Antonio Cansino (April 21, 1865 – July 20, 1954) was a flamenco dancer and guitarist credited with creating modern-day Spanish dance by combining classical Spanish dance and Romani flamenco.
[1] He was the father of Eduardo Cansino and the grandfather of Rita Hayworth, who were both famous dancers and actors.
[2] He performed for the King of Spain and instructed Rita Hayworth's first dance lesson.
The couple had seven children who were all dancers: Eduardo, Jose, Angel, Paco, Antonio Jr., Rafael and Elisa Cansino.
[2] Antonio died at General Hospital due to reoccurring heart failure (aged 88–89).