Dancer. Born Antonia Mercé Y Luque, she was commonly known by her stage name of "La Argentina," she was also known as the "Flamenco Pavlova" and the "Queen of the Castanets." In her pre-teens, she decided to devote her life to the perfection and preservation of true flamenco dancing, the native dance of the Gypsy-Andalusian. Now widely considered to be one of the most famous dancers of the 20th century, La Argentina is credited with inventing the Neoclassical style of Spanish dance. Her professional collaborations include such influencial Spanish artists as Manuel de Falla, Frederico García Lorca, Enrique Granados, Néstor de la Torre, and Joaquín Nín.
Dancer. Born Antonia Mercé Y Luque, she was commonly known by her stage name of "La Argentina," she was also known as the "Flamenco Pavlova" and the "Queen of the Castanets." In her pre-teens, she decided to devote her life to the perfection and preservation of true flamenco dancing, the native dance of the Gypsy-Andalusian. Now widely considered to be one of the most famous dancers of the 20th century, La Argentina is credited with inventing the Neoclassical style of Spanish dance. Her professional collaborations include such influencial Spanish artists as Manuel de Falla, Frederico García Lorca, Enrique Granados, Néstor de la Torre, and Joaquín Nín.
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