The French Enlightenment writer Voltaire once said, "It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce." Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with some of the girls from Crazy Horse, the Parisian cabaret group. Our conversation went from the selection process involved towards becoming a Crazy Horse girl, to their beauty and sports routine to the art of seduction. I found the last element the most interesting and have decided to share their tips with you. 

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Lesson 1: Posture and the Three-Quarters Rule
Only showing three-quarters of your profile is a standard Crazy Horse Girl's position. This also helps to show off the curve between your back and your buttocks. 

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Lesson 2: Le Regard - The Slow Blink 
Author Raymond Chandler best described this move in his book The Big Sleep: "She lowered her lashes until they almost cuddled her cheeks and slowly raised them again, like a theatre curtain." The only thing that the Crazy Horse Girls added is that, while slowly opening and closing your eyes, you should also slowly look from left to right. 

Lesson 3: Always look from the corner of your eyes
Again, the three-quarters rule. Think Princess Diana.

^{Photo by Vlada Krassilnikova}

Lesson 4: Take your time
Go slow with every movement, even if there are a lot of things happening around you. Breathe. 

Lesson 5: La Geste - Gesture
Your gestures should be in tune with your breathing.

Lesson 6: Les Grandes Marches - The Crazy Horse Strides
Take long strides when you walk. It is a sign of confidence and makes your legs look longer.

Lesson 7: Les Hanches - Hips
Add a little sway and swagger to your hips when you walk.

Lesson 8: Observe
Everyone has their own way of doing things. Observe women you find beautiful and adapt it to yourself. And, if you wish, discuss lessons of seduction with your friends.

Lesson 9: Be comfortable in your own skin
I quote one of the Crazy Horse Girls: "Some girls think that seduction lies in the busts and buttocks, but it is not true. In fact, it is in all the little details: how you place your hands, how you use your eyes, and so on."

Lesson 10: Practice makes perfect
Start seducing! And let your Opération Séduction begin!

I hope you have found the above tips useful. If you are interested in the story behind French Cabarets, check out an earlier article of mine, "A Peek at French Cabarets"

To see the Crazy Horse Girls in action, don't miss their show in Hong Kong. They will be performing at the Academy for Performing Arts in Hong Kong between 11 to 21 September 2013. Hong Kong Tatler are giving away 15 pairs of tickets to the show – find out how to win here