Presented by Studio Flamenco
Reviewed 16 August 2014
In these dreary winter days, I am jealous of my friends who all seem to be off gallivanting around Europe enjoying the sun, sights and sounds of countries with much more pleasant weather. So, with this in mind, it was truly delightful to venture down to The Soul Box on Hindley St on Saturday night and to spend a little time in the heart of Spain.
Zambra is a celebration of all things Flamenco! Presented by Adelaide’s own Studio Flamenco, it was two hours of incredible music, sensational dancing, cocktails and authentic Spanish songs from the powerhouse that is Zoe Veléz.
I am a sucker for fasted-paced Spanish guitars, and the combination of guitarists Aloysius Lesson and Marduk Gault was everything I love: quick, emotive and sensual sounds which made me want to jump up on stage and give the whole thing a red-hot go.
Dancers Emma Fernee, Sarah James, Junko Kuwahara, Cathy Miller and Satoko Tomimori-Kelty were excellent, commanding the stage with invigorating, charming and enthusiastic routines. Susi Masi was the standout of the evening for me, demanding attention, and making complex and lengthy routines look effortless and fluid.
The entire evening was a joy, and it was a pleasure to talk to the other attendees on the night and to see how happy and excited everyone was at intermission, and how invigorated and energised they were at the conclusion. All in all, it was a fabulous way to spend a Saturday night.
Studio Flamenco will be hosting workshops with Sydney-sider Jessica Statham on Friday the 5th and Sunday the 7th of September, and again with Paloma Gomez of Madrid from Thursday the 2nd of October to Sunday the 5th of October. Their next showcase performance will be Fiesta!, presented by the students and teachers of the studio on 6 December 2014 at the Goodwood Institute. Watch this space for details.
For all those interested in taking centre stage and learning how to clap and stomp your way to becoming a Flamenco star, Studio Flamenco have a six week Adult Beginners Course which starts on the 20August and costs $90. Stay tuned for my write up of the classes that I am sure to take up in future!
Reviewed by Jenna Woods
Your Twitter: @JennaSWoods
Venue: The Soul Box, 252 Hiundley St, Adelaide, 5000
Season: 16-17 August, 2014
Duration: 2hrs
Disclaimer: The Soul Box manager Brett Trimboli is a Glam Adelaide contributor.
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