Template:Multiple issuesColin Dunne (born 8 May 1968) is an Irish leading figure in the world of traditional Irish dance, as well as a theatre actor and contemporary dancer.Best known internationally for his performances and choreography in Riverdance and Dancing on Dangerous Ground, he transitioned to contemporary dance after earning an MA in that style as artist in residence at the University of Limerick in 2002. In 2007 he was nominated for a UK Critics Circle National Dance Award (best male: modern dance) for performances at The Barbican in Fabulous Beast’s production of The Bull. His first solo show, Out of Time, premiered in January 2008.
Devised, choreographed and produced a show with "Riverdance" partner Jean Butler entitled "Dancing on Dangerous Ground." It is based on the Irish myth of Grainne and Diarmuid and opened in London in December 1999.
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His achievements include 9 World, 11 Great Britain, 9 All-Ireland, and 8 All-England titles in Irish dance.
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Retired from competition in 1991.
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Named "Greatest Irish Dancer of All Time" by the Irish Post in 1998.
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Graduated from Warwick University with a degree in Economics.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dancing on Dangerous Ground
1999
Video
Diarmuid
The Nation's Health
1983
TV Series
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Riverdance: Live à l'Arena de Genève
2001
TV Movie documentary additional choreographer
Dancing on Dangerous Ground
1999
Video choreographer
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dancing on Dangerous Ground
1999
Video co-producer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tubridy Tonight
2006
TV Series
Himself
Celebrity Jigs 'n' Reels
2006
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Judge
The Late Late Show
2005
TV Series
Himself
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
2004
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 39th Annual Grammy Awards
1997
TV Special
Himself
Riverdance: The New Show
1996
Video documentary
Lead Dancer
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
1996
TV Special documentary
Himself
Celtic Feet
1995
Video
Himself / Instructor
Known for movies
Riverdance: The New Show (1996) as Lead Dancer
Celebrity Jigs 'n' Reels (2006) as Himself - Judge
The 39th Annual Grammy Awards (1997) as Himself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1996) as Himself
$1.5 Million
