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 19 to March 5 for the workshop The Carnival of the Animals on 03/08/26
  • 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

 

 

 

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Sunday, March 8, 2026. Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM.

‘The Carnival of the Animals,’ with María Muñoz (CND dancer)

For children aged 1 to 4 accompanied by an adult

Description: Through the representation and imitation of animals, we will discover the possibilities, rhythms, and movements our bodies are capable of offering. A workshop of art, bonding, and bodily exploration. The activity will be conducted with an adult to share, connect, and enjoy this experience together.

Registration: February 19 to March 5

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Sunday, April 19, 2026. Schedule: from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

‘Moving and Premiering’ with Catalina Arteaga (CND ballet master) and Ana M. Calderón (CND soloist 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 of this takes us and will end up… dancing!

Registration: from April 1 to 16

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Sunday, May 17, 2026. Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

‘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

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Sunday, July 5, 2026. Schedule: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

‘Gyrokinesis: Move, Breathe, Rebirth’ with Eva Pérez (CND teacher)

Open to everyone, with or without movement experience

Description: Rediscover your body with Gyrokinesis ©. Release tension, create space, breathe deeper. Let yourself be carried by gentle movements that relieve, awaken, and reconnect. A workshop to help you feel lighter, more present… more yourself.

Registration: from June 17 to July 2

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