Students with Moon Azteca Dance and Art School perform a traditional ballet folklorico dance during an opening celebration of the school in a newly renovated portion of the Mira Theatre in Vallejo ...

Yolanda Montes, widely known as Tongolele, the iconic Mexican-American dancer, actress, and vedette who played a pivotal role in shaping Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema, passed away on Sunday ...

Tongolele, the renowned American-born dancer who captivated audiences in mid-20th century Mexico with her mesmerizing hip movements and distinctive stage presence, has passed away at the age of 93.

FILE - Dancer Yolanda Montez, better known as Tongolele, talks about a photograph in her home, during an interview in Mexico City, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File) ...

MEXICO CITY — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age of 93.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age of 93.

The 17th annual Father-Daughter Dance, themed "Into the Enchanted Forest" took place on Feb. 15 at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau, bringing families together for a magical evening.