Israel Galván
Choreographer & Artistic Director
A superstar in the world of flamenco, Israel Galván was born to dancer parents and grew up immersed in a dance environment. In 1994, he joined the Andalusian Dance Company led by the influential flamenco artist Mario Maya. In 1998, he established his own dance company and released his first work, ¡Mira! Los Zapatos Rojos (Look! The Red Shoes), quickly rising to fame with his unique personal style. His works, such as Metamorphosis (adapted from Kafka’s novel), Arena (bringing Spanish bullfighting to the stage), and La Edad de Oro (The Golden Age), showcasing the glory of flamenco, have gained him international recognition and nearly all major flamenco artistic achievement awards. In 2023, he received the UK National Dance Award for Outstanding Male Modern Performance.