TRAINING

Classes i formació a l'aula — © Ianko Stankov

1. TRAINING

Course Duration and Objective

Training at the PAR en Dansa runs from September to mid-July and is designed to provide comprehensive training in classical and contemporary dance. Our goal is for each student to improve their technique, gain confidence on stage, and be prepared for professional auditions.

Classes and Schedule

The day is divided into morning and afternoon classes:

Morning: ballet, pointe, repertoire, pas de deux, male technique, variations.
Afternoon: contemporary, movement science, and production rehearsals.

Each student receives individualized guidance: our teachers mentor them to optimize their growth as dancers.

Example of our schedule, showing a sample of the first week of the 2025/2026 course:

2. PRODUCTIONS

Dancers participate in 10 or more performances throughout the course.

Students at PAR en Dansa take part in multiple productions during the year, gaining valuable stage experience:

The Nutcracker (December): Traditional Christmas ballet with 6 performances, choreographed by Rodolfo Castellanos.
Choreography Workshops (February): Students create their own pieces and present them to the public in a gala, where the top three participants receive awards.
Alice in Wonderdance (March): A new dance show with two performances, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, choreographed by Williams Castro.
Fiesta Mayor Dance (July): A production showcasing the talent of our dancers within the framework of Terrassa’s Fiesta Mayor.
Final Summer Intensive Gala (July): A performance where our dancers demonstrate the progress, effort, and talent developed during two weeks of intensive training.

In addition to the fixed performances, during the 2025/2026 course our students also take part in the following events:

Opening of the 43rd Dance Season at the Factoria Cultural de Terrassa, with Laia de la Torre as live pianist and choreography by Williams Castro.
Mozart Emotions Tour: May 9 and 10 in Calella and Torroella, with choreography by Williams Castro.

We encourage our dancers to experience the stage continuously, as we believe that performing in front of an audience is key to their development as artists.

bailarinas de ballet PAR en dansa — ©Rodolfo Castellanos

Productions

3. TEAM

Teachers

ALBA NADAL (Artistic Director)

Trained with Olga Roig, Víctor Ullate, and at the Royal Ballet in London, she was a soloist at the Royal Danish Ballet and the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe. She is currently our artistic director, teacher, and dancer.

WILLIAMS CASTRO (Coordinator)

Former Principal Soloist of the Cuban National Ballet, Ballet Víctor Ullate, and the National Ballet of Uruguay, working with renowned choreographers and in international festivals. He is currently a teacher of classical and contemporary dance and serves as a juror in national and international competitions.

RODOLFO CASTELLANOS

Internationally recognized as principal dancer of the Cuban National Ballet and guest artist in major international galas. He is currently a teacher with experience in schools and companies such as the Royal Ballet and the English National Ballet.

CRISTINA BENAVENT

Began her classical dance training at age 4 and perfected her skills at the Scaena and Víctor Ullate centers. She has been a teacher at the Víctor Ullate Dance Center and the Russian Ballet School Nazarenco, specializing in the Vaganova technique.

Pianists

LAIA DE LA TORRE

Trained at the Conservatory of the Liceu, she has performed as a soloist and chamber pianist on national and international stages, participated in masterclasses with renowned pianists, and specialized in dance accompaniment and musical composition.

ROGER MAS BABIÀ

Trained at the Conservatory of the Liceu, he has performed as an accompanist in ballet and contemporary dance at international festivals and intensives, collaborating with renowned choreographers. He directs WADE’s Dance Hub in Barcelona and continues developing his career as a pianist.

Physiotherapist

PABLO BARREIRO

Internationally trained and experienced specialist in movement and motor control applied to dance and sports, with over 15 years working in physical adaptation and professional training. He has taught courses and collaborated with movement centers and programs across Europe and the Americas, bringing innovative approaches focused on performance and body health.

Guest Teachers

Each year, we collaborate with internationally renowned choreographers and professionals, such as Kevin O’Day, Jamal Callender, Vincent Gros, Alexys Fletcher, and Sylvain Sénez, who create choreographic pieces and offer special sessions for our students.

Kevin O’Day

Jamal Callender

Vincent Gros

Alexys Fletcher

Sylvain Sénez

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4. COMPANIES AND MASTERCLASSES

Students at PAR en Dansa have direct access to the professional dance world.

They can audition for FACTORIA DE DANSA: This company opens a limited number of exclusive spots for PAR students in each production. Selected students have the opportunity to dance alongside professionals, experiencing a real production firsthand.
They can also attend all dance performances at the Factoria Cultural de Terrassa free of charge.
Many of the dance companies performing at the Factoria Cultural de Terrassa offer free masterclasses to PAR students, giving them the chance to network and learn different working methodologies.

This ongoing contact with professional companies broadens their artistic vision and strengthens their preparation for a future career.

Some of the companies participating this year include: Jean Philippe Dury, Enric Gasa and Lara Brandi (Limonada), Giuliana Mele (Spellbound Contemporary Ballet), Dorothée Delabie-Laziet (Ballet Junior de Genève).

Jean Phillipe Dury

Enrique Gasa

Lara Brandi

Giuliana Mele

Dorothée Delabie-Laziet

5. FACILITIES

PAR en Dansa has spaces adapted to the needs of professional training within a historic building that is a landmark in the city:

3 large, fully equipped classrooms
Auditorium with a capacity of 733 seats
Assembly hall with a capacity of 310 seats
Fully equipped changing rooms with showers and lockers
Room with tables, chairs, and microwaves for meals
Refrigerator and water fountain
Fully equipped dressing rooms

6. FEES

The full course costs 4,430 €, payable in two installments: a first payment of €430 at the time of enrollment, and the remaining balance in a second payment, which must be made within the established deadline before classes begin. This fee covers all classes, rehearsals, and productions at PAR en Dansa

It also includes:

Admission to dance performances at LaFACT
Classroom reservations for rehearsals or audition recordings
Access to complementary activities such as masterclasses and work with professional companies
Guidance on accommodation and transportation in Terrassa (Barcelona)

7.- WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

ELÉNA TROISFONTAINES

(Belgium)

The dancer Élena Troisfontaines spent three years at PAR en Dansa and, after completing the 2023/24 course, was accepted into Vanemuine Ballet, one of the most prominent companies in Estonia and part of the country’s oldest theater.

“The work we did with the guest choreographers who came to PAR helped me find my way of loving dance and what I want to do in the future.”

OLIVIA CROSBY

(United States)

After attending the 2022/23 course at PAR en Dansa, Olivia Crosby joined the Slovak National Theater (SND), where she had the opportunity to perform Swan Lake, one of her favorite ballets. During her time there, she learned a great deal about what it means to be an artist and is eager to continue her professional career.

“After leaving PAR, I felt very well prepared to join a company; you always feel like you’re not good enough, but I decided to follow through with what I had set out to do.”

JOSSEHP PEÑALOZA

(Panama)

After his training at PAR, Jossehp Peñaloza joined the Stara Zagora State Opera and, since 2023, has been part of the Lucia Lacarra Ballet. He has also participated in productions such as The Four Seasons by Ilya Jivoy (2023/24).

“Here, I was given the opportunity to explore myself as an artist; now I not only do classical dance, but I also feel comfortable dancing neoclassical and contemporary styles.”

JÚLIA MARTÍ

(Spain)

After completing her extensive training, Júlia Martí joined the National Ballet of the Czech Republic in Prague, where she performed in a variety of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works. Recently, she participated in the latest creation by choreographer Ilya Jiovy at the Origen Festival in Switzerland.

“From the training I received at PAR, I would highlight the stage experience I gained, where I was able to perform several solo roles.”

Auditions

We offer the possibility to audition either in person or virtually.

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