Madison Square Gardens, New York – Wednesday, August 30th, 1939
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. This historic dance contest provided a platform for Lindy Hop to be exposed to an audience outside of the Savoy Ballroom.
New York
First Place
Edith Mathews and Leon James
Second Place
Maggie McMillian and Frank Manning
Third Place
Norma Miller and Billy Hill
1939 – Harvest Moon Ball [Paramount News – Shag & Lindy Hop]
1939 – Sophomore Swing [Broadway Brevity]
1932
First Place
Christine Caroll & Frank Farell
Historic Dance Contest
Vintage Dance Contest
Amateur Dance Championships
Madison Square Gardens
Mama Lu Parks
Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers
Shorty George
Daily News
Jimmy Dorsey
Madison Square Garden – NY
Judy Garland