Dance for You Magazine Issue 76 (2017)

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14 DANCEforYOU magazineJoaquín de Luztakes his bite at the Big AppleBy IRATXE DE ARANTZIBIAJoaquin De Luz with Tiler Peck in George Balanchine’s Sonatine´ Photo by Paul Kolnik
DANCEforYOU magazine15The American Dream must have seemeda utopian dream for a boy from SanFernando de Henares - a small town 14kms away from Madrid - who, in the early80s, was taking his first ballet lessons fromVíctor Ullate. However, he did not onlymade his debut in VU’s ballet (1992-1995)but took a leap to the USA, where he hasdeveloped most of his career: PennsylvaniaBallet (1996-1997), American BalletTheatre (1997-2002) and from 2003, NewYork City Ballet (NYCB). Principal Dancerin the NYCB since 2005, De Luz, wasawarded the “Oscar of ballet” (Benois dela Danse award) in 2009, and has recentlybeen awarded the Spanish National DanceAward. In this interview for DANCE FORYOU MAGAZINE, Joaquín de Luz reflectson his career and recent successes.At age 40, how do you feel at this point ofyour career?I'm at the best moment of my life and career, where I enjoyat its fullest every moment I have onstage; I go out thereas if it was the last. And even though I have to do a lot ofextra work to keep it finely tuned, my body is responding.There are always unachieved goals. I would have liked todance at Teatro Real in Madrid (Royal Theatre) and for TheSpanish Royal Family, and collaborate with Ballet Nacionalde España (Spanish National Ballet) –one of my favoritecompanies in the world. But there are also things thatI hope to achieve before I retire. I'm transitioning into thehealth and conditioning world. 8 years ago, I had a badinjury in my back. Three different doctors told me I wouldhave to quit dancing. Through research, and developinga program at the gym, I found a way to stay away fromsurgery and to continue dancing. I have now designeda successful strengthening/injury prevention program forNYCB both for dancers and non dancers, which I hope tobe teaching to trainers from other companies.What has it meant to you to be awarded theSpanish National Dance Award?It is a great honor. Though I have been living in Americafor the past 20 years, I feel very Spanish. I carry my countryin my heart, and I am always proud to represent it.The award is my country’s acknowledgement of mycareer and I feel very proud. I come from a very humbleplace. As a little boy growing up in a small town, mid classfamily, if anyone had told me I would be where I am today,I would not have believed it for a second. I have alwayskept my feet on the ground, never taken things for granted.I have earned every single thing I have been blessedwith through sweat and sacrifice. Awards do not changeany part of that: where I come from, where I am headed...Has the award got the monkey off your back?Yes, indeed. In these past 20 years, I have danced for twoof the most prominent companies in the world, premieredpieces by important choreographers, been guestfor major companies and danced at really importantevents… And not once has the Spanish media shownany interest. But the problem comes from above, fromthe politicians that don't foster culture. Perhaps, I shouldhave dated an actress or a TV celebrity to become famous,haha. Spain could have one of the foremost dancecompanies in the world. The talent is there, but hasto migrate because of lack of government backing andinfrastructure. Although I am very grateful, the award isnot going to erase all that. That doesn’t mean I feel bitter.Perhaps not having that extra attention has mademe more humble. With the head down, one is able tokeep focused and drive forward. >>Joaquin De Luzin Jerome Robbins’Andantino´Photo by Paul Kolnikwww.danceforyou-magazine.com
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