Young girls face demanding training, tough competition ... and Tiaras," but dance moms say their daughters are no "pageant girls." "The beauty aspect of it, the costumes the hair, the makeup ...

Avian said it would be fundraising over the coming months to help meet the "significant cost" of their travel, accommodation, ...

In the opinion piece below from 2014, Cahir O'Doherty argues against the use of colorful dresses, wigs and tan in Irish dance competitions ... Girls need our help apparently. They need costumes ...

Students bring two costumes each to the competition. The competitive dance instructors choose the ... The Thracian garb is typically worn by young girls. It’s a white undergarment with colorful ...