Antonio Najarro
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Antonio Najarro is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
) is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
dancer and figure skating choreographer
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
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Flamenco dancer
Najarro is one of the most recognized flamencoFlamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
dancers in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. At age 15 he began his career getting a Distinction in Spanish Dance in the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
working in the company “Ballet Teatro Español de Rafael Aguilar”, where he gained soloist roles portraying characters such as Lucas El Torero in their production of Carmen, which travelled throughout Europe
Europe
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. He then worked in other prestigious companies like “Ballet Antología”, “José Antonio y los Ballets Españoles”, “Compañía Antonio Márquez”, “Compañía Aída Gómez”, etc.
He later started working as a principal dancer with Rafael Aguilar
Rafael Aguilar
Rafael Aguilar was an Ecuadoran in award-winning ballet dancer and choreographer.-References:...
, Antonio Gades
Antonio Gades
Antonio Gades was a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer . He helped to popularise the art form on the international stage...
, and other artists. He also took part in the National Ballet of Spain, sharing the stage with the acknowledged artists like Carla Fracci
Carla Fracci
Carla Fracci is a ballet dancer and actress. Her career highlights include Nijinsky, Giselle , Complete Bell Telephone Hour Performances: Erik Bruhn 1961-1967.-FAO Ambassador:...
, among others.
As a creator, his choreographies are part of the repertoire of important Dance institutions of Spain, including the Real Conservatorio de Danza de Madrid, the Ballet Nacional de España, and the company “José Antonio y los Ballets Españoles”.
In 2002, he created the company Antonio Najarro, with which he has been worldwide representing shows like "Tango Flamenco", "Flamencoriental" and his new production "Jazzing Flamenco". The numerous awards, his unique style as a creator and the great success with the public and press with his company has made him one of the greatest ambassadors of the Spanish Dance today.
Figure skating choreographer
As a figure skating choreographer, his clients include:- Jeremy AbbottJeremy AbbottJeremy Abbott is an American figure skater. He is the 2008 Grand Prix Final Champion, a two-time Four Continents bronze medalist and two-time U.S. national champion. He represented the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where he placed ninth.-Personal life:Jeremy Abbott was born in...
- Marina AnissinaMarina AnissinaMarina Vyacheslavovna Anissina is a French-Russian ice dancer. With partner Gwendal Peizerat, she is the 2002 Olympic champion.- Career :...
& Gwendal PeizeratGwendal PeizeratGwendal Peizerat is a French ice dancer. With Marina Anissina, he is the 2002 Olympic champion, the 1998 Olympic bronze medalist, the 2000 World Champion, and a six-time French National Champion.-Biography:... - Pernelle CarronPernelle CarronPernelle Carron is a French ice dancer. With partner Lloyd Jones, she is the 2010 French national champion. She is a French national medalist with Edouard Dezutter, Matthieu Jost and Lloyd Jones.- Career :...
& Lloyd JonesLloyd JonesLloyd Peniston Jones was an American athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.In the 800 metres, Jones finished third in his semifinal heat and did not advance to the final.... - Brian JoubertBrian JoubertBrian Joubert is a French figure skater. He is the 2007 World Champion, a three-time European champion, a seven-time French National champion, and the 2006-7 Grand Prix Final champion...
- Stéphane LambielStéphane LambielStéphane Lambiel is a Swiss figure skater and a choreographer. He is a two-time World Champion, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Champion and a nine-time Swiss national champion...
- Nathalie PéchalatNathalie PéchalatNathalie Péchalat is a French ice dancer who competes with Fabian Bourzat. They are the 2011 European Champions, the 2010–2011 Grand Prix Final silver and 2009–2010 bronze medalists, 2010 Cup of China champions, 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard champions, and two-time French national champions .- Career...
& Fabian BourzatFabian BourzatFabian Bourzat is a French ice dancer. He competes with Nathalie Péchalat. They are the 2011 European Champions, 2010–2011 Grand Prix Final silver and 2009–2010 bronze medalists, 2010 Cup of China champions, 2010 Trophée Eric Bompard champions, and two time French national champions .- Career :-... - Kaitlyn WeaverKaitlyn WeaverKaitlyn Weaver is an American-Canadian ice dancer who represents Canada internationally. With partner Andrew Poje, she is the 2010 Four Continents champion, 2008 Canadian national silver medalist and 2007 World Junior bronze medalist...
& Andrew PojeAndrew PojeAndrew Poje is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Kaitlyn Weaver, he is the 2010 Four Continents champion, the 2008 Canadian national silver medalist and World Junior bronze medalist.- Career :...
He has also been a choreographer of various ice shows such as "Art on Ice", "Dreams on Ice", "Fantasy on Ice" and "Champions on Ice
Champions on Ice
Champions on Ice was a touring ice show in the United States. The show featured a large cast of both professional and Olympic-eligible figure skaters along with novelty acts such as skating acrobats. The shows were focused primarily on solo performances by the skaters rather than ensemble work or...
" in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
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and the U.S.A.
Awards
Among others he has received this individual recognitions:- First prize for choreography at the Eighth Choreographic Contest of Spanish Dance and Flamenco de Madrid.
- First Prize for Choreography at the First International Dance Competition, Teatro Central in Seville.
- Prize for best young choreographer Harlequin 2009.
- MAX Award for Outstanding Performance Arts Dance Men.
With his choreography, skaters have won:
- 2002 Olympic gold medal in ice dancing, won by Marina AnissinaMarina AnissinaMarina Vyacheslavovna Anissina is a French-Russian ice dancer. With partner Gwendal Peizerat, she is the 2002 Olympic champion.- Career :...
& Gwendal PeizeratGwendal PeizeratGwendal Peizerat is a French ice dancer. With Marina Anissina, he is the 2002 Olympic champion, the 1998 Olympic bronze medalist, the 2000 World Champion, and a six-time French National Champion.-Biography:...
. Najarro choreographed their "Flamenco" original dance. - 2007 World bronze medal and 2008 European silver medal, won by Swiss Stéphane LambielStéphane LambielStéphane Lambiel is a Swiss figure skater and a choreographer. He is a two-time World Champion, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Champion and a nine-time Swiss national champion...
. Najarro choreographed "Poet" and "Otoño Porteño".