About Suspiro Flamenco
Suspiro Flamenco
Suspiro Flamenco was founded in Philadelphia in 2013 by Liliana Ruiz, who also serves as the company’s director and featured flamenco dancer. Inspired by her deep love for flamenco, Liliana created Suspiro Flamenco to share the power, tradition, and artistry of this iconic Spanish art form.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring audiences an authentic experience through traditional flamenco, classical Spanish dance, and live music. Through performance and education, we celebrate the cultural influences that shape flamenco—expressed through rhythm, movement, voice, and a wide variety of instruments.
Our Musicians & Sound
The members of Suspiro Flamenco bring diverse musical backgrounds, including Latin, Cuban, and African percussion, classical music, Spanish culture, flamenco, and folklore. While our influences are wide-ranging, Suspiro Flamenco remains rooted in the traditions of flamenco and honors its origins with respect and integrity. Our musicians and artists are always evolving in this magical artistic journey. Together, we blend sound, rhythm, voice, and movement to tell stories through music and dance—creating a signature style that is uniquely Suspiro Flamenco.
Flamenco & Spanish Dance Classes in Philadelphia
Liliana Ruiz teaches flamenco classes in the Philadelphia area for kids and adults, with beginner and intermediate levels available. She also offers instruction in classical Spanish dance. To learn more, click the Flamenco Classes button in our menu.
Liliana Ruiz-Flamenco Dancer
Liliana Ruiz Experience
- Performed with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA
- Performed with The Bay Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jed Gaylin, NJ
- Performed at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, presented by the music director of the New Capital Philharmonic, Daniel Spalding
- Performed Carmen with The Virtuosi Orchestra of Philadelphia by Daniel Spalding
- The Pottstown Symphony Orchestra with Latin Fiesta PA
- Performed with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra at the Latin Fiesta in OK
- Performed at the Cashama Theatre, Broadway, NYC
- Performed at The Grand Ballroom at Grand Plaza Hotel, NYC
- Performed at Great Neck Park Summer Concerts Series- Long Island, NY
- Choreographed the play "Azul", directed by Tanakil Marquez
- Performed at Fringe Festivals in Philadelphia, PA
- Performed at the Feria de Sevilla in Philadelphia, PA
- Performed with Latin Fiesta from 2003 to 2017
- Performed at the Dance Boom at the Wilma Theatre, Philadelphia
- Performed at Bank Arts Theatre: "Hispano, Many Roots, Many Faces"
- Performed at the Diamonds Awards, with La Revancha group, Columbus, OH
- Latin Festival with La Revancha, Los Angeles, CA
- Performed at the International Conference on the Arts and Humanities in Hawaii
- Performed at the PIFA Philadelphia International Festival of Philadelphia with the Kimmel Center, " 1942 ... Latin Tempo: From Spain to the Americas, a Journey through Music and Dance. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
- Choreographed and performed Las Estaciones del Alma "Seasons of the Soul" at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA.
- Choreographed and performed "Nuances of the Soul" (Matices del Alma) at the Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA.
- Performed with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and Mezzo Soprano Barbara Dever in the Extraordinary: Opera to Flamenco in New Jersey.
- She is the founder and director of the Suspiro Flamenco School in Philadelphia, PA.
Her Experience in Mexico
- Danced with Singer Placido Domingo in The National Auditorium
- Danced with Singer Julio Iglesias in the Premier Club.
- Danced with Singer Emmanuel in an album debut event, México City.
- Directed the Centro Asturiano Dance Group for 10 years. Choreographed ethnic folklore and performed it for 10 years in “The Beautiful Arts Palace,” Named in Spanish “El Gran Palacio de las Bellas Artes
- Performed for the Majesty Juan Carlos I King of Spain, Prince of Asturias Felipe, and Queen Sofia of Spain.
- Danced with Gonzalo Vega at The Helenico Theatre in the "Juan Tenorio Play".
- Danced with El Poeta de Granada Manuel Benitez Carrasco at “Spanish Nights Shows”
- Acted, choreographed, and danced at The Helenico Theatre in the "Juan Tenorio Play".
- Choreographed and danced 'Cyrano de Bergerac' at the Helenico Theatre
- Choreographed and danced of "The Poets that Speak so Loud" (García Lorca y León Felipe recited poems combined with Flamenco) under the direction of Ricardo Brust at the San Jerónimo Theatre.
- Performed with Jorge Miller and Bertha Esther in various places in México City, such as the House of Culture of San Ángel, the Cafeteria Theatre of Chapultepec in the National Autonomy University of México (UNAM)
- Taught and presented Suspiro Español for 8 years in different venues
- Choreographed "The King of the Gorillas" at the Insurgentes Theatre.
Flamenco in Philadelphia
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