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Welcome to McGovern Irish Dance!

At McGovern Irish Dance, we are proud to train dancers from age 2 to 102, fostering a love for Irish culture, building confidence, and developing champions.

"Our focus is on creating a strong foundation in Irish dance skills, technique, and culture. Through competitive opportunities, group performances, and cultural events, we strive to give every dancer a well-rounded experience.

Home to national, regional, and even world champions.

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DAYTON OH

FORT WAYNE IN

TROY OH

Performances

A World A’fair

Catch McGovern Irish Dance at A World A’Fair!

We’re excited to bring the spirit of Ireland to Dayton’s A World A’Fair! Come see our dancers perform and celebrate global cultures together. Learn more about the event at a-world-a-fair.webflow.io — we can’t wait to see you there!

Performance Times:
May 2
6:15 Interactive Stage
8:15 Formal Stage

May 3
12:00 Formal Stage
2:45 Interactive Stage

May 4
12:15 Formal Stage
2:15 Interactive Stage

Friendships & Community

"More than just a dance school, McGovern is a place where lifelong friendships are formed. Through shared experiences, students build bonds that extend beyond the studio, from performances to competitions and beyond

Competitive & Performance Opportunities

"More than just a dance school, McGovern is a place where lifelong friendships are formed. Through shared experiences, students build bonds that extend beyond the studio, from performances to competitions and beyond

Here is what our customers say

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6 years ago

Lots of fun with great intructors!!

Terrence Wintrow

6 years ago

Best dance school in the area!

Lux Plays

6 years ago

Simply Amazing!!

PIper 1

5 months ago

So glad that we had a chance to sample Irish dance in Fort Wayne, Indiana! I’ve been wanting to do it for years and I really enjoyed the lessons. Hoping to take this class again so that I can bette...

Jill Jeffery

5 months ago

Our 6-year-old daughter loves Shelagh and McGovern Irish Dance! We moved cross country recently and needed a place to continue irish dance lessons, and this studio has gone above and beyond what we...

Ryan & Kelly Skove

5 years ago

We love McGovern Irish Dance. My daughter has been dancing here for less than a year and has learned so much. The classes are great, with focus and discipline mixed with fun and friendship. The les...

Kitti Anderson

1 year ago

It’s an wonderful place to learn Irish dance, everyone is welcoming and it’s a very family friendly place! We have been going to dance lessons and events with McGovern Irish dance for at least 6 ye...

selendrilefire Davy

6 years ago

We love McGovern Ceili Dancers! My daughter has finally found something she is passionate about and it has everything to do with the passion that Shelagh has for her dancers. There is a feeling o...

Suzanne Lloyd

6 years ago

My family has been involved with McGovern Ceili Dancers for several years and it has been an amazing experience. It is more like being a part of a big fun family. The kids learn so much and the par...

Julie Dickinson

3 years ago

Great teachers and families make-up this group. A great experience for kids to develop physical and social skills. A venue for adults to stay active both physically and mentally. If there were mor...

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