📅 Mark Your Calendars

Bookmark The Pulse so you can easily refer back throughout the season—it’s the best place to find all important updates, sign-ups, and schedules!

🎉 End of Season

  • Dayton: Last Class – May 31
  • Troy: June 15 & 18
  • Fort Wayne: June 18
  • Lafayette: June 20

☀️ Summer Training

  • Dayton: June 1 – August 31
  • Required for dancers competing or preparing for Regionals.

☘️ Performance Season

  • June 6–7: Troy Strawberry Festival
  • June 20: Celtic Fest Ohio
  • July 24–26: Dayton Celtic Festival
  • Sept. 26–27: Tipp City Mum Festival

🎶 St. Patrick’s Day Workshop

  • Open to dancers who can perform a hornpipe or treble jig step to music
  • Focus on both competition and performance versions
  • Includes written steps + teaching & performance videos
  • Dayton & Troy dancers attend in person
  • Indiana dancers may join online (or attend in person)

⬇️ Scroll down for more info and registration

CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATES

Dayton studio schedule changes

📣 Mondays

The following classes are now combined:

  • 6:15 – 7:00 PM → Bun Grad / Ullmhuchan (Ages 7–Adult)

  • 7:00 – 7:45 PM → Advanced Adults (Ages 18+)

➡️ All dancers will now attend one combined class from 6:15 – 7:30 PM

📣Tuesdays

Quick reminder that our updated Tuesday schedule is now in place:

Unchanged:

  • 4:30 – 5:00 PM → Beginners (Ages 5–8)

  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM → Beginners (Ages 9–17)

  • 5:30 – 6:00 PM → Beginner Hard Shoe

Combined Class:

  • 6:00 – 7:30 PM → Bun Grad + Pink Team + Ullmhuchan

If your dancer was previously in the 6:00, 6:45, or 7:30 classes, they should now attend the 6:00 – 7:30 PM class.

Summer Session Info ☀️

📅 Final Class Dates by Location

Dayton Studio
Fall Season Ends May 31 - Summer Term starts June 1

Lafayette Studio
• Last Day of Class: June 20

Fort Wayne Studio
• Last Day of Class: June 18

Troy Studio
• Tuesday Classes End: June 15
• Thursday Classes End: June 18

🌟 Summer Session – Dayton (June 1 –August 31)

Summer Session Requirements – Competitive Dancers

For any dancer planning to compete this summer or at Regionals this fall, participation in the Dayton Summer Session is REQUIRED.

Taking three months off and expecting to be prepared for Regional Championships is not realistic. Consistent training over the summer is essential for strength, stamina, technique, and overall readiness.

Exception:
Dancers based in our Indiana locations will not be required to attend weekly Dayton classes. Instead, we will provide dedicated workshop weekends and training sessions throughout the summer to ensure they stay on track and fully prepared.

Additional Summer Training Opportunities

We will also be offering additional workshops and focused training sessions throughout the summer, open to all dancers.

  • These will take place on select Tuesdays and Saturdays

  • Designed to supplement regular training and accelerate progress

  • Strongly encouraged for all competitive dancers

Registration Requirements by Goal

Competitive Dancers (Ullmhuchan – Craobh):

  • Must attend a minimum of 2 class days per week

  • Must attend all required level-specific classes (including sets where applicable)

Performance-Only Dancers:

  • Must register for:

    • Performance Team Class, and

    • One level-appropriate class

Tuition (Unchanged for Summer)

  • 45-Minute Class:

  • $145 per class (full term)

  • $50 per class (monthly option)


    Discounts

    Multi-Class Discount 20% off per dancer with 4 or more classes

    Family Discount 10% off for each family member after the 3rd person

    10% off for each family member after the 3 person

  • Small Group Sessions (Max 5 dancers):

    • $15 per dancer, per session

Summer Schedule – Dayton (Subject to Change Based on Enrollment)

MONDAY
5:30–6:15 — Adults (All Levels)
6:15–7:00 — Ullmhuchan / Mean Grad
7:00–7:45 — Ard / Craobh

TUESDAY
4:30–5:00 — Beginners (Ages 5–8)
5:00–5:30 — Beginners (Ages 9–17)
5:30–6:00 — Bun Grad

Small Group Sessions (Available dates will be announced and you will sign up via the Booking page like you do for performances)
6:30–7:00
7:00–7:30

WEDNESDAY
5:45–6:30 — Ullmhuchan / Mean Grad
6:30–7:15 — Ard / Craobh
7:15–8:00 — Sets (Traditional & Contemporary) (Required for Mean Grad & Up)

THURSDAY
5:45–6:45 — Combined Performance Team (Black & Pink Teams)
6:45–7:30 — Mean – Craobh (Required)
7:30–8:15 — Sets (Traditional & Contemporary) (Required for Mean Grad & Up)

🚨 Summer Registration – Action Required

All dancers must complete the Summer Registration Form (CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW)

This form is how we will finalize class placements, billing, and summer rosters.

Even if your account already shows summer classes, you are still required to complete this form so we can confirm accuracy and properly plan classes.

Deadline: May 15
Spots, class structure, and groupings will be set immediately after this date.

If the form is not submitted by May 15, your dancer may not be placed in summer classes.

☀️ Summer Camps Are Here!

Our summer camps are the perfect fit for dancers who are still building their foundation—especially those working through their beginner reel or looking to strengthen technique and footwork. These camps focus on the details that matter most at the beginner level, helping dancers feel more confident, more comfortable, and more consistent in their steps.

Whether your dancer is newer to Irish dance or just wants extra time to really get it, this is a fun, supportive way to grow, improve, and enjoy time in the studio over the summer. 🍀

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Workshop – Coming Soon!

Get ready to level up your dancing just in time for the most exciting season of the year! Our St. Patrick’s Day Workshop is designed to help dancers feel confident, strong, and performance-ready—whether they’re stepping onto the competition stage or dancing in front of a crowd.

This workshop will focus on both the competition version and performance version of the St. Patrick’s Day set, giving dancers a well-rounded understanding of the choreography, timing, and presentation.

Who is this for?
This workshop is open to any dancer who is eager to learn and grow! Dancers should be able to confidently execute a hornpipe or treble jig step to music.

  • Dancers ages 13+ will especially benefit as this set is often required for competitions

  • Younger or less experienced dancers are absolutely welcome to join if they’re ready for the challenge!

📍 How it works:

  • Dayton & Troy dancers will participate in person

  • Indiana dancers may join virtually via Google Meet (and are always welcome to attend in Dayton if they’d like!)

  • A Google Meet link will be sent upon registration

🎥 What’s included:

  • Written breakdown of the choreography

  • Teaching video for review and practice

  • Performance video to help dancers understand style and execution

🔗 Register here:
https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ohjjo/page/system/bookingreg-shopping?bookingId=12017

👉 Scroll down for full details and registration.

Let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day season strong, confident, and full of energy—just the way we like it at McGovern Irish Dance! ☘️

peformance & Event schedule and sign ups

At McGovern Irish Dance, we invite all dancers to sign up for upcoming performances! Showcase your hard work, connect with fellow performers, and inspire the audience. Performing enhances skills, builds confidence, and fosters community. Whether seasoned or new, these events are a fun way to share your passion for Irish dance. Don't miss this opportunity—let's create unforgettable memories together! Sign up today!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Performance line up

June 2026

🍓 Troy Strawberry Festival

June 6–7, 2026
📍 Troy, OH
🌐 Visit Festival Website
💃 McGovern Irish Dance Performance
Saturday, June 6
1:15 PM
Sunday, June 7
11:00 AM

🍀 Celtic Fest Ohio

June 20, 2026
📍 Renaissance Park, Waynesville, OH
🌐 Visit Festival Website
💃 McGovern Irish Dance Performance
Performance time TBD.

July 2026

🎻 Dayton Celtic Festival

July 24–26, 2026
📍 Dayton, OH
🌐 Visit Festival Website
💃 McGovern Irish Dance Performance
Performance schedule TBD.

September 2026

🌼 Tipp City Mum Festival

September 26–27, 2026
📍 Tipp City, OH
🌐 Visit Festival Website
💃 McGovern Irish Dance Performance
Performance times TBA.

McGovern Mini Jigs

Last Day of Classes

  • Dayton
    Saturday Classes June 6
    Monday Classes June 8

  • Troy - June 16

  • Lafayette - June 20

    Mini Jig dancers are welcome to participate in performances at summer festivals.

Parking at the Dayton Studio

Dart leagues are starting up at the Shamrock Club next to the Dayton studio. Their busiest nights are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with members typically arriving around 6:30 PM.

Because parking will be more limited on those evenings, we kindly ask all families to plan for drop-off and pick-up rather than waiting in the parking lot. There will not be space available for lingering during class times.

Monday adult dancers are welcome to park down the alley where Shelagh typically parks. Just keep my space open.

Thank you in advance for helping us keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely for everyone!

Fan Gear & Dancer Essentials

👣 A Friendly Reminder: Who Belongs in the Studio?

We absolutely love how supportive our dance families are — it means so much! 💕
However, during class time, only dancers enrolled in that class should be in the studio.

If you’re not the one dancing, please relax in the waiting area or come back to pick up your dancer at the end of class. Our studio space is cozy, and even the best cheerleaders can become little distractions when class is in session.

We know how special it is to see your dancer’s progress, which is why we schedule Visitor Days, Parent Peek-Ins, and even Facebook Lives in our private Parents’ Group throughout the year — so you won’t miss a thing!

When you are invited into the studio, please sit quietly and let the instructors lead. Coaching, correcting, or offering feedback — no matter how well-intentioned — can pull focus from the dancers and their learning.

Thank you for helping us keep class time focused, positive, and full of the joy of dance! ☘️💚

👉 Action Items for Families

  • 💚 Join the McGovern Irish Dance Parent Connection!
    We warmly invite all new parents—and those who haven’t yet—to join our private Facebook group: McGovern Irish Dance Parent Connection.

  • 📲 Stay Connected with McGovern Irish Dance!
    We’re updating contact records and need your email + mobile number to keep you in the loop on schedules, newsletters, and events.

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New to the Crew? Here’s Your McGovern Guide!

As you begin this journey, we want you to feel supported every step of the way. Our Welcome Page is designed especially for new dancers and parents—it includes everything you need to start strong and grow with confidence: what to wear, how to practice, how to connect with the music, and how to progress from a brand-new beginner to a proud Irish dancer.

COMPETITIONS



April 11, 2026
Birdy Open Feis
Northville MI

Feb 14 - 16, 2026
CRN North American National Championships
Minneapolis MN

Dec 13, 2025
Feis Na Nollag
Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center
Philadelphia PA

October 11 & 12
CRN West Region Regional Championships
Dayton OH

August 2 2025
Apple Slice Feis (Open Platform)
Cadillac MI 

July 12, 2025
Lake Erie Open – July 12 –
Erie, PA

April 5, 2025
Birdy Open Feis (Open Platform)
Northville MI

Feb 15 & 16, 2025
CRN North American Open Championships
St. Louis MO

Oct. 12 & 13, 2024
CRN West Region Championships
St. Louis MO

Dec. 7, 2024
Shamrock Christmas Feis
Champain IL

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STUDIO RULES & ETIQUETTE REMINDERS

Studio Rules & Etiquette Reminder

Dancers should come to class prepared with both pair so of shoe (if applicable)
Appropriate clothing that allows them to move freely - no denim, no jeggings
Please bring your own water bottles. Beverages are not provided at any of the studios

Check out our full list of studio rules and expectations here: Studio Rules & Expectations