Flamenco dancer
José Montes
BIOGRAPHY & ORIGINS
Training and first steps in flamenco dance
José Montes, born in Seville in 1996, is a flamenco dancer trained at some of Andalusia’s leading institutions. He studied at the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Antonio Ruiz Soler, the Centro Andaluz de Danza and the Fundación de Arte Flamenco Cristina Heeren.
During his training he received a scholarship for three consecutive years from the Fundación Cajasol and the TreadRight Foundation, support that allowed him to refine his technique, broaden his knowledge and develop an artistic personality of his own.
His own shows and international reach
In 2021 he presented his first show, “Ciudad de Plata”, which premiered in Seville and was later staged in Vienna. That same year he took part in “Recital” with La Compañía B at the Flamenco Festival “Verde, que te quiero, verde” in Andorra.
He was also part of “Con Bata y Mantón”, a Fundación Cristina Heeren production that premiered at the Teatro Real in Madrid. Between 2023 and 2024 he completed four tours of Mexico, performing in cities such as Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, San Miguel de Allende and Mexico City.
In 2025 he took part in the production “La Pecaora” for the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia. A year later he joined the company Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana for the US tour of “Quinto Elemento”, with choreography by Patricia Guerrero and Eduardo Leal.
ARTISTIC PROFILE
ORIGIN
Seville
DISCIPLINE
Flamenco dancer
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Scholarship holder for three consecutive years with the Fundación Cajasol and the TreadRight Foundation.
- Premiere of his first show, “Ciudad de Plata”, in Seville and Vienna.
- Part of a production that premiered at the Teatro Real in Madrid.
- Four tours of Mexico between 2023 and 2024.
- Performance at the prestigious Joyce Theater in New York.
- Joined the international company Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana.
His dancing grows from flamenco’s roots and flourishes on stage with power, elegance and a universal outlook.
— His artistic essence
Tablaos, festivals and an established career
Throughout his career, José Montes has performed in countries such as the United States, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, France, Italy and Morocco. His US tour took him to cities such as New York, Dallas, Memphis, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Stamford and Conway, with a standout performance at the prestigious Joyce Theater in New York.
At the same time, he has performed extensively in renowned tablaos in Spain and Mexico, including Tablao Cordobés, El Duende, Tarantos, Palau Dalmases, Teatro Flamenco Triana, Casa de la Memoria, Torres Bermejas, Jardines de Zoraya, Venta del Gallo and Juncal Tablao.
His appearances at peñas flamencas, festivals and international venues have built a career defined by stage presence, technical mastery and a deep commitment to the art of flamenco.
