cancan

/'kænkæn/

Thân thiện

The dancers perform the cancan on a brightly lit stage.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line