PERFORMING ARTS Cómplices WASHINGTON, D.C. Thu, May 23, 2019 7:00 pm Venue Former Residence of The Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 View map Admission Buy tickets More information Flamenco Aparicio Credits Internationally acclaimed Flamenco artists Mercedes Ruiz and Presented by Flamenco Aparicio in Santiago Lara debut in D.C. with “Cómplices,” a journey collaboration with GALA Hispanic through the evolution of Flamenco. Theatre and SPAIN arts & culture. Photo by Paco Lobato Cómplices is the new project by Spanish artists Mercedes Ruiz and Santiago Lara. Both artists share an artistic vision of growth and innovation, while maintaining a deep connection to the tradition. This new collaboration between Flamenco guitar and dance features works by the masters of Flamenco guitar such as Sabicas, Niño Ricardo, Manolo Sanlúcar, as well as original compositions by Santiago Lara. ABOUT MERCEDES RUIZ Mercedes Ruiz, one of the most esteemed dancers in Spain and winner of Critics Award at the Jerez Festival and the Exhibition Award at the Seville Biennial, has been performing professionally since the age of seven, touring across Europe, Asia, and United States. In 2003 she started her own company, Compañía Mercedes Ruiz, and has created eight productions together with her husband, Santiago Lara. ABOUT SANTIAGO LARA Flamenco guitar virtuoso, composer, and producer Santiago Lara is one of the most relevant names in the new generation of flamenco guitarists. Lara has received some of the most prestigious flamenco guitar awards including that of the Seville Biennial and the National Flamenco Art of Córdoba Award. Embassy of Spain – Cultural Office | 2801 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 | Tel: (202) 728-2334 View this event online: https://www.spainculture.us/city/washington-dc/complices-by-flamenco-aparicio/ Created on 09/29/2021 | Page 1 of 1.