ISRAEL GALVÁN

Born in Seville, he underwent classical flamenco training but since his first creation ¡Mira! / Los zapatos rojos (1998), that paved the way for a manifesto for a new spirit of flamenco dance, he has gradually transformed into an unclassified dancer and choreographer. Galván recodifies the physical language of flamenco, using not only modes of expression genealogically close to it, such as bullfighting, but also performative aspects of other rituals of popular culture, from football to activism and cross-dressing. Galván was honoured with the most prestigious prizes such as the National Dance Award of Spain (2005), New York Bessie Dance & Performance Award (2012 & 2021), as well as the National Dance Award for Exceptional Artistry (2016 & 2023). In 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France.