CASCAIS DANCE ACADEMY - Key Persons


Catarina Pita

Job Titles:
  • Ballet and Contemporary Teacher

Emma Nillson

Job Titles:
  • School Director, Jazz and Lyrical Teacher
Emma Nilsson de Macedo is a renowned choreographer, dancer, and educator known for her innovative style that merges dance genres. With a global presence, she's shaped the dance community profoundly. At Cascais Dance Academy, she cultivates a nurturing ambiance, supported by a dedicated team. The academy's personalized programs cater to all levels and ages, embodying Emma's commitment to instill not just technical skill, but also a love for dance and artistic expression.

Emma Nilsson de Macedo

Emma Nilsson de Macedo is a renowned choreographer, dancer, and educator known for her innovative style that merges dance genres. With a global presence, she's shaped the dance community profoundly. At Cascais Dance Academy, she cultivates a nurturing ambiance, supported by a dedicated team. The academy's personalized programs cater to all levels and ages, embodying Emma's commitment to instill not just technical skill, but also a love for dance and artistic expression.

Margarida Fonseca

Job Titles:
  • Contemporary Teacher
Margarida Cruz Fonseca is a versatile dance educator. Holding a Master's in Food Engineering and a Bachelor's in Dance, she trained with renowned instructors and danced as a principal in productions like "12 Meses do ano" with Orquestra Moltovivace de Minde and "Origami" with Saxophonist Nelson Manuel Ferreira Inácio, staged at institutions including Escola Superior de Dança and Escola Superior de Música. Alongside teaching various dance styles and Pilates, she collaborated with Clube de Atividades Gímnicas, coaching elite gymnasts.