Colin Dunne

Colin Dunne
Born (1968-05-08) 8 May 1968 (age 56)
Birmingham, England
NationalityBritish / Irish
Alma materWarwick University
Occupation(s)Dancer, choreographer, actor
Known forRiverdance (1995–1998)
Dancing on Dangerous Ground (1998–2000)

Colin Dunne (born 8 May 1968) is an English-Irish[1] dancer and choreographer who is a leading figure in the world of traditional Irish dance, as well as a theatre actor and contemporary dancer. Best known internationally for his performances and choreography in Riverdance and Dancing on Dangerous Ground,[2] he transitioned to contemporary dance after earning an MA in that style as an artist-in-residence at the University of Limerick in 2002. In 2007, he was nominated for a UK Critics Circle National Dance Award (best male: modern dance) for performances at The Barbican in Fabulous Beast's production of The Bull. His first solo show, Out of Time, premiered in 2008.[3]

  1. ^ "Colin Dunne Is in an "Intense Relationship with Dance"". dancemagazine.com. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ Kisselgoff, Anna (10 March 2000). "DANCE REVIEW; A Celtic Legend Told Through Feats of Footwork". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  3. ^ La Rocco, Claudia (14 October 2011). "Untraditional, but Still an Irish Tradition". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 July 2017.