Michael Flatley "absolutely delighted" to win "Lord of the Dance" legal dispute

Irish dance superstar Michael Flatley beat a legal bid in Belfast to block his involvement in upcoming productions of "Lord of the Dance" on Thursday, January 29.

Chicago native Flatley had been sued by Switzer Consulting Ltd, which claimed the Irish dancer was in breach of an agreement for it to run "Lord of the Dance."

Switzer Consulting had sought a court injunction to bar Flatley from any role in the worldwide 30th anniversary tour of the show, which is set to step off in Dublin next week on February 5.

On Thursday at the Chancery Court in the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast, Justice Simpson said he was “satisfied that damages are an adequate remedy for the plaintiff [Switzer] and that the money is available to pay for any damages sustained."

Justice Simpison discharged a temporary injunction that had been secured against Flatley. He added that “trenchant and quite personal” allegations had been made on both sides.

“I’d just like to say thank God, I’m delighted with the judge’s decision today," Flatley told reporters in Belfast following Thursday's decision, according to the PA.

“I won’t be in the car 10 seconds, and I’ll be calling all my dancers, all of the cast and crew.

“All their families have flown in, and we’re going to lift the roof on Thursday.

“This will be the greatest version of this show that you will ever see.

“I’m absolutely delighted.”

Asked if he was back in control of the "Lord of the Dance" production, Flatley said: “Yes, 100%.”

30 years of "Lord of the Dance"

Flatley helped usher Irish dance into the mainstream when he starred alongside fellow Irish American Jean Butler in the "Riverdance" interval act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.

Flatley went on to create, choreograph, produce, and star in "Lord of the Dance," which debuted in July 1996 at the Point Theatre in Dublin.

The Irish dance show was a huge success and went on to sell out more than 1,000 venues worldwide, and has been seen by more than 60 million people in 60 different countries.

Ahead of the show's 30th anniversary tour, Flatley said in a statement: ‘’'Lord of the Dance' is a dream come true!

"For 30 years, we’ve travelled to the four corners of the globe promoting Ireland and Irish culture to sold-out crowds and standing ovations."

Flatley said it is an "honor" to be bringing the show "home to Ireland" and thanked "the Irish people whose incredible support has been inexhaustible."