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Renacimiento: Joaquín Cortés prepares his return to the stage

The dancer is working on a major new production. The first dates and cities will be announced on this site, before anywhere else.

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joaquincortes.es, the official channel of the artist, now speaks four languages

The official website of Joaquín Cortés launches in English, Italian, and French, consolidating its role as the sole official channel for communication and bookings.

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Esencia, 2023-2026: the journey that closed a chapter

Joaquín Cortés's most personal work closes its final phase after nearly a decade on stage. A look at what it meant and what it leaves open.

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The Tour Sets Off: Madrid and the American Premiere in Guatemala

The Pabellon Fernando Martin in Fuenlabrada marks the Spanish start and the Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias the first Latin American date.

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Cortes Announces a Three-Year World Tour Across Five Continents

Spain, Latin America, North America, Asia and the Middle East: the AFP news agency carries to the world the largest project of his recent career.

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Premio Fundacion Magos in Málaga, Alongside Antonio Banderas

The inaugural edition of the awards for intercultural dialogue recognises him for taking flamenco 'to places it had never reached'.

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Rome Honours Him: Special Award from the Italian Red Cross at Its 160th Anniversary

The Croce Rossa Italiana charity gala, dedicated to combating gender-based violence, recognises him alongside Franco Nero and Rupert Everett.

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Premio Talento Andaluz: The Regional Government Honours the Cordovan Who Took Flamenco to the World

The President of the Junta de Andalucia presents the award in Madrid and recalls his designation as UNESCO Artist for Peace in 1999.

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America in Five Acts: Esencia Tours the United States to the Dolby Theatre

Houston, Miami, Chicago, Hollywood and San Jose: the work's first major United States tour culminates at the home of the Oscars.

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Sold Out at the Teatro Real: Esencia Returns in Triumph

Every seat taken at the Madrid coliseum. More than thirty artists and a tour that would continue to the Liceu in Barcelona.

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A Return with Purpose: Cortes Dances at the Fundacion Isabel Gemio Gala

His first performance after the break: a charity gala for rare disease research, and the announcement of a new international production.

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Esencia and Friends: Cortes Returns to the WiZink with Flamenco Across Generations

A new date at the great Madrid venue, with guest artists 'who carry flamenco in their blood'.

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For the Love of the Art: The WiZink Center Lights Up in the Middle of a Pandemic

Cortes self-funds one of the first major live shows of the pandemic, with Estrella Morente, Miguel Poveda, Pitingo and Tomatito as guests.

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Pasión Gitana Turns 25: the Most-Watched Spanish Dance Show in the World

More than 80 countries, more than two million live spectators and costumes by Giorgio Armani: a quarter of a century of the show that changed everything.

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Esencia Lights Up Athens: Two Nights at the Galatsi Olympic Hall

Cortes's work arrives in Greece with forty artists and a warm reception from critics and audiences alike.

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Premio Latino de Oro for Best Dancer and Choreographer in Marbella

The Fundacion Gala Accion Social honours him at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella and names him an honorary member.

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Univision Calls: Cortes Joins the Jury of Mira Quien Baila in the United States

TelevisaUnivision presents him as an 'international star of Spanish flamenco': eight prime-time Sundays for the Hispanic audience of the United States.

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Star Judge on TVE: Cortes Takes a Seat on Dancing with the Stars

Joaquín Cortés makes his first appearance on a Spanish talent show: 'I accepted because I was excited to be part of a quality talent show'.

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Esencia Conquers the Gran Via: Extended Run at the Teatro Rialto

Demand forces a one-week extension of the Madrid season. Cortes calls it 'a summary of three decades travelling the world'.

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Esencia Is Born in Barcelona: World Premiere at the Teatro Tívoli

Forty artists on stage and eleven performances: Joaquín Cortés's most personal work opens at the Tivoli to a standing ovation from the press.

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