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José Giambuzzi

José Giambuzzi was a tango dancer, born in 1889, who by his own account first danced tango around the Mercado del Abasto [3][1]. At Club Sin Rumbo he danced with Carmen Calderón and proposed her as a partner for El Cachafaz [2]. He died on 21 August 1961 [1].

José Giambuzzi was a tango dancer, and a staff listing gives his year of birth as 1889 [3]. By his own account, he first danced tango around the Mercado del Abasto, in about 1910 [1].

His reputation as a dancer began to grow around 1915. According to Néstor Pinsón, it peaked around 1940 [1].

Around 1932, at Club Sin Rumbo, Giambuzzi danced with Carmen Calderón and proposed her as El Cachafaz's partner [2]. He died on 21 August 1961 [1].

Early years

A staff listing records Giambuzzi's year of birth as 1889 [3]. By his own account, he first danced tango around the Mercado del Abasto, and the source dates this to about 1910 [1].

Career as a dancer

Giambuzzi's reputation as a dancer started to grow around 1915 [1]. Néstor Pinsón places the peak of that reputation around 1940 [1].

Around 1932, at Club Sin Rumbo, Giambuzzi danced with Carmen Calderón [2]. The same source states that he proposed her as the partner of El Cachafaz [2].

Death

Giambuzzi died on 21 August 1961 [1].

References

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  1. Biografía de Tarila (Néstor Pinsón) · todotango.com
  2. Biografía de Carmencita Calderón · todotango.comSource page
  3. Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.appSource page

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By his own account, first dances tango around the Mercado del Abasto.1910

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His reputation as a dancer starts to grow (peaking around 1940, per Pinsón).1915

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At Club Sin Rumbo, dances with Carmen Calderón and proposes her as El Cachafaz's partner.1932

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Dies.Aug 21, 1961

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Born in Italy in 1889; arrived in Argentina aged six and lived in Belgrano1889

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His greatest fame began around 1915 and peaked around 19401915–1940

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After Casimiro Aín and El Cachafaz, the most famous dancer of his time

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In his successful years he directed the Academia de baile popular, where dancers paid ten cents a piece, on calle Gascón between Cabrera and Córdoba

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Born1

Born on 1889

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Partnered with2

Partnered with Carmencita Calderón

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Isabel San Miguel — partnered with José Giambuzzi

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