I've been fortunate, but I've watched (from the stage) others not quite so lucky.

A few years ago at a St. Patrick's benefit for a local school, we all held our breath as one of the kilted female sword dancers had her kilt let go. She managed to not miss a step, but only had one arm aloft -- the other was clutching her kilt to keep it wrapped around, close and ON. We ALL breathed a sigh of relief when the tune and dance finished and she could escape modestly.

What a trooper.

Linn