SIGNOR DONATO, THE ONE-LEGGED DANCER.
We observe that by the Hero has arrived the world»renowned one-legged dancer, Signor Donato, who will shortly appear. This clever performer appeared at Covent G-arden Theatre in 1864, and caused a great sensation in Lon< don. He afterwards travelled through the provinces' drawing crowded houses wherever he performed. He has since visited Europe, and has been honored by the patronage of the Emperors of Russia and Austria, Queen of Spain, the Pasha of Egypt, and other notable personages. The Duke of Edinburgh has also oatronised and spoken very highly of his wonderful performances. Wherever he has gone he has been greeted with.enthusiasm. His agility and grace,—for grace accompanies his movements in the dance, although upon one leg,—ia remarkable. His sailoiV hornpipe is well worth seeing, and his exploits as a matador with a red cloth are quite a striking novelty, showing long practised skill. The spectator cannot help sympathising with the performer on the loss of a leg and in his consequent enormous labor in the exertions of the dance. We gladly welcome Signor Donato in our midst, and trust he will meet with the same enthusiasm as he has experienced in other portions of the globe.
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Auckland Star, Volume III, Issue 627, 15 January 1872, Page 2
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