Ballroom Collection (page 26)

SOCIETY BALL, 1888. A society ball in 1888: contemporary pen-and-ink drawing

POLKA, 1844. Caricature of the polka, 1844, by Cham (Comte Amedee de Noe)

SOCIETY BALL, c1900. Illustration by Hal Hurst (1865-1938)

Ballroom in the Museo de La Revolucion, Museum of the Revolution, former Presidential Palace in Central Havana - Habana Centro, Cuba

Museo de La Revolucion, Museum of the Revolution, former Presidential Palace in Central Havana - Habana Centro, Cuba

Charity ball aboard SS Majestic at Southampton Guest in the ballroom 14 April 1926

Petworth Police Ball - 8 March 1945
Couples dancing to a band in a village hall decorated with a Union Jack. Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26303

Polka dance at a state ball at Buckingham Palace, London, England. Engraving, English, 1848
ENGLAND: ROYAL BALL, 1848. Polka dance at a state ball at Buckingham Palace, London, England. Engraving, English, 1848

Diagram illustrating how to perform a fox trot, a dance first popularized in the United States c1914
FOX TROT STEPS. Diagram illustrating how to perform a fox trot, a dance first popularized in the United States c1914

The New State Ballroom, Buckingham Palace, London, Uk, 1856

Austria, Vienna, couple dancing a modern gallop by H. Jorgi, engraving
Austria - 19th century. Modern Gallop. Engraving by H. Jorgi, 1838

London, Ballroom Dance at Vauxhall, print
England, 19th century. London. Ballroom Dance at Vauxhall. Print

Interior of Sofienbad Saal, famous ballroom in Vienna, print, 1870
Austria, 20th century. Vienna. Inside the Sofienbad Saal, a famous ballroom. Print, 1870

Choreography for a ballet (coreografia per un ballo) by Ferdinando Galli Bibbiena (1657-1743), engraving 18th century, Bibliotheque Comunale Planettiana (Library)

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

Austria, Vienna, Dancing at Hotel Europa, print
Austria, 19th century. Vienna. Dancing at the Hotel Europa. Print

Austria, Vienna, Interior of Sofienbad Saal Ballroom, 1870
Austria, 19th century. Vienna. Interior of Sofienbad Saal Ballroom, 1870

Italy, Naples, Hall of the Royal Palace, engraving by Re and Vasi, 1747
Italy, 18th century. Naples, ball on the occasion of the birth of the Hereditary Prince. Hall of the Royal Palace organized for the evening gala. Engraving by Re and Vasi, 1747

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

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, stenography sketch for performance The Marriage of Figaro or The Day of Madness
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Le nozze di Figaro, ossia la folle giornata (The Marriage of Figaro or the Day of Madness), 1786. Eduard LA

Schonbrunn interior, Garten Perron Hall, print
Austria - 19th century. Schonbrunn, interior. Garten Perron Hall. Print

France, Paris, Ball at the Versailles Castle, King Louis XIV (1638-1715) dancing
France - 17th century - French ball at Versailles, 1682. Louis XIV dancing

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

STEAMSHIP: SALOON, c1878. Interior of the grand ballroom on board the palace steamer ship Drew, with passengers in the main floor area of the salon and on the mezzanine

Ballroom Wing, Palacio de Queluz, Lisbon, Portugal, South West Europe

NFS (London) Officers Training Centre, Norwood SE27
A wartime social evening at the Knights Hill NFS Officers Training Centre, Norwood, London SE27

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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.