiums to this day, only the truly finest Irish dancers qualify for a lead role. This is doubly true right now, because Lord of the Dance is selling tickets to its new 25th anniversary show, 25 YEARS OF STANDING OVATIONS. Whomever is the Lord now is going to be under an intense mic