Thank you Bonnie for posting up the other discussion that I have just read in full. I agree totally with your viewpoint on this. Your points come over clearly and precise.The young dancers posting was also a refreshing insight into the actual dancers viewpoint, but I feel as you do that all the glitz is totally unnecessary and detracts from the main idea to promote and recognise the best in Traditional Irish Dancing. It would be a great shame that a superb dancer did not take part in this competition for purely the reason that they could not afford these stupid wigs and sparkly dresses. Well done Bonnie for your views on this.
Al