The Cake Walk Dance (1897 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the lively rhythms of the cakewalk dance performed by a talented troupe of New York darkies in this vintage film from 1897. Watch as three men and two women showcase their fancy footwork and stylish moves, dressed in formal attire of the era. From twirling canes to spirited strutting, this entertaining dance will transport you back in time.

Source :
American Mutoscope And Biograph Company & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Cake Walk. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96520361