REVIEW
✭✭✭✭✭ 5/5
FIREDANCE
10th March 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
7.30pm
✭✭✭✭✭ 5/5
FIREDANCE
10th March 2023
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
7.30pm
Strictly Stars Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and their scintillating cast return in 2023 with FIREDANCE, featuring fresh flavours and super-charged choreography
The temperature outside may have been freezing, but inside the Cliffs Pavilion things were about to sizzle as Strictly’s Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez presented their dance spectacular, Firedance Reignite, 2023 as part of a second National Tour of the show.
From the very beginning, it was clear that this was going to be something very special. Each member of the company made their entrance and were picked out by a dramatic flashlight, before the two stars of the eyening appeared and immediately threw themselves into a full on performance of Never Gonna Bamboleo. The Latino tone of the evening was immediately set.
Firedance is a departure from every other Strictly dance show that I have seen. This one is narrative, rather than celebrity based. Gorka and Karen are two latin dancers from rival houses who meet at a Festival of Fire. They immediately lock into each other, oblivious to everyone else around them, and explore their mutual passion through a series of intense dances with barely a stop to catch a breath. There are echoes of Romeo and Juliet, and it is no surprise that a couple of numbers from West Side Story feature strongly in the first half. The Mambo ( Dance at the Gym ) and Somewhere make for a moving pairing.
Throughout the show, whilst there are plenty of songs, there is no chat whatsoever, and no interaction with the audience. This makes for a most unexpected tension, and the changes of mood are accomplished brilliantly by the musical choices, with superb lighting and sound.
Every member of this company are super talented. Amongst the dancers, (3 ladies and 3 gentlemen) Lex Milczarek draws gasps from the crowd with his display of gymnastics with a massive hoola hoop. He spins, twists and turns inside it. I was sure he must have had previous circus experience, as he was so thrilling to watch.
Meanwhile, Teta- Maria Stone , who has trained in fire performance, dances a full out solo whilst twirling fire batons and wearing a head-dress of flames too. Seriously spectacular and impressive.
The two vocalists also make a tremendous contribution to the success of the show, and it is refreshing to see that they are both fully integrated into the movement and spend a lot of time centre stage. They are both very strong performers and totally hold their own in the middle of all the movement going on round them. Sandy Grigelis is particularly impressive as he plays lead guitar as well as his strong vocals. He gets the audience on their feet at the end with a great encore before the dancers join in again.
Firedance: Reignited is superbly choreographed and directed from start to finish. As one number fades into the next, there is so much dazzling dancing, singing and playing from the superb band, that it really does take your breath away.
Our two Strictly stars are barely off stage for the whole evening, apart from to change costumes. They are given every opportunity to show off their incredible range of dance styles. Karen seems to almost float around the stage in her series of beautiful flowing dresses. Gorka meanwhile, is every inch the Spanish Toreador, and really brings the house down with a thrilling Paso Doble, with the cape literally taking on a life of its own. The culture of the Matador is never far away in Firedance, and Gorka would be hard to better in this role. Another highlight of course is the Argentine Tango, with Karen’s legs whipping around Gorka at such remarkable speed. One of the joys of watching dancers who are absolutely at the top of their game, live, is that you get to see just how skilled they truly are.
The contribution of the 4 piece band cannot be over-praised either. They are simply superb, and play every number from memory. They all get their moments centre-stage, accompanying the dancers, and all get spontaneous applause for their solos.
By the time we get to the big finale, when the whole company let their hair down and have full out fun with the crowd, we are of course, on our feet, cheering and and clapping along. Firedance is a knockout show. It is touring until April. If it comes to a town anywhere near you, do not miss it. I might have to get my sat nav going and catch it again on the tour.
A truly wonderful evening of epic song and dance.
Review by Andrew Walters
From the very beginning, it was clear that this was going to be something very special. Each member of the company made their entrance and were picked out by a dramatic flashlight, before the two stars of the eyening appeared and immediately threw themselves into a full on performance of Never Gonna Bamboleo. The Latino tone of the evening was immediately set.
Firedance is a departure from every other Strictly dance show that I have seen. This one is narrative, rather than celebrity based. Gorka and Karen are two latin dancers from rival houses who meet at a Festival of Fire. They immediately lock into each other, oblivious to everyone else around them, and explore their mutual passion through a series of intense dances with barely a stop to catch a breath. There are echoes of Romeo and Juliet, and it is no surprise that a couple of numbers from West Side Story feature strongly in the first half. The Mambo ( Dance at the Gym ) and Somewhere make for a moving pairing.
Throughout the show, whilst there are plenty of songs, there is no chat whatsoever, and no interaction with the audience. This makes for a most unexpected tension, and the changes of mood are accomplished brilliantly by the musical choices, with superb lighting and sound.
Every member of this company are super talented. Amongst the dancers, (3 ladies and 3 gentlemen) Lex Milczarek draws gasps from the crowd with his display of gymnastics with a massive hoola hoop. He spins, twists and turns inside it. I was sure he must have had previous circus experience, as he was so thrilling to watch.
Meanwhile, Teta- Maria Stone , who has trained in fire performance, dances a full out solo whilst twirling fire batons and wearing a head-dress of flames too. Seriously spectacular and impressive.
The two vocalists also make a tremendous contribution to the success of the show, and it is refreshing to see that they are both fully integrated into the movement and spend a lot of time centre stage. They are both very strong performers and totally hold their own in the middle of all the movement going on round them. Sandy Grigelis is particularly impressive as he plays lead guitar as well as his strong vocals. He gets the audience on their feet at the end with a great encore before the dancers join in again.
Firedance: Reignited is superbly choreographed and directed from start to finish. As one number fades into the next, there is so much dazzling dancing, singing and playing from the superb band, that it really does take your breath away.
Our two Strictly stars are barely off stage for the whole evening, apart from to change costumes. They are given every opportunity to show off their incredible range of dance styles. Karen seems to almost float around the stage in her series of beautiful flowing dresses. Gorka meanwhile, is every inch the Spanish Toreador, and really brings the house down with a thrilling Paso Doble, with the cape literally taking on a life of its own. The culture of the Matador is never far away in Firedance, and Gorka would be hard to better in this role. Another highlight of course is the Argentine Tango, with Karen’s legs whipping around Gorka at such remarkable speed. One of the joys of watching dancers who are absolutely at the top of their game, live, is that you get to see just how skilled they truly are.
The contribution of the 4 piece band cannot be over-praised either. They are simply superb, and play every number from memory. They all get their moments centre-stage, accompanying the dancers, and all get spontaneous applause for their solos.
By the time we get to the big finale, when the whole company let their hair down and have full out fun with the crowd, we are of course, on our feet, cheering and and clapping along. Firedance is a knockout show. It is touring until April. If it comes to a town anywhere near you, do not miss it. I might have to get my sat nav going and catch it again on the tour.
A truly wonderful evening of epic song and dance.
Review by Andrew Walters
INTERVIEW
Tell us about the new show, you must be really excited about it?
Karen: This is our third year doing Firedance and of course the first year we only got six shows in before it got stopped by the pandemic, so it still feels very new and exciting! It’s a show that is fresh, it’s sexy and it’s just a celebration! We have all the dances that the audiences love, like our tangos, our sambas and our salsas, so it just celebrates all the fun we have together as a friendship and everything we love to share with people. We just love dancing together so much, so we’re bringing that joy out onto the stage for everyone to have fun with us!
What’s different this time around?
Gorka: It’s still along the lines of what we did before, but we’ve remade some of the show and brought in some more uplifting songs, some more modern songs and a fair few surprises too. The idea is still the same obviously, we’re going to be dancing all night, there’s lots of fire and a lot of energy, so everything that people loved about it the last time is still there, just with some new things brought in which we think really adds a whole new spark to the whole thing. It’s very exciting, as we know people are going to really enjoy it.
The previous shows have been really well-received, so how did you go about changing it up while still keeping in everything that people loved the last time around?
Karen: We have a great creative team who work with myself and Gorka, like our choreographer Nathan Clark, who is just amazing. For us it’s always about the volume when you do a show, as you can hear and feel when a number really, really connects with the audience. So it’s always fun to be able to evolve and change things up, as you have an idea what people are really going to respond to and the challenge is to then be able to give them that. It’s all about evolution, so seeing what new songs are out there that we really like and then finding how to bring them into the show, while connecting them to different parts of it that have already had a great impact and are really loved by the audience. It’s like a little puzzle, putting it all together and seeing what parts worked, what parts didn’t so much and what you can do to constantly be improving the whole show.
As much as you are the stars, Firedance is about the other performers and production as it is about the pair of you. Why is that so important for you to ensure?
Gorka: Yes, that’s one of the things that makes Firedance so special, I think. As Karen said, we have an amazing team with us, so the production is always huge and of the highest standard, so that raises the volume of the show. From day one though, when we were looking for dancers, singers, musicians and so on, we were determined to get the most amazing ones we could find. That way, when we are not on the stage, the show is still amazing as the level everyone is at, you can’t help getting lost in it for the full 90 minutes. For us, it’s all about the dancing, the music and the performers.
A lot of dance shows take in the artists talking to the audience, but yours is purely all about the dancing. Why is that so important to you?
Karen: The lovely thing is there are so many great shows out there that have all the chatting and connection with the audience in that way, but we want to find our connection with what we were born to do and what we’ve been doing since we were kids and that is simply through dancing. If Fred and Ginger were dancing, or in a movie together, they were just dancing and that’s what we love. You can just go out there and move your body and have fun. Also, everyone knows everything they need to know about us already! I grew up in Venezuela, Gorka grew up in Spain and we love dancing, that’s it!
Gorka: And if they want to know more, theY can just look us up on Wikipedia! It’s cheaper than buying a ticket!
How much does having your own show free you from the constraints of the ballroom?
Karen: I think the nice thing is that we’ve trained in so many different styles, that being able to utilise that is really special. Obviously we can do all the waltzes and tangoes etc, which we do in our own way and we do enjoy putting things in there that we know people really like to see, but there’s still dances we actually don’t like. Every dancer has some, so it’s great to have the freedom to just do the things we love and I think that comes over in the performances. We like the fire dances, we like the strong, rhythmical dances that have power behind them. At the same time though, we do have some very simple, beautiful and understated numbers that people love to see, so there’s a good mix in there, but it’s all the things we love. The fact we have a background in different styles is a good thing, so why not put it out there and show ourselves in a different light?
Gorka: I think people can be used to seeing us doing ballroom dancing on TV, but that is also a style that is meant to let us showcase ourselves, to express things and to interpret the way we feel things, not just the music, but whatever has happened to us throughout the year, we channel that into the dancing. That’s what makes dancing unique, as everyone can do the same dance, but it’s how you interpret it that makes it your own.
One of the biggest things that people loved at the previous shows was the huge production and in particular the massive amounts of fire you have onstage. Like the rest of the show, is that another element that you will be taking to the next level this time around?
Gorka: I think it’s going to be even more epic than it was before, to be honest. The production and the fire in particular wasalways hugely important to us, so like the music and the dancing, we really wanted to make sure that the other aspects of the show like that were stepped up another gear too. It all has to complement each other, so what we have in store this time around is just incredible. I think people would be blown away by it even if there was nothing else happening on the stage, to be honest! We’re already planning on stepping it up even more for next years show, too!
If you had to pick one thing, what would be your favourite part of the show?
Gorka: I love every part of it, but in a funny way, I love the last number that we used to do as it was so fun and upbeat, we’d always end up getting the giggles, as we don’t take ourselves too seriously and just have a laugh with it. I’m sure that will be the same with the new one.
Karen: I agree. The fact that we get to be so creative and do something that allows us to be so proud of ourselves and our team really means so much to us, so that moment at the end of the night is always just really special. It doesn’t feel like a job, it’s more like a gig that we just happen to be at. It doesn’t feel choreographed in a way, as there’s so much freedom in it, which is what we want the audience to feel too. It’s just such a liberating feeling to be up there with everyone.
Over all the years you both have been on Strictly, you have inspired so many young people to take up dancing, either for fun or as a career. What advice would you like to give them?
Gorka: I would just say that if it’s something you love, just do it. If you are a dancer and are passionate about it, put all your effort into it 24/7, as nothing is easy in life, but if you really want it, don’t let anyone try and take that passion away from you. Work hard and love it every day, as standards are high, so if you don’t love it, you’ll quit, but if you do…just do it.
Karen: I couldn’t agree more with that. It’s all about discipline. You have to be so disciplined with yourself and be very aware of all the ups and downs, as there are many. The ups are going to feel amazing though, as the downs are the things that will push you harder to feel the ups when they happen! You have to be always listening and learning, as you’re always a beginner in a way. That’s why I’m always ready to be watching and learning from anyone in front of me, whether they have just started or have been doing it for a long time. Always be learning and get ready to work hard, as it never stops. It’s not to scare anybody, but no matter how far you go or how much success you have, in order to keep that success, you need to keep working hard. But it’s worth it!
Do you think about the future and if so, what do you think it holds for you?
Karen: Im not ready to hang up my shoes yet, put it that way! In fact, I can’t see my drive ever retiring as once you do, what’s left? It’s lovely for people who do enjoy retirement, but I don’t ever want this to end, so I’ll always want to be involved in the arts and in dancing. It’ll always be a part of my life, so I’ll go as far as I can and for as long as I can, that’s for sure!
INTERVIEW – JULES BOYLE
Karen: This is our third year doing Firedance and of course the first year we only got six shows in before it got stopped by the pandemic, so it still feels very new and exciting! It’s a show that is fresh, it’s sexy and it’s just a celebration! We have all the dances that the audiences love, like our tangos, our sambas and our salsas, so it just celebrates all the fun we have together as a friendship and everything we love to share with people. We just love dancing together so much, so we’re bringing that joy out onto the stage for everyone to have fun with us!
What’s different this time around?
Gorka: It’s still along the lines of what we did before, but we’ve remade some of the show and brought in some more uplifting songs, some more modern songs and a fair few surprises too. The idea is still the same obviously, we’re going to be dancing all night, there’s lots of fire and a lot of energy, so everything that people loved about it the last time is still there, just with some new things brought in which we think really adds a whole new spark to the whole thing. It’s very exciting, as we know people are going to really enjoy it.
The previous shows have been really well-received, so how did you go about changing it up while still keeping in everything that people loved the last time around?
Karen: We have a great creative team who work with myself and Gorka, like our choreographer Nathan Clark, who is just amazing. For us it’s always about the volume when you do a show, as you can hear and feel when a number really, really connects with the audience. So it’s always fun to be able to evolve and change things up, as you have an idea what people are really going to respond to and the challenge is to then be able to give them that. It’s all about evolution, so seeing what new songs are out there that we really like and then finding how to bring them into the show, while connecting them to different parts of it that have already had a great impact and are really loved by the audience. It’s like a little puzzle, putting it all together and seeing what parts worked, what parts didn’t so much and what you can do to constantly be improving the whole show.
As much as you are the stars, Firedance is about the other performers and production as it is about the pair of you. Why is that so important for you to ensure?
Gorka: Yes, that’s one of the things that makes Firedance so special, I think. As Karen said, we have an amazing team with us, so the production is always huge and of the highest standard, so that raises the volume of the show. From day one though, when we were looking for dancers, singers, musicians and so on, we were determined to get the most amazing ones we could find. That way, when we are not on the stage, the show is still amazing as the level everyone is at, you can’t help getting lost in it for the full 90 minutes. For us, it’s all about the dancing, the music and the performers.
A lot of dance shows take in the artists talking to the audience, but yours is purely all about the dancing. Why is that so important to you?
Karen: The lovely thing is there are so many great shows out there that have all the chatting and connection with the audience in that way, but we want to find our connection with what we were born to do and what we’ve been doing since we were kids and that is simply through dancing. If Fred and Ginger were dancing, or in a movie together, they were just dancing and that’s what we love. You can just go out there and move your body and have fun. Also, everyone knows everything they need to know about us already! I grew up in Venezuela, Gorka grew up in Spain and we love dancing, that’s it!
Gorka: And if they want to know more, theY can just look us up on Wikipedia! It’s cheaper than buying a ticket!
How much does having your own show free you from the constraints of the ballroom?
Karen: I think the nice thing is that we’ve trained in so many different styles, that being able to utilise that is really special. Obviously we can do all the waltzes and tangoes etc, which we do in our own way and we do enjoy putting things in there that we know people really like to see, but there’s still dances we actually don’t like. Every dancer has some, so it’s great to have the freedom to just do the things we love and I think that comes over in the performances. We like the fire dances, we like the strong, rhythmical dances that have power behind them. At the same time though, we do have some very simple, beautiful and understated numbers that people love to see, so there’s a good mix in there, but it’s all the things we love. The fact we have a background in different styles is a good thing, so why not put it out there and show ourselves in a different light?
Gorka: I think people can be used to seeing us doing ballroom dancing on TV, but that is also a style that is meant to let us showcase ourselves, to express things and to interpret the way we feel things, not just the music, but whatever has happened to us throughout the year, we channel that into the dancing. That’s what makes dancing unique, as everyone can do the same dance, but it’s how you interpret it that makes it your own.
One of the biggest things that people loved at the previous shows was the huge production and in particular the massive amounts of fire you have onstage. Like the rest of the show, is that another element that you will be taking to the next level this time around?
Gorka: I think it’s going to be even more epic than it was before, to be honest. The production and the fire in particular wasalways hugely important to us, so like the music and the dancing, we really wanted to make sure that the other aspects of the show like that were stepped up another gear too. It all has to complement each other, so what we have in store this time around is just incredible. I think people would be blown away by it even if there was nothing else happening on the stage, to be honest! We’re already planning on stepping it up even more for next years show, too!
If you had to pick one thing, what would be your favourite part of the show?
Gorka: I love every part of it, but in a funny way, I love the last number that we used to do as it was so fun and upbeat, we’d always end up getting the giggles, as we don’t take ourselves too seriously and just have a laugh with it. I’m sure that will be the same with the new one.
Karen: I agree. The fact that we get to be so creative and do something that allows us to be so proud of ourselves and our team really means so much to us, so that moment at the end of the night is always just really special. It doesn’t feel like a job, it’s more like a gig that we just happen to be at. It doesn’t feel choreographed in a way, as there’s so much freedom in it, which is what we want the audience to feel too. It’s just such a liberating feeling to be up there with everyone.
Over all the years you both have been on Strictly, you have inspired so many young people to take up dancing, either for fun or as a career. What advice would you like to give them?
Gorka: I would just say that if it’s something you love, just do it. If you are a dancer and are passionate about it, put all your effort into it 24/7, as nothing is easy in life, but if you really want it, don’t let anyone try and take that passion away from you. Work hard and love it every day, as standards are high, so if you don’t love it, you’ll quit, but if you do…just do it.
Karen: I couldn’t agree more with that. It’s all about discipline. You have to be so disciplined with yourself and be very aware of all the ups and downs, as there are many. The ups are going to feel amazing though, as the downs are the things that will push you harder to feel the ups when they happen! You have to be always listening and learning, as you’re always a beginner in a way. That’s why I’m always ready to be watching and learning from anyone in front of me, whether they have just started or have been doing it for a long time. Always be learning and get ready to work hard, as it never stops. It’s not to scare anybody, but no matter how far you go or how much success you have, in order to keep that success, you need to keep working hard. But it’s worth it!
Do you think about the future and if so, what do you think it holds for you?
Karen: Im not ready to hang up my shoes yet, put it that way! In fact, I can’t see my drive ever retiring as once you do, what’s left? It’s lovely for people who do enjoy retirement, but I don’t ever want this to end, so I’ll always want to be involved in the arts and in dancing. It’ll always be a part of my life, so I’ll go as far as I can and for as long as I can, that’s for sure!
INTERVIEW – JULES BOYLE
Join both stars, sizzling dancers and mesmerising fire specialists in a captivating dance-off inspired by the timeless movie blockbusters Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Carmen and West Side Story. Soundtracked by a sensational live band, expect to hear an eclectic mix of Latin, Rock and Pop music from artists such as Camilla Cabello, Jason Derulo, Gregory Porter, Gypsy Kings, J.Lo, Marc Anthony and many more.
FIREDANCE will take audiences on a journey through the best of Latin and contemporary dance, igniting passion as Karen and Gorka turn up the heat for 2023.
Ticket presale at Gigantic from 10am, Thursday 29th September.
Karen said, “I am so excited to be reuniting with Gorka to bring you FIREDANCE: Reignite in 2023. Creating and performing this incredible show earlier this year has been a career highlight and we are taking things to another level with original dances, new music and lot more fire! We can’t wait to show you what we have created with this second chapter of the FIREDANCE story.”
Born in Venezuela and having grown up in New York from the age of 10, Karen Hauer is the longest serving professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Joining the series in 2012 she has been partnered with household names including J Westlife's Nicky Byrne, The ‘Hairy Biker’ Dave Myers, Mark Wright, Jeremy Vine, Will Young and chef Simon Rimmer. In 2018 she reached the quarter-finals with actor Charles Venn and went a step further in 2019, taking comedian Chris Ramsey to the semi-final. In 2020 Karen reached her second final when she partnered with Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and in 2021 was paired with Greg Wise. For this latest series, Karen is dancing with actress, comedian and podcaster Jayde Adams.
Karen has an amazing presence on stage and is one of the most expressive and charismatic dancers on the current dance scene. Able to express emotion through each and every movement right through to her fingertips, Karen takes choreographed routines to new heights and she has that rare talent to attract the eye of every audience member whenever she dances.
Karen is a health and fitness enthusiast, and a certified Personal Trainer, and launched her online at-home, equipment-free fitness programme Hauer Power at the end of 2019.
Gorka said, “FIREDANCE is back! Karen and I are so excited to dance up a storm for you in 2023. Expect favourite moments and lots of new songs, dance, heat, fire and passion. We cant wait to be back with our brilliant company doing what we love and hope you will join us at theatres across the UK.”
Gorka’s flair for dancing started from a very young age. Originally from Bilbao, Spain, aged 11 he attended Ballroom and Latin dance classes where he quickly excelled and became one of the top dancers representing Spain performing across the globe.
Most famously known for his appearance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, Gorka Marquez has continuously displayed outstanding talent and charisma since first gracing the Strictly dancefloor in 2016. He has been partnered with Alexandra Burke, Katie Piper and reached the final of the 2020 season with Eastenders actress, Maisie Smith and partnered Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn the year after. For 2022, Gorka partners TV presenter Helen Skelton.
A huge fan of health, fitness and fashion, he is a qualified personal trainer and fashion model and content creator having worked with the likes of Facebook, Spotify, Tropicana and has created his own range of apparel in collaboration with WIT.
Tickets available from firedancelive.co.uk
FIREDANCE will take audiences on a journey through the best of Latin and contemporary dance, igniting passion as Karen and Gorka turn up the heat for 2023.
Ticket presale at Gigantic from 10am, Thursday 29th September.
Karen said, “I am so excited to be reuniting with Gorka to bring you FIREDANCE: Reignite in 2023. Creating and performing this incredible show earlier this year has been a career highlight and we are taking things to another level with original dances, new music and lot more fire! We can’t wait to show you what we have created with this second chapter of the FIREDANCE story.”
Born in Venezuela and having grown up in New York from the age of 10, Karen Hauer is the longest serving professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Joining the series in 2012 she has been partnered with household names including J Westlife's Nicky Byrne, The ‘Hairy Biker’ Dave Myers, Mark Wright, Jeremy Vine, Will Young and chef Simon Rimmer. In 2018 she reached the quarter-finals with actor Charles Venn and went a step further in 2019, taking comedian Chris Ramsey to the semi-final. In 2020 Karen reached her second final when she partnered with Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and in 2021 was paired with Greg Wise. For this latest series, Karen is dancing with actress, comedian and podcaster Jayde Adams.
Karen has an amazing presence on stage and is one of the most expressive and charismatic dancers on the current dance scene. Able to express emotion through each and every movement right through to her fingertips, Karen takes choreographed routines to new heights and she has that rare talent to attract the eye of every audience member whenever she dances.
Karen is a health and fitness enthusiast, and a certified Personal Trainer, and launched her online at-home, equipment-free fitness programme Hauer Power at the end of 2019.
Gorka said, “FIREDANCE is back! Karen and I are so excited to dance up a storm for you in 2023. Expect favourite moments and lots of new songs, dance, heat, fire and passion. We cant wait to be back with our brilliant company doing what we love and hope you will join us at theatres across the UK.”
Gorka’s flair for dancing started from a very young age. Originally from Bilbao, Spain, aged 11 he attended Ballroom and Latin dance classes where he quickly excelled and became one of the top dancers representing Spain performing across the globe.
Most famously known for his appearance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, Gorka Marquez has continuously displayed outstanding talent and charisma since first gracing the Strictly dancefloor in 2016. He has been partnered with Alexandra Burke, Katie Piper and reached the final of the 2020 season with Eastenders actress, Maisie Smith and partnered Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn the year after. For 2022, Gorka partners TV presenter Helen Skelton.
A huge fan of health, fitness and fashion, he is a qualified personal trainer and fashion model and content creator having worked with the likes of Facebook, Spotify, Tropicana and has created his own range of apparel in collaboration with WIT.
Tickets available from firedancelive.co.uk
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Catch FIREDANCE across the UK: 10-Mar-23 Southend Cliffs Pavilion (7.30pm) 11-Mar-23 Manchester The Bridgewater Hall (7.30pm) 12-Mar-23 York Grand Opera House (5pm) * 13-Mar-23 Northampton Royal & Derngate (7.30pm) 18-Mar-23 Bournemouth Pavilion (7.30pm) 19-Mar-23 London Wimbledon New Theatre (5pm) * 28-Mar-23 Portsmouth Guildhall (7.30pm) 30-Mar-23 Nottingham Theatre Royal (7.30pm) 31-Mar-23 Birmingham Symphony Hall (7.30pm) 1-Apr-23 Sheffield City Hall (7.30pm) Ticket presale at Gigantic from 10am, Thursday 29th September *Ticket onsale TBA |
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