The rigor of her classical formation, her knowledge, and her taste bring dignity and nobleness to Spanish folklore, and fills me with respect. « For the past year I have had a passion for Argentina. Her contributions to formal dance are expressed in her style, her choice of music, her use of castanets, and her structuring of performances. She died on July 18, 1936, in Bayonne, France, 46 years old. She received several awards, including the French Légion d'honneur and the Spanish Orden de Isabel la Católica. In her career she made six transcontinental tours in North America, sometimes accompanied by flamenco guitarist Carlos Montoya. It was this style that in 1935 led the Metropolitan Opera star Rosa Ponselle to prepare the dances in her portrayal of Bizet’s “Carmen” under the tutelage of “La Argentina.” Years later, she took interest in a gypsy-style dance and made it her own. Prior to World War I, La Argentina accepted invitations in Paris, where she danced at the Moulin Rouge, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and other important locations. She danced wherever she could, which meant performing in café cantantés and music halls. ( April 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)įor several years to come, her style of dancing was not highly admired in her society therefore she could not perform in theatres or in concerts (in which she was used to dancing). Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.
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