This is 'Las Golondrinas', the new Municipal School of Dance and Music of Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga is celebrating the opening of its new Municipal School of Dance and Music Las Golondrinas, one of the most anticipated infrastructure projects according to the town council. Lourdes Piña, the councilor for Education of Vélez-Málaga, was accompanied by teachers and groups linked to the musical scene of the area.

The project, which is multifunctional, includes the creation of ten music theory classrooms, eight instrumental teaching rooms, two dance halls, and two soundproof booths, in addition to restrooms and changing rooms. The building will also have an administrative area with a reception, concierge, offices, staff rooms, and storage areas. Among its common spaces, it features two rehearsal rooms, an auditorium, and a listening room with a capacity for about 200 people.

The start of various educational activities within the center is planned once the different tasks of furnishing are completed. During the guided tour of the center, attendees highlighted the quality of the new building and, according to Piña, "it represents the culmination of a project of vital importance for the management and development of a musical program that meets the expectations of both residents and visitors."

Furthermore, the councilor explained that the visit aimed to "engage the teachers and future users of the center" and that they were looking for an honest opinion of the facilities. Piña added that the goal is for them to "actively participate in the conditioning of the building and the different areas that will be set up for teaching and organizing future events and activities open to the public."

The building, already known as the Vélez-Málaga Music Building, is located in the El Pilar neighborhood, right in the heart of the historic center. “The installation of this cultural facility is a further incentive to promote activity and life in this area and its surroundings, contributing to the dynamism of the entire municipality," highlighted Piña.

Additionally, the Town Council anticipates a second phase of actions inside the complex, aimed at expanding the center's capabilities and reinforcing its role as a cultural hub in the Axarquía region.