Ballroom Collection (#21)

Portrait of the exhibition dancer Mrs Jack Carlton, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Two scenes of Univeristy College Ball held at the Palais de
Two scenes of the Univeristy College Ball held at the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Dress and the Danseuse - three original and charming models sketched by G. Peres, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Art deco sketch by G. Peres of fashionably dressed women consoling a male dancer in the ballroom, London, 1922 - a hopeless male dancer who has just taken a few lessons in the latest tango Date: 1922

Guests at the gala dance in Bournemouth 3 February 1922
Guests at the gala dance in the Grand Hotel, Bournemouth 3 February 1922 and prize giving at a dancing competition held at the Palais de Danse, Birmingham Date: 1922

A club with band, diners and dancers looking down from club
An intruiging sketch of a view of a dance club, dance band, diners and dancers from the club roof looking down, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Portrait of the exhibition dancer Dina Harris, London, 1922, who, with her partner Ted Trevor is perfoming at the Embassy Club Date: 1922

A portrait of the dancer Irene Hammond, Paris, 1922 taken at the Club Daunou where she is performing with Charles Stewart Date: 1922

Advert for the London fashion house of Ninette, 1922 featuring a dance frock in all colours of gerogette with trimmings in contrasting shades Date: 1922

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, March 1922. Sketch by G. Peres of a lady in an elaborate almost Venetian style creation being welcomed to a salubrious venue Date: 1922

Trained dancing staff arriving at the Palais de Danse, Birmingham and a typical scene at that venue, 1921 Date: 1921

A Place of a Thousand Charms - the interior of Rectors nightclub, London, 1921 Date: 1921

The second Palais de Danse anniversary ball, London, 1921 with Maud Allan presenting prizes Date: 1921

Portrait of W. F. Mitchell, proprietor of the Palais de Danse
Portrait of W.F. Mitchell, proprietor of the Palais de Danse, London, 1921 Date: 1921

Advert for Madame E. Ella, Court Dressmaker, London, 1921 Date: 1921

Art deco sketch entitled Offerings by G. Peres, 1921
Art deco sketch entitled Offerings by G. Peres featuring a Spanish looking dancer, 1921 Date: 1921

Dress and the Danseuse - series of dances showing fashion cr
Dress and the Danseuse - a series of the dances showing fashion creations created by Maison Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon), London, 1921

Art deco sketch entitled The Stolen Kiss by G. Peres featuring a woman being kissed on the shoulder at full moon Date: 1921

Art deco sketch entitled Everymans Puzzle by G. Peres featuring a seated woman Date: 1921

Celebrity guests at Rectors nightclub, London, 1921 include Lord and Lady Maidstone, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, the Duchess of Sutherand and Robert Guest Date: 1921

Portraits of the dancers Dina Harris and Dorothy Dickson, L
Portraits of the dancers Dina Harris (dances with her partner Ted Trevor at Ciros and on the Riviera) and Dorothy Dickson (dancing in Sally at the Winter Garden Theatre), London, 1921 Date: 1921

Stage and society, London, 1921 featuring Maud Allan who is performing at the Coliseum, Pamela Beckett and the actress Margaret Bannerman Date: 1921

A portrait of the actress Gladys Cooper, London, 1921 who is appearing in The Sign on the Door at the Playhouse. Date: 1921

Advert for a subscription dances at Rectors Nightclub, London, 1921 Date: 1921

Advert for Rectors Nightclub, London, 1921 Date: 1921

Advert for the London fashion house of Olivette, 1921, 99a Shaftesbury Avenue Date: 1921

Dress and the Danseuse - suggestion for ermine cloak and hat
Dress and the Danseuse a suggestion for an ermine evening cloak and two hats designed by G. Peres Date: 1921

Advert for the London fashion house of the London Louvre, 1921 at 135a Charing Cross Road Date: 1921

The ballroom scene in the British silent film Carnival from the Alliance Film Corporation, 1921 with key players Matheson Lang Date: 1921

Portrait of Carol Dempster, Griffith film star, Hollywood, 1921 Date: 1921

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, July 1921. Sketch by Colin Seaty Date: 1921

Header sketch of fashionable young lady and young man, 1921 by G. Peres Date: 1921

Portrait of the exhibition dancers Seille and Mills, London
Portrait of the exhibition dancers Robert Seille and Annette Mills, London, 1921. The pair have been dancing at the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith and the Centraal Theatre Amsterdam

Some of the prize winners at The Dancing Worlds first birthday ball, London, 1921 Date: 1921

Portraits of Davico Vincent and Peggy Harris, exhibition dancers at Rectors Club, 1921 Date: 1921

Portrait of classical dancer Margaret Loomis, star of Paramount Artcraft Pictures, 1921 shown practicing an Egyptian dance used in Bryant Washburns film Sins of St Anthony Date: 1921

Three popular Parisian fashion models, Paris, 1921, sketched by G. Peres. Date: 1921

Exterior of new ball room at Buckingham Palace, 1856
Exterior of the new ball room at Buckingham Palace, 1856. Date: 1856

The London Band under the direction of Emelyn Thomas succeeded Paul Whitemans Orchestra in Julian Wylies Brighter London at the Hippodrome, London, 1924. They also play at the New Princes Restaurant

A view of the floor at Rectors nightclub, London, 1924 Date: 1924

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, March 1924 by Peres featuring a woman with a huge white fur coat Date: 1924

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

New York dancing establishment the Terrace Garden Club, 1924
A photograph of the New York dancing establishment the Terrace Garden Club, 1924 Date: 1924

Advert for the cabaret show Rectors One O Clock Revue, staged at Rectors Night-Club, London, 1924 produced by Carl Hyson and presented by Percy Athos with costumes designed by Gordon Conway Date: 1924

The Rectors Ambassadors Orchestra fulfilling an exclusive engagement at the Palais de Danse Hammersmith, London, 1924 Date: 1924

A portrait of the exhibition dancers Ted Trevor and Dina Harris, London, 1923 who danced recently at the Palladium Theatre Date: 1923

Exhibition dancers Cecil Reuben and Beryl Evetts, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Adele Astaire and her brother Fred when young
Adele Astaire (top) Adele Astaire and her brother Fred when young (bottom). They have made a sensational succes in London in Stop Flirting 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.