Community, Culture & love of the Rince.
Castilla Irish Dance.
Ciara Duignan TCRG
Ciara achieved her TCRG certification in 2011 and is a registered teacher with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. She has been coaching Irish dancers in Penticton since 2009 and opened the Castilla School of Irish dance in 2018. Ciara competed at the highest level of Irish dancing, qualifying for and competing at the World Championships, North American Championships and European Championships. Ciara loves sharing her passion with her dancers, and wants them to feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged in dance class. She believes that the skills and confidence built in the studio will carry on with her students throughout their lives.
Megan Harper TCRG
Megan achieved her TCRG certification in 2011, passing the exam with honours, and is a registered teacher with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. Megan competed at the highest level of Irish dancing before retirement at 20 to achieve her teacher’s certification. Megan motivates and inspires her dancers to work hard for their goals, and her drive and positivity to help achieve them is contagious.
Kelsea O’Gorman tcrg
Kelsea achieved her TCRG in 2022, passing the exam with honours, and is a registered teacher with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. Kelsea completed all 12 of the CLRG grade levels, becoming the first Castilla dancer to earn her diploma in Irish dancing. Kelsea danced at the highest level of Irish dance, competing in many major championships, and now after many years dancing for Ciara and Megan, she has joined the teaching ranks!
phone
(250) 718-4343
Text Welcome
Castillairishdance@gmail.com
Location
Studio 6
Cannery Trade Centre
1475 Fairview Rd.
Penticton, BC
Central United Church
721 Bernard Ave.
Kelowna, BC
Hours
Monday 3:45 - 8:00
Tuesday 4:00 - 7:00
Wednesday 3:30 - 8:00
Thursday 4:30 - 7:30
Contact Castilla
Telephone (250) 718-4343
(Text Welcome)
Mailing Address
Castilla School of Irish Dance
181 Wade Avenue W
Penticton, BC, V2A 1T7
Penticton Location: #227 1475 Fairview Rd, Cannery Trade Centre
Kelowna Location: 721 Bernard Ave, Central Okanagan United Church
Catch us if you can.
Book us for your next event
We love performing! The students of Castilla Irish Dance have entertained at festivals, cultural events and St. Patrick’s day parties all over the Okanagan. Our students also love to dance for school groups, assisted living facilities and corporate events. Hire the Castilla dancers for some high energy Irish entertainment at your next event!
Upcoming performances
January 27th 2023
Time TBA Penticton Lakeside Resort
May 11th 2024
Castilla’s Wee Show | Centre Stage Theatre, Summerland BC
Weekly Class Schedule
2023 | 2024
First class September 11th, 2023
Detailed schedule available on our registration form.
Monday Penticton
3:45 - 8:00
tuesday kelowna
4:00 - 7:00
wednesday penticton
3:30 - 8:00
thursday kelowna
4:00 - 7:30