After premiering the show in Malaga on May 10, Mora and his Ballet Flamenco Espanol presented it in Madrid as part of the dance program of Veranos de La Villa in July. And now it comes to Beijing. The show run at the Poly Theater from December 4 to 7, as part of the Beijing International Dance Festival.

In updating Lorca's play, Mora treads the difficult line between innovation and honoring tradition. In his version, the rural Andalusia that inspired Lorca and Gades is transformed into an urban world where flamenco is the main means of expression.

A directing, choreographing, designing and dancing dynamo, Mora is shaven headed, bearded and stocky, and boasts a strong and expressive dance style.

The Malaga-born Mora began to stand out as a professional flamenco dancer after creating the company La Jabera, which was first introduced to Madrid's 7th Spanish Dance and Flamenco Choreography Contest in 1998. Soon after, he performed in his own shows, including Lorca baila, Carmen de Bizet, Flamencuras, Othello and Salome.

In 2004, Mora represented Spain at the International Heel-Tapping Dance Festival in Bogot, Colombia. It was the first time flamenco was performed at the contest.

Editor: Feng Hui