The well-known Argentinian ballet star, Julio Bocca, started a tour of Spain yesterday evening in the Valdés Palace Theatre in Avilés. Bocca performed a montage which included "The River" composed by Duke Ellington, "Desde lejos" (From a long way away) by Wim Mertens, and "Pizzolla Tengo Vivo" with music by Astor Piazzolla. The 37 year old ballet dancer has announced his retirement in about three years time when he will have fulfilled his current obligations. Bocca will also be performing in Cuenca, Logroño, Córdoba, Pamplona, Las Palmas, with a final performance in Tenerife on the 7th March, which coincides with his birthday. Bocca will be returning to Spain for a farewell tour in 2005.