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.
