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apache dance

/əˈpæʃi dɑːns/

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informalcommonartobsolete/əˈpæʃi dɑːns/

A violent, aggressive street dance or brawl that originated in the Parisian underworld in the early 20th century, typically performed by a man and a woman simulating a fight with dramatic throws, kicks, and slaps.

  • 🇷🇺Агрессивный уличный танец или драка, возникшие в парижском криминальном мире в начале XX века, обычно исполняемые мужчиной и женщиной, имитирующие бой с драматическими бросками, ударами ногами и пощёчинами.
  1. A dramatic theatrical dance C1 formal british

    A theatrical dance style from early 20th century Paris, depicting a violent or passionate relationship between a man and a woman, often involving simulated fighting and rough movements.

    • The performers executed a dramatic apache dance on stage.
    • The apache dance was a popular act in Parisian cabarets.
    • She studied the apache dance for her role in the musical.

    🇷🇺Драматический театральный танец