cancan
/'kænkæn/
Definition
- Noun:
- A high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line: The cancan is a lively, physically demanding stage dance characterized by high kicks, splits, and energetic movements, traditionally performed by a line of female dancers.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The famous Moulin Rouge in Paris is renowned for its spectacular cancan performances.
- She practiced for months to perfect the high kicks required for the cancan.
Advanced Usage
- "to dance the cancan": to perform this specific dance.
- The troupe will dance the cancan as the finale of the show.
Variants and Related Words
- Cancan dancer (n): a performer who specializes in this dance.
- She is a professional cancan dancer at the historic cabaret.
Synonyms
- French dance: A general term for a dance originating from France.
- Chorus line dance: A dance performed by a synchronized line of dancers, often in theatrical shows.
Noun
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a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
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