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1944 Harvest Moon Ball
Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday,
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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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1932 |
N.Y.
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Madison Square Garden - NY |
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FOXROT DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
Frances Marchasella &
Joe Kolowsky |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
Frances Marchasella &
Joe Kolowsky |
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JITTERBUG DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
Pal Andrews &
Johnny McAfey |
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Catherine Joyce
James Principi |
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WINNERS: |
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Pal Andrews &
Johnny McAfey |
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SERVICEMEN'S DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
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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POLKA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
Dolly Mamalis &
Mickey Mass |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
Dolly Mamalis &
Mickey Mass |
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
Mary Calabrese &
Albert Sessa |
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WINNERS: |
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Mary Calabrese &
Albert Sessa |
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple
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 |
Entertainers |
| Cab Calloway |
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Misc. Research Words that may be
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| Whitey's Lindy Hoppers |
Mama Lu Parks |
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Savoy Ballroom |
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Also performed at the Aquarium Restaurant, NYC on Sept. 22, 1942 for
three days W/Johnny McGee & His Orch. |