McGovern Irish Dance Weekly Newsletter - Happy Father's Day!

Shelagh Mcgovern

Weekly Newsletter
June 20 - June 19

This Week’s Schedule Changes/Updates

Dayton OH

Troy OH

Lafayette IN
Regular Schedule

Regular Schedule

Regular Schedule
 

 

 

Performance Alert!
You can sign up right here: 
 https://live.vcita.com/site/mcgoverndance/online-scheduling?category=b7d46po4amami39v
(All dancers MID and Jump'n Jig are welcome to sign up)
 


Performance Sign Ups!
Performance sign ups will be coming soon!

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the event.  It takes about 1000 volunteers each year to do this.  If you are intersted in getting involved head over the their website to sign up.  Volunteers get a free tshirt and drink tickets!

http://www.daytoncelticfestival.com/volunteers/

 

Studio Schedules
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
 

DAYTON STUDIO SCHEDULE

Highlighted boxes indicate Competition Team Classes
You DO NOT have to be on the competition team to take these classes. 

 McGovern Team Elite is by invitation only.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

4:30 - 5:00

Baby Jig 

Ages 2 - 3

4:15 - 4:45
Jump’n Jig

Ages 4 - 6

5:45 - 6:30
Open Org Steps
(Rince Cairde)

5:45 - 6:30
Celtic Stars

9:15 - 9:45
Baby Jig

 Ages 2 - 3

5:15 - 5:45
Tiny Jig

Ages 3 - 4

4:45 - 5:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars

6:30 - 7:45
Ull/Mean + MTE

6:30 - 7:15 

Beginner Adults

9:45 - 10:15
Tiny/Mini Jig

Ages 3 - 4

6:00 - 7:30
Ullmhuchan/

Mean & Adults

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

Level Up Sessions
$15/dancer
Only 4 dancers per session
7:45 - 8:15
Sign Up Here:
Sessions
 

Level Up Sessions
$15/dancer
Only 4 dancers per session
7:15 - 7:45
7:45 - 8:15
Sign Up Here
Sessions
 

10:15 - 10:45
Little Jig 

Ages 5 - 6

7:30 - 8:30
Ard/Craobh Grad
This takes place of Tues Ard/Craobh Class

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

    

10:45 - 11:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars
 

 

    

11:30 - 1:15
MTE Soft Shoes, Hard Shoes, Sets

       

 

TROY OH STUDIO SCHEDULE - TUESDAYS

Lafayette IN Studio Schedule - Saturdays

6:00 - 6:30

Baby JIg Ages 2 - 3

10:00 - 10:30

Jump'n Jig

630 - 7:00

Tiny JIg Ages 3 - 4

10:30 - 11:15

Beginners

7:00 - 7:30

Mini/ Little Combo Ages 4 - 6

11:15 - 12:00

Bun Grad/Ullmhuchan

7:30 - 8:15

Beginners ages 7 and up

12:00 - 12:45

Teams/Ceilis/Performance

 

 

12:45 - 1:45

Mean Grad & Up plus Open Org material

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL STUDIO LOCATIONS
If you are a monthly payer - Your payment is due on or before the 15th of each month.  Did you know you can set up your account for auto pay?  Log in and set it up.  It's easy to do.

 

 

INDIANA STUDIO INFO

 

These dates are subject to change based on any performance or competitive opportunities that may come up.  If that does occur we will work out ways to make up for the missed time with either extending class times or special practices/workshops.  Hopefully you will take advanatage of the opportinuties to compete or perform though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slide Order - Order Deadline is June 20

One form per dancer.

Slides are $45 each (cash or check made out to MCD only)
Personalization on the side it is an additional $15 (for example - Your Name)

 

 Payment in the form of CASH or CHECK can be brought to class or mailed to Dayton Studio.

McGovern Irish Dance
818 Linden Ave
Dayton OH 45410

Make sure you make check out to MCD
I think we will be able to get them in before Dayton Celtic Fest!

PLACE YOUR ORDER THROUGH THIS LINK - ​https://forms.gle/DaqNNg2MwZT91ouZ7
 

 

Level Up Sessions

Level Up sessions are for dancers that 

  • Need to learn new steps for competition because the have levelled up/out
  • Are wanting to polish up work on current material
  • Have been given permission to learn new material
  • Have gotten behind in their practice or just need to get caught up 
  • Are in need of  extra help with  steps,
  • Want to stay sharp in preparation for Regionals or any other upcoming compettiions

Our focus over the summer is performances, so we will not be spending time re-teaching material that has already been covered in class, we also won't be spending a lot of time on steps in class. 

These sessions are for all levels. 

If the schedule does not work for you contact me directly and we can work something out.

If you are not located near the Dayton Studio we can work out some Zoom sessions if needed.

Schedule your sessions here:
https://live.vcita.com/site/mcgoverndance/online-scheduling?category=4p3krmj5xrpmopi6​

 

 

PERFORMANCE TEAM TRY OUTS

We will still welcome ALL of our dancers to participate in our performances but I think it is important to have a core group of polished, well practiced dancers at each show.  These dancers will help lead the "up and coming" dancers and to put on the best performance each time we set our feet on the stage and be the ambassadors and leaders for McGovern Irish Dance
 
Performance Team Practices
  • Wednesdays 5:45 - 6:45
  • Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30

    Commitment is for one full session 
(of course you can do both sessions)
  • Session 1 - September - February
  •  Session 2 - March - August 
Tuition for Performance Team is $65/month or $360 per session
 



 
Tryouts will be held Sunday August 28, 2022 
Deadline to sign up for the Try Outs is August 15.  
Once the sign ups come through, I will set a schedule.
Dancers that are in at least 3 Ard Grad Levels or  in Craobh grad do NOT need to try out, but simply let me know if they are willing to honor the commitment
 
 
Dancers will be asked to demonstrate the following steps/skills to the best of their ability, not the necessary perfection bt the solid attempt and willingness to go for it!
 
  • Level 2 or 3 Hornpipe
  • Open Organization Reel or Slip Jig
  • Front Clicks
  • Bicycles
  • Rocks
  • Cross Keys
 
What to Wear to Try Out
Dancers should show up to the Try Out in Black Shorts, pink logo MID shirt, poodle socks, both pairs of shoes and hair pulled off face and neck
 
Belonging to this team  is a very big commitment, every member needs to be just as committed as the next, therefore rules/guidelines have to be set and followed.  
 
Every team member will make a conscious effort to support one another and help the team improve as a whole. Help each other have a positive attitude, motivate each other, and be dedicated to the team.  Dance team members need to be prepared at practices, performances, and competition.