The stage of the Leeds Grand Theatre resounded to 20 pounding feet as the dancers from the Irish International Dance Company thrilled the audience with their fabulous routines ranging from Irish dance to flamenco, salsa to wild west hoe-down, and Arabian dance to Can-Can.

These dancers sound like a runaway express train and their frenzied skill and military precision sent shivers down the spine. Not one Irish dance shoe steps out of line as the dancers performed as one, with an excitement that left the audience breathless and gasping for more Winner of nine Global Awards, including Best Choreography and Best International Production, this spellbinding show has smashed box office records in fifteen different countries.

This is a spectacular production with dynamic lighting, dazzling costumes and stunning choreography. As well as the dancing there are two or three excellent vocal numbers including the title number Spirit of the Dance.

This was a thoroughly entertaining evening and one can only marvel at the outstanding choreography on display by this superb set of performers.