CND Open Studio Workshops
Open Studio Workshops for non profesionals
Within the framework of the social program Somos CND, the Compañía Nacional de Danza offers non-professionals in dance a unique opportunity to get closer to this art through workshops led by our dancers, répétiteurs, and teachers.
The 'Open Studio' workshops are free of charge, with limited capacity, and will be held at the Company's headquarters (Paseo de la Chopera No. 4, Madrid).
Registration must be requested by email at somos.cnd@inaem.cultura.gob.es on the following dates:
- From February 4 to 19, 2026 for the workshop Dance and Clay on 02/22/26
- From March 4 to 19, 2026 for the workshop The Carnival of the Animals on 03/22/26
- From April 1 to 16 for the workshop We Move and Premiere on Sunday 04/19/26
- From April 29 to June 14 for the workshop What Moves on 05/17/26
- From June 17 to July 2 for the workshop Gyrokinesis: Move, Breathe, Reborn on 07/05/26
Dance and Clay with Marcos Montes (CND dancer and visual artist)
Designed for people with no experience in dance or ceramics, aged 14 and up. Description: The workshop aims to promote the understanding and exploration of body movement, using improvisation tools guided by the language of dance and combined with ceramics. We will delve into movement improvisation and the creation of ceramic figures, drawing inspiration from the shapes and sensations that arise from that same improvised movement. Registration: February 4 to 19.
The Carnival of the Animals, with María Muñoz (CND dancer)
For boys and girls aged 1 to 4, accompanied by an adult. Description: Through the representation and imitation of animals, we will discover the possibilities, rhythms, and movements that our body is capable of offering. A workshop of art, bonding, and body exploration. The activity will be conducted with an adult so that it can be shared, bonded over, and enjoyed together. Registration: from March 4 to 19.
We move and premiere with Catalina Arteaga (CND répétiteur teacher) and Ana Mª Calderón (CND solo dancer)
For people with no dance experience, ages 14 and up. Description: an experience in developing body movement in relation to space and the people around us. We will use different styles of music and rhythms. We will see where all this takes us and it will end ... dancing! Registration: from April 1 to 16.
What Moves You, with Sara Fernández (CND dancer)
For people without professional dance experience. Description: a sensory movement workshop where we will explore the body, its densities, its voids, its impulses, and its memories. An inquiry where body and emotion can be expressed without judgment. A space to discover yourself in movement, inhabit your own truth, and allow the body to express what the voice sometimes keeps silent. Registration: from April 29 to May 14.
Gyrokinesis: move, breathe, be reborn with Eva Pérez (CND teacher)
Open to everyone, with or without movement experience. Description: Rediscover your body with Gyrokinesis ©. Release tension, create space, breathe more deeply. Let yourself be carried by gentle movements that relieve, awaken, and reconnect. A workshop to feel lighter, more present... more yourself. Registration: from June 17 to July 2.