McGovern Irish Dance Weekly Newsletter August 14 - 21

Shelagh Mcgovern

 

Weekly Newsletter
August 14 - August 21

This Week’s Schedule Changes/Updates

Dayton OH Troy OH

Lafayette IN

Regular Schedule (ish)

 No classes

Regular Schedule
 

 

All Studio Locations - Text Messaging Option
It seems more than a few of you are having some sort of trouble setting up the text messaging option on your account.  If you have been having problems fill out this form and I will take care of it my end for you.

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REGISTER HERE 

If you are going to be 12 this year, or I have already spoken to you, you may try out for the Performance team.

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.
 

Troy Studio Updates

Troy studio is on break.  If you would like to continue through August you may come to the Tuesday classes , contact Shelagh to find out which one.  [email protected] or call/text 937 321 6687

Make sure you get registered for the new term before the registration fee goes up.  Aug 15 is the deadline.

Lafayette IN Studio Updates
 

Final class for the Troy studio for the Summer term will be on Aug. 27.  Your classes will resume on Sept. 10.  Make sure you get registered for the new term before the registration fee goes up.  Aug 15 is the deadline.

Performance Alerts!


 

 

 

 

Marigold Festival Huber 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

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
New Beginners

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

Beginners/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

Beginner Hard Shoe/Advanced Celtic Stars

    

10:45 - 11:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars
 

7:00 - 7:45
Bun Grad/Advanced Celtic Stars

    

11:30 - 1:15
Level 2 and Up Soft Shoes, Hard Shoes & Set

     

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jump'n Jig

Fall Term Enrollment is Open!
In my never ending search to make things easier for you and me, I have utilized a different enrollment tool. Most of you should be familiar with it, especially if you scheduled a free trial or other event with us. Good news, if that's the case, you likely already have an account in the system. So, there is one step eliminated! Hurray!

ENROLL HERE











 

 

 

 

 

MID End of Season Pool Party

 

Save the date!!
McGovern Irish Dance Pool Party!!!  [☘️]
August 27 - that's a Saturday!
Viviana’s house.
46 Deer Run Road
Urbana, OH 43078


The Anderson's have graciously opened their AWESOME home to us to celebrate another successful season of Irish dancing and to spend some time enjoying each other's company wihout the hustle and bustle of competitions and performances.


Music, fun, hopefully sun, pool, hot tub, slip'n slide and food. I just ask that you bring a dish to share and BYOB
Let Shelagh McGovern or Robert Anderson  know if you intend to partake so we have a good count.
Hope to see you all.


Directions:
your GPS will lie to you and force you to make many Uturns and drive in circles. We are addressed at Deer Run Road, but the driveway is in the back off to the left from Lookout Ct. Just follow Deer Run to the stop sign, make a left onto Singing Wind Way, and another onto Lookout. Long gravel driveway on the left. Follow it down and to the right.

 

 

Happy Labor Day!

 

All studio locations will be closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Classes will resume with the Fall Kick Off Event Sept. 7, 8, 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birch Run Feis - Birch Run MI

Date

Sat., Sep. 24, 2022

Address
Knights of Columbus Council 7233
11105 Dixie Highway
Birch Run MI

Visit our Competition Hub to find your commitment form and other info.

THIS FORM AND ALL FEES MUST BE TURNED IN BY SEPTEMBER 7 - YOU WILL BE INVOICED VIA YOUR GOMOTION ACCOUNT

ONCE I RECEIVE ENTRIES I WILL DETERMINE IF WE CAN DO ANY TEAMS

Info about this feis including accommodations can be found on their facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Birchrunfeis