Dayton OH Studio (parking is behind the building)

Schedule

2023/24 Season Schedule

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 Ullmhuchan Ages 7 - 18
6:45 - 7:30 Beginner Adults Ages 18+
7:30 - 8:15 Advanced Adults

Tuesdays
4:30 - 5:00 Beginners Ages 5 - 8
5:00 - 5:45 Beginners Ages 9 - 17
5:45 - 6:15 Beginner Hard Shoe All Ages
6:15 - 7:00 Bun Grad Ages 6 - 17

Wednesday
5:45 - 6:30 Ullmhuchan Ages 7 - 18
6:30 - 7:15 Ceili & Performance Team
7:15 - 8:00 Mean - Craobh Grad

Thursday (Currently no dancers are enrolled)
4:30 - 5:00 Beginners Ages 5 - 8
5:00 - 5:45 Beginners Ages 9 - 17
5:45 - 6:30 Bun Grad - All Ages

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 

Tuition

Tuition Info

***INTRO PROGRAMS FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY***

One Month Only  $21
Full access to all classes.  New students Only

Intro Program - 3 Month Term $75 per dancer
This includes one class per week for 3 months plus one MID shirt.  New Students Only

Tuition is per term, our terms are as follows: (You may break your payment into 3 month installments)
Term 1 - Sept, Oct, Nov
Term 2 - Dec, Jan, Feb
Term 3 - March, April, May
Term 4 - June, July, Aug

Tuition is due on or before 15th of each month. There are NO REFUNDS.  If we are forced to shut down for any reason, there will be no refunds.  If possible we will revert back to online classes.

Dayton Studio Tuition 

Each family will be charged an Annual registration fee of $40.

Early bird registration will reduce this to $30 per family -

Early Bird Registration mean that you have registered and paid for your classes (either term in full or the first month on or before August 30)
Registration fee covers 2 practice shirts per family, additional shirts are $10 each. Tshirts will be $25 each after August 30

Once your registration is received, your GoMotion account will be updated and you will receive an email letting you know you have been registered

Registration fee covers 2 practice shirts per family, additional shirts are $10 each. Tshirts will be $25 each after August 30

Ways to Pay            

Online through the parent portal

Paypal  - paypal.me/mcgovernirishdance

Check made out to MCD and mailed to McGovern 818 Linden Ave Dayton OH 45410

Cash - please  put in an envelope with your name amount and what you are paying for and put it in the box at the studio.  

Drop Policy

All students have 2 weeks to try a class before they are committed for the full  TERM.  If a family withdraws after 3 or more weeks of class, they are responsible for 50% of the remaining balance for the TERM as long as the studio is open and running in-person classes.

Registration fees and costume fees are non-refundable.​

If a student needs to withdraw due to severe injury, illness, debilitating family circumstance, or home relocation, parents must submit a Doctor's note or other reason for withdrawal to Director, Shelagh McGovern  for review on a case-by-case basis. 

Attendance

Regular attendance is expected from each dancer.  Tuition is due whether you attend class or not. 

 here are no refunds for classes that were canceled by the director due to scheduling conflicts, inclement weather or other issues out of our control.  We will make an attempt to make up the time when possible by extending class times, or offering a special make up class.  If you can’t make the rescheduled dates, you may drop into a similar class that is offered throughout the week at any of the studios, verify with your instructor  as to which class would be appropriate. 

Occasionally there are free sessions as well as  special workshops offered which can act as your make up day, you must follow the regular sign up requests for these and let the instructor know you are using this for a make up.  Not all workshops will be able to be used as a make up day and this can be clarified with  Shelagh

Classes that are missed because of your schedule/choice can be made up but will not be considered “excused”.  Any unexcused make up classes will cost $25..00.   

Performance & Competitions (also called feis/feile)  are an important part of the  Irish dance experience and is considered a form of practice.  Performances and Competitions  will at times be scheduled on the same day or time as your class.  That lesson will not be considered a missed lesson or excused absence if you choose not to perform or compete. 

Levels 

Class levels are defined by a dancer's ability to perform the requisite skill appropriate to that level, not necessarily by the number of years of experience.  Practice outside of class is highly recommended in order to make studio instruction time more beneficial...and therefore more fun

Beginner

Our beginner classes introduce dancers ages 6 - 17  to Irish Dancing.   Concepts and skills taught  include: counting the music, basic footwork, rhythm and music, posture, easy Reel steps, and a basic Céilí dance.  Each dancer is unique and we all have different learning styles and capabilities but in general,  dancers can expect to spend at least 1 - 2 years at this level. 

Bun Grad

Our Bunghrád dancers are categorized as beginner level dancers.  At this level, concepts and skills covered include: basic footwork, rhythm and music, posture as well as the Bun Grad  Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig steps, along with basic Céilí dances. 

Ullmhuchan (ool - va - chan)

Our Ullmhuchan  dancers are categorized as level two dancers.  At this level, we continue to drill basic skills which include: basic footwork, rhythm and music, posture as well as a few new “tricks”  as well as the  Ulllmuhchan Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe steps, along with basic Céilí dances, traditional and contemporary set dances.

Mean Grad

Our Mean Grad  dancers are categorized as level three dancers.  At this level, we continue to drill basic skills which include: basic footwork, rhythm and music, posture as well as “tricks”, jumps and other advanced skills including the Mean Grad  Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe steps, along with basic Céilí dances and traditional and contemporary set dances.  

Ard  Grad

Our Ard Grad  dancers are categorized as level four or Preliminary Champion  dancers.  At this level, we continue to build on  skills which include: basic footwork, rhythm and music, posture as well as “tricks”, jumps and other advanced skills.  Dancers will also learn Ard  Grad  Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe steps, along with basic Céilí dances, traditional and contemporary set dances.

Craobh Grad

Our Craobh  Grad  dancers are categorized as level five or Open Champion dancers.  At this level, we continue to drill basic skills which include: basic footwork, rhythm and music, posture as well as “tricks”, jumps and other advanced skills. Dancers will learn Craobh  Grad  Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, and Light Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe steps, along with basic Céilí dances, traditional and contemporary set dances.  Dancers at this level can be asked to dance in with different bands and venues on a more professional level.

How do I move through the Levels?
Dancers level up by competing at different Fesianna/Feile (Irish dance competitions) or through Dancer Evaluations which are offered at the end of each term.  Info about competitions can be found HERE