I was at an event recently where an Irish dance school was performing and it was their last event. The lady who founded the school was was closing it because she said that, while she loved teaching the dancing itself, the competitions and costume issues were wearing her out. I didn't get a chance to ask any questions - as to whether it was the parents who were causing the pressure, or what the issues were. The dancers ranged from around 5 years old to 13 or 14 and some wore plain skirts and blouses - others had on dresses that looked like they were quite costly.