The selection process for the directorship of the Professional Conservatory of Music and Dance of Mallorca has been called into question following the sudden death of tenor Antoni Aragón, provisional director of the center and candidate for the position, amid calls for the suspension of the competition, accusations of possible conflict of interest, and criticism of the procedure's impartiality.

The selection process for the directorship of the Professional Conservatory of Music and Dance of Mallorca has been called into question following the sudden death in April of tenor Antoni Aragón, the center's interim director and a candidate for the position, amid calls for the suspension of the competition, allegations of potential conflicts of interest, and criticism of the procedure's impartiality.

Toni Aragón, director of the Professional Conservatory of Music and Dance of Mallorca, a key figure in the musical training of the Balearic Islands, has died.

He Professional Conservatory of Music and Dance of Mallorca The school has detected several thefts of equipment and personal belongings among dance students. According to an email sent to families, students, and teachers by the head of studies, 57 items have gone missing in recent weeks. These include clothing items such as flamenco and ballet skirts, rehearsal pants, and leotards, as well as pointe shoes from specialized brands. All of these items are high-value: a flamenco skirt and a pair of pointe shoes can easily cost more than €100 each. The list of stolen items also includes personal belongings such as gold and silver necklaces, Pandora and Tous bracelets, rings, toiletry bags, a designer jacket, and jeans. There are even items of no value, such as a hairbrush and a uniform skirt. The message specifies that the disappearances have occurred both in classrooms and changing rooms, spaces used daily by students, and that it was the students themselves who brought the matter to the attention of the administration. The list of missing equipment includes dozens of items, some of which are essential for dance practice, such as pointe shoes, protective gear, and specific clothing items, hindering the normal flow of classes.