Our Teachers
Martina Tessaro
Founder of the Dance School
"For me, the key is to never remain stagnant and to keep studying, as dance is in constant evolution, and it is essential that this evolution is reflected in my students."
Martina Tessaro is of Italian origin and began dancing at a very young age, as it was her great passion. Her first steps in the world of dance were in Classical Ballet, Modern, and Jazz. After completing her studies in languages, she started working in different parts of the world as a dancer and choreographer, taking part in many prestigious shows of various styles.
In 2006, she became the Artistic Director of a Dance Company in Egypt, preparing a wide range of performances, including different dance styles. This was a very important moment in her career, where she grew as an artistic director, choreographer, and dancer. During this time, she also started training in other styles such as Latin dance and ballroom.
In 2009, she decided to move to London, where she was admitted to a higher dance degree at Thames Valley University. After completing her studies, Martina moved to America, where she worked as a dancer and dance teacher in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Several years later, with a wealth of experience and professional knowledge, in 2011, Martina moved to Spain and founded her own dance school (Escuela de Danza Martina Tessaro), where she teaches Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Contemporary dance. She directs the MT Professional Dance Degree and the MT Competition Team, and she is also the choreographer for all the pieces. Her competition team has achieved excellent results both nationally and internationally, winning gold in group choreographies as well as in individual performances. She holds several national and world titles.
Martina Tessaro’s Official Titles:
- Graduated in Dance from Thames Valley University, London.
- Official Teacher of the ATOD (Australian Teachers of Dance).
- Official Teacher of Classical Ballet with the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance).
- Holder of Modules 1 and 2 from Acrobatics Arts in England and has completed the “Perfect Form Physiotherapy (Dance Teacher-Level-1).
Carlos Ruiz
Member of the Management Team
Carlos Ruiz is part of the management team of the MT Dance School. One of his key roles is the physical and mental preparation of dancers. He is a teacher of acrobatics and Latin dance.
He has continued his professional training by completing various studies in anatomy, therapeutic massage, fitness, and personal training, earning qualifications in all of them.
Carlos is a professional dancer who began his classical dance studies at the age of seventeen.
He has professional training in ballroom and Latin dance, where he also started competing, winning several competitions in Salsa and Bachata styles, including two consecutive titles as Spanish champion.
Professionalism, Teaching, Dedication and a future in the world of Dance
MARTINA TESSARO dance school
Angela Sergio
Official teacher at our MT Dance School
Angela took her first steps in classical dance at the age of 5 and began studying modern-jazz at her city’s dance school at 6. Here, she participated in numerous workshops with esteemed external teachers such as Silvio Oddi, Steve la Chance, Franco Favaro, Gianpaolo Roncarati, Santo Giuliano, and many others, learning new dance styles like hip hop, contemporary dance, and aerial dance. In 2018, she won a scholarship to study at top schools in Los Angeles including the Millennium Dance Complex, Movement Lifestyle, and Edge.
She continues to train and has qualified as a dance and Pilates instructor, working with children from early ages to adults.
Angela is a cheerful and professional individual who knows how to bring out the best in her students.
Ivana Contreras
Official teacher at our MT Dance School
Ivana is passionate about dance, eager to teach and continue her training. She has been training and dancing in shows and competitions for fourteen years, including five years pursuing our MT Professional Dance Degree where she gained training in various disciplines such as Ballet, earning an Advance 1 title from the RAD.
Contemporary – Level 5 certification from the ATOD.
She is an officially accredited Acro preschool teacher with the ATOD.
Her professional training includes Modern Jazz, Latin, Hip-hop, Flamenco, and Ballet Fit.
She is part of the MT competition team which has won various gold medals in national and international competitions. Ivana is a charismatic, professional, and sweet individual.
Alex Morales
Hip Hop Teacher
From a very young age, driven by Urban Dance, Alex Morales has explored all styles of Hip Hop, from Break Dance to Popping, with influences from various genres like Salsa, DanceHall, Afrobeat, and more.
Although largely self-taught throughout his career, he has received formal training in Foundations from Caro BM, Isaak Suarez, among others. He has choreographed Musicals and Video Clips and currently teaches classes at various schools.