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Professional training in classical ballet
Professional training in classical ballet Adults in Madrid.
The professional ballet training for adults is aimed at people aged 18 and over who want to become professional dancers or ballet teachers. The program is designed both for beginners with no experience and for students with prior level who want to refine their technique and access a professional career in classical ballet.
We work with the Vaganova method, a well-recognized system in classical ballet training that develops technique, strength, flexibility, and body control in a progressive and structured way.
The training lasts 3 years plus 1 year of internships and offers two career paths: company dancer and classical ballet teacher. The teaching specialization includes training in pedagogy, methodology, and anatomy applied to ballet, with both theoretical and practical assessments.
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Vocational Training Program
Professional ballet training with two educational tracks: Dancer Profile and Teaching Profile.
Admission requirements
Dancer Training
Aimed at adults aged 18 to 28, 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 upper age limit.
Requires prior assessment of the candidate’s technical, physical, and artistic level.
Oriented toward pedagogical training for teaching classical ballet.
Duration
- 3 academic years
- + 1 year of professional internships
Assessment criteria
- Continuous theoretical and practical evaluation
- Monitoring of professional level in classical ballet
- Applicable to both tracks
Certification
- Private qualification endorsed by Factory Ballet Madrid
- Applicable to both tracks
Disciplines and complementary training
Common disciplines
- Classical ballet
- Classical repertoire
- Pas de deux
- Pointe technique
- Men’s technique
- Contemporary dance
- Character dance
- Modern dance
Common complementary training
- Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
- Flexibility and physical conditioning
- Anatomy applied to dance
- Acrobatics
Teaching Profile – Specific Module
- Methodology of classical ballet teaching
- Dance pedagogy
- Class structure and didactics
- Development of teaching language and technical correction
Admission process
- Application: submission of application together with artistic CV to contacto@factoryballet.com
- Interview period (1st year): from May 4 to June 19, 2026. Individual interview in person or via video call after receiving the application.
- 2nd and 3rd year: preselection based on CV, photos, or video. Afterwards, a live audition is scheduled.
- Admission is confirmed only after official communication from the school.
Entrance auditions
1st year
Individual interview in person or via video call. The candidate’s artistic CV and training goals are evaluated.
Individual interview in person or via video call. The candidate’s artistic CV and training goals are evaluated.
2nd and 3rd year
In-person audition assessing classical ballet technical level at Factory Ballet Madrid.
Audition details
Date: July 6, 2026
Time: 9:30
Age: 18 years and older
Levels: Intermediate and Advanced
Location: C/ Santa Hortensia, 23 – Factory Ballet Madrid
Preselection: CV, video, and photos
In-person audition assessing classical ballet technical level at Factory Ballet Madrid.
Audition details
Date: July 6, 2026
Time: 9:30
Age: 18 years and older
Levels: Intermediate and Advanced
Location: C/ Santa Hortensia, 23 – Factory Ballet Madrid
Preselection: CV, video, and photos
Why choose Factory Ballet Madrid
Professional classical ballet training for adults oriented toward a career in performance companies or teaching. Personalized technical follow-up and progressive training in a professional environment.
Dancer training
In the 3rd year, students undertake training placements in the school’s ballet company after an artistic level assessment, joining rehearsals and repertoire work under professional supervision.
These placements are part of the training program.
Upon completion of the program, students may access paid professional internships within 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.
Upon completion of the program, students may access paid professional internships within the school’s company, with a contract and social security registration, performing on stage as part of the cast.
Teacher training
In the 3rd year, students complete observation-based teaching placements (1 hour per week), assisting faculty and learning teaching methodology through supervised participation.
These placements are included in the training program.
This teacher training is specifically oriented toward teaching ballet to early childhood students (approximately ages 3 to 6), focusing on initiation and basic movement development.
After completing the program, graduates may join as paid teaching assistants in children’s classes, with a contract and social security registration.
These placements are included in the training program.
This teacher training is specifically oriented toward teaching ballet to early childhood students (approximately ages 3 to 6), focusing on initiation and basic movement development.
After completing the program, graduates may join as paid teaching assistants in children’s classes, with a contract and social security registration.
Ballet and Dance Department
Manages schedules, curriculum, personalized tutoring, scholarships, auditions, competitions, and performance dates.
Audiovisual Department
Records classes and performances; produces audiovisual material for events. In the final year, it creates your video CV and professional photo book.
Costume Department
Provides comfortable and professional costumes for the Company.
Administrative Department
Manages all administrative procedures related to the Company and organizes performance schedules.
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
Saturday
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
Graham technique
12:30 to 14:00
Tuesday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
Contemporary
11:00 to 12:30
Modern dance / Limón technique
12:30 to 14:00
Thursday
Classical ballet
9:30 to 11:00
Contemporary
11:00 to 12:30
Modern dance / Limón technique
12:30 to 14:00
Friday
Jazz Broadway
9:30 to 11:00
PBT
11:30 to 12:30
Choreographic Lab
12:30 to 14:00
Saturday
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Stage laboratory
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
12:30 to 14:00
Saturday
Acrobatics
10:00 to 11:00
Classical ballet
11:00 to 12:30
Stage laboratory
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 laboratory
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 laboratory
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.