McGovern Irish Dance Troy

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from McGovern Irish Dance! 💗

Today we celebrate hard work, dedication and the joy of dancing together. We hope our MID families enjoy a fun and relaxing holiday!

09/06/2026

🍂 Join McGovern Irish Dance for a fantastic fall performance season! 🍂

Our dancers are excited to share the fun, energy and tradition of Irish dance with the community. Mark your calendars and come cheer them on!

☘️ Saturday, September 12 at 3:00 PM
Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day at the Pub
📍 The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek

☘️ Saturday, September 19 at 5:00 PM
AOH Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day Party
📍 American Czech Club, 922 Valley Street, Dayton

🌸 Sunday, September 27 from 1:15–1:45 PM
Tipp City Mum Festival
📍 Tipp City, Ohio

🍫 Saturday, October 17 at 5:15 PM
Chocolate Festival
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, Building 2

We would love to see you in the audience!

Learn more about McGovern Irish Dance at www.mcgoverndance.org.

09/05/2026

Think you missed your chance to join Irish dance? You didn’t! 💗

McGovern Irish Dance welcomes beginners throughout the year. Your dancer does not need to wait for a new season to begin—and no previous dance experience is required.

We have beginner-friendly classes for preschoolers, children, teens and adults at our studios in:

📍 Dayton, Ohio
📍 Troy, Ohio
📍 Lafayette, Indiana
📍 Fort Wayne, Indiana

It’s not too late to take that first step!

View the schedules and register:
https://www.mcgoverndance.org/register

09/04/2026

☘️ Why Irish dance?

Because it’s about so much more than learning steps.

Irish dance helps students build confidence, develop discipline, improve coordination, form meaningful friendships, and discover what they can accomplish with practice and perseverance.

It offers connection—to teammates, to the community, and to a rich cultural tradition. Most importantly, it creates experiences and memories dancers can carry with them for a lifetime. 💗🖤

Whether your dancer is interested in recreation, performances, or competition, there is a place for them at McGovern Irish Dance.

Beginners are always welcome at our studios in Dayton, Troy, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne!

Take the first step at www.mcgoverndance.org.

09/03/2026

☘️ See McGovern Irish Dance in action!

Looking for an Irish dance performance near you—or wondering how you or your child can get started?

Our public events calendar features upcoming community performances, festivals, competitions, free Open Houses and opportunities to try Irish dance across Dayton, Troy, Lafayette and Fort Wayne.

Whether you want to cheer on our dancers or take your own first step, we would love to welcome you!

📅 See where we’ll be dancing next: https://www.mcgoverndance.org/eventscalendar

New events and opportunities are added throughout the season, so check back each month!

Explore upcoming McGovern Irish Dance performances, competitions, open houses and community events in Dayton, Troy, Lafayette and Fort Wayne.

09/02/2026

✨ TUESDAY’S CHILD IS FULL OF GRACE ✨

And maybe a little bit of giggles, friendship, determination… and Irish dance. ☘️💗

There’s something pretty special about watching dancers learn together. One minute they’re concentrating on getting that step just right — and the next they’re laughing with the friend beside them.

At McGovern Irish Dance, we’re teaching Irish dance, but we’re also creating a place where kids can:

☘️ Build confidence
💗 Make real friendships
☘️ Learn discipline and perseverance
💗 Cheer each other on
☘️ And discover just how much they’re capable of

Some of the very best memories happen somewhere between the hop 2-3s, pointed toes, and “Can we do it one more time?” 🥰

Our new season is beginning, and beginners are always welcome. No Irish dance experience needed — just bring those dancing feet!

📍 Dayton & Troy, Ohio
📍 Lafayette & Fort Wayne, Indiana
👟 Classes for ages 2 through adult

Come find your place in the McGovern Irish Dance family. ☘️🖤💗

09/02/2026

🌸 Support McGovern Irish Dance with beautiful fall mums! 🌸

Our Mum Fundraiser is underway, and every purchase helps support costuming for our dancers. Add some gorgeous fall color to your home while helping our dancers shine on stage! 💗🖤

Order your mums here:
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Please share this post with your family and friends. Thank you for supporting our dancers!

09/01/2026

🌸 The Story of an Irish Dancer
Chapter 7 – Rosie Didn’t Win Today

Rosie stood with the other dancers and listened as the placements were announced.

One by one, the dancers who had placed were called onto the stage to receive their medals.

Rosie waited hopefully for her name.

But it wasn’t called.

She clapped for the other dancers and tried very hard not to cry.

She had practiced.
She had tried her best.
She had wanted to earn a medal so badly.

Miss Shelagh saw Rosie’s disappointment and knelt beside her.

“One competition never tells your whole story,” she said gently.

Rosie looked toward the stage. It still hurt—but Miss Shelagh’s words stayed with her.

One result could not erase every new step she had learned.

It could not erase the courage it took to compete.

And it could not decide what Rosie might accomplish next.

On the drive home, Rosie was quiet for a while.

Then she made a decision.

“I’m going to practice.”

Not because one result made her less of a dancer—but because she wasn’t finished growing.

Sometimes the most important victories happen after the medals are handed out.

They happen when a disappointed dancer dries her tears, believes in herself, and decides to try again.

💗 Every dancer will experience disappointment. What matters most is learning that one result is only one moment—not the end of their story.

🌸 Beginner classes are now enrolling.

📍 Register here: www.mcgoverndance.org/register

📖 Rosie’s story continues next week...

💬 How do you help your dancer move forward after a disappointing result? Share your encouragement in the comments.

09/01/2026

🌸 The Story of an Irish Dancer
Chapter 7 – Rosie Didn’t Win Today

Rosie stood with the other dancers and listened as the placements were announced.

One by one, the dancers who had placed were called onto the stage to receive their medals.

Rosie waited hopefully for her name.

But it wasn’t called.

She clapped for the other dancers and tried very hard not to cry.

She had practiced.
She had tried her best.
She had wanted to earn a medal so badly.

Miss Shelagh saw Rosie’s disappointment and knelt beside her.

“One competition never tells your whole story,” she said gently.

Rosie looked toward the stage. It still hurt—but Miss Shelagh’s words stayed with her.

One result could not erase every new step she had learned.

It could not erase the courage it took to compete.

And it could not decide what Rosie might accomplish next.

On the drive home, Rosie was quiet for a while.

Then she made a decision.

“I’m going to practice.”

Not because one result made her less of a dancer—but because she wasn’t finished growing.

Sometimes the most important victories happen after the medals are handed out.

They happen when a disappointed dancer dries her tears, believes in herself, and decides to try again.

💗 Every dancer will experience disappointment. What matters most is learning that one result is only one moment—not the end of their story.

🌸 Beginner classes are now enrolling.

📍 Register here: www.mcgoverndance.org/register

📖 Rosie’s story continues next Monday...

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08/31/2026

Yes, adults really do Irish dance—and we have an incredible time doing it! ☘️💗

Our adult dancers learn together, laugh together and sometimes take the stage together. Some began dancing as children, some returned after many years away and others didn’t take their first Irish dance class until adulthood.

Different ages. Different experience levels. One wonderfully supportive team.

Adult classes are available at McGovern Irish Dance in Dayton, Troy, Lafayette and Fort Wayne. Beginners are always welcome!

Learn more: www.mcgoverndance.org