Based on her participation in the Dance Open America International Video Preselection, Rodolfo Castellanos, Artistic Director of Programa D’Alt Rendiment en Dansa, awarded Catalina Vigil a scholarship to attend their 2022 Summer Dance Intensive in Terrassa Barcelona on scholarship this past summer. Catalina, currently a CEC dance student in the high school program, had a wonderful experience! Congratulations Catalina!
On Monday, September 26th, the Spanish dance department was invited to be the official representatives of Spanish culture at the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain ‘s Spanish Educators’ Conference, held at Florida International University. Thank you to the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain for the invitation to represent Spanish culture at your professional development conference,…
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, the Florida Chamber Orchestra, directed by Maestro Marlene Urbay, presented Spanish Extravaganza, a concert honoring the music and culture of Spain. The program was a selection of the most famous Spanish and Cuban Zarzuelas of all time. These renowned pieces will be interpreted by the Florida Chamber Orchestra, composed of thirty musicians under the baton of…
CEC advanced ballet students, Mia Toribio and Catalina Vigil, competed in the Dance Open America International Dance Competition. They were both selected to participate in the Grand Prix Finals, which took place in May. The competition featured an impressive panel of judges, and we are very proud of Mia and Catalina’s final results. Catalina Vigil Gold for Teen Classical 3rd Place and Gold for Teen…
Congratulations to the dancers who competed in the Onstage NY Competition on March 19-20. Each dancer gave their heart and soul to their pieces and we could not be prouder. Thank you to Ms. Danella Bedford and Dr. Kenia Garcia Cabrera for their impeccable training, dedication, leadership, and the love with which they so carefully and thoughtfully prepare each…
Christmas in the Gardens, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, showcased our young musicians and dancers in the beautiful semi-outdoor Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl. Our sincerest congratulations and gratitude goes to Dr. Daniel Lewis and Miami Dance Futures, as well as the extraordinary participating faculty and staff who give their hearts and souls to our students and who inspire and create tomorrow´s…
Yan Carlos Artime, pianist, publishes BALLET 15 pieces for piano: 15 pieces of piano accompaniment for classical ballet classes. Mr. Artime has been CEC’s ballet piano accompanist since 2018. He recently published 15 pieces for piano a book of original piano compositions made to accompany a ballet class. Mr. Artime has decades of experience as a classical and jazz pianist, and has performed in numerous…
Our warmest congratulations to Mr. Ronn Daniels, Conservatory Artistic Director and faculty member for over 40 years. This week, Dance Educators of America honored Mr. Daniels with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to dance and dance education. Over the span of his career, Mr. Daniels has been a performer, teacher, choreographer, as well as an author, director,…
Congratulations to the dancers who were admitted to the below Spring and Summer Intensive Dance Programs!
We are excited to announce that this week we began a Spanish Dance choreography course in collaboration with Eduardo Martinez, principal dancer with the Ballet Nacional de España (BNE). Eduardo has taught several master classes at the Conservatory in the past and most recently worked with our dancers who participated in the 2019 trip to Spain. Our High School and Advanced…
For over 92 years, Conchita Espinosa Conservatory of the Arts (CEC) has maintained their commitment to the development of young artists. CEC offers students exceptional technical and artistic training within a nurturing environment that allows them to develop into human beings with a deep understanding, appreciation, and respect for the Arts. Enrollment is open to the community and not limited to students from the Academy. Classes are also available for professionals and adults.
