How the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has survived for over a century

Dancers entertain at the iconic Moulin Rouge.Emilie Iob/Business Insider.

• Moulin Rouge, the famed Parisian cabaret, has thrived for over a century, outlasting competitors.
• Over 80 dancers take the stage nightly in fantastical costumes, wowing viewers with high kicks.

For decades, fans have flocked to the Parisian cabaret credited with making the Can-Can dance iconic. The Moulin Rouge entertains revelers twice a night, 365 days a year.

The audience is typically half local and half international. So what draws fans from all over the world? The spectacle, the costumes, and — of course — the dancing.