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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 26 MIN

97. Riverdance 30: The New Generation with Anna Mai Fitzpatrick

from The Brainy Ballerina Podcast · host Caitlin Sloan

Anna Mai Fitzpatrick, Principal Dancer with Riverdance, joins The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ahead of the company’s April 14-16th performances at the Overture Center in Madison, WI.Anna shares an inside look at her journey from a young Irish dancer to performing on stages around the world with Riverdance. We dive into the unique demands of Irish dance, what it’s like to transition from competitive dancer to professional performer, and how Anna found her voice as a Principal Dancer.Key “Pointes” in this Episode: The unique technique and structure of Irish dance What it’s like to transition from the competition world to a professional show The challenge of finding individuality within an iconic role What life on tour is actually like (physically and mentally) The importance of teamwork in a touring company Behind-the-scenes: warm-ups, recovery, and show routines What makes Riverdance 30: The New Generation so specialConnect with Anna:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/annamaifitz/Connect with RiverdanceWEBSITE: https://riverdance.com/INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/riverdance/Links and Resources:Chronicle StudioAPP: https://chroniclestudio.passion.io/INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/FACEBOOK: facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudioMORE INFO: allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet’s connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at [email protected]

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