Irish Dance is an extremely expensive sport. One doesn't realize all that goes into the competitive side of Irish Dance. It's remarkable how much people are willing to spend.
Soft Shoes: $50-85 (if competing in majors it's recommended to have 2 pairs)$95-
Hard Shoes: $95-165
Poodle Socks: $9-20
Tanner: $12-40
Buckles: $20
Tape for shoes: $5
Athletic Tape: $5
Bloomers: $10
Dress: Used- $800+ Custom- $1500+
Wig: 100+
Headband/ crown: $50+
Classes: 100+
Private Classes: $60+
Feis Registration: $60+
Major Registration: $200+
Others: Makeup, duck tape, travel fees, hotel fees, bags/containers, etc.
As you can see, Irish Dance is an extremely expensive sport, which is why people take it so seriously. There aren't any cash prizes at competitions; people just want the titles. I can honestly say nothing feels better than winning a competition or qualifying for majors; every dime spent feels worth it. The best way I can explain Irish Dance is, "From the outside looking in it's hard to understand. From the inside looking out, it's hard to explain."
Wow! I had NO idea.
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