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Takarazuka Ballet, 05/06/1946 - 05/07/1946
About this film
National Archives description "330' Ballet - Japanese-style ballet routine designed on ordinary ballet steps except for the use of hands in the number. Girls wear shear costumes instead of traditional western puffed skirts used in ballet. Ordinarily ballet shoes would be worn, but with the lack of supplies, the number was danced barefoot. 186' Rocket Number - Styled after the famous New York Rockettes, this number features the first year students in the intricate and complex Rockette-style dance patterns. The section entailing use of arms and legs is one of the most difficult ever attempted. This dance is a study in precision dancing. 221' "Parasol" scene from finale - This section from the finale shows the girls in their maiko-type costumes, illustrating particularly the use of parasols (kasa) in their dances." National Archives Identifier: 64535 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks.
Directors & creators
United States. Air Force
Subjects
Takarazuka Girl's Opera, Clothing and dress, Nagasaki-shi (Japan), Dance, Japan
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