Wednesday April 9, 2025
Volume 40 No. 12
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The Cobar Weekly Local firefighter graduates from academy Pg 2
Ballz n All return to the big stage Pg 3
Teen arrested after a police pursuit Pg 7
Flamenco performance was fantástica Cobar residents were treated to a fantastic and dancer Elena Salerno. and expression,” Ms Andrew said. performance of Flamenco music, dancing, “Together, the ensemble captured the true Cobar Arts Council secretary Susan Singlepercussion, poetry and storytelling when the essence of Flamenco — its passion, complexi- ton also attended and said it was a “powerful Flamenco for Everybody ensemble visited ty, and vitality. performance” and a “wonderful insight into a last week. She said the Flamenco rhythms were infec- unique form of dance, storytelling and culture Created by the Annalouise Paul Dance Thea- tious and it was impossible not to tap your feet which is rarely or never seen in the Outback”. tre, the Flamenco for Everybody show has been or sway in your seat. “The audience were very enthusiastic and touring Riverina and Outback NSW regional “Flamenco for Everybody was not just a con- applauded loud appreciation,” Mrs Singleton towns during March and April. cert; it was a celebration of connection, culture, said. The cast gave two performances and conducted a workshop at the Cobar Services Club last week. Created by renowned dancer, Annalouise Paul during COVID lockdowns, the live performances featured poetry, percussion, Flamenco guitar, contemporary and Flamenco dance and storytelling with the audience seated up close to the action. Cobar High School music teacher Laura Andrew attended and said the performance was “a vibrant and captivating celebration of flamenco’s passion and power”. “From the moment the first notes rang out, the performers drew the audience into a world of rhythm, expression, and movement — a world where shouts of “olé!” rang out in appreciation and encouragement,” Ms Andrew said. “Annalouise Paul’s dancing was a highlight of the evening, her intricate footwork and dramatic gestures capturing both the energy and complexity of Flamenco tradition. “Equally mesmerising was Ana Otero, whose haunting voice led a number of traditional Flamenco songs with soul-stirring intensity, evoking deep emotion and commanding attention,” Ms Andrew said. She also praised the performances of guitarist Annalouise Paul’s dance narratives were a highlight of the evening at the Flamenco for Robbie Varga, percussionist Cristhian Valencia Everybody concert at the Services Club on Thursday night. Photo contributed