Vanessa Amaral

Vanessa Amaral is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Higher School of Dance, Lisbon Polytechnic Institute, with a specialization in dance pedagogy and performance. She has taught at institutions such as Quórum Academy since 2011, the Conservatório – Escola das Artes, and the Carlos Fernandes Ballet School, offering courses in Classical Dance Technique, Pointe, and Contemporary dance.

• Academic Affiliation: Higher School of Dance, Lisbon Polytechnic Institute
• Teaching Roles: Quórum Academy, Conservatório – Escola das Artes, Carlos Fernandes Ballet School

A graduate of the Lisbon Dance School with a Master’s degree in Dance Teaching (2020), Amaral has extensive experience in both classical and contemporary dance. Her career spans roles in prestigious companies like the National Ballet Company, Dançarte Company, and Madeira Dance Company, where she performed in productions such as The Rite of Spring and La Bayadère. She also co-created the piece Silere and contributed to inclusive dance education through the Dançando com a Diferença Group.

• Education: Master’s in Dance Teaching (2020), Lisbon Polytechnic Institute
• Professional Experience: Corps de Ballet Dancer, National Ballet Company; Dançarte Company; Madeira Dance Company