Lord of the dance shows youngsters a few moves

Flatley rose to fame internationally with his original Irish dance extravaganza Riverdance. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Dance, dance, wherever you may be - at least that's what the cast of Lord of the Dance were doing yesterday.

Famed Irish dancer Michael Flatley and members of his show Charlotte Wright (left) and Siobhan Connolly put students from the Connolly Dance School through their paces.

Flatley is in New Zealand to promote his upcoming tour. He rose to fame internationally with his original Irish dance extravaganza Riverdance.

The 57-year-old began dancing at 11 and was the first American - he was born in Chicago - to secure a World Irish Dance title.

Lord of the Dance hits New Zealand on August 18 with shows in Auckland and Wellington.

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