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From Toronto to Paris: Dancer's Moulin Rouge Dream
20 Jun
Summary
- Dancer studied kinesiology at University of Toronto before joining the show.
- COVID-19 pandemic allowed her to finish degree and train for Paris.
- Performs six nights a week, doing two shows nightly, as a cancan dancer.
Allie Goodbun, originally from a small town near Toronto, has achieved her dream of performing in Paris's iconic Moulin Rouge. Her journey included a significant detour to study kinesiology at the University of Toronto, combining her passion for athletics with science. This period of study was unexpectedly extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed her to complete her degree and intensify her training for the prestigious cabaret.
Goodbun signed with Moulin Rouge in 2019 but only moved to Paris in 2021, nearly two years later. She began her tenure at 22 years old as a cancan dancer, performing the show's most physically demanding routines. The intense schedule involves six performances per week, with two shows each night.
Navigating life in Paris while adjusting to the demanding performance schedule was challenging, especially with the language barrier and daily logistics. However, the structured integration process at Moulin Rouge and the camaraderie among dancers provided crucial support. Goodbun finds the most difficult aspect of her role is maintaining peak energy consistently, while the most rewarding part is the live audience's energy.
