Ballroom Collection (#23)

Portrait of the American dancer Ted Shawn, London, 1922
Portrait of the American dancer Ted Shawn as King Tepaucaltzin, London, 1922 who is dancing with his wife Ruth St.Denis at the Coliseum Date: 1922

Throng of revellers at a gala night held at the Piccadilly H
A merry throng of revellers at a gala night held at the Piccadilly Hotel, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Competitors in the 200 Dancing Wolrd competition
Photograph of the successful competitors of the 200 Dancing World competition held at the Palais de Danse, Birmingham on 16 May 1922 Date: 1922

Portraits of three sets of exhibition dancers: Maurice Mouvet and Leonora Hughes (dancing in Paris), Frank Leveson and Partner (attractions in the Midnight Follies at the Hotel Metropole)

Scenes from the revue A-Z at the Prince of Wales Theatre, L
Scenes from Andre Charlots revue A-Z at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, 1922 featuring Jack Buchanan, Trix Sisters, Teddie Garrard Date: 1922

Portrait of exhibition dancers Marjorie Moss and Georges Fon
Portrait of the exhibition dancers Marjorie Moss and Georges Fontana, London, 1922, to appear at the Embassy Club Date: 1922

Portraits of the Russian dancers Alexandre and Clotide Sakharoff at the Coliseum, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Dress and the Danseuse - beautiful model sketched in Paris b
Dress and the Danseuse - A beautiful model sketched in Paris by G. Peres Date: 1922

Art deco sketch entitled Mistletoe Kisses by G. Peres featuring a gowned woman reaching out to a bunch of mistletoe Date: 1921

Dress and the Danseuse - A beautiful model sketched in Paris by G. Peres Date: 1921

Advert for carnival lines by A. I. Chesney of London, 1921
Advert for carnival lines by A.I. Chesney of London, 1921 Date: 1921

A portrait of the Russian dancer Mlle Lubov Tchernicheva, 1921. In a graceful pose from Les Sylphides. At the time she was appearing in Diaghileffs The Sleeping Princess at the Alhambra, London

Advert for Kelsey and Scott, Artistic Carnival Novelties, 1921. Everything for fancy dress, balls and carnivals Date: 1921

A sketch of the Palais de Glace, in Paris, 1921, shortly to become the premier dancing rendezvous of Paris under the direction of Mr W.F. Mitchell and re-christened the Palais de Danse. Date: 1921

Portrait of the dancers Dina Harris and Ted Trevor in Nice
Portrait of the dancers Dina Harris and Ted Trevor on the promenade de Anglais in Nice, France, 1921. Have enjoyed great success dancing in Monte Carlo. Date: 1921

Portrait of the dancer Maud Allen, London, 1921
Portrait of the dancer Maud Allen, 1921. The renowned expert of classical dancing with a recent success at the Palladium Theatre, London. Date: 1921

Ballroom on cruise liner, Empress of Australia
The large ballroom on the Canadian Pacific cruise liner, Empress of Australia. Date: 1929

Two women police officers with woman on London street
Two women police officers (Sergeant Neale, left, and Constable Cooper, right) talking to a fashionable young woman outside a Mecca Ballroom on a London street. Date: circa 1960s

Liege Exhibition 1905
The construction of a concert hall with the capacity for up to 3000 people, for the Liege Exposition Universelle. Built entirely of steel, using over 300 tons of metal. Date: 1905

Blackpool Ballroom
Ladies in long skirts swirl across the spacious dance floor of the Palace Ballroom, Blackpool : skilful retouching gives the scene an authentic feel. Date: circa 1910

Soiree Dansante 1903
The Salle des Reunions of the Paris newspaper Le petit Journal at 21 rue Cadet offers a splendid art nouveau decor along with its spacious dance floor and balconies. Date: 1903

Midnight Ball at Savoy
The Midnight Ball at the Savoy Hotel, London - a fancy dress affair Date: 1914

Cartoon, Gossiping in the background. The older ones watch the younger ones dance. One of the men is still in uniform, for the war is only recently over. The other man is in evening dress

Blackpool / Ballroom 1930
Blackpool, Lancashire: Tower Ballroom Date: circa 1930

Tango in Ballrooms
This couple have danced out of the ballroom into the conservatory, the better to show off their tango skills. Date: 1914

Blackpool / Ballroom 1920S
Blackpool, Lancashire: Tower Ballroom Date: 1920s?

Bal Masque, Paris
The Grand Bal Masque at the Opera, Paris Date: circa 1840

Advert for Bremen & Europa German ocean liners 1937
German-built, SS Bremen and her slightly smaller sister ship SS Europa, later SS Libert鬠 were both high-speed steam cruises, traveling to New York, the continent and Far East. Date: 1937

New sensation dance crazes, 1912
Examples of dances gaining in popularity in 1912, which, The Tatler, says in bemusement, were, threatening to undermine the decorum of our ballrooms

A Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in the Drawing Room of Quex House. Originally built as a small ballroom in 1883

Ballroom, Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York State, USA
View inside the Ballroom, Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1920

Cats dancing on a greetings card
Cats dancing in pairs on a greetings card. Date: circa 1900s

Roseland ballroom cafe, New York City, USA
Roseland ballroom cafe, Broadway at 51st Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Cover of Dance Magazine October 1926
Featuring Greta Nissen Date: 1926

Priscilla Robineau (1926)
Priscilla Robineau who studied with Yvette Guilbert (1926) Date: 1926

Cover of Dance Magazine February 1928
Feturing Vannessi, a dancer on the Keith-Albee circuit Date: 1928

Fowler and Tamara (1926)
A portrait of Fowler and Tamara at Coral Gables, Florida - currently appearing at the Casa Lopez cabaret New York (1926) Date: 1926

Ronny Johansson (1926)
Swedish dancer Ronny Johansson (1926) Date: 1926

Alexander Oumansky (1926)
Alexander Oumansky, currently in Berlin staging picture house presentations for UFA (1926) Date: 1926

Anton Dolin (1926) Date: 1926

Cabaret dancer (1926) Date: 1926

Renee and Lora (1925)
The dancers Renee and Lora at the Japenese Gardens in New York (1925) Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova (1925)
Anna Pavlova in her London home (1925) Date: 1925

Tilly Losch (1926) Date: 1926

Mikhail Mordkin (1925)
Mikhail Mordkinin the role of the Italian Begger (1925) Date: 1925

Madame Pavlova (1927) Date: 1927

Americans Entertain Americans at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant
Acts at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Paris (1927) - Viva Regor, June, Billy Reardon, Georgie Hale, Edith Flynn, Elizabeth Jordan, Cal & Ethel Norris Date: 1927

Mary Eaton (1927)
Mary Eaton the star of Kid Boots and Lucky (1927) Date: 1927

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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.