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Professional training in classical ballet
Formación profesional en ballet clásico Adultos en Madrid.
La formación profesional en ballet clásico para adultos está dirigida a personas a partir de los 18 años que quieren convertirse en bailarines profesionales o profesores de ballet. El programa está diseñado tanto para principiantes sin experiencia como para alumnos con nivel que buscan perfeccionar su técnica y acceder a una salida profesional en el ballet clásico.
Trabajamos con el método Vaganova, un sistema reconocido en la enseñanza del ballet clásico que permite desarrollar técnica, fuerza, flexibilidad y control corporal de forma progresiva y estructurada.
La formación tiene una duración de 3 años más 1 año de prácticas y ofrece dos salidas profesionales: bailarín en compañía y docente de ballet clásico. La especialización en docencia incluye formación en pedagogía, metodología y anatomía aplicada al ballet, con evaluaciones teóricas y prácticas.
Premios.
Premiados a la excelencia Profesional.
Medalla de oro al mérito al trabajo.
Vocational Training Program
Professional training in classical ballet with two training pathways: Dancer Training or Teaching Training.
Admission requirements
Dancer Training
Aimed at adults aged 18 to 28 years, with or without prior experience.
Focused on technical and artistic development in the stage field of classical ballet.
Aimed at adults aged 18 to 28 years, with or without prior experience.
Focused on technical and artistic development in the stage field of classical ballet.
Teaching Training
Aimed at adults 18 years and older, with no maximum age limit.
Requires a prior assessment of the candidate’s technical, physical, and artistic level.
Oriented toward pedagogical training for teaching classical ballet.
Aimed at adults 18 years and older, with no maximum age limit.
Requires a prior assessment of the candidate’s technical, physical, and artistic level.
Oriented toward pedagogical training for teaching classical ballet.
Schedule organization
- Shift assignment:
Each student is assigned a main shift (morning or afternoon) based on group organization. - Schedule flexibility:
In specific cases, some students may combine morning and afternoon schedules depending on personal or work needs. - Conditions:
This flexibility is not automatic or applicable to all students. It must be requested in advance and will be reviewed and authorized by the administration depending on each case and the availability of the center.
Duration
- 3 academic years
- + 1 year of professional internships
Evaluation criteria
- Continuous theoretical and practical evaluation
- Monitoring of professional level in classical ballet
- Applicable to both pathways
Certification
- Private qualification endorsed by Factory Ballet Madrid
- Applicable to both pathways
Disciplines and complements
Common disciplines
- Classical ballet
- Classical repertoire
- Pas de deux
- Pointe technique
- Men’s technique
- Contemporary dance
- Character dance
- Modern dance
Common complements
- Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
- Flexibility and physical conditioning
- Anatomy applied to dance
- Acrobatics
Specific module – Teaching profile
- Methodology of classical ballet teaching
- Dance pedagogy
- Didactics and class structure
- Development of teaching language and technical correction
Access to 1st year
- Application for admission:
Send your application to contacto@factoryballet.com.
- Selection process:
The school will review the application and contact the student, assigning a date and format for the interview (in person or via video call).
Important:
No audition is required to access the first year.
- Interview period:
From March 15 to June 22, 2026 (until places are filled).
Access to 2nd and 3rd year
- Preselection:
Send CV, photos or video to contacto@factoryballet.com. - Entrance audition:
In-person technical audition. - Date: July 6, 2026
- Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Age: 18 years and older
- Levels: intermediate and advanced
- Location: C/ Santa Hortensia, 23 – Factory Ballet Madrid
Why choose Factory Ballet Madrid
Professional training in classical ballet for adults, oriented both toward a career as a dancer and teaching. It offers personalized technical guidance and development within a professional environment.
Dancer Training
In the 3rd year, students complete training placements in the school's ballet company after an artistic level evaluation, integrating into rehearsals and repertoire under professional supervision.
These placements are part of the training program.
At the end of the program, students may access paid professional internships in the school's company, with a contract and social security registration, performing on stage as part of the cast.
These placements are part of the training program.
At the end of the program, students may access paid professional internships in the school's company, with a contract and social security registration, performing on stage as part of the cast.
Teaching Training
In the 3rd year, students carry out observation placements in classes (1 hour per week), assisting teachers and learning teaching methodology through supervised interventions.
These placements are included in the training program.
This teaching pathway is specifically oriented toward ballet instruction for early ages, focusing on initiation and basic movement development.
After completing the program, students may access a position as paid teaching assistant in children's groups, with a contract and social security registration.
These placements are included in the training program.
This teaching pathway is specifically oriented toward ballet instruction for early ages, focusing on initiation and basic movement development.
After completing the program, students may access a position as paid teaching assistant in children's groups, with a contract and social security registration.
Ballet and Dance Department
Manages schedules, curriculum plan, personalized tutoring, scholarships, auditions, competitions, and performance dates.
Audiovisual Department
Records classes and performances; produces audiovisual material for events. In the final year, it produces your video CV and professional photo portfolio.
Costume Department
Provides comfortable and professional costumes for the Company.
Administrative Department
Manages all administrative procedures related to the Company and organizes performance dates.
SCHEDULE F.P BALLET ADULTS
Location 1 · C/ Sta. Hortensia, 23 · Chamartín
First Year
Monday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
Modern dance
11:00 to 12:30
Acrobatics
11:00 to 12:00
Tap dance
12:00 to 13:00
Wednesday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
Modern dance
11:00 to 12:30
Acrobatics
11:00 to 12:00
Tap dance
12:00 to 13:00
Tuesday
Character dance
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Contemporary
12:30 to 14:00
Thursday
Character dance
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Contemporary
12:30 to 14:00
Friday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
PBT
11:00 to 12:00
Saturdays
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Second Year
Monday
CAP
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Graham Technique
12:30 to 14:00
Wednesday
CAP
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Limón Technique
12:30 to 14:00
Tuesday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
Contemporary
11:00 to 12:30
Modern dance
12:30 to 14:00
Thursday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
Contemporary
11:00 to 12:30
Modern dance
12:30 to 14:00
Friday
Jazz Broadway
9:30 to 11:00
PBT
11:30 to 12:30
Choreographic Lab (Graham/Limón)
12:30 to 14:00
Saturdays
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Stage workshop
12:30 to 14:00
Third Year
Monday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:30
Acrobatics
11:30 to 12:30
Graham Technique
12:30 to 14:00
Wednesday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:30
Acrobatics
11:30 to 12:30
Limón Technique
12:30 to 14:00
Tuesday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:30
CAP
11:30 to 12:30
Modern dance
12:30 to 14:00
Thursday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:30
CAP
11:30 to 12:30
Modern dance
12:30 to 14:00
Friday
Jazz Broadway
9:30 to 11:00
PBT
11:30 to 12:30
Choreographic Lab (Graham/Limón)
12:30 to 14:00
Saturdays
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Stage workshop
12:30 to 14:00
First Year
Monday
Contemporary dance
19:00 to 20:00
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Wednesday
Contemporary dance
19:00 to 20:00
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Tuesday
CAP
19:00 to 20:00
Tap dance
20:00 to 21:00
Thursday
Flexibility
19:00 to 20:00
Tap dance
20:00 to 21:00
Friday
Saturday
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Second Year
Monday
CAP
19:00 to 20:00
Contemporary
20:00 to 21:30
Wednesday
CAP
19:00 to 20:00
Contemporary
20:00 to 21:30
Tuesday
Flexibility
19:00 to 20:00
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Thursday
Flexibility
19:00 to 20:00
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Friday
Pointe work
17:30 to 18:30
Classical ballet
18:30 to 20:00
Saturday
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Stage workshop
12:30 to 14:00
Third Year
Monday
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Tuesday
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Wednesday
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Thursday
Classical ballet
20:00 to 21:30
Friday
Pointe work
17:30 to 18:30
Classical ballet
18:30 to 20:30
Saturday
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Stage workshop
12:30 to 14:00
Frequently Asked Questions about Professional Classical Ballet Training
It is a professional classical ballet program with two tracks: Dancer Profile and Teaching Profile, focused on technical, artistic, and pedagogical development within a structured training and stage-based environment.
Admission is based on a prior assessment of technical and artistic level.
The Dancer Profile is aimed at adults approximately 18 to 28 years old.
The Teaching Profile is aimed at adults from 18 years old with no upper age limit, always subject to evaluation.
Previous experience is not required. The school assesses each student’s initial level to place them appropriately within the program.
The process includes an application with an artistic CV and either an interview or audition depending on the case. Admission is confirmed after official evaluation by the school.
The program lasts 3 academic years plus 1 year of professional internships.
Yes. In the third year, supervised internships are carried out.
In the Dancer Profile, students train within the school’s ballet company, joining rehearsals and repertoire work.
In the Teaching Profile, students complete observation-based teaching placements with faculty support.
Yes. After completing the program, some students may access paid professional internships with a contract and social security registration, either in the school’s ballet company or in the teaching area, depending on profile and progression.
The combination of structured technical training, real stage experience in the school’s ballet company, and a fully integrated teaching pathway within the same program.
A private qualification endorsed by Factory Ballet Madrid is awarded as certification of professional classical ballet training.
It depends on the student’s profile and workload. The program is structured progressively to help students organize their schedule.
Benefits of Classical Ballet Training for Adults (Dancer or Teacher Track)
- Training adapted to adults: A program designed for technical progression from beginner or intermediate levels, respecting the learning pace of adult students.
- Development as a classical ballet dancer: Progressive work on technique, alignment, body control, strength, musicality, and artistic expression.
- Stage experience in a ballet company: Students, as dancers, gain real stage experience within our own ballet company.
- Professional and artistic focus: Training oriented toward understanding classical ballet from an advanced artistic and educational perspective.
- Training for working with children: Students learn pedagogical foundations for teaching dance at early ages.
- Access to teaching support roles at the school: Possibility of gradual incorporation as classroom assistants in children’s classes after training, depending on profile and level, under teacher supervision.
- Discipline, technique, and personal growth: Development of consistency, body awareness, and artistic evolution within classical ballet.