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Antonio has many qualities. Some he shares with many other Flamenco artists in Spain today, such as being a great dancer and
a great teacher, but there are some that make him unique:
He never forgets his obligations as a teacher and as a promulgator of the Flamenco art, and still finds time to conduct
courses and workshops and to stage
experimental works, giving his best students the opportunity of experiencing his magic as a "peoplemover".
Once an artist or a student has been on stage with him or directed by him, their lives are no longer the same.
Not only is Antonio a master of syncopation, but he has
an intrinsic knowledge of all types of music. He plays the
flamenco guitar, the cello, the piano, and percussive
instruments.
His generosity as a teacher knows no boundaries.
Antonio does not hold back when he teaches; he treats all students with the same respect he affords a professional, and
the material he teaches in a beginners class can be used by the students if and when they start performing in
public. When he teaches the studio becomes a
temple, and the religion is Flamenco.
Although his company is based in Spain, and it is part
of his mission to tour his dance theatre productions,
he is always open to work with and encourage resident
artists, not only Flamenco artists, but also
contemporary dancers, jazz musicians, percussionists,
etc. To have him present, even if only in a rehearsal is
an unforgettable experience, a true inspiration.
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