Carmen Amaya
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| Born | Carmen Amaya Amaya 2 November 1913 or 1918 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | 19 November 1963 (aged 45 or 50) Begur, Spain |
| Occupation | Flamenco dancer, singer, actress |
| Years active | 1926–1963 |
| Dances | Flamenco |
Carmen Amaya (2 November 1913 – 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 [1] and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance."[2] She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best male dancers, due to its speed and intensity. She sometimes danced in high-waisted trousers as a symbol of her strong character.
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