Dance Hall Collection

The glass tower entrance to the Locarno Ballroom, Smithford Way Precinct, Coventry, which was completed in 1960. 29th December 1960

A group shot from dance hall scene in Billy Liar (1963)
Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay and Leonard Rossiter in a moment of the dance hall sequence in Billy Liar (the sequence was shot at the Ahston Palais)

Locarno Dance Hall, Coventry. 1st April 1974

Crowded dance floor at the GEC ballroom in Coventry. Circa 1935

The Poster, mid-19th century. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
The Poster, mid-19th century. Fete de Nuit, Jardin Mabille....Tombola'. The Bal Mabille, also known as Jardin Mabille, and Mabille Gardens in English

Wehrle's Dancing Pavilion, Put-In-Bay, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Wehrle's Dancing Pavilion, Put-In-Bay, between 1880 and 1899

Dance in a Palace, c. 1770/1775. Creator: Luis Paret y Alcazar
Dance in a Palace, c. 1770/1775

Tiffanys Dance Hall, Coventry. 13th February 1979

Texas, Gruene, Gruene Hall, 1878, Dance Hall, Country And Western Music, Historical District, National Register Of Historic Places

Tiffanys Dance Hall, Coventry. 11th May 1981

Interior view of the Locarno Ballroom in Birmingham showing the dance floor and the Colin Hulme band in rehearsal. August 1960

1950s Dance Hall March 1954

Bingo at the Assembly Rooms NWC01_01_1795
Bath Assembly Hall, Spencer Street, Leamington Spa, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Warwickshire. The dance hall of the Bath Assembly Hall, in use as a bingo hall

Leas Cliff Hall 33216_034
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent, 2016

Leas Cliff 33215_031
Leas Cliff Hall, seaside pavilion with concert/dance hall, Folkestone, Kent, 2016

Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2829
Mecca Bingo Club, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Brent, Greater London. The Mecca Bingo Club and Kilburn High Road viewed from the north. The Gaumont State Theatre was opened in 1937

Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2828
Mecca Bingo Club, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Brent, Greater London. The north-east elevation of the Mecca Bingo Club. The Gaumont State Theatre was opened in 1937

At the Ball, 1895 (oil on canvas)
896479 At the Ball, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Bal. )

Amusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Amusements at the Peoples Palace, Mile End Road--A Subscription Dance, 1890

Dance Hall, 1898. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Dance Hall, 1898

At the Elysee, Montmartre, 1888 (oil on canvas)
CH100775 At the Elysee, Montmartre, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 73.3x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

At the Bal Bullier, Paris (b / w photo)
3101220 At the Bal Bullier, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Bal Bullier, Paris)

Paris by Night, a dance club in Montmartre, from L Amour et l
CHT164161 Paris by Night, a dance club in Montmartre, from L Amour et l Esprit Gaulois by Edmond Haraucourt, c.1925 (colour engraving) by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Veglione a Mendrisio, 1926 (oil on canvas)
1196611 Veglione a Mendrisio, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Muller, Albert (1897-1926); 150x115 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Muller, Albert (1897-1926)); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

The development of wireless during the reign of King George V (litho)
5996631 The development of wireless during the reign of King George V (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

People exiting the Bal Bullier, Paris (b / w photo)
3101208 People exiting the Bal Bullier, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People exiting the Bal Bullier, Paris)

Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing history. They were left without a ring for the Midlands area light-welterweight title fight after the ring they

Reg Skelton and his wife Betty show the bunny hug move which is part of a new dance called The Fish. Silverdale dance hall, a small Staffordshire mining village. 22nd April 1955

Ballroom dancing in Glasgow in 1964

Manchester rock and roll fans compete for tickets in the Daily Mirrors Bill Haley Contest at Belle Vue. 7th February 1957

Lyceum Theatre opens as a Dance Hall - queuing for admittance although packed inside, London, 22nd October 1945

Teenagers dancing at a jazz festival at the Town Hall in Birmingham, accompanied by a jazz band on stage to play the music. Circa 1960

Saturday night dancing at Hammersmith Palais in London, with a band supplying the music. Circa 1947

The crowd watching an old style music hall show at the Balmbras Music Hall in the Cloth Market, Newcastle 14 January 1964

Four of the entertainers in their Victoria dress ready to put on an old style music hall show at the Balmbras Music Hall in the Cloth Market, Newcastle 3 December 1973

Frills, flounces and hint of knobbly knee in an old style music hall show at the Balmbras Music Hall in the Cloth Market, Newcastle 23 February 1976

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

Dancing - Dancers - The Twist couples doing the twist on the dance floor

Youth Culture: Young men dressed in the latest fashions seen here smoking at the Theatre of Dancing in Tottenham. Novembere 1953 D6613-006

Dance Hall Bellevue [obverse], 1909 / 1910. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Dance Hall Bellevue [obverse], 1909/1910

The Bal Bullier, 1902 (oil on canvas)
XIR208403 The Bal Bullier, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Vallee, Ludovic (1864-1939); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Contestants in a dance marathon, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1930. The girl has fallen asleep. Dance marathons were popular competitions organised in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s

Dancing The Big Apple, Glen Island Casino, New Rochelle, New York, USA, 1938. The Big Apple was a modified square dance which was developed by students at the University of North Carolina

A Christmas dance at the German Gymnasium, London, c1902 (1903). The German Gymnasium was designed by Edward Gruning and completed in 1865 for the German Gymnastics Society

At the Dance, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
At the Dance, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Dancing, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Dancing, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Bar Tabarin, c1905. Artist: Edmond Lempereur
Bar Tabarin, c1905. Found in the collection of Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia

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"Dance Hall: A Timeless Haven for Rhythm and Connection" Step back in time to the swinging dance hall scene of Billy Liar (1963), where a group shot captures the vibrant energy that filled these iconic spaces. Transport yourself to Coventry, circa 1935, as you imagine joining the throngs on a crowded dance floor at the GEC ballroom, moving in perfect harmony to the rhythm of the music. Fast forward to February 13th, 1979, and experience an unforgettable night at Tiffanys Dance Hall in Coventry. The air is electric with excitement as dancers sway and twirl under dazzling lights, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Travel across continents to Texas' historic Gruene Hall, established way back in 1878. This legendary country and western music venue has witnessed countless toe-tapping nights filled with laughter and joy. Immerse yourself in its rich history while dancing along to timeless tunes. Take a glimpse into the past through "At the Ball" (1895), an oil-on-canvas masterpiece capturing elegance and grace amidst swirling gowns on a grand dance floor. Picture yourself stepping into this enchanting world of opulence and sophistication. Not all they are about fancy footwork; some offer different forms of entertainment like bingo at Assembly Rooms NWC01_01_1795 or performances at Leas Cliff Hall 33216_034 & Leas Cliff 33215_031. These venues provided diverse experiences where people could gather for fun-filled evenings beyond just dancing. Marvel at Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2829 & NWC01_01_2828's majestic interiors that once hosted glamorous balls fit for royalty. Imagine being part of those magical nights when dreams came alive beneath glittering chandeliers and ornate ceilings. Return once more to Tiffanys Dance Hall on May 11th, 1981.