When was Michael Flatley born?

Michael Flatley was born on 16 July 1958 in Chicago.

Where did Michael Flatley study?

Michael Flatley was educated at Brother Rice High School.

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Michael Flatley

American step dancer

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Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958) is an American and Irish former professional performer and choreographer of Irish dance. Flatley is credited with reinventing traditional Irish dance by incorporating new rhythms, syncopation, and upper body movements, which were previously absent from the dance. He created and performed in Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger Live and Michael Flatley's Christmas Dance Spectacular. Flatley's shows have played to more than 60 million people in 60 countries and have grossed more than $1 billion. He has also been an actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and philanthropist.

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Born: 16 July 1958 wd
Place of birth: Chicago wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: dancer, choreographer, actor, film director, film actor, musician wd
Education: Brother Rice High School wd
Spouse: Beata Dziaba wd
Official website: michaelflatley.com wd
Social media: Facebook wd

Awards wd

Ellis Island Medal of Honor

About

Flatley formerly held the Guinness World Record for tap dancing 35 times per second, and his legs were reportedly insured for £25 million. Flatley retired from dance in 2016 due to constant spinal, knee, foot, and rib pain. In January 2023, he was treated for "an aggressive cancer", which is now in remission.

Questions

When was Michael Flatley born?: Michael Flatley was born on 16 July 1958 in Chicago.
Where did Michael Flatley study?: Michael Flatley was educated at Brother Rice High School.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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