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Lottie Ryan introduces Riverdance performance in 'full circle moment'
Lottie Ryan introduced a special performance of Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin on Wednesday night, following in her father Gerry Ryan's footsteps.
On Wednesday, 700 Riverdanc e alumni gathered in the audience to watch the current cast, Riverdance 30 – The New Generation, performing ahead of its summer run opening tonight, 5 June.
Former Riverdance dancers and musicians from across the world travelled to Dublin for the special performance.
Watch: Special performance of Riverdance at The Gaiety Theatre
The 2FM presenter took to the stage at the Dublin theatre to echo the words that her father and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú said when introducing the interval act of the Eurovision 31 years ago, saying "Ladies and Gentlemen, Riverdance".
Taking to Instagram, Lottie said it was a "full circle moment".
Watch: Eurovision hosts Gerry Ryan and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú were blown away by Riverdance in 1994
Riverdance's 30-year anniversary celebrations kicked off last week as Riverdance - The New Generation tour began in Florida.
The tour will take in 45 locations across the USA and Canada until the end June and 30 dates across the UK later in 2025 before wrapping up the anniversary year in Belfast.
Riverdance kicks off its summer run at the Gaiety Theatre tonight, 5 June, and runs until 7 September.
