Elisa Cansino
Elisa Cansino | |
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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 (Son) |
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Elisa Cansino (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. 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.