Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Joaquín Cortés

Role / Field:

Renowned Spanish dancer mastering ballet and flamenco fusion.

Born:

1969-02-22

Century / Era:

1969s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Joaquín Pedraja Reyes (known professionally as Joaquín Cortés; born 1969) is a Spanish classically trained ballet and flamenco dancer. Cortés was born to a Gitano family in Córdoba and showed interest in dancing from an early age. Cortés and his family moved to Madrid in 1981. Soon after moving to Madrid, he began to take formal dancing lessons and study seriously.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 1984, he was accepted as a member of the prestigious Spanish national ballet company. He travelled the world with the Spanish National Ballet, performing in important venues such as the Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center) of New York and the Kremlin Palace in Moscow. During his stint with the Spanish National Ballet, he also became a principal solo performer known for his phenomenal stamina and athleticism. Desiring more creative control, Cortés formed the Joaquín Cortés Flamenco Ballet company and launched his first international tour 'Cibayí', with other artists such as Antón Jiménez as guitarist, in 1992. The formation of Cortés' own company allowed him to diverge from purist ballet and create his own fusion of flamenco, ballet and modern dance.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 1995, in addition to being featured in two international...

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