: Dancers rhythmically lift, shake, and swirl their long, ruffled petticoats.
: Performers execute cartwheels, flips, and the celebrated grand écart (jumping splits). Can Can
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 : Dancers rhythmically lift, shake, and swirl their