Estela Merlos

Born in Barcelona, Estela is a dancer, teacher, choreographer and certified Feldenkrais Practitioner based in London. She trained at Escola de Dansa Madó and Central School of Ballet. She was a professional dancer with Rambert for six years.

She has worked on projects across dance, film, theatre and opera collaborating as a performer, rehearsal director and assistant choreographer with artists including Shobana Jeyasingh, Boris Charmatz and Didy Veldman.

As a choreographer, she has received commissions to present her work across a variety of platforms in the UK and Spain. Some of her teaching credits include Matthew Bourne New Adventures, Scottish Dance Theatre, Prix de Lausanne, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and London Contemporary School.

Estela teaches a highly physical Release-Based class. Her interest lies in creating a space to enhance our kinesthetic sensory awareness whilst focusing on increasing technique and artistry.