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The tune most universally associated with the dance is the from Jacques Offenbach's 1858 operetta Orpheus in the Underworld .

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 Can Can

The dance is characterized by its high intensity, requiring significant flexibility and stamina. The tune most universally associated with the dance

: Dancers rhythmically lift, shake, and swirl their long, ruffled petticoats. and swirl their long