# 97. Riverdance 30: The New Generation with Anna Mai Fitzpatrick

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Podcast: [The Brainy Ballerina Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194)
Published: 2026-04-06T09:00:00+00:00
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Anna Mai Fitzpatrick, Principal Dancer with Riverdance, joins The Brainy Ballerina Podcast ahead of the company's April 14-16th performances at the Overture Center in Madison, WI. Anna shares an inside look at her journey from a young Irish dancer to performing on stages around the world with Riverdance. We dive into the unique demands of Irish dance, what it's like to transition from competitive dancer to professional performer, and how Anna found her voice as a Principal Dancer. Key "Pointes" in this Episode: * The unique technique and structure of Irish dance * What it's like to transition from the competition world to a professional show * The challenge of finding individuality within an iconic role * What life on tour is actually like (physically and mentally) * The importance of teamwork in a touring company * Behind-the-scenes: warm-ups, recovery, and show routines * What makes Riverdance 30: The New Generation so special Connect with Anna: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/annamaifitz/ [http://instagram.com/annamaifitz/] Connect with Riverdance WEBSITE: https://riverdance.com/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/riverdance/ [http://instagram.com/riverdance/] Links and Resources: Chronicle Studio APP: https://chroniclestudio.passion.io/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/ [http://instagram.com/chronicle_cdt_studio/] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudio [http://facebook.com/chronicleCDTstudio] MORE INFO: allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio [http://allongefilms.com/chroniclestudio] 1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring] Let's connect! My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina] Questions/com…

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