VIDEO
1946 Harvest Moon Ball
Amateur Dance Championships
Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday,
August 31st, 1946
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.
Birth Place
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New York
1932
Daily News
Madison Square Garden -
NY
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FOXTROT DIVISION - FINALISTS:
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Margaret & Martin P. Rogers
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WINNERS:
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Margaret & Martin P. Rogers
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Meg Vecchearelli & Jo Jo Gramo
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Mr. & Mrs. James A. Lynch Jr.
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WINNERS:
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Meg Vecchearelli &
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RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS:
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Ann Borrelle & Tony Vale
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Dolly & Mickey Mass
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WINNERS:
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Ann Borrelle & Tony Vale
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS:
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Kitty Coppola & Vincent Howard
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WINNERS:
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Kitty Coppola & Vincent Howard
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS:
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Theresa & Angelo Pellegrino
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WINNERS:
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ALL AROUND CHAMPION
The Professional Judges
Pre-Lim Locations
Margaret and Martin P.
Rogers
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Savoy Ballroom
Musicians / Bands / Singers
Announcer
Emcee
Entertainers
Elliot Lawrence
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