Ballroom Dancing Collection

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Dancers Brandon Stanley and Diana Miroshnichenko compete in the North of England Competition at the British National Dance Championships in the Empress Ballroom of Blackpools Winter Gardens

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

Different dancer performing the Polka. 19th century (french engraving)
5669292 Different dancer performing the Polka. 19th century (french engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bal Paré (The Jewel Ball), 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Bal Pare (The Jewel Ball), 1774

Irene and Vernon Castle, full-length, in dancing position, between 1910 and 1918. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Irene and Vernon Castle, full-length, in dancing position, between 1910 and 1918. [Husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers]

The Ball, 1500. Creator: Master MZ
The Ball, 1500

18th Century Fashion - Paris
Vintage engraving of a caouple in the fashion of Paris during the Reign of Louis XV, 1763. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Violet Quadrilles (litho)
981946 Violet Quadrilles (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet Quadrilles. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The State Ball Quadrille (colour litho)
983766 The State Ball Quadrille (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Ball Quadrille)

Plate 197. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950460 Plate 197. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.1x26.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Dancing Couple, 1914 (oil on canvas)
FFA274499 Dancing Couple, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 91x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanzpaar; ); German, out of copyright

Ballroom Dancing (engraving)
1621119 Ballroom Dancing (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballroom Dancing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 December 1873)

Le Frisson Nouveau, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3444520 Le Frisson Nouveau, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe de tango de Redfern; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Hearts Delite Fruit Crate Label, c. 1920 (lithograph)
2622165 Hearts Delite Fruit Crate Label, c.1920 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ballroom dancing in Glasgow in 1964

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China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Retired couples enjoying ballroom dancing beneath the old Ming city wall in Xuanwu Lake park with a modern skyscraper in the background

The Ball Room, from Poetical Sketches of Scarborough, 1813. 1813
The Ball Room, from " Poetical Sketches of Scarborough", 1813

Comforts of Bath, Plate 10, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 10, January 6, 1798

William Hogarth The Analysis of Beauty, Plate 2
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth The Analysis of Beauty, Plate 2. The Analysis of Beauty is a book written by the 18th-century artist and writer William Hogarth, published in 1753

History of Fashion, French ballroom costumes, 1762
Vintage engraving of History of Fashion, French ballroom costumes, 1762, 18th Century

The twenty four finalists from all over the country who will tonight compete for the title " 1948 National Ballroom Queen" at Grosvenor House, London

Illustration of man and a woman ballroom dancing

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

Elegant Outdoor Dance Party
United States: c. 1930 People dancing outdoors at an elegant party in a tropical setting

Italy, Turin, painting of a ball in flemish interior
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642), A Ball in a Flemish Interior

Austria, Ball at the Vienna Ridotto hall, watercolor, 19th century
Austria, 19th century. Ball at the Vienna " Ridotto" hall. Watercolor

Italy, Turin, painting of dance at ball in flemish interior
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642), A Ball in a Flemish Interior. Detail: the dance

Austria, Vienna, Holiday night with the Johann Strauss orchestra
Austria - Vienna - 19th century. Holiday night with the Johann Strauss Orchestra

Ballroom dancing, early morning, Government Square, Kunming, Yunnan, China, Asia

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Ballroom dancing, a captivating fusion of elegance and rhythm, has long been an integral part of Britain's entertainment and lifestyle. Originating from the grandeur of Austria's Vienna during the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, this enchanting dance form has transcended time and borders to become a cherished art. Stepping back in history, one cannot overlook the influence of French ballroom costumes in 1762. These exquisite garments adorned dancers with intricate details that reflected their opulence and grace. Parisian fashion further revolutionized ballroom attire in the 18th century, setting trends that would endure for centuries. Vibrant lithographs like "Violet Quadrilles" and "The State Ball Quadrille" captured the essence of these lively dances, showcasing couples twirling across polished floors with effortless poise. The waltz emerged as a beloved dance style by 1885 when collotype prints depicted two models gracefully gliding through its rhythmic steps. As time progressed into the early 20th century, oil paintings such as "Dancing Couple" immortalized the passion shared between partners on canvas. Engravings like "Ballroom Dancing" showcased diverse individuals coming together to celebrate life through movement. Intriguingly named works like "Le Frisson Nouveau, " published in 1914 as a pochoir print, embodied the excitement that filled ballrooms during this era. The front cover of The Ladies Home Journal from February 1st, 1911 featured a colorful lithograph capturing both fashion and dance at their finest. Even fruit crate labels embraced ballroom dancing's allure; Hearts Delite Fruit Crate Label from around 1920 utilized lithography to depict couples swaying amidst luscious fruits—a testament to its widespread popularity. Through every brushstroke or lithograph stroke lies an ode to ballroom dancing—an art form that continues to captivate hearts worldwide with its timeless charm and graceful movements.