Weekly Newsletter - July 11 - July 17

Shelagh Mcgovern

 

Weekly Newsletter
July 11 - July 17

This Week’s Schedule Changes/Updates

Dayton OH

Troy OH

Lafayette IN
Regular Schedule
 

Regular Schedule

Regular Schedule
 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Celtic Crush
Tuesday July 26 DARBT 5:30 Perform at 6 
There will be no classes on July 26 due to the performance.
Brixx Ice Company

Info & Sign Up
https://www.mcgoverndance.org/page/calendar#/team-events/upcoming/10380

 

 

 

 


Dayton Celtic Festival
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/

 

 

 

 

 

Marigold Festival Hube Heights OH  
Sept. 10

Details coming Soon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 Global Fest - West Lafayette IN
                 Sept. 17
                 Details coming soon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
Level 2 and Up,
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.

 

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
 
Try outs 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 but 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.
 
 
 

SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Reserve your space at any of our workshops here:  https://www.mcgoverndance.org/page/system/classreg-shopping


Reel Irish Dance Camp - Dayton OH

Beginners
Irish dance camps are a fun way to learn a lot about Irish dance in a short amount of time.  Dancers will work on the foundation of basic Irish dance skills including proper footwork, rhythm, and team work in a fun loving nurturing environment.

Who Should Sign Up?

Beginner camp is appropriate for dancers still working through their Bun Grad Reel 

 Advanced Camp This is for dancers that have some Irish Dance experience or at least 1        season of classes with McGovern Irish Dance.  Dancers will continue to work on their Bun Grad and Open Organization steps as well as Hard shoe work so they are ready to start strong in September!

 


Special Guest Worskhop - August 6 & 7 Dayton OH

We are very excited to welcome back Joe LeDesma for our Summer Special Guest Workshop.  In this class we will be learning a new set dance appropriate for our dancers that know at least their Ullmhuchan hornpipe or treble jig, some different reel steps as well as working on technique, stamina and stage presences.  If you plan on going to CRN Regionals (October)  or Nationals (Feb 2023)  this is a GREAT workshop for you to attned