Ballroom Dance Collection

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

Le bal Mabile, 1858. Creator: Provost, A. (active 1834-1855)
Le bal Mabile, 1858. Private Collection

Le bal Mabile, c.1855. Creator: Provost, A. (active 1834-1855)
Le bal Mabile, c.1855. Private Collection

Elegant Couple Dancing
Andreas Magnusson

The Waltz, 1891. Creator: Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920)
The Waltz, 1891. Private Collection

The Waltz, c. 1910 (illustration)
5975757 The Waltz, c.1910 (illustration) by Geiger, Richard (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Dance. Couple dancing waltz. Illustration by R. Geiger, Hungary, circa 1910. Coll)

Waltzer au Mouchoir, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving)
3051738 Waltzer au Mouchoir, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sogno d un valzer, 1910. Creator: Metlicovitz, Leopoldo (1868-1944)
Sogno d un valzer, 1910. Found in the Collection of Musei Civici, Treviso

La valse a Mabille, 1870. Private Collection

Waltz. From the series Le Bon Genre, 1801
Waltz. From the series " Le Bon Genre", 1801. Private Collection

Waltz, 1898. Private Collection

Bal Mabille, ca 1860. Private Collection

Specimens of waltzing, 1817. Private Collection

A Hawaiin Sunrise Soiree
Hawaii: c. 1920. Two couples, one in tails, dance on the beach in the early morning to the sounds of a ukelele

First Televised Record Hop
Newton, Massachusetts: December 18, 1954 Teenagers dance to the first televised record hop in New England at the Totem Pole Ballroom in Newton

Formal Couple Dancing Outdoors
United States: c. 1959. An attractive young couple in formal evening wear do a ballroom dance move at a construction site while a row of workers on a steel beam watch as they eat lunch

Couples Dancing To A Band
New York, New York: 1941 Couples dancing to the Dolly Dawn band at the Roseland Ballroom

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"Captivating and Timeless: The Artistry of Ballroom Dance" Step into a world where elegance meets rhythm, as couples gracefully glide across the dance floor. Ballroom dance has long been celebrated for its beauty and sophistication, captivating audiences throughout history. One iconic ballroom dance that stole hearts is "The Waltz (La Valse)" by Felix Edouard Vallotton. This enchanting artwork from 1910 depicts the fluid movements of dancers immersed in the waltz's romantic embrace. It transports us to a bygone era when this beloved dance swept society off its feet. Intriguingly, even in earlier times, ballroom dancing held immense appeal. An exquisite hand-colored engraving titled "Waltzer au Mouchoir, " published in 1800, showcases the allure of waltzing during those days. The image captures the grace and charm that have characterized this timeless art form for centuries. Artists like Leopoldo Metlicovitz also found inspiration in ballroom dance. His masterpiece "Sogno d un valzer" from 1910 evokes dreams woven through swirling movements on the ballroom floor. Each step tells a story, igniting emotions within both dancers and spectators alike. Ballrooms themselves became legendary settings for these dances to unfold. One such example is "La valse a Mabille" from 1870—a glimpse into an extravagant soirée at Mabille where elegant couples twirled under sparkling chandeliers until dawn broke. Throughout history, various forms of waltzes have emerged—each with its own unique flair. In an illustration from 1801 called "Waltz, " we witness how this dance evolved over time while still retaining its essence of gracefulness and poise. Fast forward to 1898 when another stunning portrayal of ballroom dancing emerged—an artwork simply titled "Waltz. " Here we see couples swaying to the rhythm, their movements synchronized in perfect harmony.