Built in 1922 as an ice rink, this cavernous space was transformed into the "Home of Refined Dancing" in 1956. In the early 1980's, I began participating in the Harvest Moon Ball, an annual amateur dance contest that officially began in 1935 and lasting till 1984. Preliminary dance contests were held around the city throughout the year, ocdasionally at Roseland Ballroom. I became somewhat of a regular there, practicing my routines and, since winning - Rumba Champion 1983 - for the sheer love of dancing. I was quite smitten with the place and the idea of partner dancing as the essence of a bygone elegance.
Ballroom dancing on a grand scale faded from the scene, and the space was used for concerts, special events and private parties. Roseland closed on April 7, 2014.
Ballroom dancing on a grand scale faded from the scene, and the space was used for concerts, special events and private parties. Roseland closed on April 7, 2014.
Couple # 12 1980's
Roseland Entrance 1980's
Julie and Carmine posing after the Harvest Moon Ball Preminaries
Taxi Dancers Review 1983
Waiting to dance 1980's
"Ginger Rogers" at Halloween Contest 1988
Statue 0f Liberty Look-Alike Contest 1986
Two Friends at the Ladies Lounge 1986
Young Woman at New Year's Eve 1989
Seated Woman in Silver Dress, New Year's Eve 1989
Couple Embracing on New Yiear's Eve 1989
Dance Contest Winners Jerry and Judy 1986
Easter Bonnet Contest Contestant in Downstaires Lobby 1989
Self-portrait with Fernando 1985
