The cynical (and partially true) answer to the question is that some people really believe that they have to have the latest, most expensive and sparkliest dress in order to place well at competitions. And some people a willing and able to just throw money at dresses. read more
A lot of cost goes into the dress. The price of the fabrics used, the expensive fancy equipment that the dressmaker uses to create the dress. All of that plays a role in the total price of the dress. But don't worry, there are plenty of ways to save money on an Irish dance dress. read more
Step dancing goes back to approximately 1750. The major milestone was in the 1890s, when we had the formation of the Gaelic League. In West Cork, in a town called Macroom, the Gaelic League decided to have a Sunday afternoon of competition in Irish language, in Irish literature and in Irish dancing. read more
Irish dance costumes can be incredibly expensive, costing as much as $1,000 for a custom-designed dress. Related Articles. Irish Step Dance; Irish Jig; Riverdance Dance Clips; Costumes for Boys and Men. Much attention is paid to Irish dance dresses, as they are the most visible and showy aspect of Irish dancing. However, males also participate. read more