The composer of Riverdance has recalled the “terrifying” moment the Irish dance spectacle made its debut at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Bill Whelan’s music was the soundtrack to the ...

Riverdance first appeared during the 1994 Eurovision interval in Dublin. The act, which lasted seven minutes, instantly catapulted choreographer and dancer Michael Flately to international fame.

On April 30, 1994, Michael Flatley and Jean Butler made history by performing "Riverdance" at the Eurovision Song Contest.