Back جيوسيپينا مورلاكى ARZ Giuseppina Morlacchi Italian Giuseppina Morlacchi Portuguese Морлакки, Джузеппина Russian
Giuseppina Morlacchi | |
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 Morlacchi in 1873 | |
| Born | October 8, 1836 |
| Died | July 23, 1886 (aged 49) |
| Nationality | Italian American |
| Occupation(s) | Ballerina and actress |
| Known for | Introduced the Can-can to America |
| Spouse | Texas Jack Omohundro (m. 1873) |
Giuseppina Antonia "Josephine" Morlacchi Omohundro (October 8, 1836 – July 23, 1886)[1] was an Italian American ballerina, dancer, and actress. She introduced the can-can to the American stage.
- ^ Barker, Barbara (February 2000). "Morlacchi, Giuseppina (1836-1886), ballet dancer". American National Biography. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1801884. ISBN 978-0-19-860669-7.