The project is being supported by key organisations within the city, including Leeds City Council, Welcome to Yorkshire, Marketing Leeds and Phoenix Dance Theatre.

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Take That ruled the world and Darcey Bussell flew in on a phoenix to dance with the Royal Ballet one last time.

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And the center, today, is a place where the estimated 400, 000 Phoenix-area residents with Irish heritage can learn about their culture, including traditional foods, music and dance.

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