As a general concept, I like the look. Wigs are great, I love bling, tan and make up fine. But I like the look at the Worlds, at the top level. I don't think prelim kids need the same level of costuming. I don't think PW need anywhere near the same level. I think there's a level of age-appropriateness too - I don't think it's sensible to spend $2000 on a Gavin for a four year old. Or even a seven year old for that matter. I don't get to spend other people's money for them, but I do think "the look" should be reserved for the top levels and filter down the grades and ages accordingly. The trouble is there is NO WAY to police levels of blinginess because it's all subjective. You couldn't even count diamantes because a taller child would need more than a smaller child. I don't have the answer either! But I know that all black outfits will NEVER be the answer. -- The New Irish Dance Message Board

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Date Posted: 06:08:18 09/20/18 Thu
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Subject: As a general concept, I like the look. Wigs are great, I love bling, tan and make up fine. But I like the look at the Worlds, at the top level. I don't think prelim kids need the same level of costuming. I don't think PW need anywhere near the same level. I think there's a level of age-appropriateness too - I don't think it's sensible to spend $2000 on a Gavin for a four year old. Or even a seven year old for that matter. I don't get to spend other people's money for them, but I do think "the look" should be reserved for the top levels and filter down the grades and ages accordingly. The trouble is there is NO WAY to police levels of blinginess because it's all subjective. You couldn't even count diamantes because a taller child would need more than a smaller child. I don't have the answer either! But I know that all black outfits will NEVER be the answer.
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I think it would take an multi-podium champ paring down her look to have a real impact. If there were a dancer or two hoisting a globe in a $1200 dress instead of a $3500 dress it might have an impact on the 'keeping up with the Joneses' craziness we see. (NT) -- I don't know what else might change it, 10:30:41 09/20/18 Thu

Completely agree with your view. I think the look has become too extreme. Every element of it is pushed to the limit. Dresses that are more bling than dress, oversized wigs, too much make up, spray tan that could be used on the garden gate. And those gross eye lashes on some kids! (NT) -- I think less is more, 11:15:41 09/20/18 Thu

That’s exactly my thoughts. They tried to address from the bottom up, when it needs done from the top down. Especially with social media playing a huge role, and certain dd’s promoted incessantly, THEY are the ones kids follow (on social media as well as for trends). (NT) -- A “celeb” must start it., 11:31:04 09/20/18 Thu