Life in Italy and Beyond, 1929–1936

Abstract

In September 1929, La Meri and Carreras sailed to Europe. Before settling in Italy in November, they were briefly in Spain and in French Morocco. The chapter tells of La Meri’s dance training in both places, their meeting with the Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, and other experiences. It also includes information about the European tours Carreras arranged for La Meri in 1930 and their marriage in 1931. In Italy, La Meri also began teaching and directing a group of student dancers. By the end of 1935, however, financial difficulties made it necessary to begin touring internationally again.