Flip yer wig: confessions of an Irish dance mom

Jimmy D, are you blaming americans for the wigs and I might add the gaudy ugly dresses the kids wear now? I'm american, had a daughter that danced when the girls had there natural hair and dresses that were beautiful but not outlandish. Where did these wigs and outfits start and never mind the money it costs to keep in this style. You Irish blame us for enough so don't add this to it .

JimmyD-You obviously are not familiar with Irish dance in US or Ireland-The Irish dancers in Ireland all wear wigs. The US dancers tend to follow the Irish trends in dresses and "the look".

Jimmy D we in the US cringe as well at the wigs and dresses --please see my next blog. And, while we (America) can take credit for idiotic behavior on the 17th of March, green beer and poor renditions of brogues we cannot take credit for the wig and dress trends in Irish dance. Thanks for taking the time to read and share.. Peg

Don't people in the US realise people in Ireland cringe with embarrassment at the silly wigs and laugh at them? It is like stage-Oirishness, one step away from believing in leprechauns and saying 'top of the morning'! It is a mockery of real Irish culture and real Irish dancing.

I loved the article!! CONGRATS to Ms Marano!! I can relate to the scale of emotions as a child competitor in cheer and dance. This article brought back memories!! I could feel the range of emotions and literally hear the different tones of your voice as you described each scenario! I felt like I was there!! GREAT!!

Love this and love The Irish Voice and IrishCentral.com for taking chance on emerging Irish voices. The lady has talent! Never mind Abby's School of Dance and that Dance Mom crowd...Irish Step Dance Moms are lionesses!