RIGHT, left, right.

They were the directions given to me and going through my head as I made my stage debut of sorts.

I was put through my paces by the cast of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, running at the Alhambra theatre.

I’m not a great dancer, to put it mildly, but was happy to have a go.

I was given a masterclass by the Lord of the Dance himself, James Keegan, who taught me a three-step move to get my feet moving.

I then appeared as part of a V-shaped line-up on stage, for my actual performance.

I took to the second row of the V formation, nerves kicking in and not wanting to mess it up. But then it was over in a flash. Fifteen minutes of fame, or five minutes, in my case.

James was in charge of us, the front row of the V did their steps, then it trickled down to me with Usain Bolt-style speed. I did what can loosely be described as my performance, not quite at sprinter pace, and then it carried on behind me.

I don’t think I’m a natural dancer, or performer, but it was a great buzz and I could imagine why the cast love doing it.

Watching their rehearsals on stage before my attempt, I could see the intensity, physicality and training which each of the performers needs to contribute to make the show the international smash hit it is.

The show, which has toured the world over the last 20 years, features 40 performers and is directed by creator Michael Flatley, with new music by composer Gerard Fahy.

The Bradford shows are part of a 23-city nationwide tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Mr Keegan, 30, who is in his 14th year performing in the show, says the Bradford audience is in for a treat during the shows, which run until Sunday.

He said: “I was here at the Alhambra theatre about four or five years ago.

“The Bradford shows have sold very well. People seem to like their share of Irish culture.

“Everybody loves our show from what we can see. People who come and see it just feel happy. We definitely encourage the audience to dance too.”