2026–2027 SEASON
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McGovern Mini Jigs
Our preschool and early childhood program has its own registration area.
Dayton, OH
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 2–3
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 4–5
Stepping Stones
Ages 5–8
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 2–3
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 4–5
Stepping Stones
Ages 5–8
Troy, OH
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 2–3
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 4–5
Lafayette, IN
McGovern Mini Jigs
Ages 2–5
OHIO
Dayton Studio
Monday
Beginner Adults
Advanced Adults
Tuesday
New Beginners
Ages 9–17
Bun Grad Foundations
Bun Grad
Pink Performance Team
Wednesday
Ullmhuchan & Mean Grad
Black Performance Team
Ard Grad & Craobh Grad
Saturday
New Beginners
Ages 9–17
Bun Grad & Ullmhuchan
Pink & Black Performance Teams
Mean Grad, Ard Grad & Craobh Grad
Traditional & Contemporary Set Dances
OHIO
Troy Studio
Tuesday
New Beginners
Ages 6 and up
Thursday
Bun Grad
Ceili & Performance Team
Ullmhuchan & Up
INDIANA
Lafayette Studio
Saturday
New Beginners
Ages 5–17
Bun Grad
Ullmhuchan & Up
INDIANA
Fort Wayne Studio
Thursday
New Beginners
Ages 5–17
Advanced Beginners
Ages 5–17
Beginner Hard Shoe
Ages 8–Adult
Adults — Mixed Levels
Ages 18+
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Tuition & Payment Options
McGovern Irish Dance classes are enrolled and billed by term. Families may pay the full term tuition at registration or divide the term tuition into monthly installments.
Please note: Choosing monthly installments does not create a month-to-month enrollment. Registration reserves the dancer’s place for the full term.
Our Dance Terms
- Term 1September–December
- Term 2January–March
- Term 3April–May
- Term 4June–August · Dayton only
Troy, Lafayette and Fort Wayne operate during Terms 1–3. Dayton also offers a summer term from June through August.
Annual Family Registration Fee
The annual registration fee is charged once per family. Multi-class and family discounts are applied after registration is reviewed.
Current Tuition Options
| Class type | Pay in full | Monthly installments |
|---|---|---|
| McGovern Mini Jigs — 30 minutes | $140 per term | $38 installments |
| Standard class — 30 minutes | $115 per term | $40 installments |
| Standard class — 45 minutes | $143 per term | $50 installments |
The number of monthly installments depends on the length of the term.
We are here to Help!
Reach out to us if you have any questions or don’t see a class that suits your needs. From preschoolers to adult classes, we’ve got you covered
Private Classes
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Private & Group Lessons at McGovern Irish Dance
Custom Coaching. Team Bonding. Unforgettable Experiences.
Looking for something beyond the traditional classroom? McGovern Irish Dance offers private one-on-one lessons and custom group sessions designed to meet your unique needs—whether you're an individual dancer striving for growth or a group seeking a fun, high-energy experience.
Private Lessons
🎯 Personalized coaching tailored to your goals
💪 Extra time to strengthen technique and build stamina
🔁 Focused repetition for lasting muscle memory
🌟 Ideal for performance prep, tricky steps, or catching up
Group Sessions & Events
🎉 Perfect for birthdays, team building, cultural events, and school visits
🤝 Build collaboration, confidence, and rhythm as a group
💃 Fun, high-energy environment for all skill levels
🌍 Experience the tradition and excitement of Irish dance together
Ready to get started?
Fill out the interest form below and a member of our team will be in touch to help you schedule your private or group lesson. We can’t wait to dance with you!
FAQs
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We offer classes for children as young as 2 through our Jump’n Jig preschool program, and classes for all ages, including adult dancers
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Yes! We’re pleased to offer free trial classes to help you find the perfect fit.
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Billing is automatically generated once you choose your classes and is seamlessly managed through your account.
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