Case studies - SPAIN

In the last 5 years, we have witnessed a true awareness-raising in Spain of the importance of dance floors in the prevention of injuries.

New buildings are being dedicated to dance, local schools or newly renovated conservatories, rehabilitated historical buildings, dancing is freshening up!

Barcelona Theatre Institute

The Theatre Institute of Diputació in Barcelona is one of the top centres for training, research and broadcasting of the most important visual arts in Europe. Located in a quarter of Barcelona called “Theatre city”, this dynamic centre also has a dance company called “IT Dansa”, which helps its young dancers become professionals.

School of Dramatic Art in Caceres

The drama school in Estremadura (CEMART) is located in the historical centre of Cáceres, declared as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1986, thanks to the cultural melting pot (Roman, Islamic, Gothic, Nordic and Renaissance Italian) of the relics found in these towns and villages. This school is located in the former Jesuit convent at San Jorge Square.

Cultural centre of Elche

The city of Elche has converted an old slaughterhouse into a modern cultural centre which aims at becoming a reference point in the domain of artistic and cultural creation. The new installations have one theatre of 180 seats, dance and music halls and different spaces reserved for the theatre.

Professional dance Conservatory of Lugo

The professional dance conservatory of Lugo is set in a brand new building which surprises with its geometric shapes and its rusted façade. Located in the modern part of the city, the structure contrasts with the historical quarter of this Northern Spanish city whose 3rd century Roman wall, which is exceptionally preserved, was classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2000.

Arteleku art Centre of San Sebastian

Arteleku is a public art centre which is under the control of the general management of promotion and cultural distribution of foral delegation of Gipuzkoa. This centre is a fundamental reference point for artistic training and modern creation.