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OverviewEvery September, we go Back to Flamenco. This year ft. impressive dancer Mario Ruiz for an unforgettable social dance class, show & jam. As tradition demands, in this year's Back to Flamenco, we are bringing an unforgettable guest to join some of London’s finest local artists… dancer Mario Ruizis in the house. We have been following Mario for years. Fierce, unmistakable and definitely one of the new icons of flamenco dance. And finally, he is flying to London for an event you won’t forget. This is how your night will go… 20:15–21:30 — THE SHOWWitness Mario’s magic on stage: flamenco from the roots, fierce, raw and full of character.Joining him is incredible London talent: Mónica García (voice), Adrián Solá (guitar)and Agoney Hernández (percussion).1-hour show + 15-minute interval. 21:30–00:30 — JAM & JUERGA. After the show, as always, the floor is open. Musicians can play alongside the artists you have just seen on stage, dancers can try out their new pataíta, singers can jump in… and everyone else can simply enjoy the beautiful chaos.A little warning for the planners among you: the juerga starts when it starts. It is completely improvised. No programme, no running order, no pressure.Hang out, listen, play, sing, dance and join when the moment feels right.All styles and levels are welcome.If you know the drill, you already know you need to come.And if you are new to all this… you have been missing out on one of London’s most exciting underground communities. Consider this your invitation to join us, meet wonderful people and witness some incredible artists. ABOUT MARIO RUIZBorn in Mexico and now based in Seville, Mario Ruiz is one of the most exciting young names in flamenco dance. Dancing since the age of five, he has trained with some of flamenco’s biggest figures, including Antonio Canales, Farruquito, El Carpeta, Niño de los Reyes, José Maldonado and Pedro Córdoba, and has shared the stage with renowned artists including Jesús Corbacho, Jesús Rodríguez and Paco Vega.In 2024, he won First Prize at the Manolo Soler Flamenco Dance Talent Competition in Seville and received a scholarship to continue his training at the prestigious Fundación Cristina Heeren.