Studio Isadora – Dance Teachers – Qualifications

Helena Balla (classical dance, neoclassical, repertory variations)

She began her dance studies at Studio Isadora under the direction of Berta Vallribera. In 2008 she moved to Madrid to continue training at Víctor Ullate’s School, where she was part of its Young Ballet, later perfecting her classical training at the Carmina Ocaña and Pablo Savoye Ballet School.
She started her professional career at Corella Ballet under the direction of Ángel Corella, performing classical and neoclassical choreographies. Later she moved to Germany as a guest dancer with the Staatstheater Ballet Nürnberg and Ballet Hagen, performing contemporary and neoclassical repertoire.
She was part of the cast of Spain’s National Dance Company in Madrid for seven seasons, performing in the corps de ballet and in soloist roles. At the CND she danced classical, neoclassical, and contemporary repertoire with works by José Carlos Martínez, William Forsythe, George Balanchine, Johan Inger, Nacho Duato, Andonis Foniadakis, among others.
She holds a degree in Classical Dance Pedagogy from the María de Ávila Superior Conservatory in Madrid. This season she joins STUDIO ISADORA as a guest teacher.

Mercedes Biel (classical dance, Spanish dance, jazz, Royal Academy of Dance coach, Ballet Fit)

She studied classical dance, contemporary, Spanish dance, and flamenco at Studio Isadora. She broadened her studies in Spanish dance and escuela bolera with Asunción Aguadé, and in jazz, tap, hip hop, theatre, and musical comedy with Coco Comín and at Luthier School. She is in her final year of the Advanced Dance Studies at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and pursuing a Teaching Degree.
She obtained the Piano Diploma from the Liceu Conservatory of Music and also studied violin as a second instrument, as well as castanets using the Emma Maleras Method. She completed modern jazz up to the INTERMEDIATE level of ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing).
She performs as a dancer in various events, advertising, and zarzuelas, and since 2015 she has been choreographing the annual Musical Sketch for the Club Juvenil Llar in Barcelona. She teaches jazz dance and is responsible for the “ESCALA EN HI-FI” courses held annually in Sant Esteban de Litera (Huesca). Since 2017 she has also been a piano teacher at Ritme i So school. In 2011 she joined the teaching staff at Studio Isadora, and since the 2013 season she has also been involved in organizing the school’s annual closing celebration.

Eulàlia Camps (musical theatre and castanets)

She trained in classical dance, modern jazz, Spanish dance and flamenco at Studio Isadora, and in contemporary dance with Anna Sánchez. She obtained the Royal Academy of Dance certificate up to Grade 8, with Àngels Forés as her teacher. She earned the diploma and official certificate in Emma Maleras’ castanets method. She holds a degree in Dramatic Art from the Institut del Teatre of Barcelona, specializing in Musical Theatre. She is an actress with the company EGOS TEATRE. She studied piano and voice at Luthier School. She is a coordinator and theatre teacher in the Caixaescena project of La Caixa Foundation, “theatre as an educational tool,” for children, teenagers, at-risk youth, and the elderly. She is a theatre pedagogy teacher at the Institut del Teatre of Barcelona, and teaches music, choral singing and theatre at Padre Damian School (linked to the Liceu Conservatory), where she coordinates the Liceu musical project. She also teaches spoken and sung voice for dancers in training at Varium School. She has been a teacher at Studio Isadora since 2004, holds the Leisure Instructor certificate, and has been in charge of Studio Isadora’s July summer camps since 2009.

Jonatan Díaz (Head of Professional Training) (classical dance, pointe work, repertory variations)

He began his classical dance training in Barcelona, at Company&Company School with José Manuel Rodríguez and Esmeralda Maycas, and at Studio Isadora with Enric Castán. In 2004 he entered the John Cranko School in Stuttgart under the direction of Tadeusz Matacz, studying with Pyotr Pestov. He started his professional career at the National Ballet of Ireland (Dublin), performing leading roles in classical and neoclassical productions. He later joined the Víctor Ullate Ballet (Madrid) for four years, where he danced as a soloist in works by Víctor Ullate and Eduardo Lao. Afterwards, he joined Corella Ballet (Ángel Corella), also performing soloist and principal roles in works by Ángel Corella, Christopher Wheeldon, Stanton Welch, Clark Tippet, Twyla Tharp, among others. He has toured internationally in Europe (Italy, Germany, France, UK, and Ireland), America (USA, Mexico, and Colombia), and North Africa (Morocco and Egypt), dancing ballets such as Swan Lake, Raymonda, Coppélia, Bruch Violin Concerto, Clear, and String Sextet. As a teacher, he has been a professor, juror, and coach in AEDA training sessions, and has been a guest teacher in Switzerland, Portugal, and various conservatories in Spain. He is currently Head of Professional Training at Studio Isadora and pursuing a Higher Degree in Dance Pedagogy at the Conservatorio María de Ávila (Madrid).

Raquel Esteller

She began her training with Marta Peiró at Espacio Endanza School (Salamanca). At 16 she continued at the Royal Professional Conservatory of Dance Mariemma (Madrid), where she received the End of Degree Award in Contemporary Dance. She started Dance Pedagogy at the Superior Conservatory María de Ávila (Madrid) and is currently completing these studies at the Institut del Teatre (Barcelona). She has danced with companies such as LARREAL, La Pell, Matarile Teatro, and has also created her own projects such as “Tècnica de la Rosa” and the duo “Diguem el que hàgim de dir,” performing in various festivals and competitions. As a teacher, since 2023 she has been invited several times to the RCPD Mariemma to teach contemporary technique, improvisation, and body techniques. She has also taught at Magistra Dansa’s summer courses (2025) at RCPD Mariemma and given Pilates classes at the Terres a Dansa Encounter (Cáceres). In addition, she is a certified Pilates instructor (mat and machines). In July 2025 she joined the teaching team of Studio Isadora.

Georgina Febré (pre-ballet, introductory classical dance, flexibility, jazz)

She began dancing at age 5, training with Isabel Porcar, Williams Castro, and Máximo Hita, and at Arts Educational School in London. She continued her training at Studio Isadora in classical, contemporary, and Spanish dance. She is currently pursuing Advanced Studies at the Royal Academy of Dance. Since 2023 she has been part of the Studio Isadora team, teaching PRE-BALLET and INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL DANCE. She holds the Leisure Activity Instructor certificate from the Pere Tarrés Foundation and works as a tennis monitor at summer camps for schoolchildren.

Angèlica Jiménez (classical dance, Spanish dance, jazz)

She trained in classical dance, Spanish dance, and escuela bolera at Studio Isadora with Enric Castán, José Manuel Rodríguez, M. dels Àngels Forés, Jonatan Díaz, Esmeralda Maycas, and also with David Campos, Irene Sabas, and Elline Damian. She studied Spanish dance with Marta Planas, Arantxa Regué, and Laura Morales. She broadened her training by attending intensive courses with Sylvain Boniface, Marius Van’t Slot, Beatriz Torres, among others. She holds the Advanced Foundation diploma from the Royal Academy of Dance (London) and studied castanets with the Emma Maleras Method under Lali Camps. She has performed in various dance productions and zarzuelas with Studio Isadora, and in 2017 was dance teacher at Club Juvenil Llar. She holds a double degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education (English) from Ramon Llull University (Blanquerna). She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Diversity Care and Inclusive Education. From 2020 to 2022 she worked as a teacher at La Gavina Nursery School. She also holds a Leisure and Free Time Instructor certificate. She has been part of Studio Isadora’s teaching staff since 2017.

Anna Navarro Hierro (contemporary dance, Rambert School)

She began her training in classical dance, jazz, and contemporary at Stage Performing Arts School, completing all RAD grades for children and adults. While studying Psychology and Criminology at Abat Oliba University, she danced with NSDanza in different shows and events, in various techniques and styles. She continued her training at Broadway Dance Center (NYC) where she completed the Professional Semester. She is certified in PBT, Cuban Ballet Methodology, The Mignon Furman Performance Awards Certification Levels 1–12 NYC, and Rambert Grades. She is currently in her final year of Dance Pedagogy at the Institut del Teatre, specializing in contemporary dance.
Since 2019 she has coordinated Isabel Porcar’s school, where she also teaches. She is in continuous training and increasingly focused on creative processes in dance. This is her first season teaching at Studio Isadora, where she introduces the Rambert School working method.

Margot Parousi (classical dance, pointe technique)

She is a dancer from Greece who began ballet training at age 3 at a local ballet school in Germany. At 12, she was accepted into the National Opera of Greece Ballet School. At 13, she continued her training at the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp, where she studied for two years. She then spent a year at the École Nationale Supérieure de Danse in Marseille. Afterwards, she took private classes with former principal dancers Emi Korfia and Alexander Neskov. From 2018 to 2020, she studied at the Tallinn Ballet School, where she completed her studies and graduated. During this time, she collaborated with the Estonian National Ballet, performing in productions such as “Sleeping Beauty,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “The Nutcracker.” She also had ballets choreographed for her by Jevgeni Grib, principal of the Estonian National Opera, including “Picasso,” “Tango de 5,” and “Plea.” After graduating, she joined the Ballet de Barcelona, where she danced from 2020 to 2023. With the company she performed in “The Nutcracker,” “Peter and the Wolf,” “Swan Lake,” “Paquita,” and “Tongues.” Since September 2023, Margot has been trained by Jonatan Díaz at Studio Isadora.

Anna Pujol (classical dance, pointe technique)

Anna has trained in various dance styles. Passionate about classical dance, she deepened her knowledge with Maite Ariño, Heidi Consegal, Roser Muñoz, and Joan Boix, performing repertoire such as Giselle, Coppélia, and Paquita. She also trained in contemporary techniques with Carlos Fernández and Jordi Ros. She continues to expand her training through different intensives in Alicante (RUSSIAN MASTERS BALLET), Marseille (ART OFF), and Barcelona with Kazuko Omori, Martina Reyn, Alba Nadal, and Juan Polo. Since 2019 she has taken professional classes with Jonatan Díaz. She is also pursuing a higher degree in Dietetics. She has been teaching pre-dance, classical dance, pointe, and flexibility at Studio Isadora since 2021.

Beatriz Sabaté (classical dance, Spanish dance, jazz, video clip, Ballet Fit)

She studied classical dance, Spanish dance, and escuela bolera at Studio Isadora. She trained in musical theatre at Coco Comín’s school. She is a member of Arsis Chamber Ballet and has participated in the filming of various music videos, films, and commercials. With Coco Comín’s production company she has performed in shows for weddings, corporate dinners, and various events. She acted and danced in the musical “Mortadelo y Filemón” at Teatre Tívoli (2008). She coordinates the Dance team at summer camps in London. She graduated in Psychology from the University of Barcelona in 2009 and in Psychopedagogy in 2011, also completing a Research Master in Education (2013). She is currently a Psychopedagogue at Talita (private foundation) and at CODDIA (private center). She choreographed the operas Don Giovanni (2016, 2022) and Le nozze di Figaro (2017), directed by Pau Monterde at Teatre de la Faràndula in Sabadell. She has been a classical and jazz dance teacher at Studio Isadora since 2004–2005 and répétiteur for the school’s annual closing show at the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Arantxa Salaverría (tutor and Head of Studies) (classical dance, creative dance, pointe work, Ballet Fit)

She studied classical dance, Spanish dance, and escuela bolera at Studio Isadora, and attended courses with José de Udaeta and Víctor Ullate. She also studied modern jazz, contemporary, tap, and musical theatre in various international courses, such as in Chateauroux (France). In 1995 she obtained the Elementary Executant Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance in London. From 1997 to 2000 she was a classical dance teacher at the Teresianas School. She earned a Biology degree from the University of Barcelona in 2003. Since the 2000–2001 school year she has been a teacher, tutor, and Head of Studies at Studio Isadora, as well as coordinator of the Pre-Dance and Basic Levels programs.

Berta Vallribera i Mir (founder and director of STUDIO ISADORA) (classical dance, Spanish dance, castanets)

She studied dance with Joan Magriñá and obtained her diploma in Classical and Spanish Dance from the Institut del Teatre of Barcelona, with honors in Catalan Dance. She also earned a Piano Diploma from the Liceu Conservatory of Music, where she also studied Classical Guitar and Declamation. In January 1970 she founded the Studio Isadora Dance School.
She combined her teaching with international courses where she was regularly invited as a guest teacher, such as in Dorweiler (Germany), Pineapple Dance Centre (London), Poitiers, and Chateauroux (France). For several years she was a soloist with Joan Magriñá’s Chamber Ballet.
Her choreographic career began in 1972 at Barcelona’s Summer Festival at the Teatre Grec. Starting in 1983 she was invited as a choreographer by TV3, TV2, and TVE for musical programs and series such as “Àngel Casas Show,” “Dones del Rock,” “Tres i l’Astròleg,” “De Professió A.P.I.,” “Blanc o Negre,” “Un Dia és un Dia,” “Querido Cabaret,” “Les Nits del Maremàgnum,” as well as Christmas and New Year specials for Núria Feliu, Raimon, Joan Manuel Serrat, Guillermina Motta, Santi Arisa, Àngel Casas, Rosa Maria Sardà, La Trinca, among others.
From 1987 she worked as choreographer for films including La Terenyina, Sinatra, Havanera, Vida Privada, La Mujer y el Pelele, Un Día Volveré, La Ciudad de los Prodigios, and the TV series The Young Indiana Jones, as well as other television specials.
In 1986 she founded Arsis, Chamber Ballet, for which she created and directed shows premiered in Catalonia and toured in Germany, France, Italy, Latin America, and the United States. The company performed at the Berlin Opera, Osimo, Bari, Urbino, Kuopio, Chateauvallon, among others, and participated in renowned international festivals.
In 1992 she was in charge of the choreographic direction of the opening ceremony of the IX Paralympic Games in Barcelona and of the show Nova Icària for the inauguration of the Olympic Village. Since 1993 she has been invited to choreograph at opera houses including Teatro de la Zarzuela (Madrid), La Monnaie (Brussels), Macerata Opera (Italy), Teatro Bellini (Catania, Italy), Arena di Verona (Italy), Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona), Zurich Opera House (Switzerland), and the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana (Slovenia), for works such as Carmen, Falstaff, Le nozze di Figaro, L’italiana in Algeri, La Traviata, La Gioconda, Il Trovatore, Don Giovanni, and Il Ballo in Maschera, directed by Gilbert Defló, Pamela Howard, Guy Joosten, and Pau Monterde.

Carlota Vilalta (classical dance, pointe work, Ballance Ballet)

She studied classical dance in Barcelona at Studio Isadora under José Manuel Rodríguez and Enric Castán, and contemporary dance (Graham and Lemon techniques) at Anna Maleras School. Later she broadened her studies in Madrid with Carmina Ocaña and Pablo Savoye. She continued her training in classical, contemporary, and modern-jazz dance.
She attended various international courses in London, Italy, and Segovia with Ángel Corella, Carmen Corella, and Lázaro Carreño. She also pursued advanced studies of the Royal Academy of Dance (London). She is currently studying for a degree in Dance Pedagogy at the Institut del Teatre. She is a certified instructor of the Gyrotonic Expansion System (Germany).

Ildefons Vilanova (ballroom dance)

He trained in competitive ballroom dancing at Dio Club with Roser Cortés and Josep Roca & Regina, and in modern jazz at Roseland Dance School. Since 2004 he has performed in theatre, television, cinema, and advertising. He holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Barcelona. He has been a ballroom dance teacher in various schools and centers since 2003, and has been teaching at Studio Isadora since October 2006.