Giving everything on stage to satisfy the audience. This is surely the most beautiful way to see the life of the artists at Cabaret de Licques. A daily commitment that requires performing regularly. From all backgrounds and horizons, the artists, male and female dancers of Cabaret de Licques have an extraordinary work schedule. Training and show preparation punctuate their daily lives. Immerse yourself in an atypical day as an artist at Cabaret de Licques.
The life of a cabaret artist: An extraordinary rhythm
Living the life of a cabaret artist means accepting a fast-paced rhythm, but it also means knowing how to manage pressure. Between rehearsals and show preparation, the life of an artist requires a certain discipline. Dance classes, fitness, gym, swimming, yoga, Pilates, running – each artist practices their preferred physical activity and manages their training.
The life of a cabaret artist: A show evening
4:30 PM: ARRIVAL AT CABARET DE LICQUES AND REHEARSALS
After sometimes several hours of travel, it is now time to head to the cabaret for the weekend performances. The artists return to the dressing rooms of Cabaret de Licques, and a joyful buzz settles in. For the magic to work at every show, the artists of Cabaret de Licques rehearse several times a month. The traditional run-through takes place before each show. It allows them to iron out details and refine choreographies. Everything must be perfect for the grand performance.
6:15 PM: DINNER BEFORE THE SHOW
This is the most important moment of the day. The artists of Cabaret de Licques sit down to eat around 6:15 PM to gather strength before the show begins. With their atypical work rhythm, the life of a cabaret artist also starts with a good meal, necessary to ensure the performance and maintain the pace during the famous French Cancan.
7:45 PM: MAKEUP TIME
For each performance, several minutes are necessary for the cabaret artists to prepare to go on stage. Makeup, hair… The artists do their own stage makeup every evening. Although it takes time, these are privileged moments of sharing. In the dressing rooms, everyone is busy. . The female dancers adorn themselves with lipstick and apply their false eyelashes.
8:15 PM: WARM-UP BEFORE THE SHOW
After makeup, brushes give way to warm-ups! The artists join the stage behind the curtain for a preparation session. During this warm-up, some engage in muscle strengthening, others in stretching, or even an improvised rehearsal of one of the show’s choreographies.
10:00 PM: BACKSTAGE COMES ALIVE
15 minutes before the revue, it’s time to put on the first costume of the show.
In the hall, spectators settle comfortably to enjoy their dinner show on the red velvet upholstered seats. The pops of opening champagne bottles and the clinking of glasses announce an evening of celebration and glamour! Everything is in place to make this moment an unforgettable event!
10:15 PM: SHOW BEGINS
The house lights dim, the curtain is about to rise… The artistic team prepares to go on stage. Suddenly a voice rings out, “Opening in 3…2…1 Curtain up.” The melody “Fantastic” plays, marking the beginning of the revue. Spectators discover the world of Cabaret de Licques. Faces are joyful. Backstage, artists successively don the costumes for the different acts of the revue in an astonishing ballet of feathers, rhinestones, and glitter.
10:30 PM: A FRENCH CANCAN WORTHY OF PARISIAN CABARETS
The acts follow one another at a frantic pace, and then comes the long-awaited moment of the traditional French Cancan. An essential cabaret act and a symbol of France, formerly called the Quadrille. Dressed in their petticoats and frills, the male and female dancers perform acrobatics to thunderous applause. Jumps, splits, cathedrals, and other sequences follow one another to this wild tune.
11:45 PM: END OF SHOW, TIME TO REST
It’s the grand finale, applause is in full swing. The evening’s show is coming to an end. The artists salute the spectators before leaving the stage. The curtain closes in an electric atmosphere. Only a few hours remain before tomorrow’s performance. Because between rehearsal times, preparation, and shows, it is imperative to allow for moments of rest while taking care to stay in shape and maintain one’s body. After a small snack and a series of stretches, it is now time to return to their accommodations for a short period of sleep.
The life of a cabaret artist is not limited to the stage
Balancing professional and private life requires a certain organization and discipline. Artists have a private life, and performing on stage is not the only activity that occupies their daily lives. They find time to engage in other activities. In addition to their cabaret work, some practice various activities such as theater, scenic expression classes, or singing. Others create costumes, take language classes, or participate in fashion shows. Beyond the rhinestones, feathers, and glitter, an artist’s life remains busy.
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