Santos Casani
Santos Casani | |
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Casani waving at the camera at a St. Valentine's Day dance in 1921. | |
| Born | Joseph Zisling 14 April 1893 Baranavichy, Russian Empire |
| Died | 11 September 1983 (aged 90) London, England |
| Other names | Joseph Goldman, John Golman |
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| Spouse | Joan Tilney |
| Family | Aharon Zisling (brother) |
Santos Casani (born Joseph Zisling; 14 April 1893 – 11 September 1983), also known as Joseph Goldman, Joseph Golman, or John Golman, was a Russian-born British ballroom dancer, dance instructor, impresario, club owner and military officer. He was a prominent figure in London's ballroom dance scene during the 1920s and 1930s and is known for his role in the development and popularization of modern ballroom styles in Britain.
In 2025, interest in Casani's life was reignited after it was discovered that he had been the subject of the photograph that had been modified for the final scene of Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film, The Shining.