The people who make Top Center possible
A women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, multilingual business — a welcoming space for beginners and competitive dancers alike.
It's never too late to start dancing. We offer classes from age 3, with groups by age and style, and special programmes such as Urban Kids, Dance in English and Dancesport for Kids.
Our studio at Carrer del Gall 45, Esplugues de Llobregat, 10 minutes from Barcelona, has sprung dance floors, bright rooms with mirrors and a comfortable waiting room. As well as a dance school, it works as an event venue, coworking space, rehearsal room and photography and audiovisual studio.
Every student progresses at their own pace, in a friendly, pressure-free atmosphere.
World-class training
Our founders bring decades of competitive dance experience and a shared passion for teaching every generation.
Petra Cernakova
Co-founder and Managing DirectorAn approachable leader, combining elite sporting artistry with a welcoming management of the studio.
- 5-time Professional Spanish Ballroom Champion
- Slovak Amateur Runner-up
- World and European Formation Dance finalist
Victor Buenavida
Co-founder and Technical DirectorSpecialised in developing talent of every generation, from young people to adults.
- 5-time Professional Spanish Ballroom Champion
- World and European Championship semifinalist
- International open champion (Japan Open, Taipei Open, Spanish Open)
- International judge (WDSF/WDC)
I've spent more than 30 years dedicating my life to dance — travelling, competing and learning from cultures, people and artists around the world. I've been lucky to live incredible moments, to be a champion and finalist in major competitions, but above all to discover that when you deeply love what you do, effort stops being a sacrifice and becomes pure happiness.
From that passion, Top Center Studio was born: a unique multicultural space where dance, music, art and culture meet. A place to dance, create, share, celebrate, learn and live experiences that connect us with others. A space where classes and training can live alongside competitions, events, concerts, congresses, exhibitions and everything that keeps art in constant motion.
And there is something that matters especially to me: creating champions. Not only champions on the dance floor, but people able to believe in themselves, overcome their limits and make their dreams come true. Because I have walked that path too, and I know how wonderful it is to discover how far you can go when someone believes in you and you decide to believe in yourself.
Top Center Studio was born to bring together everything I love and to share it with the world: culture, art, music, movement, passion and dreams. Because dancing makes us happy, connects us, frees us and reminds us of something essential: that when we do what we love, we are truly living.
Petra Cernakova, Co-founder and Managing Director
Champion students
The studio has trained Spanish Champions in every category, from Juvenile to Senior V, in Standard, Latin and 10 Dances.
Eight+ languages
English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Slovak, Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian and more.
A welcoming dance floor
An LGBTQ+ friendly, women-led space, for every dancer.
Come and meet us
We'll show you the studio and answer all your questions — no commitment.