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Old 09-12-2008, 07:38 PM
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Default Is there still a place in burlesque for the Can-can?

Can you Can-can-can, shouts Jim Broadbent in Moulin Rouge. (sorry I can't remember the name of Jim's character,)
Well can you Can-can? Is this sexy dance, that so shocked the polite society of the late 19th century slipping into oblivion?
I only ever see it as a finale to a big production, if ever I see it at all. In defence of Can-caneurs everywhere, I have to say it's an absolute killer to dance. High speed, gymnastic and in those infamous heels. But I love it!
So do you. male or female, still enjoy the spectacle that is the Can-can?
Or have you too noticed that it's no longer performed anymore, unless a film or show comes along and gives it a mini revival? Anyone else on the forum a Can-can dancer?
Well let me ask you this. When was the last time you saw the Can-can in all it's sexy sassy splendour?
Sadly the only good can can these days is this Coca-Cola Can-can costume sculpture. Made from Coca-Cola cancans of course!

I know of just three links to good Can-cans, but if you know of any, then post it/them.
And just to get your grey cells working, other than Jacques Offenbachs famous finale to Orpheus in the Underworld, what other scores make a good Can-can?
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