The World Irish Dance Championships were held in Greensboro, North Carolina this past week. This is only the third time in their forty-nine year history that the event has been held in the United States. The Koury Convention Center was filled with competitors all week long. Special stages and bleachers were built to accommodate the event. Dancers came from twenty-seven countries, bringing with them beautiful costumes, perfect hair and makeup, and incredible athleticism.
The above group, from Southern California is part of the Claddagh Dance Company. We didn't get to talk to them very much, because they were huddling with their director, Maire O'Connell yet they took the time to pose for a quick photo. This was such an exciting event for Greensboro. We hope the dancers and their families enjoyed their time in Greensboro (or "An Baile Glas/The Borough of Green" in Irish) as much as Greensboro did having them here.
The tunics are quite unusual, but fitting with Celtic themes.
Posted by: William Kendall | Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 11:19 AM