Emerald Dance Arts is a North London dance school in Islington, N19, offering RAD ballet and modern jazz classes for ages 3 to teens. Founded by Catriona Fyfe RAD RTS, the school provides performance-focused training with a free trial class available.
Emerald Dance Arts is a dance school in Islington, North London (N19), offering RAD ballet and modern jazz classes for children aged 3 to teens. Classes take place at two locations: Islington Studios on Marlborough Road and The Factory Fitness and Dance Centre on Hornsey Road, both near Finsbury Park and Crouch End. The school is led by founder and principal Catriona Fyfe, a Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher who trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre to vocational level and is certified in Progressing Ballet Techniques and the Rosina Andrews Method.
Ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum from Pre-Primary level through graded levels for students aged 8 and above. Pre-Primary and Primary classes for ages 3–7 use creative movement, storytelling, and musical exploration. Modern jazz classes are non-syllabus and incorporate commercial, lyrical, musical theatre, and traditional jazz styles. RAD examinations are available for students who wish to take them. The school offers performance opportunities for all classes, and a free trial class is available.
Emerald Dance Arts is a North London dance school based in Islington, N19. Founded by Catriona Fyfe RAD RTS, a Registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance who became registered in 2019, the school describes itself as a fun, friendly dance school offering RAD ballet classes and performance-focused modern jazz classes. Catriona Fyfe is originally from Northern Ireland and has studied ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre to vocational level. She is certified in Progressing Ballet Techniques and the Rosina Andrews Method, and has taught at dance and performing arts schools in Ireland, Italy, the USA and London. She choreographed award-winning youth theatre productions including Matilda, Annie, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, as well as numerous competition pieces and show numbers. She is currently completing the Royal Ballet School’s Inspire programme for teachers, holds an enhanced DBS certificate, is first aid trained, and completes safeguarding and technique training through the RAD annually.
The school is based in Islington, N19, North London. Junior dance classes take place at Islington Studios, N19 4NF, located on Marlborough Road just off the A1 Holloway Road. Teen classes take place at The Factory Fitness and Dance Centre on Hornsey Road. Both locations are just a mile away from Finsbury Park and Crouch End, ten minutes’ walk from Upper Holloway and Crouch Hill stations, and fifteen minutes’ walk from Archway Underground Station.
The school offers RAD ballet classes and modern jazz classes. RAD ballet includes Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet for children aged 3-7, which uses creative movement, storytelling, and musical exploration to build foundations of ballet technique and develop coordination, balance, posture, and a love of dance. RAD Graded Ballet for students aged 8+ provides structured ballet training from Grade 1 upwards. Modern Jazz classes are non-syllabus, vibrant, high-energy sessions that blend strength, flexibility, and performance skills, incorporating elements of commercial, lyrical, musical theatre, and traditional jazz styles. Teen Jazz classes are available for ages 11+. A free trial class is offered, and RAD examinations are available for those who would like to take them.
The school welcomes children and teens across North London. Classes are suitable for both beginners and those with dance experience. Parents and guardians can inquire about available classes for their child, and the school advises getting in touch if there are questions about which class is right for a child.
The school caters for ages 3 up to teens. Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet classes are for children aged 3-7, RAD Graded Ballet is for students aged 8+, and Teen Jazz is for ages 11+. Classes are suitable for both beginners and those with dance experience, and class age recommendations are for guidance.
The school offers performance opportunities for all classes. Students may prepare for RAD examinations and public performances if they wish.
Ballet classes are based on Royal Academy of Dance syllabi from Pre-Primary level upwards. Pre-Primary and Primary classes follow the RAD curriculum, and RAD Graded Ballet follows the internationally recognised Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Teen Ballet includes content from the RAD Grade 3 syllabus, alongside a strong foundation in classical ballet technique. Modern Jazz classes are non-syllabus.
The school offers performance opportunities for all classes. Students may prepare for public performances if they wish.
You can contact Emerald Dance Arts by email at emeralddancearts@gmail.com or by phone at +44 7915245068. The school aims to respond to queries within 48 hours.
