Confident. Creative. Joyful.
Based in Islington, N19, we offer RAD Ballet and Modern Jazz dance classes for ages 3 up to teens across North London.
About us
Welcome to Emerald Dance Arts! We are a fun, friendly North London dance school offering RAD ballet classes and performance-focused modern jazz classes.
Our Islington classes provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students develop their skills and passion for dance. By keeping our class sizes small, we ensure each student gets the attention they deserve, catering to all levels from age 3 up to older teenagers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, we'd love to welcome you into the studio!
Founder & Principal
Catriona Fyfe RAD RTS
Originally from Northern Ireland, Catriona is a passionate and experienced dance educator who brings a nurturing, fun, and inspiring approach to every class she teaches. She trained with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and became a Registered Teacher in 2019. She has studied ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre to vocational level, and she is also certified in Progressing Ballet Techniques and the Rosina Andrews Method.
Catriona’s teaching journey has taken her across the world, teaching at dance and performing arts schools in Ireland, Italy, the USA and London, sharing her love of dance with children of all ages and abilities. Along the way, she has 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. After years of teaching around the world, Catriona is delighted to welcome students to Emerald Dance Arts - a home for young dancers to grow and flourish.
Committed to continuing her own professional development, Catriona is currently completing the Royal Ballet School’s Inspire programme for teachers. She holds an enhanced DBS certificate and is first aid trained. Catriona also completes safeguarding and technique training through the RAD annually. Her classes blend creativity and joy with a strong technical foundation, allowing dance students to build confidence, develop performance skills, and fall in love with dance.
At Emerald, every child is welcomed, encouraged, and celebrated. Whether your child dreams of a career in dance or just loves to move to music, Emerald Dance Arts gives them a space where they can thrive.