O'Brien School of Irish Dance

Vancouver Island     (250) 598-4778 or  (604) 987-5533        obrienirishdance@hotmail.com

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Mairead O'Brien trained with the Rose Fearon School of Irish Dancing in Toronto, for fifteen years before moving to Vancouver and joining the Comerford School.  She competed at the Canadian, North American, and World Championships winning and achieving high placements at all three levels of competition.  As well as competition, Mairead also performed with various artists and has choreographed for local stage shows and films.

Mairead began her teaching career in 1995 as an instructor with the Comerford School in Vancouver.  After becoming certified (T.C.R.G.), she opened her own school in Victoria and later opened the Duncan and Nanaimo locations. Mairead continues to teach classes and workshops such as Celtfest, co-chairs the Victoria Feis (dancing competition) held each year, and keeps busy with her own three children.