Carmen Amaya Amaya was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer who lived from 2 November 1918 to 19 November 1963, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona and nicknamed La Capitana. She became the first female flamenco dancer to master the fast, intricate footwork previously considered the domain of male dancers, and is frequently described as among the greatest flamenco dancers of all time. Active from 1924 until her death in 1963, she toured internationally across Latin America, the United States and Europe, and performed for figures including President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth II.
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She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best male dancers, due to its speed and intensity.
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1924-1963
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Carmen Amaya Amaya (2 November 1918-19 November 1963), nicknamed La Capitana (English: The Captain) was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Practices: Music, Lead
was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Practices: Dance, Lead
was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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