Grace in Motion • Strength in Tradition
McGovern Irish Dance Events
Performances • Competitions • Community
Save the dates
What’s Happening This Month
See where McGovern Irish Dance is performing, celebrating and welcoming new dancers throughout the community.
Summer Break
McGovern Irish Dance studios are closed before the new season begins across Ohio and Indiana.
Lafayette Open House + Season Start
Lafayette begins with a free Open House! Children, teens and adults can meet us, try Irish dance and discover the right class. No experience is needed.
RSVP for the Open House →Dayton Classes + Mini Jigs Begin
Dayton launches its 2026/27 season, including Mini Jigs for our youngest dancers and Irish dance classes through adult.
Troy Classes Begin
Irish dance returns to Troy with Mini Jigs, youth and adult programs—and new dancers are welcome.
Fort Wayne Open House + Season Start
Fort Wayne begins with a free Open House for children, teens and adults. Try a class, meet our instructors and see why families love dancing with McGovern.
Save Your Open House Spot →Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day
Hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The community is invited to cheer on McGovern Irish Dance and enjoy the energy of live Irish dancing.
Tipp City Mum Festival
Everyone is invited to see McGovern Irish Dance perform at one of the Miami Valley’s favorite fall traditions.
Looking ahead
Competitions & November Events
More dates and details will be added as they are confirmed.
CRN Regional Championships
McGovern dancers travel to Champaign, Illinois for the CRN Regional Championships.
Joey Hall Farewell Tour
Join McGovern Irish Dance for this special farewell-tour performance. The performance time and additional details will be announced.
CRN National Championships
Our competition team takes the national stage at the CRN National Championships.
Birdy Feis
An open-platform competition currently listed as tentative. Watch this calendar for confirmation.
CRN World Championships
McGovern dancers join competitors from around the world for four exciting days of Irish dance.
Lake Erie Open
An upcoming WIDA competition on the McGovern competitive calendar.
Apple Slice Feis
This competition is planned, with the date still to be announced.
Come dance with us
See a Show. Try a Class. Join the Fun.
Our public performances are open to everyone, and beginner Irish dance classes are available for ages 2 through adult across four studio locations.
