Riverdance - Reel Around the Sun

The first time I heard Riverdance I was captivated. One because I LOVE tap, and this kind of dance is close enough, and two because I love Celtic music. Oh I love it.

I listen to my Riverdance soundtrack A LOT. And even if I have in on in the background of my day; while I am working, while I am cleaning, while I am cruising around the Internet, my heart stirs. Something about the music and the sound of the dance stirs me up. On the particular clip that I included for today someone commented that their feet don't have rhythm but their heart does. That about sums it up for me too! I am completely without rhythm but my heart takes flight when I hear good music.

Books without pictures and music without words will allow your imagination and heart to take flight.

Reel Around the Sun

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