Prepare for a spicy night with the inhabitants of the Underground: a saucy Latin bar where anything could happen. In terms of talent, I blinked a few times and wondered if I was at the West End, and I’m convinced many of the performers could make it to Broadway. The show demanded a lot, not only in terms of stamina, but in the breadth of styles the dancers were required to perform. Showcasing salsa, hip hop, and flamenco with accents of contemporary, the dancers delivered with flair, though it was clear when each dancer was performing in their signature style because their already impressive confidence went up a notch. Even though the cast are primarily dancers, their acting and singing was also excellent, and each dancer played one of the fickle personalities of the seedy bar.

Your host, a hilarious and sexy bartender, guides you through the gossip of the Underground: the break ups, the make-ups, attempted murders and long-lost relatives – he laughs, he cries, he speaks a lot of Spanish and chats to the audience. The story throughout is immersive and you will find yourself engrossed in the drama, and this fantasy never falters. And you’ll wish it never ended, showing relationships of all kinds from brothers-in-arms to a blossoming lesbian couple and some of the most intense dance-offs you’ll ever see.

Also of interest was the live music, which was quite interesting when mixed with the recorded audio (sometimes in a good way, sometimes in a bad way). The chair dance by the men was a gift to the dance world (usually only the women are given this choreography!), and I will add that there are certainly some spicy moments for everyone, no matter which way you swing. The lighting was excellent, and the darkness of the venue only served to highlight the colour and movement of this dramatic Latin extravaganza. Trust me – put on your fancy clothes and get ready to do some shots, because you won’t want to miss the hottest dance show in town.