MAC Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with "Rhythm of the Dance"

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the MAC offers a special, streamed performance of The National Dance Company of Ireland’s “Rhythm of the Dance” beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13 and continuing through Wednesday, March 17. The richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient, combining the traditional music with modern forms of Irish step dancing and song while showcasing a wealth of Irish talent, including World and Irish Champion dancers and some of the finest musicians and singers.

The 90-minute performance was shot in February 2020 during the European tour of “Rhythm of the Dance.” The performance was recorded in a six-camera shoot by Ukrainian TV at the Odessa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in front of a live audience.

“Rhythm of the Dance,” previously seen at the MAC in 2015, has been touring the world for 22 years This makes it one of the longest-running Irish dance show in the world. It has been seen by more than 7 million across 50 countries. In China it performed at the Earth Dome stage, before an audience of 50,000 and was beamed to 750 million viewers on syndicated Chinese National TV. In Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, it attracted 6,000 and in Greece, 5,000 fans at the 2,500-year-old Acropolis in Athens.

The McAninch Arts Center presents a streamed pre-recorded performance of “Rhythm of the Dance,” beginning Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m., then on demand through Wednesday, March 17. Tickets are $25 per household (+ $3.75 service fee). Link to tickets and more information is available at AtTheMAC.org or by calling the MAC box office at 630.942.4000. The MAC Box office is open remotely Monday – Saturday, 12 noon – 5 p.m.