Organically grown during Covid-19 lockdowns, Annalouise was determined to dance. She found a community hall with a veranda to practice on for the entire eleven months. When the second lockdown happened she went to the local wharf. Joggers, boaties, dogs and school children were intrigued and one a little boy on a scooter who asked, ‘Are you making a show? For everybody?’

Flamenco for Everybody is an exhilarating theatrical experience that opens with Annalouise’s story and unfolds into a full live concert of languid Flamenco guitar, Spanish songs, poetry, high-energy percussion, contemporary-flamenco dance and evocative sound design.

This Australian story is seamlessly woven, deeply emotional and energising. A brave show that shares its resilience with communities everywhere. It is the very spirit of this dance and music that uplifts and heals. You’ll love to listen but by the end, you’ll want to get up and dance!

““Wonderful humour and history bring great joy. Genuine emotionality and expression.””

— State of the Art

CREATIVES

Artistic Direction | Annalouise Paul

Cast | Ana Otero, Robert Varga, Annalouise Paul, Elena Salerno

Technical Production | Frankie Clarke

Designers | Costume Simone Shagrin, Hair pieces Romana Toson, Sound Trevor Brown, Video Art Annalouise Paul.

PR Media | Sirmai Arts Marketing

CoProducer | Brigid O’Sullivan

Producer | Annalouise Paul Dance Theatre

Duration | 75 minutes

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

We are super grateful for the support of Create NSW, Destination NSW, Sydney Solstice, Eastside Sydney, Parramatta City Council, Dance Domain, Australian Institute of Music. Flamenco for Everybody was first presented inside the heritage-listed hall, The Drill in Rushcutters Bay supported by Woollahra Council and Critical Path. In 2025 our partners are Auspicious Arts, Outback Arts, Western Riverina Arts, South Western Arts and Arts On Tour.

What are Micro Tours? Being in a place longer deepens the engagement for the work and allows us to immerse in that place and really get to know our audiences. It’s a sustainable model innovated by Annalouise Paul. Sensibly managing Australia’s long distances, whilst supporting the creatives and partners alike.

““Awakening us to a call to rise and lifted our spirits.””

— Sydhwaney Sounds

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Photography Credits: Shane Rozario, Maree Laffan, Martin Ollman