Mercedes Ruiz

A choreographer and bailaora, she is considered one of the leading figures of her generation for her commitment to the evolution of classicism in flamenco dance. Since 2003, she has directed her own company, with which she has created and staged 13 shows at prominent international theatres and festivals. She has been recognised with numerous […]

Arantxa Argüelles

She made her solo debut at the age of 11 with Ballet Clásico de Zaragoza and, at just 13 years old, joined Ballet Nacional de España Clásico, where she was promoted to Principal Dancer in 1985. That same year, she won First Prize at the Eurovision Young Dancers Competition in Reggio Emilia and, one year […]

Carmen Roche

Master of masters. Former dancer, teacher, and director, she is one of the most influential figures in dance in Spain, with an outstanding international career as a soloist with companies such as Maurice Béjart’s Ballet of the Twentieth Century. After retiring from the stage at an early age, she developed a remarkable pedagogical career, training […]

Mª Jesús Peces Barba

Former professional dancer trained at the Ballet Nacional School and with Víctor Ullate. Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in dance and technical guidance for dancers. After years of working with artists, she developed the Adapt Method, her own approach focused on rehabilitation, injury prevention and improving dancers’ technical performance. She currently leads a team that delivers […]

Jesús Asensi

Actor and director trained at RESAD, with additional studies in singing. He has worked regularly as an actor since 1994, combining his stage career with teaching theatre.

Lidia Navarro

Actress and philologist with extensive training in Contemporary Dance, she has built a 20-year professional career combining theatre, film and television with teaching.

Eduardo Leal

Almería-born dancer with a distinguished career as a soloist, choreographer and teacher, appearing with leading companies, tablaos and flamenco festivals both in Spain and internationally. He has worked with prominent figures including Joaquín Cortés, Rubén Olmo and Aída Gómez. In the field of dance education, he has worked as a specialist flamenco teacher at conservatoires […]

Carlos López

Repertory Director at American Ballet Theatre. He began his training at the Víctor Ullate School, later joining the company for ten years, seven of them as a principal dancer. In 2001, he joined American Ballet Theatre, where he was promoted to soloist in 2003. He has received major distinctions, including the Silver Medal at the […]

Alberto Escobar

Dancer and choreographer, multidisciplinary artist specialising in Musical Theatre and dedicated to teaching. He holds a degree in Choreography and Spanish Dance Performance from the María de Ávila Higher Conservatoire of Dance in Madrid and a diploma in Musical Theatre from Urdang Academy in London. He was nominated for the Max Awards for Best Male […]

África Paniagua

Former professional dancer with experience in companies including Ballet Mediterráneo, Ballet de Madrid and the Limoges Opera. As a ballet teacher, she has worked with leading Spanish dance companies and artists, including Aída Gómez, Daniel Doña, Manuel Liñán and Nuevo Ballet Español. She has also worked as a teacher and répétiteur with Ballet Madrid. At […]