Apache Dance (Noun)
Meaning
A violent fast dance in French vaudeville (an apache is a member of the French underworld).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The apache dance was a staple of French vaudeville, known for its violent and energetic movements.
- The couple's apache dance routine was so intense that it left the audience gasping for breath.
- In the early 20th century, the apache dance was all the rage in Parisian music halls.
- The apache dance was often performed by a man and woman, with the man playing the role of the apache and the woman playing the role of his victim.
- The apache dance was a fusion of ballet, acrobatics, and street fighting, making it a thrilling spectacle to watch.