The dance "Hashi Benkei" was premiered in April 1912 at the Kabukiza [more details]. It used a musical accompaniment which was written in 1868.

This dance portrays the famous story of Ushiwakamaru who faces the long sword wielding Benkei at the Gojô Bridge in Kyôto. At first, Benkei mistakenly thinks Ushiwakamaru is a woman and approaches him. Benkei realizes his mistake when Ushiwakamaru kicks Benkei's long sword. Angrily, Benkei challenges the young Ushiwakamaru and the two fight intensely. Benkei Is completely out-foxed by the swift Ushiwakamaru and in the end, he surrenders and agrees to become Ushiwakamaru's servant.

Source: Nihon Buyô

The dance "Hashi Benkei" (print made by Kôun)