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How ballroom dancing originated and developed throughout history.
Blackpool, the dance Mecca
By Leonid Pletnev “Dear friend! This time I’m writing to you from Blackpool — the dance Mecca, the…
World Professional Championships, 1960
Results of the World Professional Championships of 1960, held in Berlin, Germany Standard Bill & Bobie Irvine, SA Wim Voeten…
World Professional Championships, 1962
Results of the World Professional Championships of 1962, held in Melbourne, Australia Standard Bill & Bobbie Irvine, UK Bob Burgess…
World Professional Championships, 1961
Results of the World Professional Championships of 1961, held in London, England Standard Harry Smith-Hampshire & Doreen Casey, UK Bob…
The Impact of Vernon and Irene Castle
Most people today would likely not know who they are, but Vernon and Irene Castle were superstars in their time, known around the world.
Timothy Palmer 1934 competition and demonstrations
This 1934 film clip from London shows Timmy (Timothy) Palmer wearing no. 34 during a dance competition and…
Victor Silvester, the father of strict tempo music
Find out about Victor Sylvester and his Orchestra
PJ Richardson, administrative master
Find out about the man who gave the first administrative "structure" to British ballroom dancing
Elsa Wells (Bakstansky) and The International
Elsa Wells "gave birth" to one of England's largest championships which has been running since 1953