Dansant Collection

Castel Gandolfo, Dancing Tyrolean Shepherds, 1855-60 (oil on canvas)
NGW184243 Castel Gandolfo, Dancing Tyrolean Shepherds, 1855-60 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 49.2x65.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Advert for the Queensboro Social and Dance Club, London, 1925. The venue features a cabaret with luncheon, the dansant, dinner and supper Date: 1925

The Brave and the Fair at Pourville
Some impressions of the Grand Hotel and Casino at Pourville on the Normandy coast, one of a number of resorts in the area to attract the chic and sophisticated society. Date: 1924

Fol. 215v The Temptation: A Dancing Couple (vellum)
XIR155558 Fol.215v The Temptation: A Dancing Couple (vellum) by Matfre Ermengaut (d.1322); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

German the Dansant
Dim lights favour intimacy at a The dansant Date: 1908

St Raphael, France - Le Grand Casino
Le Grand Casino - St Raphael - a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region in southeastern France. Date: circa 1930s

A Th頄ansant at a Lido hotel, 1925
An aerial view over the Hotel Excelsior at the fashionable Venetian Lido, frequented by high society. Photograph shows a th頤 ansant in progress

Dina Harris and Ted Trevor exhibition dancers at the Carlton
Miss Dina Harris and Mr Ted Trevor, the popular Exhibition Dancers, who were appearing at the diners-dansant at the Carlton Hotel in 1924. Date: 1924

Maurice and Florence Walton
Two dancers who are teaching all of London to tango in 1913, when the craze dominated British dancefloors. Maurice and Florence Walton entertained diners at Princes

The The Dansant by H. M. Bateman
Cartoon by H. M. Bateman depicting Maurice and Florence Walton exhibiting their dancing prowess at the afternoon The Dansants or Tango Teas at Prince s, a hugely popular entertainment in 1913

Jane Avril (1868-1943) Dancing, c. 1892 (oil on card)
XIR5494 Jane Avril (1868-1943) Dancing, c.1892 (oil on card) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 85.5x45 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Poster design for a wartime The Dansant
A Fair Prospect -- poster or leaflet design for a wartime The Dansant at the Prospect Hotel, starting at 4pm. A man in uniform stands facing a woman, ready to dance together. circa 1940s

Leaflet for Queens Hall Roof, Souper Dansant, London. Probably @ 1920 1920

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"Dansant: A Celebration of Movement and Rhythm" Step into the enchanting world of dansant, where music intertwines with graceful movements to create an atmosphere of joy and elegance. From London's Queensboro Social and Dance Club to the shores of St Raphael in France, this captivating art form has mesmerized audiences for generations. In "The Brave and the Fair at Pourville, " we witness a scene reminiscent of a bygone era, where couples twirl across the dance floor in perfect harmony. The vellum illustration titled "Fol. 215v The Temptation: A Dancing Couple" captures the allure and temptation that dancing can evoke. Traveling further afield, we encounter the German dansant scene, vibrant with its own unique flair. Le Grand Casino in St Raphael beckons us with promises of lively soirées filled with laughter and exuberance. Transport yourself back to 1925 as you attend a glamorous dansant event at Lido hotel. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere brimming with sophistication as Dina Harris and Ted Trevor take center stage, showcasing their impeccable exhibition dances at Carlton. Maurice and Florence Walton epitomize gracefulness as they glide effortlessly through intricate routines. Their performances leave spectators awestruck, reminding us why dansant is truly an art form that transcends time. H. M Bateman's iconic artwork "The Dansant" encapsulates the spirit of this social phenomenon - people from all walks of life coming together to revel in music's embrace while moving rhythmically on crowded dance floors. Renowned artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec immortalize dancers like Jane Avril who captivate audiences with their expressive movements; each step telling a story within itself. In Chilperic's Bolero performance or Chocolat Dancing's playful pen & ink illustrations, these artists capture both passion and whimsy inherent in every danseur et danseuse. Dansant is more than just a dance.