Birdy Feis Sign Ups & Feis PreP
✨ Feis Prep Days – Birdy Open Feis ✨
We’re getting ready for the Birdy Feis and would love to see all competitors in class this week! 🎉
👉 Regular classes will run as scheduled, and Birdy Feis competitors are encouraged to attend alongside their normal class time for extra prep.
Tuesday, March 31
🕡 6:45 – 8:15 PM
All Birdy Feis competitors are welcome to join during regularly scheduled classes
Wednesday, April 1 (no April Fools here 😉)
🕔 5:45 – 8:00 PM
All Birdy Feis competitors are welcome to join during regularly scheduled classes
Thursday, April 9 (Tentative)
🕕 6:00 – 7:45 PM
Additional Feis Prep opportunity – details will be confirmed
Let’s get those last reps in and feel confident heading into the weekend! 💪🍀
Birdy Feis Sign Ups
Please use this form to sign up for the Birdy Feis
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdERnh5PaL60BOTHw-EhDB70QOK9UnZwqNMxhZi1VXJYuaGEQ/viewform?usp=preview
If for some reason you do not see your name on the form, let me know asap so I can correct that and get you signed up.
Summer Session Info ☀️
First—CONGRATULATIONS on an incredible Green Season!
We received so many compliments at our performances, and the dancers truly represented McGovern Irish Dance so well. 💚
Thank you to all of our parents for your support, flexibility, and running from show to show with us—we couldn’t do it without you!
…but now it’s time to look ahead—SUMMER IS COMING! ☀️
📅 Final Class Dates by Location
Lafayette Studio
• Last Day of Class: June 28
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–August)
For dancers planning to perform at summer festivals or compete at Regionals this year,
👉 Summer Session in Dayton is REQUIRED
We’ll be focusing on:
• Performance readiness
• Technique + stamina
• Team training
• Set dances
Indiana (Fort Wayne & Lafayette) dancers:
We understand the distance, so there will be some flexibility:
✔️ Special classes offered in your locations
✔️ Additional workshops in Dayton you are encouraged to attend
📣 Registration
Summer registration will be opening soon—keep an eye out so you can grab your spot!
📅 Dayton Summer Schedule (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 (Max 5 dancers)
💲 $15 per dancer / session
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)
If your dancer has goals for performances or Regionals this year, summer is where it all comes together—this is where we level up. 💪✨
CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATES
All of our studio locations and programs will be taking a well deserved break from
April 1 - April 8 .
All of our studio locations and programs will be closed on April 11. Our teachers and many of dancers will be travelling to Michigan to participate in the Birdy Feis. Good Luck Dancers and safe travels!
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
WHERE TO WATCH OUR DANCERS
💃 McGovern Irish Dance performance
McGovern Mini Jigs
✨ McGovern Mini Jigs + The McGovern Pulse ✨
You may have noticed our recent name change—our Preschool program is now officially McGovern Mini Jigs and fully part of McGovern Irish Dance! 🎉
This transition allows us to better connect our youngest dancers to the full McGovern experience while keeping all the fun, energy, and age-appropriate learning they love.
What this means for your dancer:
🍀 A more connected path into our Irish Dance program as they grow
🎉 More opportunities to participate in performances and events
👯 A stronger sense of belonging within our studio
💬 Consistent communication, updates, and support for families
As part of this change, McGovern Mini Jigs is now included in The McGovern Pulse—your go-to place for everything you need each week.
Be sure to check here regularly for:
• Class updates and reminders
• Performance and event opportunities
• Important announcements
• Ways to get more involved in the McGovern Irish Dance program
We’re so excited for this next step and love having our Mini Jigs dancers as part of the McGovern Irish Dance family 💗
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.
👉 Fill out the form here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Qj1yV2Tbe0pZ1DbVrBma
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
Any one interested in doing a digital qualifier for CRN Worlds?
CRN World Qualifier 2026.
Dancers who have reached the qualifying criteria at the time of registration may enter the world qualifier -
**Eligibility is to have a minimum of 3 Ardghrad dances & 2 Meanghrads in their solo dances**
Let me know so we can arrange space and time at the studio for filming etc. We have from March 3rd - 23rd to complete everything, videos, registration etc. Just shoot me an email or text (smcgovern@mcgoverndance.org or 937 321 6687
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
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
