Ever wonder why your dance costume looks the way it does?

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to remind you all that Diddlyi has three fantastic journal posts from Sarah Churchill all about the origins of the Irish dance costume – especially since I know many of you are in the process of having new dresses made or buying previously worn costumes from fellow Diddlyiers. I have read the journal posts and I have to say I learned a lot (for example, back in the day, the audience wore the celtic inspired costumes and not the dancers) and I highly recommend you all taking some time to read them! Trust me, they are worth the time.

Click here to read Sunday Best: The Origins of Your Costume.

Click here to read Costume and Irish Identity in Ireland (part 1): The Birth of the Irish Free State.

And lastly click here to read Costume and Irish Identity in Ireland (part 2): The Celtic Revival in Ireland.

Rebecca

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