McGovern Irish Dance Weekly Newsletter January 31 - February 6

Shelagh Mcgovern

McGovern Irish Dance
Weekly Newsletter
January 31 - February 6

 

This Week’s Schedule Changes/Updates
 

Dayton OH

Troy OH

Lafayette IN

Saturday -
Beginner10:45 - 11:30 Classes only

 

Regular Schedule

Regular Schedule
Studio Schedules

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. 

You can also find schedules for each studio on our web page under the     HOME      page tab

         DAYTON        |        TROY        |        LAFAYETTE
 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

4:30 - 5:00
Baby JIg
Ages 2 - 3

2:45 - 3:15
Mini Jig
Ages 4 - 5

5:45 - 6:45
Open Org Steps
Rince Cairde

5:45 - 6:30
Celtic Stars
Beginners 7 and Up

9:15 - 9:45
Baby JIg
Ages 2 - 3

5:15 - 5:45
Tiny Jig
Ages 3 - 4

3:15 - 3:45
Little Jig
Ages 5 - 6

6:45 - 7:45
Ull/Mean Grad
Rince Cairde

6:30 - 7:30
Beginner Adults

9:45 - 10:15
Tiny/Mini JIg
Ages 3 - 4

6:00 - 7:00
Ull/Mean Grad
Rince Cairde

3:45 - 4:15
New Beginners
Less than 1 Year

7:45 - 8:45
McGovern Team Elite

Thursdays may also be used for special practices which would take priority over sessions

10:15 - 10:45
LIttle JIg
Ages 4 - 5

7:00 - 8:00
Adults (including Beginner Adults)

4:15 - 4:45
Jump’n Jig mixed class (Mary & Jude)

    

10:45 - 11:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars
 

4:45 - 5:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars

    

11:30 - 12:30
MTE Soft Shoes
 

5:30 - 6:15
Beginner Hard Shoe/Advanced Celtic Stars

    

12:30 - 1:15
MTE Hard Shoes
 

6:15 - 7:00
Bun Grad/Advanced Celtic Stars

    

1:15 - 2:00
MTE also includes sets Rince Cairde & Advanced Celtic Stars
 

7:00 - 8:00
Craobh Grad

      
 

TROY OH STUDIO SCHEDULE - TUESDAYS

Lafayette IN Studio Schedule - Saturdays

6:00 - 6:30

Baby JIg Ages 2 - 3

10:00 - 10:45

Beginners

630 - 7:00

Tiny JIg Ages 3 - 4

10:45 - 11:30

Bun Grad

7:00 - 7:30

Mini/ Little Combo Ages 4 - 6

11:30 - 12:45

Teams/Ceili/Performance

7:30 - 8:15

Beginners ages 7 and up

12:15 - 1:00

Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad
   

1:00 - 2:00

Mean Grad & Up plus Open Org material

 

 


St. Patrick's Day Tshirts

 

St. Patrick's Day is only 46 days away!
 
What will you wear?
 
McGovern Irish Dance has some great shirts for the Green season that will let everyone appreciate just how awesome you are! Yes, including our super popular "Because There's No Beer In Ballet" shirt.
 

 
Performers Need BLACK shirts
Girls/Women - Black V Neck shirts
  • Adults XS - 2XL
  • Youth S - L
Boy/Men - Black V Neck shirts
  • Adults S - 4XL
  • Youth S - YX
Parents/Family/Fans
You may choose crew necks or vnecks in Black or Green, the beer shirt is up on the page as well

I know some you missed the tshirt order for the Pink Black and White ones so let me know if you need one of those and the sizes via email and I will see what I can do about that. However the Green Season Gear is the current focus. You won't need pink black white ones until April likely.
 
Orders are due on or before February 13, 2022

 

PLACE YOUR ODERS HERE

 

 

Tuesday Tips!

In case you missed the Parent's Facebook Group page Tuesdays Tips, our subject was - Deodorant! 
It seems we have a LOT of kids in the preteen stage where everything is changing with their bodies, their hormones and more! It's a super fun time for ALL of us, lol

Anyhoo....I have noticed that the studio is a LOT funkier than normal lately and wanted to drop some info about deodorant.
Dancing is a social event and your presentation of yourself, even if it is just at the studio is important. Hair pulled up, teeth brushed, deodorant on and fresh practice gear including a sports bra when it is appropriate is greatly appreciated by your team mates and instructors.

I know this can be a sensitive subject and I really want you to know that I am coming at this from a a caring place. I know these preteen years are tough on the kids and you parents at times.  Here is a good article I found on the subject.

https://www.verywellfamily.com/starting-to-use-deodorant-2634486

 

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
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