Padraic Moyles

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Padraic emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. At the age of twelve he starred as the principal actor in the Off Broadway production of Grandchild of Kings, directed by Harold Prince. Dancing under the tutelage of Donny Golden, he joined Riverdance in 1997, going on to become Dance Captain and Principal Dancer and also being nominated for an Ovation Award for his leading role in the show. In 2006 he joined the Broadway production of The Pirate Queen as Dance Captain before returning to Riverdance in 2008. Later that year, Padraic was a member of the cultural delegation to Norway with President Mary McAleese. He has also had the privilege to perform for a number of heads of state and notable individuals from around the world, most recently for Michelle Obama and for Queen Elizabeth II. He would like to give special thanks to his father, brothers, sister, and wife, Niamh, for their continued support. He dedicates all his work to his late mother Christine Moyles.