Rhythms of Ireland coming to Royal Wanganui Opera House

Kiwi Ashleigh John is a lead dancer in The Rhythms of Ireland dance troupe performing at the Royal Wanganui Opera House next week. Photo/Gregor Eisenhuth

Dublin-based dance company Rhythms of Ireland are on their way to Whanganui and will perform at the Opera House on Anzac Day evening.

Lead dancer Ashleigh John is one of six New Zealanders in the company and is both a local and international champion.

She began dancing in Auckland at age 4, after being inspired by a Riverdance video.

In 2010, she toured with Dance of Desire in Australia and has gone on to perform across North America and Europe as a lead dancer with Rhythm of the Night, Hear the Dance and most recently Danceperados of Ireland.

The Rhythms of Ireland, have been seen by over two million people worldwide and have been praised for "stunningly executed performances".

The performances blend the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with innovative choreography and production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Rhythms of Ireland: Royal Wanganui Opera House, Thursday, April 25 at 7.30pm. book at Ticketek

For a chance to win a family pass (two adults and two children 15 and under) tell us how many new Zealand born dancers are performing in the show. Send tour answer to liz.wylie@whanganuichronicle or deliver to 100 Guyton St, Whanganui by 12pm on Tuesday, April 23.