The stage legacy
The Work
Nine original productions across three decades. Each one lit up an era; together they explain why the world calls him a legend.
- 1992
Cibayí
First production after founding his company. Toured Russia, Japan, France, Italy and the USA.
- 1995
Pasión Gitana
Costumes by Giorgio Armani. Over 30 countries and a million spectators: the most-watched Spanish show in the world.
- 2000
Soul
A fusion of flamenco, jazz, gospel and classical music. London, Beijing, Milan, Tokyo, Hannover Expo.
- 2001
Live
Toured South America, Europe and Russia. European premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall.
- 2005
Mi Soledad
Costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier. Royal Albert Hall, Bolshoi (a tribute to Maya Plisetskaya).
- 2009
Calé
A retrospective of his 25-year career. World premiere at New York's Beacon Theatre.
- 2014
Gitano
A return to his roots. Toured Eastern Europe.
- 2017
Esencia
His most personal work: live musicians and a lifetime of dance. Revived on a world tour from 2023.
- 2023–2026
The final act so far
Esencia
His most personal work: a whole life of dance told through the body. From Teatro Real to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the tour that closed an era.
"Amazingly fast and clear footwork. His stamping may storm, but it does not blur… the impact of steady volleys of gunfire."
The New York Times