It’s called the cancan dance.

Cancan dance originated in France and was originally a light and rough dance. Usually performed by four women, it is a form of singing and dancing by working women such as washerwomen and seamstresses. Later it became popular in dance halls. High-Kicks, high kicks, a typical move of the cancan dance, this is a difficult move that requires you to kick your legs straight to your ears. You know, it's not just a casual kick, it must be higher than the tip of the nose. The way dancers usually practice this movement is to prepare a balloon and hang it at the door, and practice until they kick the balloon. A professional cancan dancer kicks no less than 1,500 times a week. Such kicks not only cause soreness and strain in the leg muscles, but also affect the back muscles. Another cancan move is to jump up and do a landing split.

This dance was initially popular among the working class, but by the mid-19th century, the cancan became extremely popular, and men began to dance the cancan and incorporate it into other stage performances. The original meaning of cancan is scandal and rumor. The artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec painted many exquisite paintings with the theme of cancan, and the most famous cancan composer is none other than Jacques Offenbach. The movie "Moulin Rouge" shows the history of the origin of cancan dance. On October 6, 1858, when the Moulin Rouge opened for the first time, the short master of ceremonies with a mustache and dressed like a clown solemnly announced to the world: "How beautiful life is, now please watch the cancan dance!" Then! As he finished speaking, 12 cancan girls appeared. That opening line later became a famous line in Paris. From then on, the passionate dance, unrestrained rhythm, difficult movements, luxurious and eye-catching costumes, colorful feathers, dresses with complicated lace, beautiful showgirls and warm cheers have fascinated the audience every night. The viewers are excited and fascinated. At the end of the 19th century, the Moulin Rouge in the Montmartre district of Paris once again became world-famous for its cancan dance in which women exposed their thighs. Regardless of whether they are rich or poor, smart or stupid, everyone comes here to indulge in carnivalesque. Prostitutes and clients, drugs, tobacco and alcohol, artists seeking creative inspiration, and an endless stream of tourists add to the gorgeous, decadent charm of this place. "French Cancan" depicts some events before and after the establishment of the Moulin Rouge nightclub in Montemari, France, with its gorgeous tones and exaggerated dance scenes. Nowadays, there is a can-can dance performance in cabaret nightclubs on the first Tuesday night of every month in Paris. In 1860, this dance was introduced to Britain and was officially named "French Cancan". The dancers twist their bodies freely to the music, and sometimes split their legs, revealing their stockings and skirts. It is said that this dance style is a kind of confrontation and rebellion against the conservative and reserved traditional social dance. British gentlemen protested en masse, and British dance halls issued expulsion orders. However, the cancan dance is very popular in Paris, becoming increasingly popular and becoming a gorgeous scenery in Paris cabaret halls and cafes. With the classic cry of the famous painter Toulouse Lautrec: "How wonderful life is! Here comes the French Cancan!" The popularity of Cancan dance around the world has been unstoppable since then, from simple and rough to exquisite and luxurious, often The performance is always new and will last for a hundred years. To this day, the cancan dance is a must-perform every day at the Moulin Rouge in France, attracting tourists from all over the world to watch it and never leave.