This was part of a program at the Autry Museum of Western History in 1998. Athene Mihalakis performs her interpretation of Lola Montez’s notorious Spider Dance. The little things she is stomping on are spiders. Piano: Dean Mora. Video shot by David Gerard and edited by Walter Nelson. http://walternelson.com
Duration : 0:3:35
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A disgrace to Lola..
A disgrace to Lola..
Well sort of! You …
Well sort of! You can leave flowers at her grave online! You know she died in 1861.
Love it! Simply, …
Love it! Simply, love it!
Is this a seasonal dance or can we have Lola throughout the year?
Not a realistic portrayal of Lola’s Spider Dance.