See Where Irish Dance Can Take You

Since 1999, McGovern Irish Dance has welcomed hundreds of dancers of all ages and experience levels. From a dancer’s very first class to community festivals and competitive stages, our experienced instructors help each dancer build strong technique, lasting confidence and meaningful friendships.

With classes for ages 2 through adult across four studio locations, dancers can choose the experience that fits them best—dance for fun and fitness, join a performance team, explore competition or enjoy a combination of all three.

We welcome new dancers year-round—whether they are taking their very first step or continuing their Irish dance journey with prior experience. Every dancer is known, supported and encouraged to grow at a pace that feels right for them.

NEW TO IRISH DANCE?

Your first step
should feel easy.

No experience? No problem. We’ll help you find the right class, meet your teachers and feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door.

THE BEST PLACE TO BEGIN

Try a class on us.

Meet the teachers, experience a real class and see how Irish dance feels—without pressure or commitment.

Book Your Free Class Ages 5–adult · Complete beginners welcome
01

Feel Welcome

Encouraging teachers help new dancers feel comfortable, included and excited to learn.

02

Grow With Confidence

Every class builds coordination, musicality, strong technique and pride in real progress.

03

Choose Your Own Path

Enjoy weekly classes or explore performances and competitions when your dancer is ready.

Since 1999 Serving dance families
Four Studios Across Ohio & Indiana
Ages 2–Adult Beginners always welcome
Beginner–Championship Choose your own path
Experience families can feel
Trusted by McGovern Families
For more than 25 years, McGovern Irish Dance has helped dancers feel welcome, build strong skills and discover just how far Irish dance can take them.
A McGovern family story

“Our family loves McGovern Irish Dance. We fell in love watching them dance years ago at the Celtic Festival in Dayton—and now three of our kids dance there.”

McGovern parent
Your first class
What Happens Next?
  1. 01
    Tell us about your dancer

    Share their age, experience and preferred studio.

  2. 02
    We recommend the right class

    You do not need to understand levels or program names.

  3. 03
    Come experience McGovern

    Meet the teacher, join a real class and see how it feels.

No experience or special shoes are needed.
Meet your dance team
Teachers Who Know Their Dancers
Meet All Teachers
Shelagh McGovern
Shelagh McGovern
Owner / Director · TMCRN
Founded McGovern Irish Dance in 1999
Susan Millsaps
Susan Millsaps
Associate Dance Instructor
Teaching McGovern dancers since 2019
Judi Risler
Judi Risler
Associate Dance Instructor
Regional and national championship experience
Jessica Van Deursen
Jessica Van Deursen
Preschool Dance Instructor
Early childhood education and championship experience
Ready to meet the team? We’ll help your family find the easiest place to begin.
Try a Free Class

Get Your Free Trial Started

Start your dancer’s first class

Getting started should feel simple. Fill out the quick form below and choose the location that works best for your family. Because trial spots are limited in each studio, submitting this form is the fastest way to get connected to the right class.

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Sponsors & Partners

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Logo of ACE After School Child Enrichment with a red circle and a white background featuring a torn paper effect.
Logo of United Irish of Dayton featuring a purple U with a four-leaf clover in the middle.
A circular logo featuring a multicolored, intertwined Celtic knot design above a green ribbon banner with the text "CUMANN RINCE NAÓSLÚINT".
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