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MID Weekly Newsletter - Week of January 16, 2023

Last day of Winter/Nationals Workshop is Monday Jan 16 and Natioanls Teams Practices are on Thursday!  Check the schedules and make sure these events are added to you your calendar!

Make sure to wear your best team colors and gear to class.

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Save the Date!

 DATES TO REMEMBER!!!!

Jan 12 - 16
Winter Workshop at the Dayton Studio 

Jan 13
Last day to submit commitment form for Nationals (scroll on down for the fom link)

Jan 20
Nationals entry fees are due to MID

Jan 27 - 28
MID Lafayette Winter Workshop

Feb. 18 - 20
CRN North America National Championships - Dayton OH

Teams Thursdays Jan. 19, , 26, Feb 2, Feb 2 @ 715 - 800 Saturdays Jan. 21 , Feb. 3, Feb. 4, Feb 11 @ 1200 - 130 (1)

Schedule Changes:

Dayton OH

Monday
Regular schedule is replaced with Workshop Schedule
United Irish meeting at at 7:30
Team Practices on Thursday

Tuesday
No Jump'n Jig

All Beginner classes and Bun Grad Classes will be combined:
6:00 - 7:00 - Beginner/Bun Grad
(this includes the 4:45 & 5:30 Class)
7:00 - 7:30 Beginner Hardshoe

Troy OH

No Changes

Lafayette IN

No Changes

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CRN North America National Championships

If you have not yet signed up on the commitment form, please do so now.  If you are unsure what to enter your child into at least just get your names, DOB etc added in and I will follow up with you.
All of our dancers that know at least their Bun Grad Reel are welcome to compete at this event on the first day and if you know the Reel and Slip Jig you can participate in the whole thing.

All payments will be due to MID on or before January 20

Winter/Nationals Workshop

You come to the sessions that apply to you.  ALL Nationals dancers are required to participate in the TEAMS practices.

We will be focusing on our CRN material primarily to prepare for CRN Nationals in February.

Dancers from any studio location are welcome to any of the classes.  If you are in Ohio and want to travel with me, please let me know so I can make arrangements for car rental/hotel.  Be prepared to share the travel expenses.

 

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Ohio Schedule

Thursday Jan. 12, 2023
5:45 - 6:30 Beginners (regular class) & Bun Grad
6:30 - 7:15 Beginner Adults ( regular class)
7:15 - 8:00 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Soft Shoe
8:00 -8:30 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Hard Shoe 

Friday Jan. 13, 2023
5:30 - 6:15 Bun Grad
6:15 - 7:00 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Soft Shoe
7:00 - 7:45 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Hard Shoe
7:45 - 8:45 Ard/Craobh Soft & Hard Shoe

Saturday Jan. 14, 2023
1:00 - 1:45 Bun Grad
1:45 - 2:30 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Soft Shoe
2:30 - 3:00 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Hard Shoe
3:00 - 4:30 TEAMS
4:30 - 5:15 Yoga Session
5:15 - 6:30 Ard/Craobh Soft Shoe

Sunday Jan. 15, 2023
1:00 - 1:45 Bun Grad
1:45 - 2:30 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Soft Shoe
2:30 - 3:00 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Hard Shoe
3:00 - 4:30 TEAMS
4:30 - 5:15 Yoga Session
5:15 - 6:30 Ard/Craobh Hard Shoe

Monday Jan. 16, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 Bun Grad
11:00 - 1:00 TEAMS
1:00 - 1:30 Break for lunch
1:30 - 2:30 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Soft Shoe
2:30 - 3:15 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad Hard Shoe
3:15 - 4:15 TEAMS
4:15 - 5:00 Yoga Session
5:00 - 6:00  Ard/Craobh 

Teams
Thursdays @ 7:15 - 8:00  -  Jan. 19, 26, Feb 2 Feb 9 
Saturdays @ 12:00 - 1:30 - Jan. 21 , Feb. Feb. 4, Feb 11 

Indiana Schedule

Friday January 27, 2022
5:30 - 6:00 Jump’n Jig Free Trial Class
6:00 - 6:45 Free Beginners Class
(Our current beginners are welcome to attend)
6:45 - 7:30 Bun Grad/Level One
7:30 - 8:30 Ullmhuchan, Mean, Ard Grad

Saturday January 28, 2023
10:00 - 10:30 Jump’n Jig Class
Preschool Irish Dance
10:30 - 11:15 - Free Beginners Class
Our current beginners should plan  to attend
11:15 - 12:30 Bun Grad/Level One
12:30 - 1:30 Ullmhuchan, Mean Grad, Ard Grad including adults

Sunday has been added!

Sunday Jan. 29
Hanna Community Room 2nd Floor
2 000 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904

1:30 - 2:15 Beginners/Bun Grad
2:15 - 3:45 Ullmhuchan and Up (including hardshoe work)

Everyone is welcome to participate on this day too, there is no extra charge for the extra day
 

 

Winter Open House

Open House for Lafayette IN 
Jan 27 - 29

In a new beginner class, students will work on coordination and establish familiarity with the lively rhythms of the Irish music while learning the fundamentals of foot placement, body alignment and basic steps. We would love to share an Irish dance class with you, no previous dance experience required.
RSVP to our Winter Open House and experience the thrill of learning something unique, challenging, and FUN!
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Green Season!

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Book Us for your St. Patrick's Day Event!

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! 

Have you booked your Irish dancers yet?  A performance by McGovern Irish Dance is the perfect choice for your St. Patrick's Day festivitivities, festivals, birthdays, or for any other occasion in need of  an exciting and fun experience.  We  provide a lively performance for your event with athletic, graceful and adorable dancers and music that is sure to get your toes tapping and itching to dance!  

We would love to perform for you.  Contact us today at info@mcgoverndance.org or give me a call or text at 937 321 6687

Parents and fans - do you have someplace you would like to see your dancers perform?  Let me know or share the contact info with me and I will get in touch and see if we can work them into the schedule.