Elisa Cansino

Elisa Cansino
Cansino c. 1920s
Born
Maria Cansino

(1896-03-23)March 23, 1896
DiedJanuary 28, 1990(1990-01-28) (aged 93)
Occupationdancer
Spouse
Nathaniel Jackolo
(m. 1918; div. 1919)
ChildrenGabriel Cansino (Son)
Parents
Relatives

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.