A new BBC documentary is set to cover the turbulent year of feis-fixing allegations in CLRG.
The three-part documentary, titled The Year That Rocked Irish Dancing, follows dancers from Northern Ireland and America who are training in the lead up to the World Championships in Belfast, 2022. BBC One Northern Ireland went behind the scenes with the dancers and their teachers, highlighting their dedication to practise, the intensity of the competition, and its significance to all those involved in the process of preparing for a major championships.
The first two episodes of the series – titled ‘In The Beginning’ and ‘The Fruits Of Your Labours’ – will examine the physical and emotional demands of preparing for the Worlds, along with the enjoyment of finally performing on stage.
A description for episode one adds: “The dedicated young athletes, including first-time competitors at this level as well as defending world champions, train hard and battle through complicated choreography, nerves and wig mishaps. We capture the remarkable athleticism and thousands of hours of practice required to compete at world level, as well as the emotional strength these young dancers display in the face of adversity.”
The third and final episode, ‘Revelations’, will bring forward the recent cheating allegations made last year and include some of the reactions from the public. A description reads: “Global headlines of an alleged cheating scandal cause shockwaves at the heart of Irish dancing.”
The Year that Rocked Irish Dancing starts Monday 16 October on BBC One Northern Ireland starting at 10:40 PM. The full three-part series will be available on BBC iPlayer on Monday 16 October.
