Ballroom Collection (#19)

The Wedding Ball, 1604. Artist: Martin Pepyn
The Wedding Ball, 1604. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Mystery of the Revenge of Jesus Christ, detail, c1630. From the Museum of the Abbey of St Remi, Reims, France

The interior of the Crystal Ball Room at Churchills cabaret, Broadway and 49th Street, New York Date: circa 1915

The fountain in Murrays Roman Gardens, New York c. 1915
The fountain in Murrays Roman Gardens, New York Date: circa 1915

June & John Roper, American dancers, 1928 Date: 1928

A portrait of Jacques Cartier, July 1925, as the Harlequin in Carnival presented by the Rasch dancers at Carnegie Hall. He has also appeared in concert with the Alberti Pantomime Company Date: 1925

Eight Little Fox Sunshine Girls, 1922 Date: 1922

Chorus girls practise water stunts on roof of London Pavilio
Chorus girls practising their water stunts on the roof of the London Pavilion Theatre, 1928 Date: 1928

The Karlowena sisters from the Wintergarten, Berlin, 1928 - due to appear in London Date: 1928

Luise Blackbourne from C. B. Cochrans cabaret show
Luise Blackbourne in her Absinthe dance from C.B. Cochrans cabaret show And So We Go On at the Trocadero, London, 1928 Date: 1928

The Karlowena sisters from the Savoy Hotel Cabaret, 1928
The Karlowena sistersmaking their London debut in the newly opened Savoy Hotel Cabaret, 1928 Date: 1928

An impressionist photograph of the Charleston, 1928 Date: 1928

Front cover of London Life featuring an acrobatic dancing act, 1928 Date: 1928

Front cover of The Dancing World magazine, 1922 Date: 1922

Mr & Mrs Vernon Castles New Dances for the Winter (part 2 of 2): The Castle Gavotte Date: 1914

Ly Walker and Harry Wells, ballroom specialists
The latest ball-room specialists - Ly Walker and Harry Wells from U.S.A. 1930

The exterior of the Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington, London, 1920s - the ballroom became one of the most fashionable cabaret night-spots in London during the 1920s

Interior view of the Barberina venue, Palais des Westens, Berlin, 1920s Date: 1920s

Interior of the Libelle dance palace, in Berlin, 1920s
Art deco sketch of the interior of the Libelle dance palace, in Berlin, 1920s Date: 1920s

Sketch by Fish of dancing, at the Savoy, London, 1926
Sketch by Fish of dancing, at the Savoy Hotel, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Miss Edsell, a pupil of Georges Fontana who will perform in Paris, 1924 Date: 1924

Foyer in the New York dancing establishment Roseland, 1924
A photograph of the foyer in the New York dancing establishment Roseland, 1924 Date: 1924

Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders and Paula Desborough
Current dancers: Dorothy Raymond and George Saunders (exhibition dancers at the Waldorf Hotel) and Paula Desborough (teacher with the army of occupation on the Rhine now teaching at Princes)

in Harry Lamberts Brtish silent film The Power of Faith, Lo
Iris Thornton and Peter Forrest dancing a Spanish Tango in Harry Lamberts British silent film The Power of Faith, London, 1924, which is being made in Vienna Date: 1924

Babette and Graham, Vivian and Rinder and Dickenson and Culv
Three exhibition dancers: Babette and Graham (dancing in London Calling at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London), May Vivian and Michael Rinder (dancing at the Riviera Palace Hotel)

Worlds Dancing Championships at the Queens Hall Rooms
Three photographs relating to the Worlds Dancing Championships held in December 1922 at the Queens Hall Rooms, London. Left

Three art deco fashion sketches by G. Peres illustrating new models from Lucile and Ninette and a Maison Lewis hat Date: 1924

A portrait of the well-known dancer Olivette in a costume she wore at a recent ball, London, 1924 Date: 1924

The Gaby Doll scene from the New Cabaret Follies show at the Queens Hall Roof in costumes designed by Dolly Tree, London, 1924 Date: 1924

Art deco sketch by G. Peres of glamorous young lady and her escort, 1924 Date: 1924

A sketch by the Russian artist V. Seroff of Michael Fokine
A sketch by the Russian artist V. Seroff of the choroegrapher and dancer Michael Fokine, from Svetlows Le Ballet Contemporian, 1923 Date: 1923

Princess Astafieva principal of the famed Chelsea dancing Ac
Portraits of Princess Astafieva principal of the famed Chelsea dancing Academy and the dancer Anton Dolin, London, 1923 Date: 1923

An art deco sketch by Peres called Venetian Masquerade, 1923 Date: 1923

A study of the ballroom dancer Cecil Reuben, in Spanish costume, London, 1923 Date: 1923

A gathering of professional dancers at the Holborn Restaurant, London, 1923 to study and practise the Blues-Trot dance Date: 1923

Some ballroom studies including Violet Hope late of the Coliseum in a striking dance gown and the exhibition dancers Maurice Jado and Dorothy Drew who danced at the Waldorf Hotel, London

Exhibition dancers Joan Pickering and Oliver Walker who is dancing at the Club Daunou in Paris, 1923 Date: 1923

Advert for the London fashion house of H. Plater, 1923 featuring a gold coloured Romaine evening gown with silver lace and a black beaded cabochon at the waist Date: 1923

Scenes from the cabaret show at Rectors Night-Club, London
The cream of cabaret - scenes from the cabaret show at Rectors Night-Club, London, 1923. Central photograph shows cabaret star Monty Woolf surrounded by eleven fashion models that were part of a

T. C Askew and Mde Gioia
Dancers of Today and Tomorrow - T.C Askew and Mde Gioia, who have been giving ballroom demonstrations at the London Coliseum, 1923 Date: 1923

Resy and Dragor, Pierre and Silk, Marsh and Maud
Four professional poses: Maud Resy and Dragor (French dancers recently appeared in the London Coliseum), M.Pierre and Marjory Silk (gave exhibition dances at the Hyde Park Hotel)

Sketch of the American Jazz band leader Paul Whiteman by Peres, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Advert for His Masters Voice latest dance successes, featuring foxtrots and waltzes, London, 1923 Date: 1923

An art deco sketch by Peres of a Spanish dancer, 1923 Date: 1923

Advert for the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, April 1923 by Peres with elegant lady accompanied by two men in dress suits Date: 1923

Advert for the Horrocks School of Dancing, London, 1923 (run by Cynthia and Cyril Horrocks) Date: 1923

Study of the exhibition dancers Georges Fontana and Marjorie Moss, London, 1923 to be dancing for a season at Ciros nightclub Date: 1923

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Step into the enchanting world of ballroom, where dance and elegance intertwine to create moments of pure magic. From the iconic Stomp in 1927 that revolutionized the dance floor to experimental nights at Hammersmith Palais in London, this captivating art form has always pushed boundaries. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon a portrait capturing Anna Pavlova's mesmerizing Swan Dance from 1923. Feel the energy radiating from Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant in Galway, Ireland, where laughter and music fill the air. Transport yourself back to Birmingham in 1921 with an advert for Palais de Danse, promising unforgettable evenings filled with joyous rhythms. Experience true exclusivity at Fish's private-members Kit Cat Club, where only those who appreciate refined beauty are welcomed. Marvel at an art deco sketch by G. Peres entitled At the Ballet, showcasing graceful movements frozen in time. Picture yourself dancing away on Le Grand Salon onboard SS Normandie, feeling like royalty amidst luxurious surroundings. Indulge your senses once more with another advert for Palais de Danse at Hammersmith; its allure impossible to resist. Discover timeless elegance within Dorchester Ballroom's walls as melodies sweep you off your feet. Finally, let Fish's sketch transport you to a tango-filled night at Florida Club in London - passion ignites on every step taken across that polished floor. Ballroom dances have transcended time and continue to captivate us today; they are not merely steps but expressions of emotion set against breathtaking backdrops.