Origins & Early Life

Encarnación López Júlvez (March 3, 1898 – September 24, 1945), better known by her stage name, La Argentinita, was a Spanish-Argentine flamenco dancer, choreographer and singer. La Argentinita was considered one of the highest expressions of this art form during her time. Encarnación López Júlvez was born on March 3, 1898, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. López Júlvez was the daughter of Spanish immigrants in Argentina, where her father had a fabric business.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

While living there, two of her siblings died in a scarlet fever epidemic. Consequently, she was brought to the north coast of Spain in 1901, where she began to learn Spanish regional dances. When she was only four years old, she started learning flamenco from Julia Castelao. Her first public performance was at the age of eight at the Teatro-Circo de San Sebastián, in the Basque Country. She chose the name "La Argentinita" in deference to the famous flamenco dancer Antonia Mercé (La Argentina).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After travelling throughout Spain as a child prodigy, she settled in Madrid to perform at Teatro La Latina, Teatro de la Comedia, Teatro de La Princesa, Teatro Apolo and Teatro Príncipe Alfonso. Her success led her to tour in Barcelona...

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