Ball Room Collection (#6)

Cover of Dance magazine, August 1930
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, August 1930, featuring Nancy Carrol Date: 1930

Cover of Dance magazine, April 1928
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, April 1928, featuring Trini Date: 1928

Cover of Dance magazine, January 1924
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, January 1924, featuring Anna Pavolva Date: 1924

Cover of Dance magazine, April 1924
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, April 1924, featuring Carlos and Inez Date: 1924

Cover of Dance magazine, December 1924

Cover of Dance magazine, July 1927
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, , July 1927, featuring the dancer Gilda Gray 1927

Cover of Dance magazine, April 1925

Cover of Dance magazine, October 1924
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, October 1924, featuring Veronica Date: 1924

Cover of Dance magazine, March 1929
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, March 1929, featuring Helen Macfadden Date: 1929

Cover of Dance magazine, May 1925
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, May 1925, featuring Albertina Rasch Date: 1925

Cover of Dance magazine, September 1925
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, September 1925, featuring Gilda Gray Date: 1925

Cover of Dance magazine, August 1926
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, August 1926, featuring the dancing act of Fowler and Tamara. Date: 1926

Cover of Dance magazine, February 1929

Cover of Dance magazine, March 1930
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, March 1930, featuring Dorothy Stone Date: 1930

Cover of Dance magazine, March 1928
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, March 1928, featuring Helen Brown Date: 1928

Cover of Dance magazine, June 1926

Cover of Dance magazine, December 1928
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, December 1928, featuring Ann Pennington Date: 1928

Cover of Dance magazine, January 1928

Sketch of couple dancing to a jazz band, 1920s Date: 1920s

Advert for Maxims dance and Supper Club, London, 1922, UK Date: 1922

Detail of the Palm Court, Hotel Cecil
Detail showing the impressive Palm Court at the Hotel Cecil, London Date: 1924

The Palm Court of the Hotel Cecil, London
A blue-hued postcard showing the Palm Court at the Hotel Cecil, London Date: 1910s

A view of the Drawing Room Terrace of the Hotel Cecil
A postcard showing the Drawing Room Terrace at the Hotel Cecil, London Date: 1910s

Detail of dancing at the Hotel Cecil
Detail of the dancing in Palm Court at the Hotel Cecil, London Date: 1926

Advert for the Hotel Cecil, London showing the impressive Palm Court Date: 1924

Museo de La Revolucion, Museum of the Revolution, former Presidential Palace in Central Havana - Habana Centro, Cuba

Hotel Astor motor show, New York
Auto Show, Hotel Astor, Broadway & 45th Street. Automobile exhibit in the Hotel Astor ballroom

Music cover for Julliens American Polka (part of Louis Antoine Julliens Celebrated Polkas series), based on popular American melodies and dedicated to Mr Thompson of Glasgow

Music cover for La Fille de Madame Angot Valse, a waltz made popular by the comic opera by Charles Lecocq (1832-1918), La Fille de Madame Angot, first performed in 1872

N. A. A. F. I. Club - Manchester
Views of the N.A.A.F.I. Club at Manchester, including inset views of the interior including the Reading Room, Quiet Room, Lounge, Ballroom and Cafeteria

Viceroys House, State Ballroom; New Delhi
The State ballroom of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi, India, large enough to hold 1000 guests and showing the principal feature, a wonderful Persian mural depicting various court activities

Watching a Dance Interlude from the Balcony of the Ballroom
Fashionable diners watching cabaret during an interval

Ball for British Royals
THE ROYAL ARTILLERY COMPANYs BALL Given in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra)

Raffles Hotel Ballroom
The ballroom of the famous Raffles Hotel, Singapore, the finest ballroom in the East

Long Skirts in Ballroom
Perils of trained skirts in crowded ballrooms when your partner has two left feet! A man steps on the long skirts of two women simultaneously & lands on the floor

Royal Waltz
Waltzing at a royal ball

Julliens Polka
The polka, introduced in 1844, is danced at the soirees du haut ton in London, Paris, Vienna etc and rapidly becomes a staple of every fashionable ballroom

Lelong Fashions 1932
Fashions by Lelong: a dark red morning dress; coat and dress of brown and beige crepe and an informal dinner frock of sea blue lace which wouldn t look out of place in the ballroom

Fancy Dress Blackpool
A fancy dress ball in the Baronial Hall, Blackpool - just one of several splendid dance venues in this popular holiday resort

Birthday Ball, 1782
The birthnight of George III is celebrated with a ball at Saint Jamess Palace, London

Party / German Ball C1900
The bandleader exhorts the dancers to greater efforts at a lively German ball

A Private Dance, France
Fashionable dancers

Ball Scene, Circa 1860
Ball room scene in the days of full skirts

Ball at Paris 1854
Ball at the Jardin d Hiver, Paris, in aid of the English charitable fund for victims of the war currently in progress in the Crimea in which France and Britain are allies

French Prefets Ball
Ball given by the Prefet de la Seine at the Hotel de Ville, Paris

Aristocratic Ballroom
An intricate step performed by two ladies and one man so impresses the rest of the dancers that they stop in their tracks to admire

Ball at Bath 1770
Ball in the Assembly Rooms, Bath

Gramophone of 1931
Creatonal gramophones for the ballroom

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Step into the enchanting world of ballroom dancing, where elegance and grace take center stage. The Tower Ballroom in Blackpool stands as a testament to this timeless art form, captivating dancers and spectators alike. Its grandeur was once immortalized on the cover of Dance magazine in January 1929, showcasing the allure of ballroom dancing in its heyday. From Italy to Berlin, ballroom dancing has transcended borders, bringing people together through rhythmic movements and intricate footwork. The exterior of Femina in Berlin exudes sophistication, inviting patrons to immerse themselves in the magic of dance. But it is Blackpool that truly reigns supreme when it comes to entertainment. Known for its vibrant nightlife and lively atmosphere, this coastal town has become synonymous with all things ballroom. Whether attending a glamorous ball at the prestigious Savoy Hotel or experiencing Dance-Time at the Dorchester Hotel, one can expect nothing less than an unforgettable evening filled with twirls and spins. Ballroom dance has long been cherished by Britain's society elite. From grand events held at Palace Ballroom in Blackpool to meticulously planned dances recorded on elegant DANCE CARDS - every step taken is a celebration of tradition and refinement. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another chapter in this rich history - America's own contribution to ballroom dance. The Lorraine Sisters' mesmerizing act captivated audiences late into the night with their impeccable technique and showmanship. Closer to home sits Crescent Gardens Ballroom and Theatre on Revere Beach - a haven for both seasoned dancers and novices alike. Here, dreams are realized as individuals lose themselves within each rhythmical sway across its hallowed floors. In these hallowed halls dedicated solely to movement and music, time seems suspended as couples glide effortlessly across polished surfaces; their bodies moving harmoniously as if guided by an unseen force, and is here that passion meets precision; where love blossoms amidst synchronized steps.