Irish dancing world thrown off balance by scandal

The World

The Irish Dancing Commission in Dublin has appointed a former judge to investigate claims that some dance schools and teachers have fixed competitions in order to allow certain dancers to win. Host Marco Werman speaks with reporter Ellen Coyne of the Irish Independent, about the allegations and the impact of the scandal that goes beyond dancers and their families, causing reputational damage to Ireland itself.

Sign up for our daily newsletter

Sign up for The Top of the World, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.