The dancing words of... MARIO MAYA

I offer my respect for my colleague Antonio Gades, an example to us all for his noble, chivalrous character within a profession frowned upon my some in this day and age. Though I prefer his deep human understanding...
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The dancing words of... JAVIER LATORRE

In 1979 I was 16 years old, and for 12 years of my life I'd been “dancing” or, closer to the truth, “fooling around on stages.” That year the Ballet Nacional de España came to Valencia, recently founded and directed by you, maestro. After seeing the show, partly out of excitement and partly out of confusion, I saw how much time I'd wasted as I went off to the dance-hall where I worked back then. Somebody who knew you managed to arrange for me to talk with you…
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The dancing words of... ANTONIO CANALES

You left us today, my friend, role model, companion. And off you go, toward the sacred, indescribable and mysterious night. The world is a long way off already, buried in a deep grave; its spaces have become desolate and lonely…
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The dancing words of... EVA YERBABUENA

The first time I was lucky enough to meet Antonio Gades face-to-face, my suspicions were confirmed: his presence was just as enigmatic off-stage as it was on-stage. I was impressed by his peculiar way of telling anecdotes, bringing to mind memories in such a profound, caring way. I thought I recognized in Antonio a Gades different from the one they'd led me to imagine…
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The dancing words of... JOAQUÍN GRILO

Thank you for making Dance so Great, with your Unique, Genial approach to dancing. Thank you for Your Masterpieces, thank you for making us enjoy Your Magic at the Theater.
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