Activities · Educational Programme

Guest Teachers
at C.P.D. Fortea

Throughout the academic year, the Conservatoire welcomes internationally renowned figures from Classical Dance, Spanish Dance, Flamenco and Contemporary Dance. Courses, masterclasses and cultural weeks bring students into direct contact with some of the leading voices in the profession.
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Teachers

3

Years of Study

4

Disciplines

Academic Year

2025-2026

22 Teachers

September

5 Teachers

Classical Dance

Philippe Vivenot

French dancer, teacher and choreographer with a distinguished international career.
1–5 Sep 2025
Classical Dance

Gwenevere Pennegues

Dancer trained at the Paris Opera, maître de ballet, and artistic director.
1–5 Sep 2025
Acting

Lidia Navarro

Actress and philologist trained in Contemporary Dance, with a 20-year career spanning theatre, film and teaching.
1–5 Sep 2025
Acting

Jesús Asensi

Actor and director trained at RESAD, with additional studies in singing and extensive teaching experience.
1–5 Sep 2025
Adapt Method

Mª Jesús Peces Barba

Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in dance. Creator of the Adapt Method.
1–5 Sep 2025

November · Masterclass

1 Teacher

Classical Dance

Javier Torres

Cuban arts manager, dancer and artistic director, with more than 22 years of international experience.
5–7 Nov 2025

December · Cultural Week

10 Teachers

Classical Dance

Arantza Cesco

Trained at the RCPD Mariemma, she concluded her performing career with the Ángel Corella Ballet. She now works as a freelance ballet teacher in Augsburg.
15–19 Dec 2025
Classical Dance

Paco Ruiz-Echarri Laguna

He trained for ten years at the María de Ávila Dance Studio and went on to perform with John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballet.
15–19 Dec 2025
Flamenco Dance

Pol Vaquero

Dancer with more than 25 years of professional experience, having performed as a soloist and principal dancer with Antonio Canales’ Ballet Flamenco and the Ballet Nacional de España.
15–19 Dec 2025
Spanish Dance

Maribel Gallardo

Principal Dancer Emerita of the Ballet Nacional de España and recipient of the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.
15–19 Dec 2025
Spanish Dance

Aloña Alonso

She began her professional career at the age of 14 with José Antonio y los Ballets Españoles and later became a principal dancer with the Ballet Nacional de España.
15–19 Dec 2025
Flamenco Dance

Carlos Romero y Tania Martín

Soloists and principal dancers with the Ballet Nacional de España. Creators of MuDanza Show.
15–19 Dec 2025
Coaching

Marina Claudio

Principal dancer alongside Antonio Gades and soloist in Riverdance. Ontological and sports coach.
15–19 Dec 2025
Classical Dance

Joaquín de Luz

Principal dancer with New York City Ballet and recipient of Spain’s 2016 National Dance Award.
15–19 Dec 2025
Contemporary Dance

Guiuseppe Chiavaro

Italian dancer and teacher associated with Malandain Ballet Biarritz.
15–19 Dec 2025
Classical Dance

Gonzalo Zaragoza

Professor of Classical Dance at the María de Ávila Conservatoire, trained under Carmen Roche.
15–19 Dec 2025

April · Flamenco Dance Masterclass

1 Teacher

Flamenco Dance

Stella Arauzo

Dancer and Artistic Director of the Antonio Gades Company, and a key figure in preserving and promoting his legacy.
7–9 Apr 2026

April · Elementary Dance Studies Masterclass

1 Teacher

Classical Dance

Gonzalo Zaragoza

Professor of Classical Dance at the María de Ávila Conservatoire, trained under Carmen Roche.
16–17 Apr 2026

April · Classical Dance Masterclass

1 Teacher

Classical Dance

Altea Núñez

Dancer and choreographer, former soloist with the Royal Ballet of Flanders and Artistic Director of Junior Ballet Antwerp.
27–29 Apr 2026

June · Summer Course

3 Teachers

Classical Dance

Paco Ruiz-Echarri Laguna

He trained for ten years at the María de Ávila Dance Studio and went on to perform with John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballet.
22–26 Jun 2026
Adapt Method

Mª Jesús Peces Barba

Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in dance. Creator of the Adapt Method.
22–26 Jun 2026
Flamenco Dance

Carlos Romero y Tania Martín

Soloists and principal dancers with the Ballet Nacional de España. Creators of MuDanza Show.
22–26 Jun 2026
Academic Year

2024-2025

28 Teachers

September

8 Teachers

Classical Dance

Joaquín de Luz

Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet and recipient of Spain’s 2016 National Dance Award.
2–6 Sep 2024
Contemporary Dance

Macarena González

Solista del Ballet Staatstheater Nürnberg y asistente de coreografía de Goyo Montero.
2–6 Sep 2024
Modern Dance · Musical Theatre

Cuca Pon

Dancer, choreographer and Director of the Center Stage School.
2–6 Sep 2024
Classical Dance

África Paniagua

Ballet teacher and artistic assistant with Antonio Najarro’s company.
2–6 Sep 2024
Spanish Dance

Cristina Cazorla

Dancer and choreographer, and Director of Cía. Cristina Cazorla since 2022.
2–6 Sep 2024
Flamenco Dance

Sonia Cuesta

Madrid-born flamenco dancer and CSDMA graduate with an international profile.
2–6 Sep 2024
Spanish Dance

Paloma Gómez

Former member of the Ballet Nacional de España and founder of PGISDA.
2–6 Sep 2024
Adapt Method

Mª Jesús Peces Barba

Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in dance. Creator of the Adapt Method.
2–6 Sep 2024

December · Cultural Week

11 Teachers

Adapt Method

Mª Jesús Peces Barba

Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in dance. Creator of the Adapt Method.
Dec 16-20, 2024
Stage Costume Design

Eva Pedraza

Former dancer and costume technician at Teatros del Canal.
16–20 Dec 2024
Stage Management · Technical Direction

Antonio García

Stage manager and artistic assistant, with 25 years of experience as a dancer with leading Spanish Dance companies.
16–20 Dec 2024
Classical Dance · Musical Theatre

Ommaira Kanga

Former dancer with Northern Ballet in Leeds; currently performing in The Lion King musical in Madrid.
16–20 Dec 2024
Classical Dance

Julia Estévez

Principal dancer and teacher at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Mariemma.
16–20 Dec 2024
Characterisation

Xenia Tió

Make-up and hair specialist for film, theatre and television.
16–20 Dec 2024
Classical Dance

Christiane Marchant

Classical dance teacher at the European School of Ballet and assistant to choreographer David Dawson.
16–20 Dec 2024
Contemporary Dance

Macarena González

Resident teacher and choreographer at the European School of Ballet.
16–20 Dec 2024
Spanish Dance · Flamenco

Daniel Ramos

Soloist with Antonio Najarro and Manuel Liñán, and Director of Cía. Daniel Ramos.
16–20 Dec 2024
Spanish Dance

Cristina Cazorla

Dancer and choreographer, and Director of Cía. Cristina Cazorla since 2022.
16–20 Dec 2024
Flamenco Dance

Sonia Cuesta

Madrid-born flamenco dancer and CSDMA graduate, currently teaching at conservatoires in Madrid.
16–20 Dec 2024

February · Masterclass

1 Teacher

Classical Dance

Carlos Valcárcel

Former dancer, teacher and choreographer with an international career.
1 Feb 2025

June · Summer Course

8 Teachers

Spanish Dance

Antonio Najarro

Dancer and choreographer, and former Director of the Ballet Nacional de España (2011–2019).
23–27 Jun 2025
Classical Dance

África Paniagua

Ballet teacher and artistic assistant with Antonio Najarro’s company.
23–27 Jun 2025
Classical Dance

Carlos Valcárcel

Former dancer, teacher and choreographer with an international career. Former Director of Dance at English National Ballet.
23–27 Jun 2025
Spanish Dance · Flamenco

Daniel Ramos

Soloist with Antonio Najarro and Manuel Liñán, and Director of Cía. Daniel Ramos.
23–27 Jun 2025

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Flamenco Dance

Lisi Lifar

Regular performer at Madrid’s leading tablaos and Director of the Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid.
23–27 Jun 2025
Contemporary Dance

Victoria P. Miranda

Contemporary dance teacher and performer, currently teaching at the María de Ávila Professional Conservatoire of Dance.
23–27 Jun 2025
Contemporary Dance · Musical Theatre

Chema Zamora

Choreographer and graduate of the CSD María de Ávila, with extensive experience in musical theatre and television.
23–27 Jun 2025
Modern Dance · Musical Theatre

Cuca Pon

Dancer, choreographer and Director of the Center Stage School.
23–27 Jun 2025
Academic Year

2023-2024

30 Teachers

September

7 Teachers

Classical Dance

África Paniagua

Ballet teacher and artistic assistant with Antonio Najarro’s company.
4–8 Sep 2023
Musical Theatre

Alberto Escobar

Dancer and choreographer. Nominated for the Max Awards for Best Performer and Best Choreographer.
4–8 Sep 2023
Classical Dance

Carlos López

Repertory Director at American Ballet Theatre.
4–8 Sep 2023
Flamenco Dance

Eduardo Leal

Almería-born dancer and répétiteur with the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía.
4–8 Sep 2023
Acting

Lidia Navarro

Actress and philologist, with training in contemporary dance.
4–8 Sep 2023
Acting

Jesús Asensi

Actor and director, graduate of RESAD.
4–8 Sep 2023
Adapt Method

Mª Jesús Peces Barba

Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in dance. Creator of the ADAPT Method.
4–8 Sep 2023

October · World Ballet Day

2 Teachers

Classical Dance

Carmen Roche

Master of masters. Founder of the International Dance Center of Madrid and SCAENA.
Classical Dance

Arantxa Argüelles

Former Principal Dancer of Ballet Nacional Clásico and teacher at the Wiener Staatsoper Ballettakademie.

December · Cultural Week

10 Teachers

Flamenco Dance

Mercedes Ruiz

Bailaora and choreographer, a leading figure of classicism in flamenco dance.
18–22 Dec 2023
Spanish Dance · Opera

Carlos Vilan

Dancer, choreographer and stage director at the İzmir State Opera and Ballet.
18–22 Dec 2023
Spanish Dance

Daniel Ramos

Soloist with the companies of Antonio Najarro and Manuel Liñán. Director of Cía. Daniel Ramos.
18–22 Dec 2023
Spanish Dance · Flamenco

Luis Ortega

Principal Dancer and Guest Artist with the Ballet Nacional de España. Director of Flamenquerías.
18–22 Dec 2023
Spanish Dance

Laura Fúnez

Danzaora, choreographer and leading teacher in the revitalisation of Spanish Dance.
18–22 Dec 2023
Flamenco Dance

La Popi

Flamenco dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Director of Compañía Expresarte.
18–22 Dec 2023
Contemporary Dance

Macarena González

Rehearsal Director at Staatsballett Hannover and international choreographer.
18–22 Dec 2023
Classical Dance

Gonzalo Zaragoza

Spanish dancer, choreographer and teacher, and a leading figure in the revitalisation of Spanish Dance.
18–22 Dec 2023
Flamenco Dance

La Tasha

Flamenco dancer, choreographer and researcher specialising in rhythm and improvisation. Director of the Las Carboneras tablao.
18–22 Dec 2023
Spanish Dance · Flamenco

Carlos Romero y Tania Martín

Artistic duo who created their own performing arts and educational project in 2018.
18–22 Dec 2023

April · Masterclass

2 Teachers

Classical Dance

Mario Marozzi

Former principal dancer (étoile) of the Rome Opera Ballet and director of the International Dance Award Gala.
Classical Dance

Joaquín de Luz

Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet and recipient of Spain’s 2016 National Dance Award.

June · Summer Course

9 Teachers

Classical Dance

Claudia Bailletti

Teacher at the Rome Opera Ballet School.
24–28 Jul 2024
Classical Dance

Mario Marozzi

Former principal dancer (étoile) of the Rome Opera Ballet and répétiteur.
24–28 Jul 2024
Classical Dance

Virginia Larrasquitu

Professor of Classical Ballet at the María de Ávila Higher Conservatoire of Dance.
24–28 Jul 2024

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Urban Dance · Contemporary

Davo Bezares

Dancer and creator, fusing urban and contemporary dance into his own movement language.
24–28 Jul 2024
Musical Theatre · Classical Ballet

Javier Toca

Coryphée dancer of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba and director of the Center Dance School.
24–28 Jul 2024
Spanish Dance

Cristina Cazorla

Dancer and choreographer, director of the Cristina Cazorla Company.
24–28 Jul 2024
Spanish Dance

Paloma Gómez

Former member of the Ballet Nacional de España and creator of the PGISDA method.
24–28 Jul 2024
Flamenco Dance

Guadalupe Torres

Flamenco dancer trained at the Royal Conservatory of Dance of Madrid with an international career.
24–28 Jul 2024
Flamenco Dance

Sonia Cuesta

Madrid-born flamenco dancer, graduate of the CSDMA.
24–28 Jul 2024
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