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Post by Lynda on Aug 21, 2007 12:49:39 GMT
"The Apache (pronounced A-Posh or A-Poe-Shay) dance originated in the Parisian lower classes. The USA pronounces it akin to the american Indian of the same spelling, however there is no connection to the American Apache Indian whatsover.
The Apache Dance was first reported as a domestic street fight between two men and a woman in the 'Montmart section' of Paris in the front of a night club that was indirectly responsible for the name "Apache." A local Parisian gazette journalist reported that "The fury of a riotous incident (a fight) between two men and a women rose to the ferocity of savage Apache Indians in battle." These participants, proud of their reported deed, formed "Apache Bands" which were actually street gangs that would become known as "les Apaches."
Thank you Moira
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