The mayor of Jerez, María José García-Pelayo, along with members of the municipal government, attended the unveiling of a tile dedicated to Cristóbal Fernández Mena, known as 'El Jerezano', on Santa Cecilia Street, where he ran his dance academy for many years. This initiative marks the 30th anniversary of his death.
The tribute was organised by the Jerez City Council in collaboration with 'El Jerezano's' family, and was attended by relatives, friends, and former students from his dance academy. The event concluded with a performance by Macarena de Jerez.
During the ceremony, the mayor highlighted the legacy of the dancer, choreographer, and teacher who was inspired to enter the world of dance by his admiration for Antonio 'El Bailarín'. Cristóbal Fernández taught at the Municipal Dance School in the 1960s and worked with the group 'Los zagales de Jerez'. After spending several years away from Jerez, he established a new academy and founded the group 'Los niños flamencos de Jerez', which performed at various venues across Andalusia and included notable artists such as Manuel Carpio, the Ortega siblings, Ricardo Llamas, Antonio Neira, and Macarena de Jerez.
In 1981, the Chair of Flamencology and Andalusian Folklore Studies awarded him the Copa Jerez for his contributions as a teacher and a key figure in the dance scene of Jerez.
