Tag: antonio gades

1.    Through what societal group did Gades find his calling in flamenco? 2.    Name the choreographer who discovered Gades at age 16 and gave him his stage name. 3.    What did Gades and the choreographer mentioned above contribute to Spanish dance? 4.    Who provided Gades with his virile technique? 5.    Why did Gades think that […]

Antonio Gades (1936–2004) never imagined that he would become a professional dancer, let alone one immortalized in groundbreaking films. But with the grace and agility of a skilled matador, noted for his still hips and tight pirouettes, Gades was not destined for anonymity. In a career that spanned a half-century, he earned more dance awards […]