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• Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance (LOD) is the theatrical extravaganza that has helped catapult Irish dancing into the global spotlight. The show features more than 40 dancers who deliver an eloquent and stunning interpretation of one of Ireland’s most famous legends.
  
• The show made its debut performance in 1996 and quickly became the most popular touring dance production in history.
  
• More than 50 million people worldwide have seen LOD in person at sold out theaters, arenas and stadiums.
  
• LOD was conceived and choreographed by Michael Flatley – the American born world Irish dance champion who is responsible for creating a new wave of Celtic dance mania.
  
• Flatley is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records for having “the world’s fastest feet” – 35 taps per second.
  
• Flatley, who originated the role of the Lord, serves as artistic director and continues to oversee all aspects of the show and the numerous LOD troupes currently touring internationally.
  
• Fans around the world have purchased more than 1.2 million LOD music CDs and nine million videos. The Lord of the Dance video has become a best selling Christmas season title.
  
• An estimated 2,400 Web sites are devoted to everything LOD.
  
• LOD captivates audiences with an eclectic blend of dance styles rooted in the traditional form of Celtic dance that has evolved over more than 2,000 years.
  
• The story is a classic tale of good vs. evil based on old Irish folklore. It is also a passionate love story expressed through dance.
  
• The show comprises 21 scenes filled with heart-stopping dance, colorful costumes, dramatic music, elaborate sets and state of the art pyrotechnics.
  
• LOD troupe members include Irish dance champions from around the world. They complete an estimated 151,200 taps per performance.
  
• Among his many honors, Flatley was recognized by the American National Endowment of Arts as one of his nation’s greatest performers, and named one of “The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century” by Irish America Magazine.