The amazing Irish dance troupe Fusion Fighters made a stunning return to the World Irish Dance Championship last week, bringing the house down with their fancy footwork.
This was the third year in a row that the amazing Irish dance group had been asked to perform at the World's, which took place this year in Glasgow, Scotland.
Featuring the cast of Fusion Dance Fest 2017, the Fusion Fighters led the way in very appropriate tartan and kilt outfits for their Scottish setting. Musicians Benedict Morris and Aisling Parslow were also alongside while Brian McGrane Music Ft. Ciara Murphy was responsible for the music.
Fusion Fighters Performance World Championships 2018Fusion Fighters Ft. The cast of 'Fusion Dance Fest' CLRG Irish Dancing Commission Worlds 2018! Cast: Chris Naish, Jamie Hodges, Michael Donnellan, Michael Gardiner, Matthew Gardiner, Conor Kennedy, John McCullough, Eve Sheridan, Mairead Trainer, Eoghan Boyce, Ethan Quinton, Simone Loysen, Maya Coyne, Bridget Flynn, George Semple, Ai Lin Doody, Ashleigh John, Daniel Donnelly, Caolan Brogan, Christian Cairone, Kate McAlevey, Katie Lennon, Mackenzie Murray, Maeve Smith, Maggie Schutte, Maria Zimfer, Nate Schutte & Owen Luebbers. Music: Brian McGrane Music Ft. Ciara Murphy Musicians: Benedict Morris & Aisling Parslow Video Footage: https://www.visionmixer.tv/
Posted by Fusion Fighters on Dé Luain, 2 Aibreán 2018
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And here's a look back at their 2017 performance:
Fusion Fighters World Championships Performance 2017Fusion Fighters World Championships Performance 2017 (Ft. The Cast of Fusion Dance Fest 2017 Music by FullSet www.fullsetmusic.com Ft. Chris Naish, Michael Donnellan, Matthew Gardiner, Conor Kennedy, Declan McHale Fusion Dance Fest: Deirdra Kiely (2017 FDF Choreographer), Eve Sheridan, Aoife Lyons, Taylor-Lee Keating, Roisin Corrigan, Dara Kelly, Ronan O’Connell, Francis Fallon, Elaine Moylan, Lynne McNally, Eleanor Burke, Aoife NiShe, Anna Sheil, Megan Ramsay, Siobhan Doolin, Mairead Trainor, Tiernagh Canning, Rachael Fraser, Eoghan Boyce, Cathal Doughan, Aoife Sheil, Ethan Quinton, Ciara O’Brien, Anna Gardiner, Ruth Fallon, Leona Donoghue, Stephen McGuinness. Video Footage: Francisco Dreux www.fusiondancefest.com CLRG Irish Dancing Commission
Posted by Fusion Fighters on Dé Domhnaigh, 16 Aibreán 2017
And from 2016:
Fusion Fighters Guest Performance @ the 2016 World Irish Danci...Fusion Fighters Guest Performance @ the CLRG Irish Dancing Commission 2016 World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow #FusionFighters Featuring Chris Naish, Michael Donnellan, Michael Gardiner, Matthew Gardiner AKA Gardiner Brothers Nicole Lonergan & David Robertson Music by Brian McGrane Music To book the Fusion Fighters, contact us at projectfusionfighters@gmail.com
Posted by Fusion Fighters on Dé Máirt, 29 Márta 2016
After the success of their Fusion Dance Fest in 2017, the Fusion Fighters will be returning the festival in summer 2018, an “annual International dance camp for aspiring professional Irish dancers to learn from some of best choreographers and leaders in the world.”
“The eight-day long dance fest is anchored with traditional Irish dance forms but also introduces a variety of Irish show styles, body percussion, tap dance, contemporary, sean nos & hip-hop into the mix,” the Fusion Fighters state.
“Dancers will get to work alongside our experienced faculty for eight days of workshops, seminars, video projects, evening events and culminating in a student showcase at the Millennium Theatre in Limerick and trip to the Fleadh Cheoil.”
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Here's how last year's batch of dancers at the Fest fared:
Fusion Fighters Showcase 2017 - Ft. The cast of Fusion Dance FestWe are excited to announce, for one night only the Irish Dance Crew ‘Fusion Fighters’ will be performing at the Millennium Theatre in Limerick. As seen on St Patrick's Day on the Late Late show 'Fusion Fighters' have performed all over the world with online success due to their viral videos receiving over 50 million views. Joined by the cast of Fusion Dance Fest & world renowned musicians we are proud to present dancers from all over the globe in a showcase of extraordinary talent, performing new and exciting routines made especially for this breathtaking one off performance here in Limerick. Tickets: https://litmt.ticketsolve.com/shows/873578022 Filmed by Gary Collins Photography Music in video by FullSet Sponsored by Hullachan Pro Camelia Rose wigs DanceCity Dancewear Ginger Revolution by Sunshine Stitches LLC The Embroidery Girl Ceili Magazine #FusionFighters #FusionDanceFest #IrishDance
Posted by Fusion Fighters on Dé Domhnaigh, 13 Lúnasa 2017
This year’s Fusion Dance Fest will take place from August 9-16. You can find more information here.
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