Get Ready for an Unforgettable Dance Season at McGovern Irish Dance!

Dear McGovern Irish Dance Family,

The 2024/25 dance season is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome both new and returning dancers to our vibrant community! Our new season promises to be filled with exciting classes, special events, and incredible opportunities for growth and fun. Here's everything you need to know to get started:

Online Registration:

Registering online is simple and convenient! Follow these steps:

Visit our website and create an account if you don’t already have one.
Click on the studio location link below and choose your classes.
Follow the provided directions, noting that pricing will not be displayed at this stage.
Continue until you reach the "Pay & Finish" section, then click "Pay Now" to reserve your classes.
Your account will be updated with billing, discounts, and registration fees after registration is received.

Dayton Ohio Studio: Register here
Troy Ohio Studio: Register here
Lafayette IN Studio: Register here
Fort Wayne IN Program: Registration for Ft. Wayne runs through Ft. Wayne Parks & Rec and opens in August. Register here

In-Person Registration:

Prefer to register in person or need assistance? Join us at our Season Opener/Meet and Greet events!

Season Opener Dates:

Dayton, OH: August 24 @ 1:00 PM
Troy, OH: August 20 @ 8:00 PM
Lafayette, IN: September 7 @ 12:30 PM

✨ New Program Alert: Dance Buddies! ✨

We're excited to introduce our new "Dance Buddies" program, designed to pair experienced dancers with newcomers for mentorship and support. Stay tuned for more details!

👩‍🏫 Meet Our Teaching Staff:

Get to know the talented instructors who will guide you through another fantastic season of dance. Follow us on social media for their introductions!

💃 Fundraising Drive for Costumes:

Help us raise funds for new costumes by participating in our Mum Sales Fundraiser, Coffee Sales Fundraiser, and maybe a few more We are also looking for dedicated volunteers to lead these fundraising campaigns. Interested? Reach out to us!

🍽️ Dinner with the Dancers:

We’re bringing back our beloved "Dinner with the Dancers" event! Join us for a fun evening of food, dance, and community. More details coming soon!

Let's make this season our best one yet! 🌟

Troy Strawberry Festival Team
I would love to get a team of MID parents to volunteer and get MID more involved in the festival. I know there are opportunities for groups to engage with the festival and I am looking for an intersted parent to help me coordinate that as well!

Fees, Tuition & Schedules:

Annual Registration Fee:

Early Bird Registration (before August 1st): $30 per family
Late Registration (after August 1st): $40 per family

Tuition Information:

Once you've registered for your classes, your account will be updated for billing and discounts. Choose either the monthly or term payment option. Each studio location has a slightly different billing setup, so please see the details below.

Discounts:

Multiple Class Discounts: Enjoy a 20% discount per dancer when registering for 4 or more classes and paying in full by the specified due dates.
Family Discount: Families with 3 or more dancers registered for classes receive an additional 10% discount.

Fees, Tuition & Schedules

Annual Registration Fee
All families will be charged an annual registration fee.

Early Bird Registration (before August 1st): $30 per family
Late Registration (after August 1st): $40 per family

Tuition Information
Once you've registered for your classes, your account will be updated for billing and discounts. Be sure to choose either the monthly or term payment option. Each studio location has a slightly different billing setup, so please see the details below.

Discounts
Multiple Class Discounts:
Enjoy a 20% discount per dancer when registering for 4 or more classes and paying in full by the specified due dates.

Family Discount:
Families with 3 or more dancers registered for classes receive an additional 10% discount.

Studio Schedules

Dayton OH
McGovern Irish Dance
818 Linden Ave
Dayton OH 454210

Troy OH
Fitness Institute of Troy

101 W. Franklin St

Troy OH 45473

Lafayette IN
Tippecanoe Arts Federation

638 North St.

Lafayette, IN 47901

Monday
4:30 - 5:00 Jump'n Jig Ages 2 - 3
5:15 - 5:45 Jump'n Jig Ages 3 - 4
6:00 - 6:45 Ullmhmchan Ages 7 - 17
6:45 - 7:30 Beginner Adults Ages 18+
7:30 -8:15 Advanced Adults Ages 18+

Tuesdays
4:30 - 5:00 Beginners Ages 5 - 8
5:00 - 5:30 Beginners Ages 9 - 17
5:30 - 6:00 Beginner Hard Shoe
6:00 - 6:45 Bun Grad Ages 6 - 17

Wednesday
5:45 - 6:30 Ullmhuchan
6:30 - 7:15 Ceili & Performance Team
7:15 - 8:00 Mean - Craobh Grad

Saturday
9:45 - 10:15 Jump'n Jig Ages 2 - 4
10:15 - 10:45 Jump'n Jig Ages 4 - 6
10:45 - 11:30 Sets, Trad & Cntmp Required for & Mean - Craobh
11:30 - 12:15 Mean - Craobh
12:15 - 1:00 Ceil & Performance Team
1:30 - 2:00 Beginners Ages 5 - 8
2:00 - 2:30 Beginners Ages 9 - 17

Classes are held on Tuesdays

5:30 - 6:00
Jump'n Jig Ages 2 - 5

6:00 - 6:30
New Beginners Ages 5 - 8

6:30 - 7:15
Bun Grad - Any Age

7:15 - 7:45
Ceilis & Teams Any Age

7:45 - 8:30
Ullmhuchan and Up plus Adults - Any Age (includes hard shoe)

Classes are held on Saturdays

10:00 - 10:30
Ages 2 - 4 Jump'n Jig Preschool Irish Dance

10:30 - 11:00
Ages 5 - 17 New beginners

11:00 - 11:45
Ages 8 - 17 Advanced Beginners

11:45 - 12:15
All Ages Beginner Hard shoe

12:15 - 1:00
Ages 8 - Adult Team & Group Dances

1:00 - 1:45
All Ages & Adults Ullmhuchan and Up Including Adults/Advanced - Prelim Dancers

Dayton OH Tuition

All classes are billed per dancer at $47 per month or $126 per term except for the following. Terms are 3 months long
Beginner Hard Shoe	$30 per dancer per month or $25 per term
Beginner Classes
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:00	$35 month	$90 per term
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:30	$35 month	$90 per term
Saturday 1:30 - 2:00	$35 month	$90 per term
Saturday 2:00 - 2:30	$35 month	$90 per term
Mean - Craobh	$94/month or $252/term

Payment Options:
Monthly/A’la Carte
Please note, dancers joining after September are eligible only for monthly/A’la Carte payment option. We're committed to providing your child with a rewarding Irish dance experience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Let's make this dance journey memorable!
Due Dates:
Monthly payments: please ensure they are submitted on or before the 15th of each month.
Term payments are due according to the following schedule. Any payments received after the listed due dates will incur an $8 adjustment per class added to your account.

Term 1: Payment is due by August 15th, covering the term from September to November.
Term 2: Payment is due by November 15th, covering the term from December to February.
Term 3: Payment is due by February 15th, covering the term from March to May.
Term 4: Payment is due by May 15th, covering the term from June to August.

***If you paid for skirts/costuming in the 2023/24 season that has not yet been received, your pricing will be adjusted accordingly.

Troy OH Tuition

Tuition is a yearly fee, calculated to account for closings due to holidays, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances. Dancers who miss a class due to illness or other personal reasons are welcome to attend a “make-up” class if a similar class is available. However, we do not offer reductions or discounts on tuition for missed classes.

Beginners Package $510 per dancer
Includes one class per week, includes practice shirt and a green season shirt. Payment options include 3 lump sum payments or nine monthly payments.

Performers Package $685/dancer
Includes two classes per week, including performance/practice shirts, a green season shirt, and embroidered skirt or vest for boys. Payment options include three lump sum payments, or nine monthly payments.

Additional classes for packages are billed monthly at $45/month

À la Carte Classes:
All classes are available for different skill levels and ages, including New Beginners, Bun Grad, Beginner Hard Shoe, Teams, and Ullmhuchan and Up. Costs vary per class. Billing for the À la Carte Plan is billed individually on a monthly basis, covering tuition only. Additional charges may apply for competitions or performances.

All classes are billed per dancer at $47 per month or $126 per term except for the following. Terms are 3 months long
Beginner Classes
Tuesday New Beginners Ages 6 - 17 Tuesday 6:00 - 6:30	$35 month	$90 per term
Teams and Group Dances Tuesday 7:15 - 7:45	$35 month	$90 per term

Payment Options

Three lump sum payments
$170 for Beginners Package
$229 for Performers Package per dancer
Due on Sept. 15, Dec. 15, and March 15
Nine monthly payments
$60 per dancer for Beginners Package
$80 per dancer for Performers Package
Due on the 15th of each month

***If you paid for skirts/costuming in the 2023/24 season that has not yet been received, your pricing will be adjusted accordingly.

Lafayette IN Tuition
Tuition is a yearly fee, calculated to account for closings due to holidays, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances. Dancers who miss a class due to illness or other personal reasons are welcome to attend a “make-up” class if a similar class is available. However, we do not offer reductions or discounts on tuition for missed classes.

Beginners Package $510 per dancer
Includes one class per week, includes practice shirt and a green season shirt. Payment options inlcude 3 lump sum payments or nine monthly payments.

Performers Package $685/dancer
Includes two classes per week, including performance/practice shirts, a green season shirt, and embroidered skirt or vest for boys. Payment options include three lump sum payments, or nine monthly payments.

À la Carte Classes:
All classes are available for different skill levels and ages, including New Beginners, Bun Grad, Beginner Hard Shoe, Teams, and Ullmhuchan and Up. Costs vary per class. Billing for the À la Carte Plan is billed individually on a monthly basis, covering tuition only. Additional charges may apply for competitions or performances.

All classes are billed per dancer at $47 per month or $126 per term except for the following. Terms are 3 months long
Beginner Classes
New Beginners Ages 6 - 17 Saturday 10:30 - 11:00	$35 month	$90 per term
Beginner Hard Shoes Saturday 11:45 - 12:15	$35 month	$90 per term

Payment Options

Three lump sum payments
$170 for Beginners Package
$229 for Performers Package per dancer - Due on Sept. 15, Dec. 15, and March 15
Nine monthly payments
$60 per dancer for Beginners Package
$80 per dancer for Performers Package
Due on the 15th of each month

***If you paid for skirts/costuming in the 2023/24 season that has not yet been received, your pricing will be adjusted accordingly.

***If you paid for skirts/costuming in the 2023/24 season that has not yet been received, your pricing will be adjusted accordingly.

CRN Regionals Workshop:

Planning to attend the CRN Regionals in St. Louis on October 11 & 12? Be sure to attend our Regionals Workshop! The coaching fee of $70 covers the workshop.

Workshop Schedule:

Thursdays: Technique and Torture and Stretch (August 29, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, Oct 9)
- Bun Grad & Ullmhuchan: 5:45 - 6:30
- Hard Shoe technique and drills: 6:30 - 7:00
- Mean Grad and Up: 7:00 - 7:30
Fridays: (Sept 6 & 27, Oct 4)
- Teams: 5:45 - 6:45
- Bun Grad/Ullmhchan Soft Shoe: 6:45 - 7:45
- Mean Grad and Up Soft Shoe: 7:45 - 8:45
Sundays: (Sept 8 & 29, Oct 6)
- Teams: 2:00 - 2:45
- Bun Grad: 2:45 - 3:30
- Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Hard Shoe: 3:30 - 4:30
- Ard + Hard shoe and Sets: 4:30 - 5:30

If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're committed to providing your child with a rewarding Irish dance experience. Let's make this dance journey memorable and our best season yet!

Warm regards,
The McGovern Irish Dance Team

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Dance Season at McGovern Irish Dance!