From Yokohama to Seville: Sui, the flamenco child prodigy, takes the stage at our tablao
The Flamenco Dance Museum had the privilege of welcoming Sui, an 8-year-old Japanese girl who lives and breathes flamenco. During her visit, she bravely took to the stage alongside our artists in an unforgettable end-of-show performance, leaving the audience speechless with her passion and spirit.
Born in Yokohama, Sui has been surrounded by flamenco rhythms since before she was born: her mother, Haluna, played the cajón in performances while she was pregnant. At the age of three, she began taking online flamenco classes with dancer Ayaka Matsui at the renowned Candela Studio in Japan. Recently, the young girl has added singing (cante) to her repertoire, showing a surprisingly mature expressiveness. She now attends weekly flamenco classes in Japan and is studying Spanish, which allows her to interpret cante with authenticity—a discipline in which she is just beginning to immerse herself.
Despite the geographical distance, Sui’s bond with flamenco feels almost visceral. She has visited some of Spain’s most iconic stages, such as the Corral de la Morería in Madrid, and her talent has been recognized by flamenco artists as well as thousands of followers on social media, where her videos have gone viral. This phenomenon highlights the powerful connection between Japan and flamenco, a relationship dating back to the early 20th century that continues to thrive thanks to young talents like Sui. Japan has established itself as one of the leading international powers in the promotion and preservation of flamenco, with over 80,000 students and hundreds of academies dedicated to teaching it.
Her visit to the museum was a reminder that flamenco is a universal art form, capable of evoking emotions and uniting cultures across generations. To relive that moment, we invite you to watch this video where Sui joined our ensemble for an authentic flamenco celebration.
