Voices of the Jazz Era Ballroom

Voices of the Jazz Era Ballroom is a grassroots, web-based oral history project devoted to preserving and passing on the memory of dance in the Jazz era through the lives and words of everyday people. This is your story—please contribute by talking with a parent or grandparent, neighbor, or friend and explore the archive to see how others have shared their stories.

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Lottie and Dottie Talk Dance, Burlesque, and Radio

From the Dorothy Porter collection
Dance at a House Party, Late 1940's -- 1 of 6

From the Dorothy Porter collection
1926: Two Students Dance the Charleston

From the Donald Russ collection
"Competing with the Silver Flask and Jazz Orchestra," Berkey and Gay Furniture Ad, 1926.

From the Donald Russ collection
Brief Interview With Norma Miller: Savoy Ballroom Dancer and Performer

From the Norma Miller collection

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Ted Younger Playing Electric Mandolin with a Big Band 1947

From the Ted Younger collection
Joe and Ted Younger 1936: Mandolin and Tap Dance

From the Ted Younger collection
The Grant Family: Vaudeville Song Dance and Comedy Act, 1936

From the Ted Younger collection
1937 Vaudeville Music and Tap Dance Act: The Grant Family

From the Ted Younger collection
A Novelty Vaudeville Dance Act, Early 1920's

From the Ted Younger collection