Dancer Collection (page 6)

Algerian Belly Dancer
Traditional Algerian Belly Dancer. Date: circa 1907

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Mistinguett at Croydon airport. 12th October 1938

A Couple Swing Dancing
United States: c. 1957 A couple swing dancing at a party

Belley Dancer in Blue - Cappadoccia Turkey

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Boy dancer rests between songs at entrance to Jaisalmer Fort. (MR)

Anita Elson
Portrait of Anita Elson (1898 - 1985), American singer and dancer with her signature given with her lipstick. Date: 1927

Dancing the Argentine Tango
Silhouette of a couple dancing the Argentine Tango 1908

NAVAJO DANCER, c1905. A Navajo man dressed in spruce branches as the deity Tonenili the water sprinkler, during the Yeibichai, a ceremonial dance. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1905

GGBR2A-00018
Couples dancing in Tudor England, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting by Holbein and Janet

Algerian Dancer
An Algerian Belly Dancer - holding aloft her scarf, in an alluring pose

Morris Dancers on a floating platform, Stratford
A group of Morris Dancers, male and female, dancing on a floating platform on a river while a violinist provides the musical accompaniment

Bellydancer - Egyptian - performing the Dance of the Winds

Patrons of the Cafe Royal
Sketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930s who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London

Maud Allan Salome
Maud Allan dancing during a performance at the Varietes, Paris

Can-Can Dancer
A solo dancer in a huge white hat displays a lot of frilly undergarments as she dances

Ruth St Denis / Jugend 08
RUTH ST DENIS (Ruth Dennis) American vaudeville dancer and choreographer doing a serpent dance (Schlangentanz)

Bust of Carlos Gardel famous for tango, Cafe Tortoni, a famous tango cafe restaurant, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

The Mevlevi, (Whirling Dervishes) performing the Sema (ceremony), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Kyo Odori spring dance theatre, Kyoto, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Dancers, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dancer, Tropicana Cabaret, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Masai warriors performing jumping dance, Serengeti Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Indonesian Dancer
A Javanese dancer in a sculpturesque pose which shows the relation of this style with ancient Hindu reliefs. The scarf is used to accentuate the movement

Lola Montez / Jules Laure
MARIA DOLORES ELIZA ROSEANNA GILBERT, known as LOLA MONTEZ American dancer and adventuress, born in Ireland

Cleo De Merode / Long Hair
CLEO DE MERODE French actress and dancer who became the mistress of Leopold II of Belgium

Play / Wilde / Salome
The dancers reward: the head on a platter. Maud Allan holds the head of Johannen. Date: 1907

Loie Fuller / Folies 1892
LOIE FULLER (Mary Louise Fuller) American dancer at the Folies Bergere, Paris

A Cricket Ball (engraving)
7177914 A Cricket Ball (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cricket Ball. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Costume of Bacchante, for a representation of the Ballets Russians in 1911
6438043 Costume of Bacchante, for a representation of the Ballets Russians in 1911. (illustration) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Dance. Costume of Bacchante)

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, in a straw hat, c. 1782-94 (oil on canvas)
HEH416343 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, in a straw hat, c.1782-94 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Alice Lethbridge, English music hall dancer Date: 1890s

Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu
2967360 Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period (bronze) by Indian School; 113x102x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Yeichi Nimura, Japanese dancer in Broadway Nights, a new New York revue, 1929 Date: 1929

A group of Albertina Rasch girls, 1928
A group of Albertina Rasch dancing girls, 1928 Date: 1928

Paul Whiteman and his orchestra in the Rhapsody in Blue sequence in The King of Jazz, Universal Pictures, 1930 Date: 1930

Cover of Dance Magazine, Sept 1930 showing a chorus line
Cover of Dance Magazine, September 1930 showing a chorus line. Artwork by Rita Leach Date: 1930

A portrait of Isadora Duncan, 1931
A portrait of the famous American dancer Isadora Duncan, 1931 Date: 1931

Portrait of the American dancer Nitza Vernille, 1931 Date: 1931

Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes. Vintage 19th century photograph

Margaret Morris, principal classical dancer in Orpheus. 1910

Dancers in pink and green (Dancers, Pink and Green) (oil on canvas)
XEE5033341 Dancers in pink and green (Dancers, Pink and Green) (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 82x75 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: H.O)

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina and ballet teacher (b / w photo)
6032243 Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina and ballet teacher (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamara Karsavina (1885-1978)

Florence Mills (magazine cover)
Florence Mills signed photograph. Florence Mills (1896-1927) singer and dancer who became a major star of vaudeville and revue in the 1920s in both America and Britain. Date: 1926

Tatler cover - Tamara Karsavina
Tamara Karsavina (1885 - 1978), Russian ballet dancer, who, in 1919, at the time of this photograph, had been performing with the Russian Ballet at the Alhambra Theatre in London. Date: 1919

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

Schuhplattler (colour litho)
2775725 Schuhplattler (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schuhplattler)

Poster, Fly BOAC to the Caribbean, designed by Hayes. circa 1950s

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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.