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1978 Harvest Moon Ball
Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday, August 31st. |
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. The
'Hustle' was again included in this years competition lineup . These are the
Official HMB Standings for the year 1978 . |
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Birth Place |
Creation Date |
Creator |
Locations |
| New York |
1932 |
N.Y. Times |
Madison Square Garden
- NY |
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HUSTLE DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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| Anthony and Sue Maraldo |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| Anthony and Sue Maraldo |
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n/a |
FOXTROT DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
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LINDY HOP DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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David Asbury & Zebra King |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| David Asbury & Zebra King |
n/a |
n/a |
RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
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SECOND |
THIRD |
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| n/a |
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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WINNERS: |
FIRST |
SECOND |
THIRD |
| n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION |
The Professional Judges |
Pre-Lim Locations |
| Anthony and Sue Maraldo? |
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n/a |
Irvington Polish Home: New Jersey |
| n/a |
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Restland Farm : Northford, Conn |
| n/a |
n/a |
Roseland Dance City: N.Y. |
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Savoy Manor : N.Y. (Mama Lu Parks) |
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Emcee |
Entertainers |
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Misc. Research Words that may be related ... to
help your searches |
| Shorty George |
Madison Square Gardens |
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| Lindy Hop |
New York Times News Welfare Association |
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