Dance Collection (#96)

Programme for Cafe Zanzibar, ca. 1945. Creator: Unknown
Home of the Stars; Program; Cafe Zanzibar, Broadway at 49th, New York. The programme a single sheet of paper, folded in half

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, No. II: In Foreign Climes, 1882. Creator: James Tissot
The Parable of the Prodigal Son, No. II: In Foreign Climes, 1882

Circus Wagon Figure, 1938. Creator: Lawrence Flynn
Circus Wagon Figure, 1938

Finette, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Finette, 1859

Toe shoe and tights worn by Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem, 2013-2014
Brazilian ballet dancer Ingrid Silva (born c1988) performs with the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City. Skin tone pointe shoes for black

Girl
Sasan Rashtipuor

Glowing
Angela Muliani Hartojo

The dance of egrets
Joan Zhang

Ballerina In The Aisle
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Persian Dancer
Moein Hasheminasab

Raine McCorquodale at the Vacani matinee at the Hippodrome
Raine McCorquodale, daughter of the novelist, Barbara Cartland, performing as a canary in the charity matinee held by pupils of Madame Vacanis dancing school at the London Hippodrome in June 1937

Marie Jacqueline Hope-Nicholson and Joyce Howard performing in the charity matinee put on by pupils of Madame Vacanis dancing school at the London Hippodrome in aid of the childrens ward of the South

May Somerville as a Dancing Girl Date: 1890s

The Smart Set Entertainers - who performed at Tunbridge Wells in 1906. Date: 1906

Comic postcard, Woman dancing with donkey on beach Date: 20th century

War Dance of Shulluk Warriors, Sudan Date: 1926

Topsy Sinden, Skirt Dance Date: 1890s

Topsy Sinden, four portraits Date: 1890s

Nellie Naivette, in The Carnival Dance Date: 1890s

Loie Fuller in her Skirt Dance Date: 1890s

Comic postcard, Man with hangover after drunken evening Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman going out to a dance Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken man with bottle - We re all going Bang on the Bust! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pretty woman dancing on the beach - just arrived Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple dancing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman dancing on the beach, watched by three sailors Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman waltzing Date: early 20th century

Saharet - a famous continental dancer
Saharet, real name Paulina Clarissa Molony (1878 - 1964), famous Australian-born dancer, who performed many styles in variety theatre in the America

Cast of nine women and one man on stage, with the sea in the background, unidentified theatre production. Date: early 20th century

Dancers in a temple courtyard, Cambodia, c. 1920s
Dancers in a temple courtyard, Cambodia, c.1920s

Late 19th century - young Japanese dancers
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Dancers with hoops, Liverpool Dance School, 1930 s

The Tarantalla, Italin folk dance, photo-composition
Vintage 19th century photograph: the Tarantalla, Italin folk dance, photo-composite by the Giorgio Sommer studio

Dancer on a beach - by Bertram Park, c. 1930s
Dancer on a beach - by Bertram Park, c.1930s

Regine Flory, French dancer, as Babette in Paris Frissons, a musical comedy by L E Berman, music by Herman Finck, at the Palace Theatre, London. Date: 1913

The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank, adapted from The Magistrate by A W Pinero, with music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot

Street celebrations, Paris, France
Thronged street in Paris during public celebrations - people sit at cafe tables, and couples dance. Date: circa 1930s

Irene, a musical comedy by James Montgomery, music by Harry Tierney. First produced in England at the Empire Theatre, London, 7 April 1920. Touring to the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield. Date: 1920s

The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, by Sidney Jones
Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, music by Sidney Jones. Merva Sunningdale (Miss Ruth Vincent), Allen Blithe RN (Mr F Ranalow), vocal duet, Consequences. Date: 1900s

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Lancers, music by Sidney Jones. Date: 1900s

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Waltz, music by Sidney Jones. Date: 1900s

Waltzes from Vienna at the Alhambra, London, ballroom scene. Date: early 20th century

MABYS Dance Card, Highgate. London
Dace card from a fund-raising dance, at Gate House, Highgate organised by MABYS (Metropolitan Association for Befriending Young Servants). Date: 1914

Two outfits from Lucien Lelong, Paris, 1925 - one a coat trimmed with fox, the other a dance frock of crepe de chine trimmed with bands of silver, gold and ruby Date: 1925

Advert for the Queensboro Social and Dance Club, London, 1925. The venue features a cabaret with luncheon, the dansant, dinner and supper Date: 1925

The celebrated dance instructor Arthur Murray with the film star Anita Stewart, 1924 Date: 1924

The film star Rudolph Valentino, with Helen D Algy
The film star Rudolph Valentino (previously a famed cabaret dancer in New York), with Helen D Algy in the Paramount film A Sainted Devil doing a tango, 1924 Date: 1924

A sketch of a dinner or evening gown from the New York fashion modiste Madame Sophie Rosenberg, 1924 Date: 1924

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"Dance: A Timeless Expression of Art and Joy" From the whimsical illustrations of Louis Wain's "A Cats Christmas Dance" to the mesmerizing elegance of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in Mark Sandrich's "The Gay Divorcee, " dance has always captivated hearts and souls. The graceful movements of Ginger Rogers dancing with her partner Fred Astaire left audiences spellbound, their chemistry on screen a testament to the magic that unfolds when two dancers are perfectly in sync. In the realm of classical ballet, Anna Pavlova stands as an icon, her portrayal of Swan Lake leaving spectators breathless. Sir John Lavery's artistic rendering captures Ballerina Anna Pavlova's ethereal beauty during the 1910s, showcasing her unparalleled talent that continues to inspire generations. But dance is not limited to grand stages; it permeates everyday life. Whether it be learning how to dance the Lambeth Walk from "Me and My Girl" or witnessing an Arab girl gracefully moving to traditional rhythms, dance brings joy and celebration into our lives. Underneath a moonlit sky at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom, couples twirl across its hallowed floor, caught up in Moon Madness - a momentary escape from reality where worries fade away amidst swirling melodies. The iconic duo Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn transport us into another world as they perform Swan Lake with unrivaled passion and precision. Their artistry transcends boundaries, reminding us that true beauty knows no limits. Traveling further eastward, we encounter a Moorish Belly Dancer from Algeria whose captivating movements weave tales of ancient traditions passed down through generations. Her rhythmic steps echo through time as she embodies cultural heritage with every sway. Even historical paintings like Ivan Mrkvicka's "Rachenitsa Dance" evoke nostalgia for simpler times when communities gathered together for lively folk dances.