Vintage Ballet Performances

A collection of black and white images showcasing ballet performances from various eras, featuring dancers in elegant costumes and traditional as well as contemporary styles.

Elsevier photo collection. Frascati Schouwburg Amsterdam. Scene out "is she 't". Singing game. Main roles from Kreeft and Willy Corsari. 1922. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Moisejew StandsSensemble rehearses in RAI. October 31, 1972

"Dodo the Clown (played by John Edmund) perches on the stage, open-mouthed with astonishment, as ballet girls, from left, Kay Smith, Pauline Menzies and Vivien Arnold leap high behind Stan Page (left) and Barry Gordon during a rehearsal of "Dodo and the Bunyip", and Australian Fantasy for children. It will open at the Arrow Theatre, Middle Park, on Saturday night for a seven-day season. "Dodo" became a favorite when he appeared before 20,000 Victorian school children in a series of concerts in the last two months. September 30, 1954.

Elsevier photo collection. Frascati Schouwburg Amsterdam. Scene out "is she 't". Singing game. Main roles from Kreeft and Willy Corsari. 1922. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

GEORGE E. STONE in 42ND STREET (1933), directed by LLOYD BACON.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG in DOCTOR RHYTHM (1938), directed by FRANK TUTTLE.

Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy (both dancing, center), on-set of the Film, "Sweethearts", MGM, 1938

Portrait of line of female dancers on stage (EV003146_H)

JANET LEIGH in THE RED DANUBE (1949), directed by GEORGE SIDNEY.

Ballet girls in New York. A long line of dancing girls on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York are moving together synchronized to the music. 1940s

Elsevier photo collection. Scene Bouwmeester-Revue "Wonderland". 1941

11/16/1922. Madrid. At the Price Theater. A scene from the Work, by Gonzalez del Castillo, Music by Maestro Luna, "the Lovers' Hotel", Premiered Last Night. (photo Larregla).

Dinner in honor of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, President of the Ivory Coast, 8:00PM. Members of the cast of Aaron Copland's ballet, Billy the Kid, performed by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as part of a dinner in honor of President of the Ivory Coast, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, take a bow following their performance. Those pictured include: Basil Thompson, Sallie Wilson, Joseph Carow, Diane Anthony, Bruce Marks, Ruth Ann Koesun, John Kriza, Felix Smith, Janie Barrow, and Janet Morse. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Dinner in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of India, 8:00PM. Actors perform onstage during the Opera Society of Washington's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, following a state dinner in honor of President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Those pictured include: George Shirley and Kenneth Smith, of the Metropolitan Opera Company; Donald Gramm, Patricia Brooks, and John Reardon, of the New York City Opera Company. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Ice revue. January 14, 1948

Opera Ball, Vienna 1970.

Anefo photo collection. Premiere "Holiday on Ice" in new RAI. Exclusive PAROOL. February 1, 1962

1920s remake. A group of women at a theatre are posing on stage in typical 1920s dresses and hats. They are dancing the typical 1920s Charleston dance. Sweden Photo Kristoffersson Ref BB5-4. Sweden 1950s

Ginny Simms (sitting center), on-set of the Film, "Broadway Rhythm", MGM, 1944

Photograph of Serge Lifar (1905 - 1986,) Master of the Paris Ballet, during practice during World War Two. Lifar was a choreographer, director, writer. Dated 20th Century

THE BROADWAY MELODY (1929), directed by HARRY BEAUMONT.

Anefo photo collection. Avros "Music Hall". Avros Show ballet. April 16, 1963

dancing revue dancers 1920s 20s 20th century,

08/31/1923. San Sebastián - Aristocratic festival to benefit the Red Cross in the Kursal -.

EVELYN BRENT in WHY BRING THAT UP (1929), directed by GEORGE ABBOTT.

teatro, stagione lirica alla scala, ballo in maschera di verdi, maria callas1958

WONDERFUL TO BE YOUNG! (1961) -Original title: THE YOUNG ONES-, directed by SIDNEY J. FURIE.

Lille. Quatrieme Festival Cuturel International Etudiant. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

TEATRO APOLO (1950), directed by RAFAEL GIL.

Hollywood, California: 1935 A scene from the MGM musical, "Broadway Musical, 1936".

New York City Ballet, Berniere. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Santa Ana, California: c. 1953 A group of elderly women in costume and playing homemade instruments.

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Stand Up And Cheer!", Fox Film, 1934

12/31/1949. In the Image, two Dancers ahead of the group Performing a grand Jeté.

Cabaret.

EN BUSCA DE UNA CANCION (1937), directed by EUSEBIO FERNANDEZ ARDAVIN.

American bandleader and composer Duke Ellington posing with his orchestra on a stage at the Regal Theatre, Chicago. L-R includes: Freddy Jenkins, Wellman Braud, Cotie Williams, Harry Carney, Juan Tizol, Johnny Hodges, Tricky Sam Nanton, Barney Bigard, Sonny Greer, Fred Guy and Ellington. 1931.

Anefo photo collection. Scenes from the Beijing Opera. Operas. August 3, 1979

Anefo photo collection. AVRO "Divertissement" with Albert Mol, entire company. January 29, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Only for you, show for TV. January 12, 1966

Dancing Display At Jubilee Dinner - Past and present pupils of the Royal Academy of Dancing, are giving a special programme illustrating the development of ballet in this country, at the Jubilee dinner of the Academy at Claridge's on Tuesday next (Jan 15th). During final rehearsal for the dancing display at the dinner, shows young dancers being instructed with the aid of a mirror. March 22, 1946. (Photo by L.N.A.).

1940s 1950s ANONYMOUS CHORUS GIRLS DANCERS FLAMBOYANT ELABORATE EXOTIC COSTUMES LATIN QUARTER NIGHT CLUB NEW YORK CITY USA

Group of Chorus Girls, on-set of the Film, "Collegiate", Paramount Pictures, 1936

San Francisco, California February 18, 1946Showgirls at the Kubla Khan nightclub in San Francisco eating and relaxing after hours.

12/31/1939. In the Image, Dancers during their Rehearsals.

Paula Kelly, Shirley MacLaine, Chita Rivera, on-set of the compilation film, "That's Dancing!", MGM/UA Entertainment Company, 1985

Madrid, March 1973. Mosseiev's ballet representing folk dances. In the case of the image, a jota of tribute to our land.

The show must go on

Anefo photo collection. Ajax Revue. March 17, 1950

Dona Drake (center foreground), on-set of the Film, "Strike Me Pink", United Artists, 1936

Poll photo collection. The training of the Royal Danish Ballet. Ballet version of the Royal Danish Ballet in the Royal Danish Theater. March 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Cadiz Carnivals 1993.

Bliżej Kultury unknown

LIBERTAD LAMARQUE in GRAN CASINO (1947) -Original title: GRAN CASINO TAMPICO-, directed by LUIS BUÑUEL.

Anefo photo collection. Moscow state circus in Amsterdam. Trapezwerkers in action. November 2, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Holiday on Ice in Rai building, during show. September 24, 1964

IRENE DUNNE and DONALD WOODS in SWEET ADELINE (1934), directed by MERVYN LEROY.

Original Film Title: SWEET ADELINE. English Title: SWEET ADELINE. Film Director: MERVYN LEROY. Year: 1934. Stars: IRENE DUNNE; DONALD WOODS.

Musical Number at College Football Stadium, on-set of the Film, "College Rhythm", Paramount Pictures, 1934

Anefo photo collection. Musical "Anatevka". December 18, 1966

Paris, can-can dancers, 1900 1910.

Anefo photo collection. Moscow state circus in Amsterdam. Circus dancers in action. November 2, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Ballet dancers, Circa 1935, Wellington, by The Crown Studio (Wellington). Gift of Marjorie Lee, 2017.

CINERAMA'S RUSSIAN ADVENTURE (1966), directed by BORIS DOLIN and VASILY KAFANIAN.

BUSBY BERKELEY in GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 (1933), directed by MERVYN LEROY.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (1967), directed by DAVID SWIFT.

Frank McHugh, Eleanor Bailey, on-set of the Film, "Stage Struck", Warner Bros., 1936

Testing Time For Puppets -- Undergoing a final check before proceeding to the dispatch department are a batch of puppets made in the Wiltshire market town of Marlborough, Here, at the only factory of its kind in England, a group of enthusiastic workers produce the Pelham hand-made puppets, which, in the past five years have found their way into almost ever country in the world, while others have become familiar to Television viewers in Britain. Some of those in this picture will go into British

Chicago, Illinois: August, 1950. Members of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists at the University of the Arts pose for a laid back group portrait as they celebrate their first year of existence.©Underwood Archives

Ann Dvorak, on-set of the Film, "Flame Of Barbary Coast", Republic Pictures, 1945

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Rosalie", Loew's Inc., 1937

Anefo photo collection. Night action from Josephine Baker in the Citytheater in Amsterdam. November 12, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Original Film Title: FLYING HIGH. English Title: FLYING HIGH. Film Director: CHARLES REISNER. Year: 1931.

09/30/1930. La Laguna (Canary Islands). Charity Festival. Group of Beautiful Ladies who took part in the Entremes party, held to benefit the Anti-Tuberculosis League. Photo: A. Benitez.

MARISOL in CAROLA DE DIA, CAROLA DE NOCHE (1969).

Anefo photo collection. Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium 475 years / general rehearsal. December 14, 1949. Utrecht

05/21/1985. Infanta Elena, ballet dancer. Her Royal Highness, Infanta Doña Elena de Borbón, eldest daughter of the Kings of Spain, has participated as a student at the Mercedes Hielscher ballet school, under the direction of Conchita Huarte-Mendicoa, in a gala held at the Palacio de Congresos and Madrid Exhibitions.

ALL THE KING'S HORSES (1934), directed by FRANK TUTTLE.

Anefo photo collection. Waauw, teen program KRO. Douglas Squires dancers. Douglas Squires. January 4, 1968

"Oklahoma" Dress Rehearsal. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Negro Musical Black Nativity in Rotterdam. November 24, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Performance of the American dance company The Ailey Dance Theater in the Amsterdam Theater Carré. December 7, 1965. Amsterdam

CARMEN MIRANDA in THAT NIGHT IN RIO (1941), directed by IRVING CUMMINGS.

SSSR, Soviet Union, Moscow: The traditional World Youth Festivals organised by communist WBDJ, here in Moscow in 1957, in Vienna in 1959 and in Helsinki in 1961, are a worldwide youth meeting with performances in culture, song, dance, folklore, sports and discussions that emerged after the horrors of the Second World War

Anefo photo collection. Program of Circus Krone in Rotterdam Louise et Roger with a "Pas Des Deux on two horses". June 11, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Karmon Israel I Dancers. February 6, 1962

Children's dance tableau, 1930s, Wellington, by Cuba Photographic Studio.

Looking like two dolls, a pig-tailed, blonde Russian dancer and her partner a traditional dance in active costume. There are 10 men and women in the Company. December 10, 1955. (Photo by Roger Wood).

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