Celebrating 32 years!
Find your rhythm and let it guide you at O'Brien Irish Dance!
Celebrating 32 years!
Find your rhythm and let it guide you at O'Brien Irish Dance!
2026/27 Registration is now open!
The O’Brien School of Irish Dance offers both recreational and competitive dance programs for children to adults. Registration is open all year for classes in Victoria and Ladner, BC. Highly energetic classes with a variety of music; dancers are taught the basics of Irish step dancing and ceili dancing in a fun, enthusiastic environment with qualified instructors.
ABOUT US
Celebrating 32 years of Irish Dance! The O’Brien School of Irish Dancing offers both competitive and recreational classes from beginner level to championship level in two locations: Victoria and Ladner, BC.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Check out what our dancers are doing both in competition and around the community. We are currently booking performances for the month of March around St.Patrick’s Day!
About O'Brien Irish Dance
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At O'Brien Irish Dance, we believe that dance is not just about learning steps, but about self-expression, creativity, and personal growth. We strive to create an environment where our students can explore their passion for dance, develop their skills, and build friendships that will last a lifetime.
Our History
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Established in 1995, The School of O'Brien Irish Dance has been dedicated to providing quality dance instruction for 32 years. Our experienced instructors have trained thousands of dancers of all ages and levels.
Our Team
Our Philosophy
Our Programs
From toddlers to teens, our instructors create a safe but fun environment for Irish dancing. All instructors are previous championship level Irish dancers, are first aid certified, child safe certified and believe that confidence and enthusiasm create the finest dancers.
Our Programs
Our Philosophy
Our Programs
We offer a variety of programs for dancers of all ages and levels, including recreational classes, competitive classes, ceili team classes and adult Celtic cardio classes. Dancers interested in performing will have many opportunities throughout the year to perform in and around the Greater Victoria and Vancouver areas.
Instructors
Mairead O’Brien T.C.R.G., A.D.C.R.G., Director
Mairead began her dancing career in Toronto with both Paula Woodgate and later Rose Fearon. After moving to Vancouver, she danced and taught for the Comerford School where she continued to compete at the highest levels including the Western Regionals, North American and the World Championships. Though successful in competition and performing, her passion was with teaching where she could share her enthusiasm and energy. Mairead opened her class on Vancouver Island in 1995 while attending the University of Victoria and has taught on the island and around the Lower Mainland ever since. Outside of dancing, Mairead is a Physical and Health Education specialist with the North Vancouver School Board, and can be found hiking, skiing, mountain biking or having fun with her family.
Carolyn Robinson T.C.R.G.
Carolyn began Irish dancing at 8 years old with Magdalene Stewart and later danced for Tony Comerford, Terri Heckmann and Mairead O’Brien. Carolyn spent the majority of her career dancing for the O’Connor O’Brien School of Irish dance where she competed for almost 20 years at high caliber competitions including the Western Regionals, North American, All Scots, Great Britan, All Ireland, and World Championships. Since retiring from competing in 2015, Carolyn opened her class in Ladner, BC and now shares her love of Irish dance with new generations. Outside of dancing, Carolyn teaches grade 7 in the Surrey School District and is the mom of 2 toddlers who can’t wait to start jigging themselves.
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