Antonio Canales (flamenco) the “Torero” show. 1999 Medal of Andalusia for his contribution to the dissemination of the culture of the state abroad. 2000 Max Awards “Best Dance Performer” 2003 Max Awards “Best Dance Artist” Antonio Canales (flamenco) Antonio Gomez de los Reyes known as Antonio Canales is a male flamenco dancer and choreographer born in Seville. He was born in Seville in 1961. He began his studies at the Spanish National Ballet. In 1981, signed by Víctor Ullate, he became a solo dancer at the Spanish National Ballet in Madrid. In 1985, he moved to Paris where he joined the company of
Kumpanía: Flamenco Los Angeles interviews and opinions from various singers, guitarists, and dancers. The performers describe what flamenco means both historically and also to them personally, and relate how they came to be involved in it. The focus of "Kumpanía" is a group of contemporary musicians and dancers in Los Angeles. These performers are dedicated to preserving the "flamenco puro" style of music and dance closely aligned with its original Gypsy roots, rather than the diluted showy style commonly seen in popular culture. Although dedicated to authentic flamenco, diversity is also present both in the film and in the artists showcased. "The dozen-plus performers