The name Danceperados of Ireland already symbolizes the ensemble's enthusiasm for Irish step dancing. Loosely translated, they are "The Dance Maniacs". Yes, the Irish can't stop dancing, singing and playing. It's in their blood. Fishing is also part of the Irish DNA.
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KEY VISUAL Danceperados of Ireland - Hooked Tour
An old saying goes: "If you want to get to the source, you have to swim against the current." This doesn't just apply to the salmon that swims upstream from the great wide sea to the place where it was born. All musicians and dancers who want to be authentic also have the goal of getting as close as possible to the origin of the Irish tradition.
With "Hooked" the Danceperados have created a new, rousing show that brings the fascination of fishing and dancing as well as music and singing to a common denominator.
“Hooked” is a tribute to the customs and traditions of maritime communities, where life is so wonderfully different from that of the big cities. The songs and stories about the sea take us back to a time when people were still self-sufficient and led a simple but self-determined life. But a dangerous one!
The sea has not only given, but often also taken. All of this will be seen and heard. A multivision with historical and current images and videos combines with music and tap dancing to create a total work of art for the eyes and ears.
“Hooked” is not just an ode to the sea and the rivers of the green island or the wild and impetuous nature. Given the speed and aggressiveness of the current overexploitation, one has to ask whether the natural environment will be preserved for future generations.
The Danceperados of Ireland bring the unequal battle of David against Goliath to the world stage. Small coastal fishermen are increasingly threatened by the huge fish factories that plunder the seas on an industrial scale.
Ireland's price for joining the EU in 1973 was the surrender of 60 percent of the catch quota. The naive government was badly ripped off, because the EU subsidies ran out after a few years and Ireland is now even a net contributor to the EU. Now, year after year, other nations take huge quantities of fish from Irish waters, bringing in so much that the old subsidies have long since been offset.
Dates
February 2025
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