Michael Flatley: His Limbs
Michael Flatley, the illustrious Irish-American performer, has indelibly etched his name in the annals of dance history. Renowned as a dancer, choreographer, and musician, Flatley’s career has seen him ascend to international acclaim. At the youthful age of 31, he left an indelible mark on the world by setting a Guinness World Record for foot-tapping—a record he would go on to break himself nine years later.
Unsurprisingly, this maestro of footwork took proactive steps to safeguard his invaluable limbs, insuring them for a remarkable sum of $40 million. It’s a choice that makes perfect sense, given the tremendous toll that dance has taken on his body. Flatley admitted, “I’ve put my body through the wringer with dance,” before adding with unmistakable passion, “I can’t say I wasn’t warned, and I can’t say I haven’t cherished every single moment of pouring my heart and soul into this art form.”