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1954 Harvest Moon Ball
Madison Square Gardens, New York Wednesday, Sept 8th,
1954 |
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 |
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FOXROT DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple #
Rose Garafola & Gary Garafola |
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WINNERS: |
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SECOND
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THIRD |
| Rose Garafola & Gary Garafola |
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JITTERBUG DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple #
Ruth Hampton & Jerry Lawrence |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| Ruth Hampton & Jerry Lawrence |
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POLKA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
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SECOND
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THIRD |
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RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD
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ALL AROUND CHAMPION |
The Professional Judges |
Pre-Lim Locations |
Rose Garafola &
Gary Garafola |
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Savoy Ballroom |
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Roseland Ballroom |
Musicians / Bands / Singers |
Announcer |
Emcee |
Entertainers |
Ray Bloch Orchestra |
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Ed Sullivan |
Eartha Kitt |
| Noro Morales and their Orchestra |
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Eddie Fisher |
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Miltonm Bearle |
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Clark Brothers |
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Augie and Margo |
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Mindy Carson |
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Misc. Research Words that may be
related ... to help your searches |
| Shorty George |
Madison Square Gardens |
Vintage Dance Contest |
Amateur Dance Championships |
| Lindy Hop |
New York Times News Welfare Association |
Historic Dance Contest |
Savoy Manor |
| Whitey's Lindy Hoppers |
Mama Lu Parks |
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Savoy Ballroom |
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Notes: |
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Also performed at the Aquarium Restaurant, NYC on Sept. 22, 1942 for
three days W/Johnny McGee & His Orch. |