Liam  Harney Liam Harney is one of the founders of APA and is currently touring with Celticfusion, the exciting new musical which he created and choreographed with Kevin Patterson. Liam can also be seen in the national commercial for Folgers Coffee, which he choreographed. Liam starred in the London Production of "Riverdance". He also topped the bill in a tour of Ireland and Australia on the Irish government project "Great Famine Suite". This was followed by the highly acclaimed Broadway production of "Flight From the Hungry Land" at Lincoln Center with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Liam Harney is star of the new Irish Dance musical "WAVES" now available on video from RTE (co-producers of "Riverdance"). This is one of the most exciting Irish Dance shows to hit the stage. The dramatic scenes and beautiful progressive Irish Dancing make this show unlike any other Irish Dance show ever. Nothing comes close. He is a two-time World Champion Irish Step Dancer. He received his first title in 1984 which was followed by another victory in the Arts Recognition and Talent Search "ARTS," which earned him a scholarship presented by president Ronald Reagan on the White House Lawns. In 1987, Liam again received the highly coveted award of World Champion Irish Step Dancer - a feat few American's of his generation had accomplishment. Since then, Liam has performed for Holland America Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, industrials, and several television specials. His dance company credits include Dance Ellington; Pennsylvania Ballet; Carlisle Project; Jazz Unlimited Dance Co.; Trinity Dance Co; and Footworks. Irish America Magazine named Liam one of the top 100 Irish Americans. Other recipients have included: Liam Neeson; Aiden Quinn; and Phil Donahue. Liam has also choreographed various productions including: "Blown Away", the MGM Motion Picture, Starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones; "Dancing at Lughnasa" Starring Michael Learned at the Old Globe. He has also starred and choreographed: "Those Wicked Feet", a documentary featuring Liam; "The Late Late Show", with Gay Burn (Ireland); "Breakfast Time", talk show on FX cable (New York, USA); "Great Famine Commemoration", a benefit concert starring Liam with original music by composer Charlie Lennon (RTE television, Ireland) "Donny and Marie" (Pilot). Liam continues to thrill audiences in solo performances around the world: Radio City Music Hall, New York; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles; Wolftrap, Washington D.C.; Filene Center, Maryland; Lincoln Center, New York; Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. In between major productions Mr. Harney manages to do special performances around the world which have included the White House for Presidents Reagan and Clinton. His Irish Step Dancing expertise; coupled with his extensive Ballet, Jazz, and Modern dance training; have made him one of the most talented dancers of our time. The Liam Harney Irish Dance Company The Liam Harney Irish Dance Company is a bi-coastal dance company with residencies at the Academy of Performing Arts in San Diego and Boston. Lead Dancer & Director Liam Harney, former star of "Riverdance", is a two time world champion. His company has traveled throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe for performances and competitions. The Liam Harney Irish Dance Company received a special invitation to perform for the President of Ireland, Mary Robinson for her visit to the United States. They have performed with the World Famous Irish tenor Frank Patterson, The Chieftains, Sinead O'Connor, and comedian Hal Roach, to name a few. You can see Liam and his dancers in the MGM motion picture "Blown Away" starring Tommy Lee Jones, Forest Whittaker, Jeff Bridges and Loydd Bridges. In addition to working with international celebrities, the company has also performed in productions for large organizations such as: IKEA; Bridgestone Tires; Computer Associates; NJ Democratic Senate Committee; and Sunrider, which was @ the world famous Shrine Auditorium. The company has also participated in critically acclaimed series Dance Kaleidoscope at the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles; and Nations of San Diego Company members have performed in "Flight from the Hungry Land" which played on Broadway in Lincoln Center with the Brooklyn Philharmonic playing original music by composer Charlie Lennon. Other performances include a television special for PBS featuring 2 hours of the company's work at Redlands Bowl, for which they received rave reviews. This was one of the most successful performances in the history of the city. Most recently, company members have appeared with Liam in "WAVES" the new Irish Dance Musical now available on video from RTE (co-producers of "Riverdance"). L.H.I.D.C. is the leader of progressive Irish Dance. For commercial & theatrical bookings, contact: APA Productions, Inc. 4580-B Alvarado Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92120 619-282-1884 Back to list of teachers / Back to list of classes