Vicente Escudero

Film actor

1892 – 1980

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Who was Vicente Escudero?

Vicente Escudero was a Spanish flamenco dancer. He was closely associated with the

of his time and brought modernist aesthetics to bear on his theory of dance.

Escudero was one of the few theorists of his time to comment on the choreography and presentation of the male flamenco dance and his 'Decalogue' or ten rules for the male dancer are still respected today. As well as being the leading flamenco dancer of his era, he was a talented painter in the style, and his studies of flamenco are frequently exhibited. His work was admired by the Spanish modernist painter Joan Miro. Escudero also appeared in the films Castille On Fire and With the East Wind.

Escudero's writing on the subject of flamenco dance and choreography was influential in forming the tastes of his own generation and the next, and he both worked with and influenced the legendary Antonio Gades. His style was based on a strong and expressive masculinity and clear and precise footwork and braceos. Escudero's ten principles were as follows:

1.Dance in a masculine style 2.Sobriety 3.Turn the wrist with the fingers closed 4.Limited movement of the hips. 5.Dance in a calm manner, without vanity. 6.Harmony of feet, arms and head. 7.Be beautiful, flexible and honest. 8.Develop an individual style and emphasis. 9.Dance in traditional costume. 10.Keep a range of sounds in the mind, don't put nails in the boots, dance on a simple stage and don't use accessories. His published writing includes:

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Born
Oct 27, 1892
Valladolid
Nationality
  • Spain
Profession
Died
Dec 4, 1980
Barcelona

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on July 23, 2013

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