She was the daughter of Antonio Cansino and aunt of Rita Hayworth.

[2] Elisa played a major part in bringing Spanish and Romani dances to the United States.

Elisa Cansino was of Romani descent through her father's line.

Elisa and Eduardo Cansino toured the B. F. Keith Circuit circa 1910 in the United States.

She married Nathaniel A. Jackolo and had a son named Gabriel Cansino.