Each year, select intermediate and advanced Conservatory students in various disciplines have the benefit of participating in master classes with guest teachers. The purpose of these master classes is for students who have reached a certain level in their discipline to experience taking class with master instructors as a way to further enrich their learning. Guest teachers are carefully selected by the Conservatory faculty and administration and are experts in their field. Master classes open the students’ minds to different ways of seeing and experiencing their art and their studies.
Spanish Dance
Eduardo Martinez
Principal Dancer, Ballet Nacional de España Eduardo Martinez was born in Madrid in 1983. He began dancing…
Mar Lopez
Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Carmen Amaya – CEC dancers had the opportunity to spend a day in the…
Milagros Mengibar
Milagros Mengíbar (Sevilla, 1952). Discípula de Matilde Coral y primer premio en el Concurso Nacional de Córdoba…
Luisa Palicio
Luisa Palicio (Estepona, 1984). Licenciada en Coreografía e Interpretación de Danza Flamenca por el Conservatorio Superior de…
María Torres
María Torres (Madrid, 1967) began her study of classical dance under Karen Taff. She then furthered her studies at Victoria Eugenia…
Paloma Gomez
Ms. Gomez graduated from the Royal Professional Conservatory of Dance “Mariemma” in Madrid, with specialties in Classical…
Beatriz Uria
August 29 – September 2, 2016 – Beatriz Uria spent a week at CEC teaching master classes…
Farruquito
Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, or ‘Farruquito’, is a veverated figure in the world of Flamenco. He is…
Cristóbal Reyes
March 2015 – CEC dancers traveled to Spain and had the opportunity to class with Cristobal Reyes…
Belén Rivera
Este libro se centra en la danza tradicional que se enseña en los conservatorios: quien estudia folklore,…
Beatriz Rivero
During the 2015 Danza en España trip, dancers visited Funcación Cristina Hereen in Seville, Spain. BEATRIZ RIVERO…
Spanish Dance choreography course
We are excited to announce that this week we began a Spanish Dance choreography course in collaboration with Eduardo…
Ballet
Africa Guzmán
Africa Guzmán, maestra de ballet, coreógrafa, directora artística de la Escuela de Ballet África Guzmán y maestra…
Cameron Basden
October 9, 2015 November 5, 2016 Cameron Basden, Dance Director, Educator, Repetiteur, Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey…
James Jordan
Ballet Master and Repetiteur, Sarasota Ballet April 29-30, 2017 Hailing from Staunton, Virginia, James Jordan’s early years…
Jennifer Kronenberg
May 11, 2015 March 16, 2014 Co-Artistic Director, Dimensions Dance Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg was born in Queens,…
Carlos Guerra
June 15, 2016 March 16, 2014 Co-Artistic Director, Dimensions Dance A native of Cuba, Mr. Guerra began…
Roberto Rodriguez
June 21, 2016 Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mr. Rodriguez received…
Christopher Fleming
April 26, 2015 As a member of the New York City Ballet, Mr. Fleming danced principal roles…
Gerard Ebitz
September 10, 2014 Gerard Ebitz danced professionally with the New York City Ballet and was a founding…
Michael Spencer Phillips
December 15, 2015 Mr. Phillips is a graduate of the University of Michigan (BFA, Dance) where he…
Doreen Cafarella
January 17, 2014 Doreen Cafarella has been a dance educator for twenty-five years. In 1986, Ms. Cafarella…
Maria Teresa del Real
November 15, 2013 Barre and “Bluebird Variation” from Sleeping Beauty Maria Teresa del Real was born in…
Paul Thrussell
February 28, 2014 Paul Thrussell, who trained at the Royal Ballet School, has danced Northern Ballet Theatre,…
Jose Carreno and Melanie Hamrick
April 20-21, 2013 Melanie Hamrick was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she began her ballet training at…
Modern/Contemporary
Florida Dance Association Young Dancer Workshop
The Senior Dance Mastery and invited CEC dancers traveled to Gainesville, Florida to attend the Florida Dance…
Dr. Daniel Lewis
September 20, 2019 – Master Class and Lecture Daniel Lewis, internationally-recognized dancer, teacher, choreographer and author, joined…
Marco Blázquez at Victor Ullate
Marco Blázquez graduated from Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Mariemma in classical dance. He has performed as…
Juan Maria Seller
Juan Maria Seller is a Spanish choreographer, dancer, and teacher. He was formed in the disciplines of…
Music
Violin Master Class with Dr. Daniel Andai
Dr. Daniel Andai, renowned violinist and conductor and New World School of the Arts Dean of Music…
Leonel Morales
Master Class – October 2, 2018Concert – Leonel Morales is one of the most sought-after concert pianists…
Michael L. Breaux
Michael L. Breaux holds degrees in music education (BME, Louisiana State University) and music performance (MM, Yale)….
Josu Okiñena
November 17, 2017 – Piano Master Class and Concert at the Rosita Segovia Theatre at Conchita Espinosa…
Mario Prisuelos
Born in Madrid, Mario Prisuelos studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, then trained further in Vienna…
Musical Theatre/Jazz
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For 87 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.
