The Fantastic Flamenco Dancer, José Greco

[@JeremyHMarshall]

Boy, they certainly make strong tables in Spain.

[@relaxandgrowwithMegan]

Good way to test a table you're about to buy.

[@cousinsjunkyard344]

Alvaro Ojeda

[@RibbonVintageGirl]

BRUHHH 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂

[@Northdracula]

Sí

[@rayobeltran2126]

Mejor que Ikea

[@reneenassif4926]

I am old enough to remember Jose Greco dancing his famous Flenengo on The Ed Sullivan Show, during the '50s and 60s. My father and I would watch him, while we were mesmerized by his magic feet! Thank you for bringing him around to a new generation of admirers! His son is almost as good! lol

[@cnrica1]

José Greco takes command of Flamenco with true elegance, passion and sensuality...he is King! Supreme dancer of all time! Ole

[@olgamolina6928]

Ulm .muy. V

[@evanburns8285]

My dads flamenco teacher was the guitarist for this scene, his teacher always joked that Jose Greco was “mad at the floor”, never smiled.

[@base24gtl]

Was he Jeronimo Villarino? Jerry was my guitar teacher in Hollywood in the '60's (I am 86) love to hear more re: above..George Ladas

[@hwoods01]

men, this is how you dance and keep your masculinity.

[@edejan]

I wish American men would take this to heart.

[@plusplusplusplusp]

Absolutely brilliant dancing. I would like to learn to be just 10% as good as this guy!

[@Jazzycat47]

When I was 12 years old, I got to see him at the Hollywood Bowl. I've seen a lot of musical shows since then, but none of them compare to that.

[@37edhardy]

Jazzycat47 he was my flamenco instructor when I was a kid. My mom made me take his class around the age of 8-12 this must have been around 96-2000 I would say. He taught classes at franklin and Marshall college in Lancaster pa. He right around the block from me and would sometimes pick me up for class or give me ride homes because my mom was a single mom. He was a really really nice guy as far as I can remember. I still remember his wife calling my mom saying he had passed.

[@helgechristophersen7665]

A FANTASTIC DANCER. One of the greatest of all times, like Fred Astaire.

[@AlTaranto]

For anyone that really knows Flamenco Dancing, this example is actually a very simple truncated choreography. Baby steps, actually. But Jose G. was a complete showman!!! Sr. Greco always surrounded himself with some of the best Flamenco Dancers from Spain. El Gitanillo de Bronce (The bronze Gypsy) is seen on the left side of the screen right next to the table where Jose G. is dancing. He is or was one of the good ones!

[@2themoon863]

I remember him saying once that this was a warmup routine Which he did on the table....

[@thomasdude2082]

Imagine if he dances with manly steps

[@dont_read_my_nickname]

How beautiful he is! That’s why I love old movies

[@photonotavailable7936]

I saw this movie with my parents John and Bea and sister Judy at, as I recall, the Carthay Circle Theater in Los Angeles in 1956. I was age 5. Fantastic childhood memory.

[@aljomardiez8454]

Jose Greco..forever you are the best..greetings from El Salvador"

[@leedavid7822]

They don't make tables like that no more

[@2themoon863]

Wish more women would dance flamenco on tables; there’s got to be a few scenes or shows where that happens....

[@414MrMilwaukee]

When you get done with your exams and the teacher says you can leave early

[@margoszabo4282]

THE KING OF THE FLAMENCO JOSE GRECO THE FANTASTIC GEORGES LOOKING HOSE BRAVO BRAVISSIMO.

[@leadspot]

best scene in the whole movie, the movie is a classic, but that scene is breathtaking

[@georgekinsey4132]

My 83-year-old mom mentioned him yesterday. I never heard of him. She said when she was young and when the TV was on and if she was in another room and heard he was coming on, she'd run to the TV. Hmmmm.........now I get it. Stud.

[@vaannebilim]

amazing performance but dud the one who crafted that table is also a great artist

[@АлександрСемёнов-м1з]

Кармен Амайя отличный профессионал а Ла Сингла это страсти темперамент потрясающий это душа а её красотой восхищаюсь красивее чем она не встречал среди других танцовщиц фламенко.

[@Jenbug123]

oh my goodness he was such a beautiful man

[@kaymccarthy9051]

absolutely beautiful

[@joanmagistrini4586]

I saw him in persen yrs ago he was great....

[@TatianaOcheretin]

Esto es baile flamenco, una maravilla. Impresionante José Greco.

[@mca1218]

Just watched this last night. You're mesmerized for two straight minutes, then it makes you smile big at the end.

[@susancollender6478]

He and his troupe gave the first live dance performance I ever saw. I was four years old. I was madly in love with him..also wanted a dress like the women had. Couldn’t figure out what the castanets were, and no one explained…my brother and I were trying to create that sound for a few years after

[@aljomardiez8454]

Viva España viva el flamenco..Saludos desde Santa Ana El Salvador"

[@dennislagrua9949]

While I have never been a big aficionado of this type of dance, Jose was the absolute best, a truly masterful dancer. Unbeknownst to most he was Italian not Spanish. Jose embraced the culture, danced with Spanish partners, and Spain considered him one of their own. Toward the latter part of his life, Jose was a teacher and taught college in Lancaster, PA where he lived. He passed away at age 77 in 2000 and his family continues the tradition today..

[@trollgeneral6624]

Spaniards, italians...they are all Latin. Both europeans.

[@richardarnold2173]

Thanks for the additional information. My mom was in love with this Guy, Very much soul!!!

[@adriumbra627]

Yes but... his father was Italian and his mother Spanish

[@37edhardy]

Dennis LaGrua yes he was my flamenco teacher when I was a kid. He taught at Franklin and Marshall college in Lancaster pa

[@nadinewiseman4995]

Part Cossack, part Middle Eastern. Big Moorish influence. Just stunning, all those different cultures coming together to create something so utterly Spanish

[@keithpurduecroft]

This was beyond brilliant!!

[@TheKlbrister]

Sheesh! And they thought Elvis was an issue!

[@Jazzycat47]

I got to meet him in his dressing room after a performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. I was just a kid, but I remember him wearing a robe (drenched in sweat). He always had a snack and a beer because he lost 2 lbs. each time he danced. Electrifying dancer!

[@66Gramps]

This was my first love in music .......

[@Haywillouis]

Thanks for posting it!!! amazing.

[@5FnX17]

Can't stop watching this.

[@palcanon6888]

Bad boy he is!! Bravo!!!

[@geniusmchaggis]

strangely i dont "see" the DANCER .....i see THE BOOTS! AND ive noticed.....the AUDIENCE themselves also WATCH HIS FEET!!!!!

[@margoszabo4282]

WELL NOW THERE IS A REAL HANDSOME SPECTACULAR MAN..HOSE GRACO WHAT A TALLENT AND I LOVE THE FLAMENGO,,

[@k-geelolo2984]

no 1 can dance like him!!!!!!!!!!!

[@palcanon6888]

Haha Haha Haha Haha

[@jenniferannecchini5216]

Classic performance ❤

[@tatianarice-mckenzie6797]

Wow! That was amazing

[@amormio1948]

I just saw Joaquin Cortes and he's good but Jose Greco is still the best in my book.

[@CesarACastillo]

I underwent extensive preparation to learn this dance specifically for my sister's Quinceañera. I was determined to do something extraordinary to honor her special day. Despite the fact that this dance has Spanish origins, it holds significance within Mexican culture, showcasing the deep historical connections that Mexicans have with Spain.

[@2themoon863]

Did you do the dance on a table, like here?

[@jaimecardona8033]

Gran estrella del baile flamenco, que también hizo historia en el mundo del cine; entre otras actuó en la película "La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días". Dejó 6 hijos.

[@CannonfireVideo]

Notice the girl in front? Her name was Pepita Sevilla. In the 1990s, when she was no longer a girl, I spoke to her about this scene. She said that originally Jose Greco had planned a dance with her, much as they had done in Spain, but at the last minute the producers nixed the idea because she was too young. They felt it looked odd for a grown man to dance with a girl who was -- what, twelve? Thirteen? Something like that. As compensation, director Michael Anderson put her right in front and allowed her to "ham it up" a bit. Pepita was still dancing professionally well into this century.

[@2themoon863]

Was she supposed to be dancing on the table with him, or not?

[@duxnihilo]

Hymens just cease to exist after he dances.

[@jc6594]

Today Commemorates Jose Greco's 100th Birthday

[@josebevc2114]

Magnifico!, como sus hijos, excelentes bailaores.

[@thomasdude2082]

This is the best tap dance I have ever seen.

[@Masterjedi688]

Magnificent.

[@caridad561]

Grandee..me recuerda el estilo dinámico de la. Amaya.oleee

[@eternalmourning9613]

Amazing!!!

[@WishingStarInAJar]

I can see where Michael Flatley got his inspiration from for his solo act in his Feet of Flames show.

[@DionisosPla]

Fue de los mejores en su época, solo superado por Antonio. Un gran artista, de una potencia y dominio del cuerpo impresionante.

[@mariaevamontesdeoca5512]

De acuerdo. Gracias por tu bello comentario.

[@Endorill]

I loved his movies!

[@annheong8111]

Amazing. Amazing. Perfect 💞💞💞💞💞💐👌

[@petemeis234]

He came to Tucson in 1948 with Lola Montes. That is when I saw them. It is now 2018.

[@laurdinu949]

Espectacular...

[@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608]

Dancer s feet are electric .. wonder if he still living

[@cashew515]

If he was still living ,he would be 102 years old. He died 20 years ago.

[@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608]

@@cashew515 thanks

[@catherineobrien-mchue1388]

He is actually Italian!

[@edejan]

Hmmph...AMERICAN-Italian by birth, Spanish by choice.

[@happydayutoo2165]

fantastic showman!

[@ناطقالحلو]

l love these dancer flamenco

[@strangehobbyist]

Punch Out's Don Flamenco is most assuredly modeled after him... XDD

[@rianbarber1247]

OH YEAH, I was just thinking the same thing.

[@jorgetherock]

Bravooo el mejor

[@mariagialousis2439]

My mom danced a Rhumda with him in 1960 ,in Pittsburgh at a wedding. ..

[@pmann7498]

I hope she at least got a picture or two. That sounds wonderful.

[@mariagialousis2439]

Unfortunately she didn't get any pictures.

[@judyangel23]

Bravo!!

[@nothingbutthebest513]

The men look at the feet, the women look at the body.

[@PauloAdolpho87]

+Nothingbutthebest so?

[@juneevans5070]

+MENCADO wg=hat stupid questions this is not some new dance this is a historical dance done by gypsies learn what you are speaking about before you speak

[@XolotheCholo]

"God I wish that were me."

[@kristophelesart5360]

Never let spanish man kick you

[@Kranekick1985]

Don Flamenco

[@interceptor2192]

Insuperabile

[@Gabi.Dunkel]

My favorite scene

[@deborahlacour1938]

What a sexy man.....I want a man like Jose

[@thomasdude2082]

I could be like him, come to me.

[@elephantintheroom5678]

Oh, yes... Me too!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

I had one. It was just okay. But big.

[@lancebell5256]

Maestro Grande

[@bukonut]

Now this is hispanidad at its finest.

[@nenadmarincic7716]

"New York..y su época.flamenca , .con ; José GRECO.." ! .el bailaor ! ...un gran Artista.. italiano ..En , NewYork , de los años," 50 " ....y es , el primero quien a N.York trae.!. .a los .. " Chiquillos de Algeciras" ! .. ...a Paco y a Ramón.. (..1953..?) ...en la misma época, ..En New York, además están, y muy populares: Vicente Escudero, Sabicas - Carmen Amaya, .... Mario Escudero, Juan Serrano, Carlos Montoya, ..

[@6647-v3p]

this video gives the feel that it's from desney movie

[@relaxandgrowwithMegan]

Disney. I believe it is.

[@marionrogosch4902]

super gut danke

[@CommentGirl12]

Ah, yes. The non-trashy version of table dancing.

[@yasseromar2530]

at 0:48 , What is the melodi ?? the guitar takling like a violin !!!

[@learnenglishfast4068]

Interestingly, he's not Spanish, he's Italian. . . . . . .

[@adriumbra627]

his father was Italian, and his mother was from Seville, he grew up in Andalusia

[@meldanvers]

A sturdy table too.

[@domjuandeperon]

♫ José Greco.

[@thanosliotos979]

Απίστευτος!

[@balateeq]

الطاولة للبيع؟

[@LeticiaFernadaRodrigues]

Deus do flamenco😮

[@claudiusdeeb4255]

can anybody tell me any information about the music? i love it!!

[@paulamari1872]

It may be the end of an "Alegrias" form, which becomes a brief "Bulerias". It has been a long while, so I am not certain. Despite some of the flamenco critics, Greco successfully took flamenco into the theatre. He was at least competent. More than that, I believe. Perhaps he became a bit commercialized by working in Hollywood.

[@SuperAntonio1979]

The Spanish Fred Astaire

[@adriumbra627]

@Albert Santos his father was Italian, and his mother was from Seville, he grew up in Andalusia

[@laurence9695]

Funny showmen watch his feet, women watch... his... nether parts.

[@edejan]

Say instead, "Women watch his HIPS!"

[@nazdanehirani]

👍♥️

[@annodomini7887]

Notice where the men are looking vs where the women are looking.

[@edejan]

😂😂😂

[@keithpurduecroft]

I have only seen one other dancer match the speed, clean sound, and artistry of Jose. That was Michael Flatley.

[@anwensummer5926]

والله هذا خشب الميز خوش خشب...............هذا كل التكمز ولا انكسر................ومن ثم شنو هذا ريشة خوما رشة

[@Barzins1]

Name of movie?

[@Indianboy86400]

"Around The World In 80 Days". It's from 1956.

[@marionrogosch4902]

toll

[@CesczDomench]

El Greco not Spaniard or Gypsy but Italian but 100% Flamenco like Paco de lucia!!

[@adriumbra627]

but... his mother was from Seville, and he was raised here

[@marianamaduell9668]

pansy? never, not mr. greco.  quite the opposite in his case.

[@josesalvadorestevecanos7115]

Los americanos en las peliculas nunca sacaron un verdadero bailaor de flamenco y este graco siemore impresiono a los ignorantes del flamenco Ese zapateado no tiene nada que ver con uno en españa con alma gitana lo del graco siempre fue ruido Se ponia como un loco y ruido 😅😅😅😅

[@Sarajorys]

El flamenco no es gitano. Lleva en españa desde antes de los gitanos.

[@mansteinman]

no solo es que no sabia bailar, es que ni siquiera era español. si alguien quiere ver bailar flamenco que vea a farruco (el abuelo)

[@manuelillescasjimenez9937]

mansteinman No era español pero de bailar BAILABA.

[@paulamari1872]

+mansteinman Greco bailaba bastante bien, no obstante su origen! Era professional.

[@paulamari1872]

Jim doe Que quiere decir?

[@paulamari1872]

+jim doe Mansteinman me parece atrasado y cerrado!

[@vicenterosales1226]

Si no sabía bailar, LO DISIMULABA MUUUUUY BIEN. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Compared to this, tap dancers have no sense of rhythm.

[@rayobeltran2126]

Los flamencos respetan mucho a los bailarines de claqué

[@whoahorseywhoa4685]

Sorry .. but the male flamenco dancers sometimes look a bit silly and feminine .. best left to the girls... in my humble opinion.

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

+whoa horsey whoa Was waiting for such a comment - if you think this looks silly and feminine, I think you had better research the dance. Far, far from effeminate!

[@whoahorseywhoa4685]

Luann DeLuca ...... no I've seen other male dancers , most especially male ballet dancers... yes they too can look silly ... so what ? it doesn't take away from the silly looking flamenco male dancers ....both can look silly and feminine IN MY OPINION. Also ... don't make the mistake of thinking to lecture me on how much skill and work and sweat and talent they have ......I UNDERSTAND THAT ! ...... it is just that some choreographic moves are way to feminine to be done by males.

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

I am sorry if it sounded like I was degrading your opinion. I didn't mean for it to come off the way it sounded. I apologize. From a female perspective, male flamenco dancers are extremely sexy and passionate, as the interpretation of the dance itself demands. I am looking at the entire world of the flamenco [including the music, the instrumentals, the singing, the clapping, the tapping, etc.] through a woman's eyes. I believe one would be very hard pressed to find women describing male flamenco dancers as silly and feminine, when the dancer portrays "danger, mystery, dark, almost forbidden" air about him.

[@whoahorseywhoa4685]

Luann DeLuca No need to apologize and my perspective is also female..lol... clearly we have different tastes in men .. I love them to be ultra masculine with rough features and much more aggressive male posturing ..;) That doesn't mean i don't like flamenco or cannot appreciate the males talent .... I do . I just think SOME, not all of the choreographic movements are too feminine .. that is all . otherwise I am a longtime fan of flamenco ..

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

OMG, whoa horsey whoa, you are female also? Now, I understand your position on the more feminine choreographed moves. Nice to meet you!