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: Notable moves include the port d'armes (holding one leg vertically by the ankle while turning) and the corkscrew (side kicks combined with a twisting torso). Music and Cultural Context

: 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 : Notable moves include the port d'armes (holding

Watch this high-energy performance to see the signature high kicks and skirt work in action: The cancan, France's signature dance CBS Sunday Morning YouTube• Oct 11, 2015 Originally a couple's dance derived from the quadrille

The dance is characterized by its high intensity, requiring significant flexibility and stamina.