Dancing on Dangerous Ground
by Lindsay Dolan
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Actor: Bobby Fox, Brian Swanton, Ciaran Maguire, Colin Dunne, Jean ButlerDirector: Lindsay Dolan
Brand: Kultur
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 127 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-10-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: KULTUR VIDEO
Movie Reviews of Dancing on Dangerous Ground
Movie Review: You will love this!
Summary: 5 Stars
Dancing on Dangerous Ground is my favourite Irish dance show. It is very different to any of the other shows that I have seen, either live or on dvd. If you are a fan of Lord of the Dance or Feet of Flames, you will find that DODG is not as flashy, there are no explosions or skimpy costumes!
I think I would describe it as sophisticated, elegant etc. The music is beautiful and the dancing is the best you will see. Great male characters with strong dancing and beautiful female dancers who float in their lovely simple but feminine costumes. Jean Butler is stunning and the chemistry between herself and Colin is visible and adds to the excitement of the performance.
This is a two part DVD. Part one is the full live performance of the opening night in London and part 2 is "Dare to Dance", a documentary of the making of the show. This documentary is as good as the performance and just as enjoyable to watch. You see the dancers arriving for their first rehersal, meeting the producers and hearing for the first time about the show and what is expected of them. You are in the room with them as they learn the difficult new steps. See Jean and Colin work together as they develop the choreography for the dancers and themselves. There are also interviews with Colin and Jean as well as other members of the troupe who include Jeans sister and other well known Irish dance show dancers. See the dancers backstage before the show, feel their nerves! Witness also the troubles between the producers, backers, Jean and Colin that most probably lead to the show's eventual downfall. For any dancer who aspires to one day dance in a show, this documentary is a "must see".
I have now watched my copy of the DVD most probably a dozen times and never get tired of it. I have read on message boards that other people have found it boring, I can't imagine why! They are talking about a version that was aired on American television which I believe was a cut down version of the show and maybe they are used to seeing MF strut his stuff! I also own copies of Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames so you need to be aware that DODG is at the opposite end of the Irish Dance spectrum ( if that makes sense! ) Maybe the cut down version didn't include the fantastic pub scene or the beautiful wedding or the......you will have to buy it to find out!
Also, lastly,, there is only Irish dancing in this show, no Spanish or tap as in Riverdance. It is truely a show for lovers of Irish dance. I hope that you will love it as much as I do. Thanks.
Summary of Dancing on Dangerous Ground
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