The summer of world champions is upon us with a show that explodes into their fifth consecutive UK tour.

Winning glowing reviews from around the globe, from Dublin to Taipei, Magic Of The Dance is finally making it's much anticipated second visit to Worthing's Pavilion Theatre from August 11 to 16.

Experience the most intoxicating dance show ever produced – brimming with Celtic charm, blistering dance routines and breathtaking special effects – performed by a dance troupe that boast more Irish Dance World Champions than any other show.

Incorporating some of the oldest surviving Celtic music, with the latest theatrical and staging effects, the show is authentic and traditional, yet equally as contemporary.

By fusing time-honoured intricate Celtic jigs with American street dance a totally unique experience is produced, which beautifully transcends the ethereal mysticism of the Emerald Isle, whilst showcasing the most thrilling live dance sequences.

Hailed as the finest and most exciting dance show of the century, Magic Of The Dance is a wonderful love story of good versus evil set in a famine stricken Ireland, and is carried by breathtaking dance routines, with highly refined footwork and amazing precision.

The tapping in this show is so powerful that for the first time ever, audiences will witness a dancer's shoes burst into flames live on stage.

With a story played out against the history of Ireland, performances are by World Champion and Broadway star Suzanne Cleary and two times World Champion Dermot Cullen, alongside Ciaran Maguire and original cast member Collette Dunne.

Innovative choreography is by eight-time World Champion John Carey and a gripping storyline is narrated by screen legend Christopher Lee (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings), with spectacular pyrotechnics and enchanting music.

Magic of the Dance has developed the Irish dance genre into a complete theatre experience for families and dance enthusiasts alike.

It has everything you need for a fabulous night out: comedy, tragedy, magic and romance, climaxing with the world famous stunt the "Feet of Fire" and live Irish music.

While other Irish dance shows are slowing down, Magic of the Dance powers on. Ranked as the fastest, most technical of its genre among Irish dance professionals and audiences alike, withmore than one million tickets sold in the UK to date, Magic of the Dance really is the hottest ticket in town.

Magic of the Dance is at Worthing's Pavilion Theatre from August 11 to 16, at 7.45pm and with 2.30pm matinées on the Wednesday and Saturday. Call 01903 206206 for tickets or click here

For a trailer of the show, click here

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