12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Culture and the Arts
Japanese traditional dance at the Cherry Blossom Festival

Captured this Japanese dance troupe during the Cherry Blossom Festival. I love the energy of the women in this photo. They really did perform as one. There were several props they used in their pieces, including the fans here. And they used them with grace and precision.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Veronica Bruno