Carmen Amaya

Carmen Amaya

Carmen Amaya Amaya (2 November 1913/1915 – 19 November 1963) was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She has been called "the greatest Flamenco dancer ever and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance." She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best...

Known For

Los Tarantos

as Angustias

Follow the Boys

as Carmen Amaya

Cast Credits

Los Tarantos

as Angustias

See My Lawyer

as Carmen Amaya

Follow the Boys

as Carmen Amaya

Knickerbocker Holiday

as Gypsy Dancer

Panama Hattie

as Dancer in "Good Neighors" (uncredited)

María de la O

as María de la O