Jive Collection

Dancing in a dingy cellar in Soho, London Cy Lauries jazz band beats it out and the fashions of the jiving girls are as traditional as the jazz

Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. A couple of girls from the ICI Detonator factory in Denaby Main (near Doncaster)

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CAT - Tiffanie cat jumping and dancing wearing sunglasses with disco ball Date: 05-11-2019

Jiving
Dancers and Dancing Swing Dancing Jiving Dance Lesley and Warren Simoly doing the Lindy Hop

Local jive and rock girls had a thrill when they danced with leading actors in the film " Billy Liar". Shooting began at the Mecca Casino, Ashton-under-Lyne

A couple dance the jive on the opening night of The Cavern Club in Liverpool, 15th January 1957. The Cavern Club is a nightclub at 10 Mathew Street, in Liverpool, England

A group of people doing the jive. 21st March 1956

Teddy Boys - Bopping away at the Fforchneol Arms, Brynmair Road, Godreaman, near Mountain Ash are Teddy Boys - Left to right - Bobby Thomas, aged 27 of John Street, Abercomboi

CM33 9140 Dancing to the The Class of 58
Dancing to the The Class of 58, a unique family ensemble of talented musicians, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2022

CM33 9139 Dancing to the The Class of 58
Dancing to the The Class of 58, a unique family ensemble of talented musicians, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2022

78 rpm Cover Sleeve, His Masters Voice (HMV) For The Tops in Pops. 1950s

Cover for How to Dance the Latest Dances by Pat Sykes (litho)
5995819 Cover for How to Dance the Latest Dances by Pat Sykes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancing in the street at Ingestre Place during the 1956 Soho Carnival 8 July 1956

Scene at Cafe de Paris as Lionel Blair demonstrated the New Madison and visitors joined in. THe New Madison can be danced to jive at 34 or 36 bars per minute

Young Mods-hands clasped behind their backs like Prince Philip. Dance the Blues at Basildon, Essex. 1st September 1963

The Rock and Roll restaurant. People Hand Jive in front of the band. 27th November 1956

Richard Gere as Danny Zuko seen here with Stacey Gregg in rehearsal with the rest of the cast of Grease at a undisclosed rehearsal room in London

Teddy boy Jeff Jenkins (left), known as Jinx, with fellow Teds (from left) Bobby Thomas (Rocky), Michael Gough (Guff) and Tony Collins (Zak) and one of their Tedmobiles, a Pontiac Parisienne

Teddy Boys - Dressed in their gear - left to right - John Roberts, of Maerdy; Brian Davies, of Maerdy; Meirion Mush Williams, of Ystrad; Rob Jailhouse George; Alwyn Phillips

Teenagers dancing at the Black Heath youth club in Birmingham, March 1959

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China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Retired couples dancing beneath the Ming city wall at Xuanwu Lake Park, Couple in foreground swinging arms in modern dance

Gwendolyn Watts in the Dance Hall sequence from Billy Liar (1963)
Gwendolyn Watts as Rita dances on stage during the Dance Hall scene of Billy Liar, in the background singer Muriel Day

Dancing. The winners of the Hong Kong Rock n roll dancing compeition were these two Portugese contestants Maurice Xavier and his partner Dorothy Mendoza

Jim dancing with his date
David Essex as Jim dancing with a girl in a scene from That ll Be the Day (1973)

Rockers at the Daily Mirror Haley Prize dance session Feb 1957 at the Astoria Charing Cross Road during Bill Haley first visit to England which was largley sponsored by the Daily Mirror

Fashion 1950, couple jiving Circa 1990

The Columbia club (American red cross club) organised a hayride and picnic lunch for the US forces and their friends as a celebration of American Independence Day soldier

Dancing to rock and roll wearing a grass skirt dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Jiving in Hoop Skirts
Two girls in hoop skirts dance the jive in front of assembled parents

Dancing Model
A pretty model enjoys dancing with her partner. Not sure about wearing socks with high heels, though... Date: 1960s

Ginger Landale Jiving
A young couple jiving at a Ginger Landale dance club. Date: early 1960s

Jiving Couple
A Teddy Boy wearing Beetlecrushers, jiving with a girl with a suede jacket with tassles at a dance club. Date: 1980s

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"Jive: A Rhythm that Transcends Time and Space" Dancing in a dingy cellar in Soho, London Cy Lauries jazz band beats it out, creating an electric atmosphere where the jive takes center stage. The infectious energy of this dance style brings people together, breaking down barriers and uniting them through movement. In South Yorkshire, 1957, female ICI employees find joy and liberation as they enjoy a dance. Michael Walters captures their exuberance beautifully, showcasing the power of jiving to uplift spirits and create lasting memories. Jim dances with his date, effortlessly gliding across the floor with intricate footwork and synchronized moves. Jiving becomes not just a form of expression but also a language between partners who communicate through rhythm and motion. The opening night at The Cavern Club in Liverpool witnesses a couple dancing the jive passionately. Their swift twists and turns reflect the vibrant spirit of this iconic venue where music intertwines with dance to create an unforgettable experience. On March 21st, 1956, a group of people come together to celebrate life through jiving. The room pulsates with excitement as they move in perfect harmony to the beat. This snapshot captures the essence of unity that arises when individuals share their love for this energetic dance form. Teddy Boys bop away at Fforchneol Arms on Brynmair Road in Godreaman. Their rebellious spirit shines through as they embrace the freedom that jiving offers - an escape from societal norms into a world filled with rhythm and self-expression. CM33 9140 showcases dancers grooving to "The Class of 58, " immersing themselves completely in its catchy melody. Each step taken is infused with passion as bodies sway gracefully to every beat - proof that jiving transcends generations by captivating hearts across time. A mesmerizing moment frozen in CM33 9139 reveals another set of dancers surrendering to the enchantment of "The Class of 58.