McGovern Irish Dance Weekly Newslettter - Week of January 24 - January 30
Week of January 24 - January 30
This Week’s Schedule Changes/Updates
Winter Schedule will remain the same
Below is the standard schedule and does NOT reflect any changes to schedules.
Any schedule changes will be announced within this newsletter, on parents facebook page and via text/email.
DAYTON | TROY | LAFAYETTE
Winter Workshop
$60 per dancer - you come to the sessions that apply to you. ALL Nationals dancers are required to participate in the TEAMS practices.
We will be focusing on our CRN material primarily to prepare for CRN Nationals in February.
Dancers from any studio location are welcome to any of the classes. If you are in Ohio and want to travel with me, please let me know so I can make arrangements for car rental/hotel. Be prepared to share the travel expenses.
Visit our MID Store to reserve your spot in the Workshops.
Friday Jan. 29, 2022 | Saturday Jan 30, 2022 | Sunday Jan 31, 2022 |
5:30 - 6:00 Jump’n Jig Class
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10:00 - 10:30 Jump’n Jig Class Regular classes 10:45 - 11:30 Bun Grad |
10:00 - 10:30 Jump’n Jig Class Regular classes 10:45 - 11:30 Bun Grad |
Tuition - Monthly and Term Payments
Just a friendly reminder that Monthly tuition payments are due on or before the 15th of each month.
If you are a Term Payer - your next installment is due on or before January 15.
Please log into your parent portal to check your account status AND make sure you are set up to receive text messages from the Parent Portal.
Sports Bra 101
Much to every girl's chagrin there comes a time that she MUST purchase a bra and once you do that, as an Irish dancer you will need to also have a few sports bras on hand.
You should be wearing a sports bra each time you practice and perform. It should be concdered a part of your costume and is just as important as your ghilles and hardshoes.
Once you star wearing the proper undergarments, you will find that you will feel more comfortable while you dance and you will erofrm much better, plus your costume and appearance will fit much better.
Each dancer's needs will vary as to when to start wearing one and what kind to get . Typically it is at about age 10 you start wearing one, but that could be earlier or later as everyone is different.
If you have questions, please feel free to ask, however, if you are thinking that your or your dancer might need one, then she probably does.
What is a Sports Bra?
Sports bras are designed ot provide support to women's breasts and minimize breast movement while excersing, dancing or playing sports. Breast motion is difficult to reduce without s sports bra because the ligaments in the breasts do not contain strong structural support.
Finding a Sports Bra that Best Suits You:
Determine Your Level of Activity
Low Impact | Midium Impact | High Impact |
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Walking | Spinning | Running |
Weight Training | Skiing | Irish Dance (both soft & hard shoes |
Road Cycliing | In-line skating | Step/High Impact Aerobics |
Rock Climbing | Stair Climbing | Softball |
Yoga | Fast Walking | Soccer |
Tennis/Racquetball | Horseback riding | |
Golf | Basketball | |
When to Replace a Sports Bra
Unfortunately, sports bras don't last forever. However, a sports bra thiat is hand washed will usually last longer that a sports bra that is machine washed and tumble dried. Sports bras need to be replaced because the elasticity in the bra's support material starts to weaken.
Women who wear a sports bra 3 - 4 times per week usually need to replace their sports bra within in 6 - 12 months.
Signs that a sports bra should be replaced:
- A noticeably looser fit
- Increased breast motion during excercise or while playing sports
- Fabric pilling