The Community of Madrid has received 170 applications for the 11 positions in its Spanish Ballet, seven for the dance company and four for apprentices. The auditions, held at the Teatros del Canal, featured a panel of experts.
A total of 170 dancers have participated in the auditions to join the Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid, a call that offered 11 positions for the upcoming season. The public company, based at the Teatros del Canal, aims to renew its cast with seven dancers for the main company (four men and three women) and four apprentices (two men and two women).
The Selection Process at the Teatros del Canal
The tests have taken place over several days at the facilities of the Teatros del Canal, where the candidates have demonstrated a high technical and artistic level in various disciplines of Spanish dance. The jury, chaired by artistic director Mónica Fernández, has evaluated the candidates alongside Ruperto Merino, director of the Teatros del Canal; Miguel Ángel Corbacho, an external professional of recognized prestige, and Fernando Valero Giménez, manager of the Ballet.
According to sources from the Community of Madrid, the high participation confirms the interest in this project, which combines established professionals with young talents. The quality of the applications reflects the excellent moment that Spanish dance is experiencing and the ability to attract a public initiative dedicated to its promotion.
A Commitment to Spanish Dance
The Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid has established itself as one of the major institutional dance companies in Spain. With this new batch of dancers, the company aims to strengthen its repertoire and maintain the artistic level that has characterized it since its inception. The selected dancers will join at the beginning of the 2026/2027 season, once the final resolution is published.
For the residents of the Community of Madrid, this news represents an opportunity to see new faces on stage at the Teatros del Canal, a cultural landmark in the capital. The company schedules several performances throughout the year, and the arrival of new talents promises to refresh its artistic offerings.
The selection process has been exhaustive, with a jury that has assessed both the technique and expressiveness of the dancers. Artistic director Mónica Fernández has highlighted in statements collected by the Community of Madrid that
“the level of the candidates has been exceptional, demonstrating the health of Spanish dance in our country.”
The 170 candidates come from all over Spain, underscoring the appeal of a company that has become a national and international reference. The Community of Madrid, through its Department of Culture, has promoted this project as part of its commitment to dance, a discipline that attracts thousands of spectators each year.
For dance lovers, this news is a reason for joy: the arrival of new dancers ensures the continuity of a ballet that has managed to blend tradition and modernity. However, we will have to wait until the next season to see them in action. In the meantime, the 159 candidates who did not make it can take pride in having been part of such a competitive process.
The final resolution will be published in the coming weeks on the Community of Madrid's portal. The selected candidates will receive official communication and must join the company at the beginning of the 2026/2027 season, the dates of which will be announced in due course. For the people of Madrid, a new opportunity to enjoy Spanish dance at its finest.
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