Figure 1.--A blazer and kilt is quite an expensive costume. Some mothers with younger boys opt for more inexpensive costumes at the beginning stages. Some mother chose short pants and kneesocks, probably because it looks more like the kilt costume. This beginner is intent on his steps as his turn is about to come up. |
A blazer and kilt is quite an expensive costume. Some mothers with younger boys opt for more inexpensive costumes at the beginning stages. Here mothers vary. Some mother elect to buy a blazer and kilt costume from the very beginning because they are so enthusiastic about Irish dancing and are very interested in their children participating. Oher moms just use a standard white shirt and long or short pants at the beginning before they know for sure if their son is interested in seriously persung Irish dance. Either long or short pants can be chosen. Some mother chose short pants and kneesocks, probably because it looks more like the kilt costume. Here usually the younger boys are involved. Older boys beginning with Irish dance generally want to wear long pants. If the boy decides that he is not interested then there has been no money wasted on an expensive costume. If the boy decided that he wants to continue with Irish dancing than an actual costume can be purchased.
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