Elisa Cansino[1] (March 23, 1896 – January 28, 1990) was a vaudeville and Spanish dancer, and one of The Dancing Cansinos. She was the daughter of Antonio Cansino and aunt of Rita Hayworth.[2] Elisa played a major part in bringing Spanish and Romani dances to the United States. Elisa Cansino was of Romani descent through her father's line.
Elisa Cansino | |
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.jpg) Cansino c. 1920s | |
| Born | Maria Cansino March 23, 1896 |
| Died | January 28, 1990 (aged 93) Uleta, Florida, USA |
| Occupation | dancer |
| Spouse |
Nathaniel Jackolo
(m. 1918; div. 1919) |
| Children | Gabriel Cansino (daughter) |
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Early life
editElisa was born on March 23, 1896 Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Her parents were dancers, Antonio Cansino and Carmen Cansino.
Elisa and Eduardo Cansino toured the B. F. Keith Circuit circa 1910 in the United States. Then, she taught dance in Spain. Later, she danced in New York City with her brothers Eduardo and Angel in The Dancing Cansinos.
She married Nathaniel A. Jackolo and had a daughter named Gabriel Cansino.
Death
editCansino died on January 28, 1990, in Uleta, Florida at the age of 93.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1926
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Hubby's Quiet Little Game | Dancer | uncredited, short film |
| Masked Mamas |
References
edit- ^ Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. Thomson Gale. 2007. ISBN 978-0-7876-7585-1.
- ^ "Cansino, Elisa (born 1895)". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
