Prodijig - Footstorm
From: Saturday, 18th May 2013
To: Saturday, 18 May 2013
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Synopsis
Prodijig's powerful and unique performance style has already captivated the UK & Ireland. The group - who fuse Irish dancing with more modern moves - have wowed audiences and prompted widespread critical praise, five star reviews and standing ovations for their world-class crowd pleasing style, powerful, heart-stopping moves and magnificent energy.
Our Review:
19 May 2013
The development of Irish dancing into an entertainment phenomenon is puzzling. It is a rigid form of tap dance in which the dancers perform in unison with movement limited to the legs and feet and few of the high leaps that make dance so textured.
Alan Kenefick, who created and choreographed Footstorm (and dances the lead role) resolves these limitations by establishing a tribal setting for the show. Against such a background the movement of the dancers in strict harmony works perfectly. The setting also frees the dancers to perform sequences of courtship and conflict that show Irish dancing to best effect. The tap dancing aspect, that keeps Irish dancing so tied to the stage, is off-set by the sheer talent of the dancers, particularly Kenefick, who demonstrate some astonishing mid-air heel clicks.
But the talent of the dancers is hindered by ham-fisted storytelling and awful music. Kenefick is at pains to avoid Irish cliché but in an effor...
Creative
James Grant Live ()
SJM Concerts ()
Alan Kenefick (Choreographer)
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