Gettin’ jiggy with it since 2018.
Now enrolling for the 24/25 dance season! New students are always welcome, beginner to championship, ages 4 & up.
2026 date coming soon!
Thank you for supporting our wee feis!
Weekly Class Schedule
2024 | 2025
Click to see our 2024|2025 schedule for our Kelowna and Penticton studios - use the locations drop downs on the timetable to switch studios, as well as the drop down to see our new ‘sampler’ classes on Saturdays in Penticton. We are VERY excited to have an Adult beginner class, as well as 2 intro to Irish dance class for your favourite small humans! Please note - enrolment fees are required for students enrolling for the full year. Questions about which class is best for your dancer? Don’t hesitate to reach out!
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.
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, 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 3:30 - 7:45
Tuesday 4:00 - 7:00
Wednesday 3:30 - 7:45
Thursday 4:00 - 7:00
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
Hibernian Heritage Society
The objective of the not-for-profit Hibernian Heritage Society is to preserve the history and promote the future of Irish Dancing and Irish culture in the Okanagan valley, including Step Dancing, Ceili-Dancing and other team dancing as well as the culture, language and music of Ireland.
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
31 May, 2025
Centre Stage Theatre, Summerland
Castilla’s wee show! More details coming soon
