Ballroom Collection

Cars parked in Market Way Precinct, Coventry. Soon there will be a ban on Precinct parking so this sight will disappear. 7th October 1961

The glass tower entrance to the Locarno Ballroom, Smithford Way Precinct, Coventry, which was completed in 1960. 29th December 1960

Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900
COURT BALL AT THE HOFBURG. Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900. Emperor Francis Joseph is on the far right

Advert for the Palais de Danse, Birmingham, 1921 Date: 1921

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance, 1923
A portrait of Anna Pavlova, the worlds greatest ballerina in her Swan Dance, 1923 Date: 1923

Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, Salthill, Galway, Ireland
Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, Salthill, Galway, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

A sketch of the new dance craze called The Stomp (1927) 1927

Advert for Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, London, 1921 - the temple of terpsichore Date: 1921

The exclusive private-members Kit Cat Club by Fish
The exclusive private-members Kit Cat Club in Haymarket, London with diners taking to the dancefloor dancing by synthetic moonlight to those saddening, maddening melodies

On Friday night at the Hammersmith Palais, London, an experiment is being acrrried out, when ladies can ask gentlemen for a dance

Sketch by Fish of tango dancing, at the Florida Club, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Le Grand Salon onboard SS Normandie
Le Grand Salon of the luxurious French liner SS Normandie Date: 1935

Advert for the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, London, 1921 also featuring the other Palais de Danse venues in Paris, Birmingham and Liverpool Date: 1921

DORCHESTER BALLROOM
THE DORCHESTER The Ballroom Date: 1931

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, June 1922. Sketch by G. Peres showing a young women in a simple white gown perfect for the summer Date: 1922

Art deco sketch by G. Peres entitled At the Ballet, of a fashionable couple in a box watching a ballet, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Berlin society continuing to dance, by order of the Kaiser, despite growing disquiet at the progress of the war
6000391 Berlin society continuing to dance, by order of the Kaiser, despite growing disquiet at the progress of the war, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Fashion at Rectors Night Club. A model wearing a dance frock shown in Philip Moss Fashion Parade, London, 1923. Long bodiced of pale pink chiffon velvet

Tango - Knees Up
Two tango against an artificial ballroom background. Date: 1914

Their Majesties Court by Sir John Lavery
Reproduction of a painting by Sir John Lavery in The Sphere, of a painting which is now lost showing the scene of dazzling splendour in the ball room at Buckingham Palace during a court presentation

Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland, Circa 1960

The great artists of dance - Margaret Morris and some of her pupils, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Advert for the House of A. Lynes & Son, London, 1921 selling evening wear for men. Date: 1921

Cover of Dance Magazine, October 1927
Featuring Natacha Nattova Date: 1927

Banquet des Chevaliers de l Ordre du Saint-Esprit donne au chateau de Fontainebleau le 14 mai 1633, French School. The Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit sit at two long tables

Austria, Vienna, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria at the Annual Viennese ball
Wilhelm Gause (1853-1916), Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) at the Annual Viennese Ball. Detail: the waltz

The Tiller Girls rehearsing July 1925 Date: 1925

The new ballroom at the Savoy by Fish
Devotees of Terpsichore in the new ballroom at the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: 1926

Winter Gardens Blackpool
The ornate ballroom of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool - the popular tourist centre for the north-east of England Date: early 20th century

Dance Time by Helen McKie
Couples dancing in a hotel ballroom during the 1920s, from 11pm to 2am. Date: 1928

A portrait of the dancers Oyra and Dorma Leigh, 1914 Date: 1915

A view of Sherrys ballroom in Brighton, 1920 Date: 1920

The dancer Michael Rinder and partner at the Royalty Club, London, 1922 Date: 1922

The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho)
2777623 The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The passion for crossword riddles)

Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York, USA (chromolitho)
6030786 Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York, USA (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York)

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, May 1922. Sketch by G. Peres of a dancer in colourful Spanish dress Date: 1922

The opening of the Palais de Danse, Birmingham, 1920
The opening of the Palais de Danse, Birmingham, 20 December 1920 Date: 1921

Advert for dancing at the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, London, 1921 Date: 1921

Young lady watching the couples dancing at a Grand Ball
Young lady smiles as she watches couples dancing at a Grand Ball from behind a large fan. Date: 1923

Lieutenant and Mrs Vernon Castle, dancers
Vernon Blythe Castle (1887-1918), and American wife, Irene (nee Foote), ballroom dancers, performers and dance teachers, pictured in 1917 when he was serving in the British Army in the Royal Flying

Advertisement for Gala World Cup Celebration Dances, The Locarno, junction of London Road and Boston Street, 1966
Image from Visitors Handbook and Programme of Events for the 1966 Football World Cup (Sheffield Local Studies Library: Local Pamphlets vol 256 S)

D OYLY CARTE POSTER, c1894. Poster for Gilbert & Sullivans Utopia, Limited, as performed by D Oyly Cartes Opera Company. Lithograph poster, c1894

Portrait of the dancers Myrio and Desha, 1931 who have played Europe and have been at the Roxy Theatre, New York Date: 1931

Dancing at Sheherazade, Paris, 1920s
Dancing at the supper-dance club Sheherazade, Paris, 1920s in Rue du Faubourg, Montmartre Date: mid 1920s

Under the management of Sir Alfred Butt, the Palace Girls were a troupe of 15 year olds trained by John Tiller. On reaching 16 they were to be brought to America to perform. Date: 1925

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Fashionable dancers in a hotel ballroom. Date: 1908

The Waltz (La Valse). Artist: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
The Waltz (La Valse). Found in the collection of Musee d art moderne Andre Malraux Le Havre

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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.