Irene Lozano «La Chiqui» – Flamenco dancer of international prestige
Origins and formation
Irene Lozano Ruiz, born in Malaga in 1985, began her dance training at the age of 4 and started her career as a dancer at 11. She studied at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Málaga and in the Music and Dance Academy, where he was introduced to Spanish dance and flamenco, developing a comprehensive training that covers ballet, flamenco, Escuela Bolera, and regional dance.
She completed her training in 2009, specialising in choreography and flamenco, honing her skills with masters such as Javier Latorre, Eva Yerbabuena, Rafael Campallo, Aida Gómez and Mercedes Ruiz.
Career path
Irene «La Chiqui's» career has been linked to renowned companies such as:
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Eva Yerbabuena – shows “Lluvia” and “Santo y Seña”.
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Javier Latorre “The Goblin and the Clock”, “Four Poets at War” and “I Don't Sing to This Chinaman”.
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Rubén Olmo – “The Death of a Minotaur”.
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Rafael Estévez and Nani Paños – “Two by way of Opera, Coffee and Cigar”.
Its presence on international stages has allowed it to take flamenco to United States, Switzerland, Japan, and major European and Latin American festivals.
Awards and recognitions
Among the most important accolades of his career, mention must be made of the Desplante Prize 2022 at the Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas in La Unión, one of the greatest recognitions for a flamenco dancer worldwide.
Featured Shows
Irene Lozano, also known as «La Chiqui», has created and participated in high-impact productions:
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«The women who inhabit me» – Flamenco Fest Miami and Málaga Biennial (2023).
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«Flamenco Recital» – alongside David Carpio and Francisco Vinuesa (Miami, 2022).
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«Shut up» creation alongside Javier Latorre and Antonio Canales, presented in Zurich, Malaga Biennial and Veranos del Corral (Granada).
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«A Change of Scenery», «Heels and Heels», and «With Different Eyes» – Own proposals in Zurich.
Irene Lozano «La Chiqui» at El Gallo Ronco
Nowadays, Irene Lozano «La Chiqui» is part of the artistic cast of El Gallo Ronco, where her dance unites flamenco tradition with contemporary expressiveness. Her art, strength, and sensitivity have made her one of the great figures of contemporary flamenco.
Enjoy their live art
Experience the unique opportunity to see Irene Lozano «La Chiqui» live at El Gallo Ronco, a renowned flamenco tablao in Málaga.
