Dancer Collection

Programme cover, Buxton Opera House, The Buxton Gardens Co Ltd, North Derbyshire. 1918

Galina Ulanova, Russian Ballerina as Giselle
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998), Russian Ballerina in the role of Giselle. Date: circa 1930s

The ballerina Emilie Bigottini 1784-1858 dancing in the opera Nina, o sia la pazza per amore (Nina or the girl driven mad by love) by Giovanni Paisiello at the Opera Theatre, Paris, 1816

Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4689430 Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1877 Sun. 0, 67x0, 38 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

MELISSA HAYDEN (1923-2006). Canadian ballerina. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1956

Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev
Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias (1919-1991) British ballerina with Rudolph Nureyev (1938-1993) Russian ballet dancer in 1962 with Sir Frederick Ashton (1904-1988) British choreographer

Ginger Rogers Dancing with her partner Fred Astaire
Picture taken in 1934 of US actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, dancing with her partner of Fred Astaire, during the shooting of the film " The Gay Divorcee"

Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) Russian ballet dancer photographed here in Swan Lake in 1920

Arab Girl Dancing
A Middle Eastern Belly Dancer dancing with a veil to musical accompaniment

Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn Perform Swan Lake
Soviet born dancer Rudolf Nureyev and British Margot Fonteyn perform " Swan lake" during the opening of International Dance Festival at the Champs-Elysees theater in Paris on November 6

Dancing Partners Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Undated file picture shows US actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, dancing with her partner Fred Astaire. / AFP PHOTO

Moorish Belly Dancer - Algeria
Arabian Belly Dancer - Algeria

Dee Dee Wilde, Dancer with Pans People Dance Troupe, which performs on BBC Television Programme, Top of the Pops, pictured dancing The Do, Mirror Studios, London, Friday 20th June 1975

DEGAS: DANCERS, c1877. Two dancers on stage. Oil on canvas by Edgar Degas, c1877

Fred Astaire in Mark Sandrichs Top Hat (1935)
Fred Astaire in Top Hat (1935)

Chanctonbury ring of Morris dancers outside the Lewes Arms pub, Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Chariot by Kay Nielsen
An image of a dancer being carried to her carriage in the background by a masked man. Date: 29th January 1930

Cover of Dance magazine, January 1929
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, January 1929, featuring Anna Pavlova Date: 1929

Members of Pans People Dance Troupe, model lingerie for the Mirror, Studio Pix, London, 28th October 1974. Pictured, dancers Louise Clarke, Dee Dee Wilde and Cherry Gillespie

Isadora Duncan, early 20th century. Artist: Auguste Rodin
Isadora Duncan, early 20th century

Jane Russell in The French Line (1954) - an RKO Radio Picture. Directed by Howard Hughes Date: 1954

DEGAS: STAR, 1876-77. Edgar Degas: The Star or The Dancer on Stage. Pastel on paper, 1876-77

Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexican Folk Dance (Large format sizes available)

Ginger Rogers / Astaire
GINGER ROGERS American film actress and dancer, dancing with Fred Astaire

Flamenco Dancer
A Flamenco dancer in a red dress strikes a commanding pose

Flamenco dancing by sea in full sunlight, Ibiza, Spain, Europe

Ballet dancers rehearsing Coppelia
Ballet dancers from the French Academie de Musique et de Danse rehearsing Coppelia (music by Delibes). Mademoiselle Carlotta Zambelli, Italian dancer and teacher, is in pink on the left

Ginger Rogers / W Way 1931
GINGER ROGERS American film actress and dancer Date: circa 1931

Pantomime Characters, Commedia dell Arte - Clown, Harlequin, Columbine and Pantaloon. 19th century

Anna Pavlova / Programme
ANNA PAVLOVA Russian ballet dancer

People dancing flamenco in the street, Seville, Spain
People dancing flamenco in the street in traditional costume, Seville, Spain. circa 1930s

ballerina's back 2
Young beautiful ballerina is posing in studio. Alexander Yakovlev

Dancer, c. 1874. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Dancer, c. 1874. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

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

Tango. Watercolor by Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) published in l Illustration on November 26, 1925. Watercolour

Dancers at the Highland Games, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

George Walker and Ada Overton Walker in In Dahomey
Miss Ada Overton Walker and Mr George Walker, performing " The Tsar of Dixie" a song in the play In Dahomey at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1903

Louise Brooks (1906 - 1985), American silent film actress and dancer Date: 1928

Dancers, Pink and Green, ca. 1890. Creator: Edgar Degas
Dancers, Pink and Green, ca. 1890

The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Artist: W Forrest
The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Whirling dance and practice of the Mevlevi Order in Turkey

Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn Rehearse
Soviet born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev (3rd R) and British dancer Margot Fonteyn (C) rehearse a show in Nice, southern France, on August 7, 1963. / AFP PHOTO / ARCHIVE

Louise Brooks (1906 - 1985), American silent film actress and dancer

Photo of The Dolly Sisters
Black and white photograph of popular revue stars the Dolly Sisters in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 19th December 1925

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, handler at Peterborough Show
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Tom Newman, the Duke of Beauforts huntsman, taking part as a handler at the Peterborough Foxhound Show

The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad, 1888. People cavort in fancy dress through the street, some playing banjos, others brandishing what looks like bladders on sticks

Margot Fonteyn repairing her ballet shoes
Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991), British ballet dancer, pictured at her Kensington home repairing her ballet shoes around the time she danced the role of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty at a Royal Command Gala

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Colored engraving

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"Dancer: The Art of Movement and Expression" From the elegant grace of Ginger Rogers dancing with her partner Fred Astaire to the ethereal beauty of Anna Pavlova performing Swan Lake, the world of dance is a mesmerizing realm where emotions are conveyed through every step. Witnessing an Arab girl effortlessly gliding across the floor, captivating audiences with her fluid movements, reminds us that dance transcends borders and cultures. Similarly, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn's enchanting rendition of Swan Lake showcases their unparalleled chemistry and skill. The dynamic duo Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev leave spectators in awe as they flawlessly execute intricate routines that seem to defy gravity. Their partnership epitomizes the magic created when two dancers connect on a profound level. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire's iconic collaboration has left an indelible mark on dance history. With their impeccable synchronization and undeniable charm, they set new standards for elegance in motion. Traveling to Algeria unveils the captivating allure of Moorish belly dancers who bewitch with every twist and turn. Their rhythmic undulations evoke a sense of mystery while celebrating centuries-old traditions. Kay Nielsen's illustration "The Chariot" captures the essence of movement frozen in time - a testament to how art can encapsulate both power and grace simultaneously. Fred Astaire's timeless performance in Mark Sandrichs' Top Hat (1935) showcases his unmatched talent for seamlessly fusing music, rhythm, and style into one unforgettable experience. On Dance magazine's January 1929 cover lies a glimpse into an era where dance was at its zenith; it serves as a reminder that this art form has always been cherished throughout history. Originating from Argentina in 1912, Tango embodies passion like no other dance genre. Its sensual embrace between partners tells stories without uttering any words – only through movement do emotions come alive.