Northern Ireland dancer to perform at Trump's Inauguration Ball

Morgan Comer, from Kilwaughter outside Larne, was about to head out for a round of golf last weekend when the Lord of the Dance asked him to help provide entertainment for the 45th president of the United States of America and his guests.

27-year-old Morgan spent four years touring the world as one of Flatley’s “Lords of the Dance”, visiting countries such as Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Australia, China and the USA before retiring in October to work as a physiotherapist in Larne.

His proud Dad Dave says that he was “as pleased as punch” to receive the special request from the Irish Dancing supremo.

“Michael Flatley called Morgan on Sunday as he was about to head out to play golf, and it has all been a bit rushed since then,” stated Dave, who works as the Assistant Harbour Master at Carrickfergus Marina.

“We couldn’t tell anyone initially but he has now arrived in the States and has been picked up by the Secret Service at JFK airport.

“Morgan is no stranger to performing and the inauguration ball will be the piece de resistance of the day with lots of dignitaries and celebrities.

“He will meet Donald Trump, without a doubt.”

Despite following in the footsteps of previous inauguration ball superstar performers such as Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson, Dave says his son is “calm and collected.”

“He is quite pleased to be going to America, but he has done lots of TV interviews on Michael Flatley’s behalf for Lord of the Dance, so he will take it in his stride,” he explained.

Morgan started dancing at the tender age of four before turning professional at 17, and enjoyed a stellar career before recently retiring to his home town.

“He finished his A-Levels and was on a plane to New Zealand for Lord of the Dance the next day,” Dave recalled.