Behind the curtain at the World Irish Dancing Championships

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Competitors Take Part In The 2018 World Irish Dancing Championships

Competitors gather backstage as they prepare to take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018, in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in the Royal Concert Hall, with more than 14,500 dancers and supporters expected to travel to the event, which has run for more than 40 years. Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in… Getty Images

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Dancers rehearse as they prepare to take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships. Getty Images

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Merchandise for sale at the World Irish Dancing Championships Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in… Getty Images

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A competitor high kicks across the stage at the World Irish Dancing Championship. Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: A competitor high kicks across the stage as she takes part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: A competitor high kicks across the stage as she takes part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Dancers prepare to take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking… Getty Images

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Dancers have makeup applied as they prepare to take part in the World Irish Dancing Championships. Getty Images

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Dancers gather backstage before the World Irish Dancing Championships. Getty Images

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Competitors in the sub minor girls Ceili part in the World Irish Dancing Championships Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors in the sub minor girls Ceili in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing Championships… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors in the sub minor girls Ceili part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing… Getty Images

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 25: Competitors in the sub minor girls Ceili part in the World Irish Dancing Championships on March 25, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. The World Irish Dancing… Getty Images

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