The Moonwalk avant la lettre, 1929

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The illusion of walking forwards while staying on the same place ('sur place') in this video might be considered a precursor of Michael Jackson’s 1983 moonwalk: the illusion of walking forwards while moving backwards. (the 'back slide').
Piano: Rudolf Nelson & Weintraub Syncopaters, Berlin
Dancers: Boot & Boot ??