VOICED: Late French pop icon Cloclo's dancing girl

Katie Sina, a former dancer for French pop icon Claude Francois, reflects on her experiences from the 70s. She recalls Claude's unique approach to dance routines and his equal treatment of dancers. After moving from Cameroon to France, Sina quickly rose to fame. Claude's leadership and lifestyle choices left a lasting impact on her. Today, Sina honors his memory through her Afro Caribbean restaurant in Paris, which also serves as a museum. She cherishes the memories and lessons learned from her time with Claude.

What was unique about Claude Francois' approach to dance routines?

• He adapted routines from the United States to fit his lyrics.

• He created entirely new routines.

• He focused solely on improvisation.

• He only used traditional French dance styles.

How did Claude Francois treat his dancers?

• He treated all dancers equally, regardless of experience.

• He favored the more experienced dancers.

• He only worked with new dancers.

• He was indifferent to his dancers.

What was Katie Sina's initial impression of her experiences with Claude Francois?

• She was indifferent to the experience.

• She felt it was a burden.

• She was overwhelmed by the experience.

• She found them ordinary at the time.

What lifestyle advice did Claude Francois give to his team?

• To ignore public opinion.

• To always party hard.

• To be cautious about their diet, dress, and behavior.

• To focus only on their dance routines.

What is the purpose of Katie Sina's restaurant in Paris?

• To showcase modern dance routines.

• To promote Cameroonian culture.

• To act as a tribute to Claude Francois.

• To serve traditional French cuisine.