Over the top, extreme Irish dancing dresses are ruining the art form. In the opinion piece below from 2014, Cahir O'Doherty argues against the use of colorful dresses, wigs and tan in Irish dance ...

The Irish dancing dresses play a crucial role in the contest. Not only does a girl’s appearance count towards her grade, the right dress can help her dance better on stage.

A teenage boy who identifies as a girl is heading to the Irish Dancing World Championships after ... competitions depict him wearing the typical dance attire for girls, including dresses, ...

When Smith’s dress debuted at the World Irish Dancing Championships, it was all over dance message boards. Most dresses sell for $1,200 to $2000, but big-name dress makers with commercial ...

Spokane’s first Irish Dance Competitions, ... All the girls are wearing their elaborate sequined dresses common in the competitions. ... State 2B girls: Liberty vs. Cle Elum-Roslyn (March 5, 2025) ...

"As long as she wants to dance, I'll do whatever it takes for her," mom said. Bridget's younger sister, Molly, 7, is following in her big sister's dance steps. She also began classes at age 3.

It's a long way from dancing at the crossroads for the youngsters who are taking part in the World Irish Dancing Championships this week. There have been jaw-dropping high kicks and dazzling ...

Irish dancing is often known for the elaborate costumes dancers wear, which Rebecca said can range from anywhere between £20 for a beginner's dress to £3,000 for an open championship.

On July 5, Jenna Dewan shared a photo of her eldest child, 11-year old daughter Everly, at an Irish dance competition posing with her grandma. Dewan shares Everly with ex Channing Tatum and her ...

Cultural dance classes abound on Long Island — Indian, Irish, Hispanic, Korean, West African and more. Children don’t have to be part of the culture to enroll.

So, when a teenage trans girl entered and won the girls’ competition at a regional world-qualifying Irish dance championship, or oireachtas, in late 2023, most dancers were shocked to learn that ...