Michael Flatley

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I was not afraid to perform for ‘angry’ Putin (unknown)

Flatley said he had met Putin only briefly during the visit. G20 meeting – Germany Russian president Vladimir Putin (Matt Cardy/PA). He said: “ ...

“But I think it is brutal. “I think it is disgraceful. It is horrible. There is always something. I have always been anti-war.” But you know, I am anti-war.

Michael Flatley reflects on performing for Putin (unknown)

The Irish-American dancer, 63, joked that he 'is Irish and so not afraid of anything' when he was part of the show playing for the leader.

Michael Flatley wasn't afraid of performing 'Warlord' dance in front of Putin (unknown)

Riverdance legend Michael Flatley has revealed he wasn't afraid when he performed dance titled 'Warlord' in front of Vladimir Putin.

But if it is war, have at it lads. ‘But I think it is brutal. It is horrible. I think it is disgraceful. There is always a reason, there is always some monumental reason why we have to do this – we must, we have to defend ourselves. I have always been anti-war,’ he said.

Riverdance’s Michael Flatley says he was not afraid to perform for ‘angry’ Putin (unknown)

Riverdance star Michael Flatley recalled performing a special 'Warlord' routine for Vladimir Putin in 2003, which reportedly angered him.

It is horrible. ‘But I think it is brutal. ‘I think it is disgraceful. There is always something. I doubt that their mothers want any of them there.’ I have always been anti-war.’

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