José de Udaeta

José Luis de Udaeta París (27 May 1919 in Barcelona, Spain – 14 September 2009 in Sant Feliu de Guixols) was a Spanish dancer, castanet player and choreographer. His first performances in classical and modern ballet were made under a pseudonym, being the root for his development as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and castanet virtuoso and author for more than 50 years.

Awards

 * 1987 Deutscher Tanzpreis
 * 1989 Medalla de Bellas Artes
 * 1995 Premi Nacional de Dansa de Catalunya
 * 2000 Medalla de oro del mérit de les arts, Barcelona
 * 2001 la Creu de Saint Jordi

Notable published works

 * La castañuela española. Orígenes y evolución (1989). ISBN 9788476280621