O'Neill School of Irish Dance, NZ

O'Neill School of Irish Dance, NZ Christchurch Irish Dance school producing NZ Champions for more than 30 years. Cathy O'Neill A.D.C.R.G. Sean O'Neill T.C.R.G. Lynley Bowler T.C.R.G.

Sean and Cathy O'Neill bring many years of high quality dancing and teaching experience to the Christchurch and Canterbury region. The O'Neill School of Irish Dance was founded in 1988 by Sean and Cathy O'Neill both of whom were successful competitive dancers before taking up teaching. They have been joined by teachers Lynley Bowler and Tammie Cookson to teach dancers from beginners (which can start at 4 years) through to adults. Tammie Cookson T.C.R.G

🍀💜 What's almost as good as celebrating St Patrick's Day??? Well, of course, it's celebrating the day, 6 months out, ...
24/09/2026

🍀💜 What's almost as good as celebrating St Patrick's Day??? Well, of course, it's celebrating the day, 6 months out, when it's 1/2 way to St Patrick's Day! 🍀💜

We had such a fun time at on Saturday night - always a blast 🇮🇪

This was so much fun! 1/2 way to St Patrick's Day A Rolling Stone! Can't wait to see you all again for the "reel" thing...
23/09/2026

This was so much fun! 1/2 way to St Patrick's Day A Rolling Stone! Can't wait to see you all again for the "reel" thing ;-)

Some STUNNING examples of Irish dance posture - strong legs, tight arms, straight back and neck... just WOW 🤩So proud o...
20/09/2026

Some STUNNING examples of Irish dance posture - strong legs, tight arms, straight back and neck... just WOW 🤩

So proud of these guys for the work they've put in, this kind of form doesn't happen by accident!



Photo credit to Feis Action

Talk about showing us how it's done!What fabulous shots of some of our intermediate crew as they fly through the air wit...
18/09/2026

Talk about showing us how it's done!

What fabulous shots of some of our intermediate crew as they fly through the air with the greatest of ease 😍
(I don't know how they do it with such serene faces - this stuff is HARD!)

Thanks, as always, to Vince for the astonishing photography 📸 Feis Action

It's been a busy few weeks of non-stop Feis-ing! So, it's time to double down on the socials (do you see what I did the...
17/09/2026

It's been a busy few weeks of non-stop Feis-ing!

So, it's time to double down on the socials (do you see what I did there?? Lots of "double" photos... "double down" ... well I thought it was catchy 😁💜)

Keep your eyes peeled for some great action shots over the next couple of days before we head into the Nationals countdown!!

Also, make it easy on yourself and get your tickets NOW to the full weekend of dancing. See you on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd o...
17/09/2026

Also, make it easy on yourself and get your tickets NOW to the full weekend of dancing. See you on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of October!

Can't believe it's only 2 weeks 'till Nationals!! Squeeee! Come and join us for a fun night out and a catch up with al...
17/09/2026

Can't believe it's only 2 weeks 'till Nationals!! Squeeee! Come and join us for a fun night out and a catch up with all your Irish dance friends

💜💜💜💜 We're on the move 💜💜💜💜 We are so excited to announce that we have moved to our new premises in Sydenham! Starti...
31/08/2026

💜💜💜💜 We're on the move 💜💜💜💜

We are so excited to announce that we have moved to our new premises in Sydenham! Starting tomorrow (1st September), all central classes will now be at:

84 Hawdon St,
Sydenham

Squeeeee! Can't wait to see you there 🤩

23/08/2026
Lots of medals, ribbons, trophies and even a couple of panda’s to celebrate Team O’Neill!! So proud of everyone. 🥹 cityo...
16/08/2026

Lots of medals, ribbons, trophies and even a couple of panda’s to celebrate Team O’Neill!!
So proud of everyone. 🥹
cityofsailschampionship is always a blast - thanks so much for having us, and we’ll see you again soon!

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Christchurch

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+64274396456

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