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Dance

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 349 Collections and/or Records:

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, 20 - 23 December c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.21
Scope and Contents

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Roy Caval, Robin Howard, Maurice Moren, Diane Margaret, Mike, Scott, Ann Duval, Chis Edwards, The Coronet Dancers, Kim Jarvis, Vic Riches Music. Contains green and red illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: 20 - 23 December c1976

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003

Lord George Sanger's Hall by the Sea Handbill, c1913

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.7
Scope and Contents

Margate. Under the personal direction of Mr & Mrs Arthur Reeve. Great Irish Night, skating and dancing carnival. Black type on pale brown paper. Printed by The Electric Press, Margate.

Dates: c1913

Lord George Sanger's Hall by the Sea Handbill, c1913

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.8
Scope and Contents

Margate. Under the personal direction of Mr & Mrs Arthur Reeve. Great Irish Night, skating and dancing carnival. Black type on pale brown paper. Printed by The Electric Press, Margate.

Dates: c1913

Lord George Sanger's Hall by the Sea Zoological and Pleasure Gardens Handbill, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.5
Scope and Contents

Margate. Under the personal direction of Mr and Mrs Arthur Reeve. Circus, dancing, marvellous equestrian and gymnastic talent. Black type on green paper, printed on front and reverse. Printed by the Thanet Times Ltd.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Lord George Sanger's Hall by the Sea Zoological and Pleasure Gardens Handbill, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.6
Scope and Contents

Margate. Under the personal direction of Mr and Mrs Arthur Reeve. Circus, dancing, marvellous equestrian and gymnastic talent. Black type on green paper, printed on front and reverse. Printed by the Thanet Times Ltd.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Luna Park and Palace of Amusements Handbill, c1880 - 1920

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.217
Scope and Contents

Southend-on-Sea. Programme for the week starting 26th September including dancing, billiard saloon and unsual sea-side attractions. Printed by Ellis Ltd., 22 London Road, Southend-on-Sea.

Dates: c1880 - 1920

Mahala, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.54
Scope and Contents

Promotional publicity photograph of a female dance performer. The card has the lettering 'Mahala' and 'Helous/Tunis' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Marine Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.219
Scope and Contents

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

Memos and Coming Events Book, 1933

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.44
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing coming events, a paper on the original and utility of British fairs including information about legislation and hawkers, pedlars, flash lights, rides and stalls, vehicles, gypsies, animals, penalties, waste, music, dancing and theatre licences, shows, gaming, the education of children and taxation, correspondence with the Town and Country Planning Divisions, the Public Health Act 1936 and the control of moveable dwellings and pleasure fair bye-laws.

Dates: 1933

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Poster, 6 July 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.17
Scope and Contents Grand Burnely Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonderful Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland, the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Sunday 12th July His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion Seaforth, Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers, Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, banjo comic act, Animated pictures on the Casinograph, Lewis T. Dalrymple’s Co. The 6 Sailors, 6 Girls, vocal and dancing miniature revue, Rob, Ivy, Lyn in 'The Garden of...
Dates: 6 July 1914

Mother Goose Poster, Week commencing 13 December 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.20
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal. St. Helen’s. Brain Emmis, Charlie Burdon, Noel Crowder, Pam and Mel, Wingfield, Beverley Hill, Diane De Forge, David Lee, Coronet Dancers, Ray Paul Music. Contains green and red, illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: Week commencing 13 December 1976

New Palace Theatre, Hull Poster, 18 August 1902

 Item — Sleeve Fred Holmes Sleeve 3: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.3
Scope and Contents

Millie Hylton. Maisamos - Musical Grotesques. Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Ross and Grayson - Comedians. Redfern's Pictures - The Coronation of King Edward VII. Sybil St. Elmo - Vocalist. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Glenroy Troupe. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Red and green.

Dates: 18 August 1902

New Palace Theatre, Hull Programme, 18 August 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.44
Scope and Contents

Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. The Maisanos -Continental Musical Grotesques. Sybil St. Elmo - Ballad Vocalist. Ross and Grayson - Comedy Act. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Redfern's Pictures. Millie Hylton. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Glenroy Troupe - Male and Female Characteristic Dancers and Speciality Performers. 3-fold programme.

Dates: 18 August 1902

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing 18 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.117
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 18 May 1945

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing Friday 14 May 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.119
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s ‘On With the Show’, Bunny Doyle, Sylvia Cecil soprano, Betty Jumel, Redvers Llewellyn baritone, Dancing Debutantes, Jack Leonard, Marca Rita, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Alec Halls, Francois & Marie. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Stafford & Co., ltd., Printers, Netherfield, Nottm.

Dates: Commencing Friday 14 May 1948

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing Friday 14 May 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.120
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s ‘On With the Show’, Bunny Doyle, Sylvia Cecil soprano, Betty Jumel, Redvers Llewellyn baritone, Dancing Debutantes, Jack Leonard, Marca Rita, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Alec Halls, Francois & Marie. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Stafford & Co., ltd., Printers, Netherfield, Nottm.

Dates: Commencing Friday 14 May 1948

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.68
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Souvenir of Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Albert Modley comedian, Tano Ferendinos tenor, Maureen Rose soprano, Betty Jumel comedienne, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his tiny stars Olive, George and Richard, Diana Stuart dancer, The Falcons adagio dancers, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. 8p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1950

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1951 Festival Season

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.69
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Diana Rhodes, Dale Rogers dancer, Donna Mareska ballet, Keith Kennedy tenor, The 12 Humming Birds, The Five Skyliners, Maureen Rose, Ben Wrigley, Maureen Rose soprano, Le Trio Carletti dancers, John and Rene Arnaut, Dick Thorpe, Joy Dexter, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

Dates: 1951 Festival Season

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.71
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Sylvia Gaye soprano, Chas Warren & Jean comedy act, Bob and Alf Pearson, Ernest Arnley comedian, Gloria Day singer and comedienne, Henry Lytton comedian, Tudor Evans baritone, Maureen Sims dancer, Larry Macklin, Reco & May high wire act, Cox Twins comedy act, dancing, Miles Twins dance, Nemecs and Violet, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 8p.p.

Dates: 1952