Duolingo French Podcast
La joie du cancan (The Joy of Cancan) - Revisited
Jan 9, 2024
This podcast episode revisits the story of Monika, a professional dancer who has been performing the French Cancan in Paris since the 1960s. It follows her journey in auditioning for a famous cabaret dance troupe, facing challenges in pursuing her passion for dancing, and her success in teaching a can-can routine to amateur dancers. Stick around for an update on what Monika has been up to since the first episode aired!
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- Munica's dedication and passion for the cancan led her to unexpected new beginnings and a fulfilling life.
- Teaching and choreographing cancan routines keeps Munica youthful and brings joy to herself and her students.
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Discovering the French Can Can in 1960s Paris
In the 1960s, a young dancer named Munica discovered the French can can in Paris. Despite facing disapproval from her parents and the shift in popularity away from the dance, Munica pursued her dream of becoming a professional dancer by joining a renowned cabaret dance troupe. She toured Europe, performing can can and Russian dances with her dance partner Clodie. Eventually, Munica settled in Paris, married a pianist named Janie, and had a son named Carlo. After the sudden death of her husband, Munica gave up dancing and felt lost. However, through an unexpected turn of events, she found herself back in the spotlight, teaching can can and forming her own dance troupe in Nantes.
