Antonio Gades

Antonio Gades
Statue of Antonio Gades, by the sculptor José Villa Soberón. The statue stands in front of the Palacio de Lombillo, on the Plaza de la Catedral in Havana Vieja, Cuba
Born	Antonio Esteve Ródenas (1936-11-14)14 November 1936 Elda, Alicante, Spain
Died	20 July 2004(2004-07-20) (aged 67) Madrid, Spain
Occupation(s)	Dancer and choreographer
Spouses	Marujita Díaz ​ (m. 1964⁠–⁠1965)​ Pilar San Clemente ​ ​ (m. 1968⁠–⁠1971)​ Pepa Flores ​ (m. 1982⁠–⁠1986)​ Daniela Frey ​ (m. 1988⁠–⁠1993)​ Eugenia Eiriz ​ (m. 2003⁠–⁠2004)​
Children	5, including María Esteve
Awards	Orden José Martí Creu de Sant Jordi

Antonio Esteve Ródenas or Antonio Gades (14 November 1936 – 20 July 2004) was a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer. He helped to popularize the art form on the international stage. He was born in Elda, Alicante, and was the father of actress María Esteve and singer Celia Flores-- with his ex-partner Marisol, herself a popular actress and singer.