: Sharp, controlled kicks, often aimed high enough to knock a hat off a spectator's head.
: Dancers rhythmically lift, shake, and swirl their long, ruffled petticoats. Can Can
: Performers execute cartwheels, flips, and the celebrated grand écart (jumping splits). : Sharp, controlled kicks, often aimed high enough
The dance is characterized by its high intensity, requiring significant flexibility and stamina. The dance is characterized by its high intensity,
The (or cancan) is a high-energy, acrobatic dance that originated in the working-class ballrooms of Paris around 1830. Originally a couple's dance derived from the quadrille , it is now most famous as a choreographed stage performance by a chorus line of women. Key Performance Features
The tune most universally associated with the dance is the from Jacques Offenbach's 1858 operetta Orpheus in the Underworld .
: It is common for dancers to emit high-pitched screams and yelps throughout the routine.