Lithograph showing the legendary flamenco dancer La Campanera

The 18th-century Andalusian bolero dance, a dominant force in both popular and theatrical artistic expressions, experienced a significant expansion in the 19th century. Its popularity surged throughout Spain and Europe, largely propelled by renowned Andalusian boleros and "boleras" (female bolero dancers), as well as influential academies such as that of Amparo "La Campanera."