Celtic Throne is NOT better than Riverdance
So I used to Irish dance as a kid and saw Riverdance at Wolftrap in the DMV area back in the early 2000’s. Recently, I have been reinvesting my time and enjoying the part of my culture that I feel so connected with. I saw Riverdance back in 2024 and it was BREATHTAKING. My birthday was coming up this year (2026) and my husband, being an absolute gem, got me tickets to Celtic Throne thinking it would be similar to Riverdance. Let me tell you, Celtic Throne is not even similar. The story starts in 539 BC in Jerusalem. There isn’t much connection to the actual history of Ireland. In fact, nobody (or very few) of the dancers are actually from Ireland. They are from Oklahoma. After doing some research, the funding for Celtic
Throne comes from the ‘Philadelphia Church of God’. Apparently the son of the head of the church took a liking to Irish dance and now they use it as a way to spread Evangelical propaganda. When the show begins, i noticed there were many dancers in soft shoes who were obviously not professionals. Please, if you are a fan of Riverdance, do not be fooled into thinking Celtic Throne is on the same level. It is solely a way for them to promote their church.