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Dancing With Steel Shoes
Filename: 990_16_0-Dan-Misc_9HR.jpg
Size: 3693 x 4800 (7.2MB)
Date: 14th February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
City: Chicago
County: Illinois
Country: United States
© AFA
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Dancing With Steel Shoes
Chicago, Illinois: September 28, 1927
A young woman tries out a dance step with a pair of industrial steel overshoes at National Safety Congress
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Media ID 9735949
© AFA
1920s 1927 America American Arms Raised Arts Culture And Entertainment Cheerful Chicago Dance Dancer Dancing Female Footwear Happiness Illinois Indoor Inside Looking Up One Person Only One Woman Only Practicing Shoe Shoes Single Person Steel Tiled Floor Toothy Smile Young Woman Overshoes
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, taken in Chicago on September 28,1927, we are transported back to a moment of pure joy and exuberance. A young woman stands confidently inside a tiled room at the National Safety Congress, wearing an eye-catching dance costume that reflects the vibrant spirit of the Roaring Twenties. With her arms raised high and a toothy smile adorning her face, she fearlessly tries out a dance step with a pair of industrial steel overshoes. These unconventional footwear choices add an unexpected twist to her graceful movements as she dances with steel shoes. The historical significance of this image is undeniable. It captures not only the energy and enthusiasm of American dancers during this era but also showcases their determination to push boundaries and experiment with new forms of expression. As we look up at this spirited dancer against the backdrop of Chicago's bustling arts culture scene, it becomes clear that she represents more than just one person practicing her craft. She symbolizes freedom, creativity, and the pursuit of happiness through movement. This vintage photograph from Underwood Archives invites us into a world where dance transcends traditional limits while reminding us how art can bring people together across time. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in challenging times like those faced by our ancestors in the 1920s or today's modern society; finding moments for fun and celebration is essential for our collective well-being.
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