Antonio Perez
He began training at the age of 12, discovered classical dance, Spanish dance and the wealth of its folklore through people such as Victoria Eugena, Paco Romero and Carmen Roche. His abilities as a performer enabled him to join, at 19, the Spanish National Ballet, where he quickly became a soloist. He is also principal dancer for other companies such as the Ballet Flamenco du XXIe siècle, the Compagnie d’Antonio Marquez, the Compagnie de Danse de Lunares and the Compagnie Gemma Morado. In 1999 in Madrid, he was awarded the prize for “Best Dancer” for his interpretation of the choreography A veces sueno. He teaches his art not only in Spain, but also in Japan, Portugal and the United States. At the same time as choreographer, Antonio Pérez is head of the department of choreography and interpretation at the Conservatoire Supérieure de Danse Maria in Avila.
He founded, with the choreographer David Sánchez, the company Enclave Español in 2010. The first company ‘s piece is “En plata” (2010) and two other works will be created: “Distancias paralelas” And “Por Derecho”.
Sources : Maison de la Danse show program ; The company Enclave Español ‘s website
