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The Cake-Walk and How to Dance It. Date: 1903
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The Cake-Walk and How to Dance It. Date: 1903
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The Cake-Walk and How to Dance It," published in 1903, captures the essence of an early 20th century dance craze that swept across America. This charming print depicts a lively cake walk, a social dance that originated in the African American community and gained widespread popularity during the late 1800s and early 1900s. In the image, a group of dancers, dressed in fashionable turn-of-the-century attire, are shown engaged in the cake walk. The dance involved couples forming a circle around a large cake, with each couple attempting to walk around the circle without stepping on the cracks in the floor. The last couple to successfully make it around the circle won the cake as a prize. The print also includes detailed instructions on how to dance the cake walk. The steps are illustrated with accompanying text, providing a glimpse into the dance's intricacies and the etiquette of the time. The instructions suggest that the dance should be performed with "grace and dignity," and that "a good deal of agility is required." The cake walk was a significant cultural phenomenon during the early 1900s, and this print offers a fascinating window into the social customs and popular fads of the era. The dance's infectious energy and playful spirit continue to captivate us today, making it an enduring symbol of American social history. This print is a must-have for anyone interested in early 20th century dance, social history, or American culture. Its charming illustrations and informative text offer a unique perspective on a bygone era, and serve as a reminder of the enduring power of dance to bring people together and create shared experiences.
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