❄️ Winter Workshop 2026 | Training • Teams • Tradition ❄️
📅 January 15–19 | Open to all McGovern Irish Dance locations
Our Winter Workshop is a focused, high-quality training experience designed to help dancers return from winter break feeling strong, confident, and prepared—whether they are attending Nationals or not. This workshop supports dancers at every stage of their journey, from newer dancers building fundamentals to experienced performers refining technique and stage presence.
Throughout the week, dancers will participate in technique-focused classes, team training, and performance-based sessions that rebuild stamina, sharpen execution, and reinforce the skills needed for a successful season ahead. Training is challenging yet supportive, creating an environment where dancers feel motivated, encouraged, and ready to grow.
Dancers gain valuable performance experience while receiving supportive feedback and building confidence in a setting they know and trust.
💃 Workshop Highlights:
• Open to all MID dancers across all studio locations
• Nationals-focused training without requiring Nationals attendance
• Nationals coaching fee is included with workshop participation
• • Emphasis on technique, stamina, confidence, and stage presence
💰 Cost & Registration:
• $80 per dancer
• 20% family discount when registering 3 or more dancers
• Use code WINTERWORKSHOP3 at checkout
The Winter Workshop is about growth, preparation, and community—meeting dancers where they are and helping them step into the next phase of the season with confidence and pride. We’re excited to begin 2026 together, back in the studio, building strength, skill, and tradition. 💖🖤
👉 Reserve your spot:
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All dancers are welcome — from Beginners through Championship levels.
✨ How the Workshop Works
Your workshop registration covers all sessions offered across the workshop dates. Dancers should attend the sessions that match their current level (or levels). You do not need to attend every session listed—just the ones that apply to your dancer.
👉 Beginners: when completing the registration form, please be sure to check the Bun Grad box.
⭐ Nationals Team Requirement
Any dancers planning to compete at Nationals are required to participate in the TEAM sessions. These sessions are an important part of our preparation and expectations for team dancers.
This workshop is designed to:
Build technique and stamina
Focus on both soft shoe and hard shoe
Provide level-appropriate training
Allow dedicated time for team work and choreography
📅 Winter Workshop Schedule
Thursday | January 15, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Mean Grad & Up – Hard Shoe (with Athena)
Friday | January 16, 2026
5:45 – 6:30 PM | Beginner & Bun Grad
6:30 – 7:15 PM | Ullmhuchan & Up – Soft Shoe
7:15 – 8:00 PM | Ullmhuchan & Up – Hard Shoe
Slight schedule change to Saturday and Sunday for the Winter Workshop
Saturday | January 17, 2026
10:45 – 11:45 AM Beginner, Bun Grad, Ullmhuchan – Soft Shoe
11:45 – 12:30 PM TEAMS (Miss Karen will arrive during teams)
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Ullmhuchan / Mean Grad – Hard Shoe
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Lunch Break (Regular Beginner class during this time — please plan to leave the studio if possible)
2:30 – 4:30 PM | Mean – Craobh
Sunday | January 18, 2026
1:00 - 1:45 Beginner & Bun Grad
1:45 - 3:30 Contemporary Sets with Miss Karen
4:00 - 4:30 TEAMS
4:30 - 5:30 Ullmhuchan / Mean Grad Hard and Soft Shoes
Monday | January 19, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 AM | Beginner & Bun Grad
11:00 – 1:00 PM | TEAMS
1:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Ullmhuchan / Mean Grad – Soft Shoe
2:30 – 3:15 PM | Ullmhuchan / Mean Grad – Hard Shoe
3:15 – 4:15 PM | TEAMS
4:15 – 6:00 PM | Mean – Craobh
The full schedule is also available on the sign-up page for easy reference.
If you have any questions at all about which sessions your dancer should attend or about team requirements, please don’t hesitate to ask—I’m always happy to help guide you.
I’m really looking forward to a fantastic Winter Workshop and strong training together.