Marbella will hold a gala on 7 December at 18:30 in the Adolfo Suárez Congress Palace to honour Gema Piña, a prominent flamenco dancer and teacher from the city. The event will gather former students from her academy and representatives from different dance schools that have joined this initiative to commemorate her legacy in culture and the arts.
The tribute will also involve family, friends, and individuals connected to her artistic journey. Proceeds from the event will be entirely allocated to funding a sculpture in her memory, aimed at preserving her legacy and connection to dance education.
Tickets for the event, which will also feature a charity bar, can be purchased at Gema Piña's academy, Melania's academy, and the Día supermarket on Avenida del Trapiche.
During the announcement, Marbella's mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, emphasised the emotional significance of the event, recalling Gema Piña's generosity, vitality, and ability to share her passion for flamenco with her students and the broader cultural community in Marbella. She noted that the tribute would bring together those who shared in Gema's artistic journey and vocation.
Inmaculada Andrades, a friend of Gema Piña, expressed gratitude for the collaboration of the dance academies and the support received to organise this event, describing it as “a shared dream to honour our friend and ensure her memory lives on in the city.”
