Manu Rico: «Dancers Deserve Respect and Recognition»
Dancer Manu Rico demands more respect and recognition for professional dancers. He says this during his tour with Aitana, Spain's biggest summer star.
Manu Rico is a well-known professional dancer in Spain. He is currently touring with Aitana, the biggest summer star. We met him on the terrace of Hotel Ocean Drive Madrid. We used a tour break to talk with him.
Manu spoke with great passion about his work. According to him, being a dancer is very hard and demanding. He trains many hours every day. He also travels constantly and spends time away from his family. That's why he demands more respect for dancers.
«We must be fair to dancers,» Manu said firmly. «It is very demanding work and is not always recognized.» For him, dancers are essential to any musical show. Without them, concerts would not be the same.
Aitana's tour has been a huge success this summer. Thousands of people attend each concert. Manu and his dance team work hard to make everything perfect. They rehearse for weeks before each performance.
Manu Rico also spoke about Spain's artistic community. He believes the entertainment world must be more inclusive. All artists, regardless of origin or identity, deserve equal opportunities. This message directly connects with equality and diversity values.
Shangay, Spain's leading LGBTQ+ media outlet, published this interview. The outlet gives visibility to artists who support diversity and inclusion. Manu Rico is one of those artists who defends a fairer world for everyone.
The interview made clear that Manu is not only a great dancer. He is also an important voice in Spanish artistic circles. His message about respect and recognition is necessary. We hope to keep seeing his work on Spanish stages.