Ohio Winter Workshop and Indiana Workshop: Get Ready for an Unforgettable Experience!
As we prepare for the CRN North American National Championships, we're excited to offer our Winter Workshop as an essential training opportunity! Whether you're aiming for Nationals or just looking to refine your Irish dance skills, this workshop will build technique, confidence, and team spirit. Here’s all you need to know!
Workshop Details & Pricing
Ohio: $75 per dancer
Indiana: $60 per dancer
Both Workshops: $100 per dancer
After you register, your account will be updated, and payment is due by January 10. Families with three or more dancers will receive a discount—perfect for keeping everyone involved and growing together!
Open to All Locations!
Dancers from any studio location are welcome to attend any classes in both Ohio and Indiana! Ohio dancers interested in traveling to Indiana with me, please reach out so I can arrange car rentals and hotel accommodations. Travel expenses will be shared.
Ohio Workshop Schedule (Dayton Studio - 818 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45410)
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025
Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
- 5:45 - 6:30 pm: Bun Grad
- 6:30 - 7:15 pm: Bun Grad/Beginner Adults
- 7:15 - 8:00 pm: Ullmhuchan and up (Soft Shoe)
- 8:00 - 8:30 pm: Ullmhuchan and up (Hard Shoe)
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
- 10:45 - 11:45 am: Bun Grad Ullmhuchan (Soft Shoe)
- 11:45 - 12:30 pm: Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad (Hard Shoe)
- 12:30 - 1:30 pm: TEAMS
- 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Lunch Break (Regular Beginner Class; please step out for lunch to respect class time)
- 2:30 - 4:30 pm: Mean - Craobh
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025
- 1:00 - 1:45 pm: Bun Grad
- 1:45 - 2:30 pm: Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad (Soft Shoe)
- 2:30 - 3:00 pm: Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad (Hard Shoe)
- 3:00 - 4:30 pm: TEAMS
- 4:30 - 6:00 pm: Mean - Craobh
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
- 10:00 - 11:00 am: Bun Grad
- 11:00 - 1:00 pm: TEAMS
- 1:00 - 1:30 pm: Lunch Break
- 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad (Soft Shoe)
- 2:30 - 3:15 pm: Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad (Hard Shoe)
- 3:15 - 4:15 pm: TEAMS
- 4:15 - 6:00 pm: Mean - Craobh
Indiana Workshop Schedule (Tippecanoe Arts Federation - 638 North St., Lafayette, IN 47901)
Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
- 5:30 - 6:00 pm: Jump’n Jig (Free Trial Class)
- 6:00 - 6:45 pm: Free Beginners Class
- 6:45 - 7:30 pm: Bun Grad/Level One
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Ullmhuchan, Mean, Ard Grad
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
- 10:00 - 10:30 am: Jump’n Jig (Free Trial Class)
- 10:30 - 11:15 am: Free Beginners Class
- 11:15 - 12:30 pm: Bun Grad/Level One
- 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Ullmhuchan, Mean Grad, Ard Grad (including adults)
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024
- 12:00 - 12:45 pm: Free Beginners Class
- 12:45 - 1:30 pm: Bun Grad
- 1:30 - 2:15 pm: Ullmhuchan and Up (with hard shoe work)
Travel to Indiana
- Departure: Friday, Feb. 2 at 12:00 pm from Ohio studio; arrival around 2:00/3:00 pm
- Return: Sunday, Feb. 4 around 2:30 pm (may vary based on Indiana member needs)
Note: Dinner arrangements will be made as a group. Please bring both your black, white, and pink MID gear (not competition shirts or St. Patrick’s shirts) to show our unity and professionalism as a team.
Packing List:
- Black leggings or appropriately-length shorts
- Both pairs of dance shoes
- Gym shoes
- Sleeping bag/air mattress, pillow, and blanket
- Spending money for meals/snacks
- Travel funds for shared expenses
Nationals Team Practices
All dancers competing in Nationals are required to attend team practices, in addition to their solo practices. Teamwork is essential to our success, and we look forward to the entire Nationals team participating fully in the workshop.
We can’t wait to see all of you, whether in Ohio, Indiana, or both! This is a chance to sharpen your skills, bond with your fellow dancers, and truly embody the McGovern spirit. Register now and make this workshop part of your journey toward an outstanding Nationals!
