Main points
- Francisco Gomez, a British choreographer, is known for his participation in the Ukrainian show “Everybody Dances” and other projects in Ukraine.
- Gomez, who lives between Britain and the US, continues her career in dance by teaching students in the P:SG community.
Francisco Gomez / Collage 24 Channel
Ukrainian viewers remember Francisco Gomez well from the once popular dance project. But most of all, what warms the soul, is that the choreographer always loved Ukraine and did not betray it after February 24, 2022.
- 1 A career as a choreographer that brought him worldwide recognition
- 2 Work in Ukraine
- 3 Where is Francisco Gomez now and how does he support Ukraine?
Despite the fact that the man does not currently live in Ukraine, he has always said that he feels Ukrainian. 24 Channel will tell you what is known about the dancer's life and how his fate developed after the “Everybody Dances” project.
A choreographer's career that brought him worldwide recognition
Francis Gomez is known as a British choreographer of Afro-Colombian descent. His mother was a dancer, so he shared this passion. He started dancing at the age of 11, and at 16 he began working on himself professionally.
Then he went to the US, where he worked with masters of his craft in New York and Los Angeles. It was quite exhausting for the young man, especially financially, but a year later he managed to open his own company, 2XS-UK, and become its art director.
Francisco Gomez as a child / Photo from the choreographer's Instagram
This leap helped Gomez collaborate with world-class stars – Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Shaggy, Pink and even with elite brands. In 2005, he received an important award for his work – “Best New Choreographer” in Britain.
Work in Ukraine
In 2008, an analogue of the American show, “Everybody's Dancing,” started airing on Ukrainian television. Francisco was a judge in the first four seasons and the sixth.
Francisco Gomez on “Everybody Dance” / Photo STB
But Gomez's work in Ukraine was not limited to this project. For example, the choreographer opened the Release Dance Complex dance studio in Kyiv, and in 2019 he was on the show “Dancing with the Stars.”
“Dancing with the Stars” judges / Photo from Francisco Gomez's Instagram
It's interesting to look at this photo, where there was no war yet, and some famous people did not take off their masks. Unfortunately, Hryhoriy Chapkis is no longer alive, and Vlad Yama received the status of a traitor in Ukraine.
Where is Francisco Gomez now and how does he support Ukraine?
As for his personal life, the man is openly gay. He often posts photos with his chosen one on social media, and also makes no secret of the fact that he wants to start a family.
Francisco Gomez with boyfriend / Photo from Instagram of Francisco Gomez
Today, the man lives in two countries – Britain and the USA. He continues his work and even teaches students in the P:SG dance community.
When the dancer worked in Ukraine, he openly said that our country was his second home. He even got a tattoo on his arm in Ukrainian with the word “I love you.”
When Russia occupied Crimea in 2014 and also unleashed the war in Donbas, Gomez was very concerned about this development of events.
The land does not become yours just because you think you have the right to send your troops there. I am convinced that the situation with Crimea is a way to distract Russians from much bigger problems,
– Francisco said about the occupation of the peninsula.
The choreographer did not hide that he was pained by the news he read online. He also sincerely stated that although he is not a Ukrainian by blood, he feels like one of us.
When Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, Gomez again supported Ukraine. He called for unity, but noted that there are also those Russians who love Ukrainians.
My second home, Ukraine… I can't believe what is happening to your beautiful country. I am filled with rage, such unnecessary measures. I can't even imagine what you and your families are going through. Please be very careful wherever you go, and take care of each other,
– Francisco wrote.
Interestingly, at the end of January this year, it became known that the legendary projects “Everybody Dances”, “Star Factory” and “Guess the Melody” are returning to TV.