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1944
Harvest Moon Ball Amateur
Dance Championships
Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday,
August 30th, 1944 |
The Harvest Moon Ball was one
of the biggest couple dance contests for amateur dancers ever
held in the United States. The HMB was held in New York at Madison
Square Gardens as well as other cites throughout the U.S from
1935 to 1984. |
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Birth Place |
Creation Date |
Creator |
Locations |
| New York |
1932 |
N.Y. Times |
Madison Square Garden - NY |
FOXROT DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
Frances Marchisella & Joe Kozlowsky |
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WINNERS: |
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SECOND |
THIRD |
Frances Marchisella &
Joe Kozlowsky |
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JITTERBUG DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Pal Andrews & Johnny McAfey |
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Catherine Joyce & James Principi |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Pal Andrews & Johnny McAfey |
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SERVICEMEN'S DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Joan Jackson & Morris Ferguson |
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Francis Lutt & Edward Waltgenbach |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
Francis Lutt &
Edward Waltgenbach |
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RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Dolly Marmalis
& Mickey Mass |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Dolly Marmalis & Mickey Mass |
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple #
Rose Mary Calabrese & Albert Sessa |
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WINNERS: |
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SECOND |
THIRD |
Rose Mary Calabrese &
Albert Sessa |
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Helen & Albert Goldin |
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WINNERS: |
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| Helen & Albert Goldin |
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ALL-AROUND CHAMPION |
The Professional Judges |
Pre-Lim Locations |
| Frances Marchasella
& Joe Kolowsky |
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Savoy Ballroom |
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Roseland Ballroom |
Musicians / Bands / Singers |
Announcer |
Emcee |
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