I work from the wound, between light and darkness, between comedy and tragedy. I create from questioning and discomfort, trying to crystallize the daily practice into, who knows, something extraordinary.— Julio Ruiz
How does flamenco move when you break open its codes?
Acclaimed Spanish dancer and choreographer Julio Ruiz invites you into his distinctive approach to flamenco, where tradition, contemporary dance and performance meet. Rather than a conventional flamenco class, this is a physical exploration in which rhythm and tradition challenge the body to discover new possibilities for movement.
Working with rhythm, musicality and physical presence, you will explore elements of Ruiz’s movement practice and investigate how flamenco can be experienced and reimagined from a contemporary perspective. How does the individual body relate to rhythm and tradition? Where does space emerge for intuition, freedom and a personal physical language?
The workshop is open to intermediate, advanced, and professional (flamenco) dancers. Prior experience with flamenco is not required.
Programme — 6 November
15:00–16:30: Flamenco workshop
16:30–16:45: Break
16:45–17:30: Aftertalk & short presentation
Practical information
Price: €27,50 (maximum 20 participants)
Location: ICK Dans Amsterdam / Space for Dance Art
Rijnlandlaan 3 – 1062 MX Amsterdam
For more information, send an email to communications@ickamsterdam.nl with reference Julio Rui
Julio Ruiz is in the Netherlands for La Lyra del Mar, the latest creation by Flamenco Biënnale Nederland and Cello Biënnale Amsterdam, featuring flamenco guitarist Dani de Morón, cellist Giovanni Sollima and lyra player Kelly Thoma, among others. Premiere on 3 November at the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ.
Julio Ruiz (Almería, 1993) is a dancer, choreographer and multidisciplinary artist. Drawing on his background in flamenco, Spanish dance (danza española) and contemporary dance, he has developed a distinctive artistic language in which movement intersects with writing, graphic design, photography and audiovisual work.
Since 2014, Ruiz has created work through his own company, and since 2016 he has worked nationally and internationally as a performer and teacher. His body of work includes nine original productions and more than twelve collaborations. In 2025, he became the first flamenco choreographer to receive a fellowship from the Centre National de la Danse in Paris and the Cité Internationale des Arts.
Video — La familia, un cuento de Julio Ruiz
