Australian Irish dancing duo Ceili Moore and Brent Pace have made a name for themselves on the world stage of Irish dancing over the last few decades, winning world championships and dancing alongside the likes of greats such as Michael Flatley. With both of them coming from Irish dancing families in Australia, their union has seen the creation of live entertainment company Pace Live Entertainment Group, a uniquely Australian – Irish dance touring company which brings the magic and celebration of Irish dance and culture all over the country and the world.

Their latest touring show A Taste Of Ireland featuring a cast of 14 talented musicians and dancers will kick off their Tasmanian run in Devonport on Wednesday 19 April. Further performances will take place in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart over the following days.

These shows will feature a high calibre of talent including triple world champion Liam Costello fresh off an international tour of Riverdance. Joining Costello will be Vaughan Cooper – who will be bringing home a 2nd place trophy after competing in the All Ireland Championships, his first major dancing competition – and Dakota Courtney, a former Lord Of The Dance performer and the first dancer from Western Australia to place in the top five at the World Championships.

A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will entertain you into the night with a show starring dancers from the Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and Gaelforce Dance. The show brings all new sets, costumes, tunes and effects. Choreographed by Pace and Moore, this is not a show to miss! With revamped musical classics like ‘Danny Boy’ and ‘Tell Me Ma’, the show’s live, energetic blend of live acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mashups and craic galore transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history.

“I am so very excited to bring my very own show A Taste of Ireland back home to Australia,” said Pace. “I can’t wait for Tasmanian audiences to see this show. And Ceili is looking forward to visiting her friends at Scoil Rince Ni Nelly in Hobart, where she has held workshops for the young dancers at the school.

“Since its inception A Taste of Ireland has grown into one of the top four most-followed Celtic productions in the world. The show provides a wonderful insight into Irish history and culture involving storytelling, visual design and dramatic effects with each and every number throughout the show.

“I think the most magical part of this year’s performance will be that my 1-year-old daughter will get to see her dad dance; it’s a family affair, and something I thought that would never happen.”

Set to tour the USA, Canada and the UK, after the Australian tour, don’t miss your chance to see A Taste of Ireland in 2023. It’s truly ‘Celtic―for this decade’.

Ceili Moore comes from a family of Irish Dancing world champions, with both Moore and her brother, Jonty, joining their mother, Fiona Gaye Moore, as world champions in the tough competitive world of Irish Dancing. Moore has won 4 NSW State and Australian Championship titles, and in 2013 and 2014, Moore hit the pinnacle of her career when she was crowned North American National, All Ireland, and World Champion. She is now a qualified TCRG. Moore has performed in shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance in 15 countries, including performing the lead role of Morrighan alongside Michael Flatley.  In 2017, Moore took on the role of Lead Dancer & Dance Director with A Taste of Ireland. She now works Pace Entertainment Group as a Promoter, having co-founded Pace Live Dance Company.

Brent Pace has been an Irish dancer for over 20 years. The son of one of Australia’s most prominent Irish dance teachers, Pace has trained alongside the very best in London, Dublin & the United States. His competitive dance career includes multiple world medals, 6 Australian National Championships and top placings at every major Irish dance competition in the World. Pace joined the show The Rhythms of Ireland in 2009 and in 2011 became the youngest Lead Dancer in the company’s history, performing the principal role in the show’s first European tour. Since then, Pace has performed globally, joining Gaelforce Dance as the Principal Dancer in 2014, touring stadiums and theatres across the world. Together with business and life partner, Ceili Moore, Pace was also one of the featured main characters in ABC3’s “Dancing Down Under” Documentary. Filmed over 2011 and screened in Ireland, Australia and Europe in 2012, the program followed Pace and Moore’s competitive Irish dance journey from Australia through to the World Championships.

Tasmanian Tour Dates

Wednesday 19 April

Paranaple Arts Centre, Devonport TAS @ 19.30

Thursday 20 April

Burnie Arts & Function Centre, Burnie TAS @ 19.30

Friday 21 April

Princess Theatre, Launceston TAS @ 19.30

Saturday 22 April

Theatre Royal Hobart, Hobart TAS @ 14.00 & 19.30

Tickets for A Taste of Ireland can be purchased via https://www.atasteofirelandshow.com/