The Ministry of Culture is in charge of giving this award. There are two categories: Creation and Interpretation, to recognise valuable contributions in the world of dancing.
It started in 1988 and is organised every year. This prestigious award may recognise a performance because of its quality, the ability to give innovative ideas in several registers, for unique choreographies, for creative talent when interpreting… It is worth 30,000 euros and prestigious artists such as Sara Baras, Víctor Ullate and Ángel Corella have been awarded the prize.