Dance cultivates motor skills and brings dynamism to sedentary lifestyles, fostering creativity and expressiveness whilst physically engaging the deep postural muscles that benefit us in all areas of life.
Our educational approach combines classical and creative dance foundations, allowing students to express themselves artistically without neglecting technique—providing the essential groundwork for developing any type of movement.
Theatre serves as a vital tool for expression and communication in our world of virtual relationships and disconnection. It offers security and freedom through performance, free from judgement and preset imitations.
Learning theatre helps recapture spontaneity, overcome shyness, boost self-esteem, understand and manage emotions through character work, whilst developing empathy and teamwork skills.
Our teaching team comprises active professionals from the theatre and dance world. We operate in two locations: a school in the city’s expansion district and a theatre venue that doubles as a school in central València. We believe it’s essential to learn theatre and dance within a working theatre and alongside a company that champions this work daily.
At La Màquina Theatre – Dance School, we apply our Aurea Libertas method (recognising each person’s unique brilliance), building upon the classical foundations of the Russian Vaganova school, as ballet embodies the rigour and discipline that create art.
Connecting with this Aurea requires physical discipline alongside creative freedom and personal movement. This is where La Màquina Theatre – Dance School emphasises developing these tools from early childhood.
”The essence of expressiveness lies in one's own movement—each person has their unique style, which is non-transferable.
At La Màquina Theatre – Dance School, we introduce children to ballet discipline and expressiveness. Students begin with simple exercises based on classical dance body patterns, developing coordination, posture, discipline, confidence and, most importantly, imagination and creative freedom. All classes end with creative improvisation.
Using our Aurea Libertas method, students learn ballet steps and positions through dynamic, playful and creative approaches. They learn to integrate dance with music and space, develop group awareness and coordinated movements, and achieve the physical alignment and mental readiness needed to progress steadily in the world of ballet.
Classical ballet is one of the most comprehensive forms of physical exercise, whilst also being an artistic discipline that nurtures creativity.
At this level, students at La Màquina Teatro – Dance School begin working with proper ballet class structure, establishing the foundation needed to develop as a dancer according to their potential. Classical technique is essential for any dance style, as it forms the basis of movement. Through this training, students acquire proper placement, core strength, power and movement refinement that will serve them throughout their lives.
At this stage, students’ creative commitment begins to expand. To support this growth, we introduce theatrical improvisation and performance techniques, as well as pointe work.
Over the years at La Màquina Teatro – Dance School, we’ve learned that whilst technique is crucial, it must be complemented by emotional expression and interpretive character. This is why we delve into each individual’s artistic capacity whilst providing them with the technical tools for self-expression.
At this level, students at La Màquina Teatro – Dance School develop the ability to memorise varied class combinations and execute complex classical ballet exercises, both with and without pointe shoes. By this stage in their training, young dancers have developed the muscle tone and proper placement that will benefit them throughout their lives, along with sufficient intellectual, musical and artistic preparation to begin putting their efforts into practice.
To enhance their development, at La Màquina Teatro – Dance School we include this group of dancers in selected theatrical productions from our season, allowing them to experience performing on a professional stage beyond the traditional end-of-year showcases.
These classes welcome anyone with the desire and ability to move. There are no limits – it’s never too late to start dancing or return to ballet if you practiced in your childhood and have always wanted to come back. Dance offers a wonderful way to get fit, have fun and break free from daily routine.
Ballet is a time-tested discipline with proven effectiveness. It helps align the body, re-educates posture, strengthens deep core muscles and reinforces abdominal support – all through artistic expression. Classical dance classes also provide significant cognitive benefits through memorising exercises and developing motor coordination.
As a student at La Màquina Teatro – Dance School, you’ll notice results quickly: your figure will become more toned and refined, your coordination will steadily improve, and you’ll feel increasingly agile in your movements whilst developing better concentration. You’ll experience the satisfaction of achieving personal goals and enjoy an overall sense of wellbeing.
Want to perform in a musical? At La Màquina Teatro – Theatre School, we specialise in this exciting genre that’s revolutionising theatre worldwide. You’ll dance, sing, act and dream!
Experience creating a musical with English songs – a dynamic way to practice English whilst enjoying Broadway and West End hits in their original form. Over three terms, we’ll develop the final show whilst understanding this global theatrical phenomenon.
Term 1: Group bonding through dance and singing improvisation games to establish show roles.
Term 2: Musical piece selection and separate scene rehearsals, exploring the style of chosen pieces.
Term 3 and final theatre showcase: Full show rehearsals. This course combines dance, singing and acting techniques.
Through music, physical expression and improvisation, children develop confidence while overcoming shyness, gaining expressiveness and spontaneity. Using simple and enjoyable acting exercises, they explore their creative universe free from prejudices and limitations. They also strengthen their memory by learning short texts whilst developing essential skills like active listening, turn-taking, and mastering spatial awareness and scene timing.
Each course concludes with a final performance where families can witness both individual and group achievements. Students at La Màquina Teatro – Theatre School showcase their year’s work whilst experiencing the thrill of creating and performing their own show.
Navigating adolescence through theatre provides a healthy outlet for emotional expression, confidence building and teamwork through theatrical productions. At La Màquina Teatro – Theatre School, students explore various acting and improvisation techniques to overcome shyness and develop expressiveness, spontaneity and self-assurance.
Students also cultivate essential social skills including active listening, mutual respect, emotional intelligence and collaborative working. They learn to identify and manage their emotions whilst understanding the value of teamwork. The course culminates in a performance at La Màquina Teatro Theatre, where students showcase their newly acquired skills on stage.
At La Màquina Teatro, we believe acting is a form of training accessible to everyone. Our groups adapt to different levels and ages, with commitment being our priority.
Dramatic art is a vital tool we use unconsciously from childhood. It enables us to:
Our course introduces you to the world of acting, culminating in a final performance that showcases what you’ve learned.
Our philosophy: If you enjoy yourself, the audience will too.
In our intensive musical theatre courses for adults, you’ll experience concentrated training focused on choreography, songs and iconic scenes from selected musicals, culminating in a final performance. At La Màquina Teatro – Theatre School, we believe performance is essential – the artistic process is incomplete without sharing it with an audience.
Every student experiences their premiere moment!
At La Màquina Teatro – Theatre School, we champion musical theatre as an educational tool, offering young people a comprehensive introduction to performing arts through singing, dance and acting training. Today’s entertainment industry demands increasingly versatile performers.
Beyond our regular activities, La Màquina Teatro – Theatre School remains committed to bringing more children closer to the arts. We’ve created intensive versions of our regular courses to support families during school holidays.
During a week of training, La Màquina Teatro students participate in creating a musical theatre production under our teachers’ guidance.
They experience the thrill of a premiere complete with costumes, sets and lighting, performing for family and friends.
Av. del Regne de València, 85
46006 València (Spain)
Tel.: +34 961 146 362
C/ Padre Jofré, 7
46007 València (Spain)
Tel.: +34 960 444 281
Tel.: +34 629 915 231
E-mail: hola@lamaquinateatro.es
Theatre Hall Schedule: teatro@lamaquinateatro.es
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