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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

The jive 1950 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Windmill Theatre Owner Miss Sheila Van Dam watches as the curtain comes down over the legs of the Windmill Girl Dancers for the last time today as the era of the famous Windmill Theatre London comes

JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Sally Rand of Fan Dance fame is shown in one of the positions in her new dance which she has named " Leda and the Swan ". Miss Rand will present the dance soon in a Chicago theatre

Couple energetically Dancing jive or jitterbug 1950s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets and houses of Helston, Cornwall. Thousands of spectators visited the town for the event

Workmen dance to the newfangled gramophone - 1923 dance / dancing / party season
Workmen dance to the " newfangled" gramophone - 1923 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Dancing to rock n roll 1950s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

A dance floor full of young people dancing The Twist 9 April 1966 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Joey Heatherton, entertains American servicemen with a torrid dance during the troops recent tour of South Vietnam. 5 January 1967 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news

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

Commanders to appear in the Royal Command of Variety Performance are the young Canadian dance team Blanche and Allan Lund

In 1962 The Hully Gully was the new dance craze to sweep across Europe, patrons enjoying themselves at one of Romes leading clubs 5 December 1962 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy

These three young ladies are practicing the newest dance craze, The Twist, while showing off the newest creations in mens shirts

The annual Easter Sunday Parade - at Battersea Park, London. A crowd including Pearly Kings and Queens doing the " Knees up Mother Brown " before the parade

Scottish Country Dancing. Ian Gillies and partner dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Ballroom dancing 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

The Beat Girls, from Londons Dance Centre near Covent Garden overjoyed by the news that they are flying to Venice to support entries in the Venice Film Festival

Dancing the jive or jitterbug 1950s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Saxophone player, Big Jay McNeely is beginning to attract interest in the USA. His frantic fans account for some the notice as he now requires police supervision at each performance

Twist At Whisky a Go Go dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Continuing the week-long International Folk Dance Festival and rally being held by Scouts and guides from nine nations, representatives from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, France

Eleanor Whitney, Paramount tap dancing starlet at a rehearsal. 13 June 1936 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

What is Christmas without pixies? The shy little pixies, who only show up in Christmas time to do anything good to human beings who earn it

The happier side of Liverpool life, where races mix and happiness frustrates violence

Windmill girls in 1946 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Twist 1960s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

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

Dancing Belgiums first National Twist Competition was held in Brussels and the winners of the contest were Demandt Gilbert, aged 18 and Hester Wienen agegd 21

HRH Princess Margaret attending a charity ball in aid of the Dockland Settlement at the Savoy Hotel in London.- She enjoys a cigarette between dances sitting bet3ween two of her partners

Folk Dancing At Their Wedding. When Miss Margaret Morris (21) married Mr. Keith Uttley at St. Augustines Church, Southborough Lane, Bromley

Children dance in the street to an organ grinder. Sandgate 1890 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

A couple seen dancing Britans latest dance craze, The Twist, at the Satire Club, run by Lord Ulick Browne, where he and bandleader Paul Adam have made The Twist top dance

Holiday on the beach dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Disco dance of sixties dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Raymon Newton ( left ) and his band at Scarborough, Yorkshire. dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Tea dance 1914 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

A mirror reflects the patrons in a night club dancing the twist dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Dance sandals for Christmas parties are made in exquisite pastel brocades, and black or white and gold. These have a special attraction too, as they are matched by the adorable Dorothy bag

Integration in the nursery - Mummy will soon be along to take her home but with the few precious moments that are left she gaily dances with her friend

Boy and girl toddlers playing together dancing partners dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

The latest dancing craze to hit Londons dance halls, which is expected to take place alongside the " Lambeth walk" " Boomps-a-daisy"

Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet and since the cast includes many youngsters the ballet mistress has decided that the children must not only rest between

Open Air Rehearsal. Rehearsing in the streets of Deptford finds a ready audience for Peter Martin (13) of Alverton Road, Deptford - and his song and dance is often the talk of the town

Debutantes at Queen Charlottes Ball. London. c. 1959

Ladies v Men at the New Zealand Golf Club, Byfleet. Mr G Hawkins and Miss Diana Fishwick. 1938 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

A Christmas party in Nutfield Centre 1948 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

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"Dancing through Time: A Vintage Stock Photo Library" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of dance with our extensive stock photo library. From the lively beats of Cy Lauries jazz band echoing through a dingy cellar in Soho, London to the energetic jive dances that defined the 1950s party season, we have captured every moment of celebration and happiness. Transport yourself to Harlem's iconic Savoy Club, where devotees of swing perfected their moves while dancing the Lindy Hop. Feel the rhythm as you witness the exuberant JITTERBUG dances that lit up 1940s parties with vintage flair. Experience a touch of glamour at Windmill Theatre, where Miss Sheila Van Dam watches intently as curtains fall over captivating performances. Marvel at Sally Rand's Fan Dance fame as she strikes one mesmerizing pose after another during her groundbreaking new routine. Feel your feet tapping along with couples energetically jiving or jitterbugging their way through 1950s dance floors. Join us on a journey to Cornwall, where centuries-old traditions come alive through re-enactments of the Cornish Floral Dance on its historic streets. Witness history unfold as workmen joyously sway to tunes played by gramophones - an innovation that took hold in 1923 and forever changed how we celebrate. Relive April 9th, 1966 when young people filled dance floors across America, twisting their bodies to The Twist. Be captivated by Joey Heatherton's torrid performance, entertaining American servicemen with her electrifying dance moves during troop gatherings. And finally, discover Hong Kong's rock 'n' roll champions who triumphed in an exhilarating competition that showcased their passion for movement and music. With our diverse collection spanning decades and continents, our stock photo library allows you to relish in these timeless moments of joyous expression. Let these images transport you into a world where dance becomes a language of celebration and connection.