Can-can

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/can-can

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dance classification?High-energy, physically demanding music-hall and cabaret dance
2. What is the geographic origin?France
3. Where did the Can-can come from?It began in Parisian dance halls in the 1840s and grew into a celebrated performance in music halls and cabarets.
4. Why do Can‑can dancers kick so high?The high kicks show strong leg muscles and core stability. They are done quickly and in unison to create a powerful visual rhythm.

Music Hall: A type of British theatre and entertainment venue popular from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, featuring a variety of acts.
Cabaret: A form of entertainment featuring music, song, dance, and dramatic performance, typically presented in a nightclub or restaurant setting.
Chorus Line: A group of dancers performing in unison, often in a line, as part of a larger production.
Petticoat: An undergarment worn to add fullness or shape to a skirt or dress, often used for dramatic effect in dance.