Welcome to McGovern Irish Dance Beginners!
Welcome to McGovern Irish Dance Beginners!
Welcome to the Beginner Bun Grad classes at McGovern Irish Dance! We are thrilled to have you take your first steps into the exciting world of Irish dance. This online course is designed to complement what you're learning in the studio, giving you the tools to practice at home and build your skills between classes.
At-home practice is key to improving not only your dance performance but also your mental and physical health. By dedicating time outside of class to mastering the basics—like jumps, 2s, 3s, and 7s—you’ll strengthen your muscles, improve coordination, and boost your confidence. Regular practice helps reinforce what you learn in the studio, preparing you to shine in class while promoting a healthy body and mind. With this course, you'll have everything you need to succeed, right at your fingertips!
Get ready to master your jump 2 3s! They’re so much fun and will definitely get your heart pumping and those happy endorphins flowing! Plus, when you nail your jump 2 3s, everything else in Irish dance becomes that much easier. A dancer with great jump 2 3s is a dancer who can do anything! Let’s get jumping!
Your goal is to complete 8 jump 2 3s while moving in a circle to the left. By the time you reach the 8th jump 2 3, you should be facing the front again. Keep moving smoothly and stay focused on making a full circle!
Irish dance sevens are an absolute must-have in your dance toolkit! These fun, side-to-side steps are your secret weapon for moving quickly across the floor and setting the stage for all your fancy footwork. Mastering sevens will make everything you do look smoother and sharper, so let’s get stepping—you’ve got this!
Use these words either out loud or in your head as you are mastering your SEVENS!
Hop TWO 3, 4 5, 6 7
jump 2, 3, jump 2, 3
Jump TWO 3, 4, 5, ,6, 7
jump 2, 3, jump 2, 3
Welcome to your very first official Irish dance step! We’re beyond excited to see how much you’re learning and can’t wait to watch you shine on the dance floor. Before you know it, you’ll be wowing audiences at local performances and, if you’re up for it, impressing the socks off adjudicators at feisanna! The sky’s the limit, and we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way!
Starting with Left foot
Jump heel toe, Jump heel toe
Jump toe toe, jump toe toe
Jumt 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Jump toe toe
Jump toe toe
Repeat on your Right foot
You did it! You’ve reached the final beginner reel step, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far you’ve come! Now, keep the momentum going—practice all your steps and drills, like heel raises, pointing those toes, and crossing your feet. Head up, shoulders back, breathe, and don’t forget to smile! Irish dance is pure joy, both to perform and to watch, so keep shining and enjoy every moment. You’re doing amazing—keep up the fantastic work!
Starting with your left foot
Jump heel step
Hop Heel Step
Hop Heel Step
Jump Heel Step
Jump 2, 3, Jump 2, 3
Jump 2, 3, Jump 2, 3