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In this article, discover the buzz of an evening, the behind-the-scenes of the Cabaret de Licques<\/a>, and what goes on behind the curtain. Experience an evening at the Cabaret from the inside, as if you were there! Meet the various people involved. Fabulous dancers<\/strong><\/a>, French cancan<\/strong><\/a>, frills, \u2026 Founded in 2017, the Cabaret de Licques is gradually establishing itself as the benchmark for dinner shows in Hauts-de-France<\/strong><\/a>, a symbol of French-style glamour. For almost 5 years, this venue with its \u201cFrench touch\u201d has been enlivening tourists\u2019 evenings with a show performed around 80 times per season, from September to June. \r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A DANCER AT THE CABARET DE LICQUES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n5:30 PM, the dancers arrive. A troupe of 15 artists brings the cabaret<\/a> stage to life every evening. Among them are several different nationalities, with a small majority of dancers from the United Kingdom. Leigh-Anne Allner explains that to be part of the troupe you must \u201cbe at least 1.75 m tall, have classical dance training, and also have an attractive physique and a personality.\u201d \r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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MARGAUX, DANCER: \u201cDANCING HERE IS A NEW CHALLENGE FOR ME\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Margot, dancer, applies her makeup[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWe followed Margaux, a dancer at the Cabaret for around ten months. When she applied for the casting, she did not believe it at all. \u201cDancing here is a new challenge for me after leaving the Lido de Paris<\/a>; we know the standards here are high,\u201d she says. Every evening behind the scenes at the cabaret, it is the same ritual: 30 minutes of makeup and 1 hour of warm-up. The dancers are free to get ready as they wish. One rule only: red lipstick, a symbol of elegance and glamour. \r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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COSTUMES REPRESENT THE LARGEST BUDGET EXPENSE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\nGlamour is the Cabaret de Licques\u2019 signature symbol. The showgirls wear the most beautiful costumes<\/a>. Margaux then takes us behind the scenes of the cabaret. What woman would not dream of such a wardrobe? In total, around a hundred costumes and dozens of pairs of shoes are laid out. Lillie, the head costume designer, makes alterations for every show; the costumes are heavily used. Since 2017, the \u201cFantastic\u201d revue required two years of work and an investment of eighty thousand euros. \r\n\r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A costume with ostrich-feather boas[\/caption]\r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AN AUDITORIUM THAT IS ALMOST FULL AT EVERY PERFORMANCE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n9:15 PM, the auditorium is full, the atmosphere is electric; 280 people have made the trip and are waiting for the show to begin. 10:15 PM, the curtain rises and the artists make their entrance. The magic works immediately: the audience is speechless, admiring the dancers with stars in their eyes. In total, four acts follow one another after the opening and the legendary French cancan. We move from fashion to travel, from white feathers to red feathers, to end with the revue\u2019s grand finale. \r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EGUINALDO, ACROBAT: \u201cTHE AUDIENCE SHOWED UP TONIGHT\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n10:00 PM, during the French cancan, we meet Eguinaldo, an acrobat. The circus acrobat from Brazil amazes everyone with his feats. He also strings together acrobatics, jumps, and the splits with apparent ease\u2014at least, that is what we think as spectators. We meet him as he leaves the stage after his act, out of breath, with the colourful accent that characterises him: \u201cIt was great, I\u2019m very hot. The audience is here tonight; there\u2019s amazing energy.\u201d \r\n\r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eguinaldo, acrobat and dancer[\/caption]\r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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THE FANTASTIC REVUE: A SHOW FOR ALL GENERATIONS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n12:00 AM, the show ends. Faces say it all; a few guests leave with smiles on their faces. We meet a Belgian guest. \u201cIt\u2019s fantastic,\u201d he exclaims. \u201cYou feel like you\u2019re in Paris. The costumes are a feast for the eyes.\u201d In addition, a young couple\u2014a man in his thirties and his friend\u2014also share their thoughts: \u201cIt\u2019s a show for all ages. The artists are incredible; everything was perfect!\u201d There is no doubt: the magic of the Cabaret de LICQUES worked once again tonight. \r\n\r\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To discover our Fantastic revue, book your show date now<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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