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
Cante flamenco of folkloric music from Andalusia which demonstrate a definite influence of Gypsy flamenco music. Cante andaluz genres include the many variations of the "fandango" and "cantinas". The styles of cantes folklóricos aflamencados are forms of cante that are not considered to be true forms of flamenco by the purists. Examples of these styles include the "sevillanas", "Farruca", "Garrotin", and the "Cuban Rumba". These are the folk song and dances from Andalusia, other Spanish provinces including Galicia and Asturias, as well as South America which have been slightly influenced by traditional flamenco forms. Lorqueña is a "aflamencado" that has been made