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1954: Japanese Dancers Perform Samurai and Tai Chi Movements

1954: Japanese Dancers Perform Samurai and Tai Chi Movements

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationYokohama, Japan
  • Duration22s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1954 Yokohama Japan

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Japanese Dancers Perform Samurai and Tai Chi Movements — Clip Details

1954 vintage 8mm film footage from Yokohama, Japan, capturing a traditional Japanese performance blending Samurai and Tai Chi-inspired movements. Dancers in elaborate costumes perform slow, fluid motions with painted faces and ceremonial instruments, showcasing cultural artistry in an outdoor setting. The smooth, deliberate choreography reflects traditional Japanese entertainment, likely part of a tourism or cultural demonstration. This authentic archival clip offers a rare glimpse into mid-1950s Japanese heritage and performance art, ideal for historical documentaries, cultural studies, or nostalgic content.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details
ExteriorSlow motion
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
22s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61406537

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Date
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Yokohama, Japan Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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