Now THAT’s a first dance! Sweet moment Riverdance alumni reunite to perform at the wedding of two castmates (and they’re the 70th couple who have found love through the show)
A newlywed couple’s first dance has gone viral after they were joined by their former Riverdance castmates.
Singer Emma Warren and her husband Shaun Kelly tied the knot in early May and marked the occasion with a party in Donegal, where they celebrated with family and friends.
As part of the reception, Emma, who joined the show 11 years ago and was its lead singer for five years, and Shaun, who also worked with the dance troupe, treated their guests to a performance – and surprised everyone by getting their former castmates involved.
Almost two dozen of both male and female ‘Riverdancers’ took to the dancefloor and hopped and tapped to the show’s theme song – with the newlyweds front and centre.
The sweet video went viral on TikTok, where it was shared by LadBible Ireland. The bride later revealed that they are the 70th couple who met through the show and tied the knot.
Singer Emma Warren and her husband Shaun Kelly tied the knot in early May and marked the occasion with a party in Donegal, where they celebrated with family and friends and treated their guests to a Riverdance performance
The clip started as Shaun and Kelly took to the dancefloor and twirled to the tune of the iconic Riverdance soundtrack.
Both newlyweds had a friendly face off with the bride’s moves answering her husband’s, before they were joined by several friends who took their positions, forming a half circle behind them.
As the music sped up, the group of dancers could all be seen performing the world famous choreography, with all the ladies dancing in their colourful gowns and barefoot.
As the song went on, yet more dancers joined to the rapturous cheers of the wedding guests.
The talented group danced in lines across the ballroom, as the couple took centre stage, twirling together while their friends kept the chorus choreography going.
Finally, the song reached its triumphant climax, with both newlyweds raising a fist in the air to a standing ovation from their loved ones.
Emma and Shaun tied the knot in Lake Como, but held their party in Donegal, where they are based.
Speaking of the dance on her Facebook page, Emma wrote: ‘Riverdance Reunion… so much craic dancing together again after touring the world with these wonderful friends for many years.
Almost two dozen of both male and female ‘Riverdancers’ took to the dancefloor and hopped and tapped to the show’s theme song with the newly weds front and centre
Emma revealed that she and Shaun have been members of the Riverdance cast for 11 years, and that they were the 70th Riverdance couple to get married
The dancing party, which grew bigger as the music paced up, eceived a standing ovation at the wedding’s reception
The video went viral after it was shared on TikTok, with many praising the couple and their friends’ dance skills
’11 years since myself & Shaun Kelly first joined the show and 70th Riverdance couple to marry,’ she wrote.
The video went viral after it was shared on TikTok, with many praising the couple and their friends’ dance skills.
‘Goosebumps moment for sure, pure class. Congratulation to the Bride and Groom on their wedding day,’ one wrote.
‘Friggin amazing,’ another said.
‘The way she twirled in that dress was stunning. This is absolutely magic, just brilliant,’ one said.
‘Very talented wedding party,’ another approved.
‘I wish I had done this for my wedding’ one said.
‘Every time I hear Riverdance it makes me emotional – amazing,’ one wrote.
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