The Alicia Alonso University Institute of Dance: Innovation and resistance in artistic education.

The Alicia Alonso University Institute of Dance, affiliated with the Rey Juan Carlos University, is a benchmark for educational innovation in higher artistic education in Spain. In this article published in Espacio PúblicoAlberto García Castaño, director of the Institute, reflects on the history, contributions and challenges of this institution, from its foundation inspired by the legacy of the legendary Alicia Alonso to its pioneering role in the implementation of official dance degrees and masters.

Despite its academic success and international recognition, the Institute faces a legal and financial conflict with the URJC, which threatens its continuity. The interview addresses the current situation, the measures adopted to face adversities and the hope for a fair resolution that guarantees the preservation of this unique project of educational innovation in the performing arts.