Farruquito
“THE ICON”
Seville
THE LIVING LEGEND OF FLAMENCO DANCE
Farruquito is more than a dancer; he is a symbol of flamenco culture, an artist who has transcended generations and borders, keeping alive the legacy of his family and flamenco itself.
Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, artistically known as Farruquito, is the ultimate expression of flamenco dance today. Son of singer Juan Fernández Flores "El Moreno" and dancer Rosario Montoya Manzano "La Farruca," and grandson of the legendary Farruco, he carries in his blood the purest essence of flamenco art. Since his debut on Broadway at the age of five alongside his grandfather, his career has been marked by strength, "duende," and authenticity.
Recognized as the heir to traditional flamenco dance, his style fuses the elegance of the classical school with a visceral energy that makes him a unique performer. Farruquito has elevated flamenco dance to legendary status, placing himself alongside immortal figures like Camarón de la Isla and Paco de Lucía, preserving the roots of flamenco and proudly bringing them to stages worldwide.
Throughout his career, he has created and starred in iconic shows such as Raíces flamencas, Alma vieja, Baile flamenco, and Improvisao. His latest productions, "Con-cierto" and "Recital de Baile", further solidify his status as an absolute master. Con-cierto is a production where live music becomes an extension of his body, creating a synergy between singing, guitar, and his footwork, while Recital de Baile is a return to the purest form of flamenco, capturing the essence of the tablaos and raw artistry.
SHOWS
RECITAL DE BAILE #1
The title says it all: Recital de Baile, nothing more.
And nothing less.
After conquering the pinnacle of flamenco dance, Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, Farruquito, turns his gaze to one of his most undeniable passions: singing. The title says it all: Recital de Baile, nothing more. And nothing less.
With a simple formal approach and no greater ambition than paying tribute to the flamenco voice through his own language, the Sevillian artist unveils his best self in an exclusive repertoire, specially conceived for the Bienal de Flamenco 2024.
A unique night where he will delve into his deepest inspiration alongside three extraordinary women, each embodying in her own way the finest qualities of gitano singing: the Jerez master Juana la del Pipa, and two legendary voices from Triana, Esperanza Fernández and Remedios Amaya.
Three powerful voices of bronze, accompanying a dancer who has spent his entire life carrying his family’s dance legacy across the world, yet never shies away from new challenges. This time, a performance where he reveals his purest truth, stripped of any artifice—raw, honest, and without embellishments.
In short, Farruquito in his purest form.
CON-CIERTO
The consecration inperpetuity of the lineage of a surname
Father and son reveal the interlinings of their flamenco hearts putting their soul on stage for the enjoyment of the public.
Con-Cierto Flamenco is an endearing and racial creation that captivatesand dazzles.
Each of the artists shines with their own light in an overwhelming showdevoid of group choreography, without a dance team.
The work is a novel, different, original proposal in lyrics, music andchoreography, full of small allegories in which the protagonists provide asoundtrack to the feeling.
An essentialwork in which Farruquito reveals his concerns as dancer and musician.