PREVIEW: Spark Opera & North West Opera present - #Contempo
Contempo is the latest instalment from Northern Irish contemporary Irish Dancing group, ‘Innova’. Innova Irish Dancing Company first came to the nation’s attention during Simon Cowell’s hit TV talent show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ last year when they wowed the judges with an incredible performance.
The fifteen strong group aged between 15 and 23 years of age made it to the final three within the semi-finals before being eliminated by a public vote.
The Portstewart group aim to teach and promote traditional Irish Dance with an innovative twist so audiences can fall in love with Irish dancing and appreciate the enjoyment that it can bring. Their philosophy is to bring energy, vibrance, youth and a fresh approach to Irish Dance while creating strong friendships along the way.
The group will present a fresh version of the same show which wows the BGT judges, this time with a 45 strong cast and will collaborate with ‘The SIDH’, the popular Celtic Italian band.
The SIDH have themselves amassed a huge following due to their innovative approach to Celtic music and can boast of impressive collaborations with internationally renowned artists such as Paddy Maloney from The Chieftains, Carlos Nunez and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Energetic and original, #Contempo is sure to be breath taking and thrilling as the Innova Irish Dancing Company perform their diverse mix of traditional dance with a modern and alternative twist.
>> You can catch #Contempo at the Millennium Forum on Saturday 22nd August at 8pm, with tickets priced at £15.
