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 that brings the magic and celebration of Irish dance and culture all over the country and the world. Their latest tour A Taste Of Ireland featuring a cast of 14 talented musicians and dancers will kick off their Melbourne run in Darebin, on Friday 5th May with two shows to follow on Saturday 6th May at the National Theatre St Kilda before heading to Sydney.
In a thrill for Melbourne audiences, these shows will feature a calibre of talent never seen before including 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 former Lord Of The Dance performer and the first dancer from Western Australia to place in the top 5 at the World Championships.
A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will make you laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained thousands. Starring dancers from the Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance. The show brings all new sets, costumes, tunes and effects. Choreographed by National Champion Brent Pace and former lead dancer in Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance and World Champion, Ceili 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 jaw-dropping live acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mashups and craic galore transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history.
Brent says, ‘I am so very excited to bring my very own show A Taste of Ireland back home to Australia. 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 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’.
Brent Pace and Ceili Moore are available for interviews by arrangement. Live performances and photo opportunities are also available by arrangement. To arrange an interview, or to attend one of the shows please contact Publicist Aisling Brady (AISLING ENTERPRISES) – m: 0424 520 345 or e: aisling@aislingenterprises.com.au
ARTIST BIOS
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 at 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 Principal Dancer in 2014, and 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 in 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.
TOUR DATES
Wednesday 19th April Paranaple Arts Centre, Devonport TAS @ 7.30 pm
Thursday 20th April Burnie Arts & Function Centre, Burnie TAS @ 7.30 pm
Friday 21st April Princess Theatre, Launceston TAS @ 7.30 pm
Saturday 22nd April Theatre Royal Hobart, Hobart TAS @ 2:00 pm & 7.30 pm Friday 5th May Darebin Arts Centre VIC @ 7:30 pm
Saturday 6th May National Theatre St Kilda, Melbourne VIC @ 4 pm & 7.30 pm
Tickets for A TASTE OF IRELAND can be purchased via https://www.atasteofirelandshow.com/
Bookings are essential, and places are limited.
