Tower Ballroom, BlackpoolThe magnificent Tower Ballroom, at Blackpool : spectators in the balconies enjoy refreshments while the dance floor is crowded - all in formal evening dress
Cover of Dance magazine, January 1929Art deco cover of Dance magazine, January 1929, featuring Anna Pavlova Date: 1929
Ballroom Dancing ItalyFour couples take advantage of the dance-floor in a smart restaurant
Blackpool EntertainmentThe front cover of a souvenir programme for the Blackpool Tower & Winter Gardens, including the Tower circus and ballroom
Ball at Savoy HotelA fashionable ball at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London
Dance-Time at the Dorchester HotelThis painting by Matania shows people dancing in the ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane
Aragon Ballroom, ChicagoThe Aragon Ballroom, Lawrence near Broadway, Chicago, called The Ballroom of a Thousand Delights Date: 1920s
Palace Ballroom, BlackpoolThe sumptously decorated Palace Ballroom, at Blackpool Lancashire - evening dress is de rigueur in this popular venue
DANCE CARDA Victorian ladys dance card, whose owner has yet to be invited to reserve a dance... soon, let us hope, every line will be filled with the names of her admirers
Ballroom Dance / BritainA happy couple swirl around the dance floor: Lifes only hope just to live it again - some night, some waltz, some girl
The American dancing act of the Lorraine Sisters, USA, lateThe American dancing act of the Lorraine Sisters (Edna & Della), USA, late 20s Date: 1920s
Crescent Gardens Ballroom and Theatre, Revere Beach, Massachusetts Date: circa 1909
Exterior of the Femina, BerlinA sketch of exterior of the Femina, a fashionable ballroom / cabaret in Berlin Date: 1920s
Ballroom or dance hall in the Hotel ExcelsiorThe ballroom or dance hall in the Hotel Excelsior, Berlin, late 1920s Date: late 1920s
Dance at the DorchesterDancing at the Dorchester Hotel, fashionably located in Park Lane, Mayfair, Londons smartest district. Evening dress is of course de rigueur
A view of Arcadia Ballroom, New YorkA view of Arcadia Ballroom, Broadway at 53rd Street, New York Date: 1920s
Meikles Hotel - Salisbury, Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia). Date: circa 1935
Tosca advertisementThe illustration features a light and airy ballroom filled with balloons and dancers in costume, including, centrally, a Pierrot
Scottish Ball 1878The Caledonian Ball - dancing the Reel o Tulloch Date: 1878
Trianon Ballroom, ChicagoThe Trianon Ballroom, Cottage Grove Avenue at 62nd Street, Chicago Date: 1920s
Cover of Dance magazine, March 1925Art deco cover of Dance magazine, March 1925, featuring Joseph C. Smith and Claire Luce Date: 1925
Social / Palace BallroomPeople dancing in the sumptuous Palace Ballroom, Blackpool
Chelsea Arts BallThe Chelsea Arts Ball, held annually at the Albert Hall, London the gayest and most characteristic of our English artists revels
Leonara Hughes, 1921The famous cabaret / ballroom dancer Leonara Hughes, partner to Maurice Mouvet wearing a moleskin wrap from Selfridge s, 1921 Date: 1921
Chenko and Alexa, London, 1925Chenko and Alexa (international dancing team), London, 1925 Date: 1925
Caledonian BallThe Caledonian Ball, held annually at the Hotel Cecil, London. Date: 1924
Cover of Dance magazine, January 1930Art deco cover of Dance magazine, January 1930, featuring Harald Kreutzberg and Yvonne Georgi Date: 1930
Advertisement for the Kestos Backless Brassiere 1935Advertisement for the Kestos Backless Brassiere
Social / Empress BallroomPeople enjoying a gala night in the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
Ball-room dancing at the Piccadilly Hotel, LondonLondons most popular partners, Miss Leonora Hughes and Mr Maurice, giving an exhibition dance during supper at the Piccadilly Hotel
The interior of Roseland Ballroom, New YorkThe interior of Roseland Ballroom at Broadway and 51st Street, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s
Hasoutra, the Hindu dancer posing as the snake woman, New York, 1926 Date: 1926
The Apache dance presented by Mistinguett and Max Dearly, Paris, 1908 Date: 1908
Skegness BallroomThe Embassy Ballroom, Concert Hall and Tea Gardens, the municipal centre of entertainment at the seaside resort of Skegness, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1950s
Tango tea, London, 1913A Parisian fashion come to London: the tango tea at Princes restaurant, 1913. Date: 1913
A view of Roseland Ballroom, New YorkA view of Roseland Ballroom, Broadway at 51st Street, New York Date: 1920s
Fontainebleau C17Exterior view of the chateau showing the great chapel and the salle du bal (ballroom)
Impending AccidentWith his foot on the hem of his partners skirt, a catastrophe seems imminent.. Date: early 20th century
Vignettes of ballroom scene, stabbing attempt, and a couple. Date c1899
Cover of Dance Magazine, January 1925Art deco cover of Dance magazine, June 1924, featuring the dancer Leo Sielke. Date: 1925
the dancing team of Florence Walton and Maurice, New York, 1the dancing team of Florence Walton and Maurice from The Century Girl, New York, 1916 Date: 1916
Cover of Dance Magazine, December 1929, featuring the dancer and actress Lily Damita Date: 1929
Nina Payne in costume, Paris 1925Nina Payne (American acrobatic dancer) in costume, Paris 1925 Date: 1925
Sidelights of the Lido by Gilbert RumboldArtists impression of some aspects of life at the Lido in Venice during the 1920s, showing smart society attending fashion fetes, wearing period costume designed by Brunelleschi
Circe painting in the Peacock Room of Murrays Restaurant, NCirce painting in the Peacock Room of Murrays Restaurant 42nd Street near Broadway, New York Date: 1920s
Mrs Vernon Castle (Irene Castle), New York, 1916 - famous dancer, cabaret artist, stage actress and film star Date: 1916
Cover of Dance Magazine, June 1931, artwork by A. Vargas Date: 1931
The dancing team of Harry Roye and Bille Maye, 1927The dancing team of Harry Roye and Bille Maye, who made a great success at the Embassy Club, London and in vaudeville and cabaret in New York, 1927 Date: 1927