In 2000, an Afternoon Tea Dance was held as a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). In this photo, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, pose for a photo in costume at the dance. The photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 13 Issue 03, Spring 2000 edition of the AFV's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo is captioned: "Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, at the Afternoon Tea Dance. Shaun is the grandson of Arthritis Victoria volunteer Patricia Walker."COL photo of a young couple, dressed in ballroom dancing costumes, posing for a photo at an event. Behind them, various people are either seated at round tables or standing. The tables are covered in white tablecloths, and there are platters of sandwiches, glasses, and cups and saucers on top. In the background, there is a blue and gold banner, with Arthritis Victoria and Osteoporosis Victoria text and logos, hanging from the ceiling.[On a white label, handwritten in dark blue ink] Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, at the Afternoon Tea Dance. Shaun is the grandson of AV volunteer Patricia Walker. [Handwritten in blue ink] P17 COLOUR 50% [Handwritten in red ink] 5 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fundraising, afternoon tea, ballroom dancing, latin dance, champions, dance competitions, junior dance, shaun kingston, kelly yates, dance costumes, 2000

On the 26th of November 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held its "Primelife Grandparent of the Year" grand finale award celebration. The event was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. In this photo, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, perform one of their ballroom dance routines during the event. The photo appears on page 16 of the Vol 14 Issue 01, Autumn 2001 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It accompanies an article titled, "business promotions unit", which reports on the award night event. The photo is captioned: "Kelly Yates, left, and Shaun Kingston display their award winning dance style."COL photo of two people, both facing the camera. They are clasping eath other's hand during a dance performance. Both are dressed in ballroom dancing costumes - the young man is wearing a black shirt and black trousers and the young woman is wearing an orange sleeveless mini dress. In the background, people are seated at large round tables covered in white tablecloths.[Handwritten in red ink in the top right corner] 5. [On a white label, handwritten in black ink] Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, display their award winning dance style. 16 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fundraising, primelife, grandparent of the year, gpoty, ballroom dancing, latin dance, champions, dance competitions, junior dance, shaun kingston, kelly yates, dance costumes, melbourne town hall, 2000

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts AFV Physiotherapist, Valerie Sayce, in her role as MC on the night. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dance floor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.Colour photo of a woman, dressed in a red and grey ballroom dance costume, in the middle of an empty dancefloor in a large hall. She is speaking into a cordless microphone, while some people in the background are standing near or sitting at some tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, mc, ballroom dancing, dance costume, ballroom costume, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

Colour slides of girls in dance costumes performing at the Christmas party at Government House. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. The year is unknown but likely to be during the 1950s. A group of slides in glass mounts with green tape are probably from a couple of consecutive years. They will be catalogued separately. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slides x 2 of girls in dance costume at a Legacy Christmas party at Government House, in a glass mount with green tape.christmas party, government house party, dancing

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance at the event.COL photo of a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance in a large hall. He is wearing a colourful t-shirt and black trousers, while she is wearing a white t-shirt and a purple and mauve circle skirt. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats. There is a row of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance at the event.COL photo of a teenage dance couple performing a rock and roll dance in a large hall. He is wearing a colourful t-shirt and black trousers, while she is wearing a white t-shirt and a purple and mauve circle skirt. The male dancer is lifting the female up in the air. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats. There are several rows of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts some younger dancers taking to the dancefloor at the event.COL photo of three young dancers performing a promenade dance step in a large hall. They are each wearing a full circle skirt with a plain top. To the left of the frame, there is another person, dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, dancing. In the background, there are several people either standing or seated. Behind them, there is a large cluster of white and teal green balloons suspended from a small fenced platform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts two couples demonstrating their dance performance skills at the event.COL photo of two couples dancing in a large hall. One couple has the man crouching down while the woman is standing behind him with one hand on his head. They are wearing matching costumes consisting of black and white checked shirts with red trousers. The other couple has the man carrying the woman horizontally in his arms. They are dressed in contemporary jeans and shirts. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats on the periphery. There are rows of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

On the 12th of April, 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a Bone & Joint Ball at Sea Lake during National Arthritis Week as part of the Rural Access Project. This photo depicts several couples performing rock and roll swing dancing at the event.COL photo of several couples doing rock and roll dancing on the dancefloor in a large hall. One couple is dancing in the foreground. The woman is wearing an orange dress with a purple petticoat and the man is wearing a silver sequined jacket with black pants and a black Elvis Presley t-shirt. Several people are watching the performance while seated in rows of seats on the periphery. There are strings and clusters of white balloons decorating the hall in the ceiling space.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] Swinging at the bones & joint ball - Rural Access Project 1999 - Sea Lakearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rural access project, national arthritis week, naw, outreach, bone & joint ball, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing, dance performance, dance costumes, balloons, sea lake, 1999

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts AFV President, Bruce Dyson, joining in some dancing with two belly dancers at the event. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of a small group of people dancing on a dance floor in a large hall. In the background, there are several people sitting a tables in a dining area separated by a low partition wall. There are bunches of red, white, and blue balloons floating above the tables and streamers decorating the walls.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] AFV President Bruce Dyson joins in the audience participation Belly Dancing at San Remo Dancearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, middle eastern dance, belly dancing, dance costumes, bruce dyson, president, audience participation, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts water exercise leader, Vic Wetherall, enjoying a dance with some members of the "Lawrence of Australia" Middle Eastern dance troupe during the event. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of several people dancing on a crowded dance floor in a large hall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Belly dancing was a feature at "Warm Up For Winter." On Left: Vic Wetherall (water exercise leader) with members of "Lawrence of Australia"arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, middle eastern dance, belly dancing, lawrence of australia, dance troupe, dance costumes, vic wetherall, water exercise leader, audience participation, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts two flamenco dancers from the Sol Y Sombra flamenco dancing troupe performing on the dance floor during the event. Some photos from the event appear on page 3 of the Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, as part of a National Arthritis Week (NAW) feature.Colour photo of two flamenco dancers, dancing together on an otherwise empty dance floor in a large hall. In the background, in the dining area beyond the dance floor, a few people are sitting at tables and a waitperson is carrying a tray.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] Sol Y Sombra - Flamenco dancers [On the same sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Part of the Multi-Cultural Dance Theme at the San Remo Ball-room Dancearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, fundraising, fundraiser, warm up for winter dance, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, sol y sombra, spanish music and dance troupe, flamenco dance, flamenco music, flamenco singing, music and dance performance, dance costumes, san remo ballroom, north carlton, national arthritis week, naw, arthritis update, 1994

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held a "Warm Up For Winter Dance" as a fundraising event during National Arthritis Week. The dance, which was held at the San Remo Ballroom, had a multicultural theme and featured performances by professional dancers and dance troupes. This photo depicts a flamenco dancer and guitarist/singer from "Sol Y Sombra" flamenco music and dance troupe performing on a stage. It is a promotional photo provided to the AFV to help promote the upcoming "Warm Up For Winter Dance" fundraiser, at which the troupe would be performing.Colour photo of a Spanish flamenco dancer and guitarist, performing on a stage. There is a large potted fern on the stage, in front of some dusty pink floor-to-ceiling curtains.[Handwritten in the top right corner, in blue ink] R2. 15A. [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Spanisharthritis foundation of victoria, afv, multicultural, art and culture, traditional dance, sol y sombra, spanish music and dance troupe, flamenco dance, braceo, wrist and finger movements, flamenco music, flamenco guitar, music and dance performance, dance costumes, c1994

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Here used by Thessaloniki Association in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costumeHistorical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Red velvet girl's dancing costume vest with embroidery along outside and sleeves. Part "B" of a four piece costume.girl, dancing, costume, vest, βλαχοπούλα, γιλέκο, greek, στολή, plutarch

The full costume used traditionally by girls in the 16th to 19th century AD. In Australia used by Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Girl's dancing costume apron, red velvet with embroidery along outside. Red lining. Part "C" of a 4 piece costume.girl, dancing, costume, apron, βλαχοπούλα, ποδιά, greek, plutarch, στολή

The full costume used traditionally by girls in the 16th to 19th century AD. In Australia used by Thessaloniki Association “The White Tower” in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Yellow girl's dancing costume scarf, triangular in shape, silk with gold and silver embroidery around top. Part "D" of a four piece costume.girl, dancing, costume, scarf, βλαχοπούλα, κασκόλ, greek

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Now used in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Girl's white cotton dancing costume dress, with embroidery along neck, sleeves and bottom of dress. Part "A" of a four piece costume. Four in Thessaloniki Association's possession.girl, dancing, costume, dress, βλαχοπούλα, φόρεμα, greek

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Now used in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume. In Australia used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower".Historical significance for the purposes it was used by Thessaloniki Association "The White Tower", in functions, dancing and parades.Lady's dancing costume belt. Woollen with silver sequins and beading. Fringe on either end. Slightly damaged, silver buttons missing. Part "D" of a four piece costume.lady's costume, belt, greek, βλαχοπούλα, ζώνη, στολή

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUME -?local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

Black and white photo of girls in costumes on stage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of dancers in costumes posing on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUME ? IN TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUMES - TOWN HALL?local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUME? TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUMES? TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

The full costume used traditionally by ladies in the 16th to 19th century AD. Now used in Greek dances, parades and theatrical performances as a traditional costume.Historical significance due to the variety of traditional functions it was used during the 1990'sLady's dancing costume Jacket, gold and silver embroidery around edges. It has orange lining of silk material, lace and linen frill sleeve. Whole costume is called "Vlahopoula". Velvet outer. Part "C" of a four piece costume.lady's costume, jacket, greek, βλαχοπούλα, γιλέκο, στολή

DANCERS IN NATIONAL COSTUMES ? AT FOOTY OVAL CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

DANCERS WEARING NATIONAL COSTUMES? AT TOWN HALLlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations