Company Spotlight
Compania Nacional de Danza
Compania Nacional de Danza is Spain's national dance company, and it hit the global map hard during Nacho Duato's long tenure as director. His choreography gave it a distinctive, fluid contemporary signature that still shapes its identity. A key name in European dance.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1979
- Based in
- Madrid, Spain
- Style
- Contemporary and classical
- Home venue
- Teatros del Canal
What Compania Nacional de Danza is known for
- Spain's national dance company
- Nacho Duato era repertoire
- Contemporary and classical range
- International touring
Notable figures
Over its history, Compania Nacional de Danza has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Nacho Duato.
How to see Compania Nacional de Danza
Based in Madrid, the company performs at venues including the Teatros del Canal and tours internationally.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Who shaped Compania Nacional de Danza's identity?
Choreographer Nacho Duato, who directed the company for two decades, defined much of its contemporary signature.
When was Compania Nacional de Danza founded?
Spain's national dance company was founded in 1979 and is based in Madrid.
When was Compania Nacional de Danza founded?
Compania Nacional de Danza was founded in 1979 and is based in Madrid, Spain.
Where is Compania Nacional de Danza based?
Compania Nacional de Danza is based in Madrid, Spain, and performs at Teatros del Canal.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Compania Nacional de Danza?
Notable figures connected with Compania Nacional de Danza include Nacho Duato.