As many as 4,500 dancers representing dance schools from 32 countries travelled to Scotland this month to take part in the 40th championships of the World Irish Dance Championships being staged in the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. (19 images)
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A dancer competes in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Two dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. As many as 4,500 dancers from 32 countries have travelled to Scotland to take part in the 40th championships being staged in the Royal Concert Hall. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers leap in the air during their routine at the World Irish Dance Championships at the Royal Concert Hall, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Judges watch closely as dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers watch from backstage as they prepare to compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers watch the competition from backstage at the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers chat backstage as they prepare to compete in the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Two dancers compete in the World Irish Dance Championships on March 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers prepare backstage before competing in the World Irish Dance Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers prepare their hair and costumes before they compete in the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers' costumes hang backstage at the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers prepare their makeup before competing in the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
Dancers prepare their makeup before competing in the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
A dancer watches her competitors prepare to compete in the World Irish Dance Championships. Getty Images / Jeff J Mitchell
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