Dancing Is the Art

Dancing is the art
of getting your feet
out of the way faster
than your partner
can step on them.
...Author Unknown

The iconic Catalina Casino has been the focal point of Catalina Island since it opened on May 29, 1929. The casino is the first circular building of its time. The Art Deco and Mediterranean Revival building is a stunning reminder of Catalina's glorious past.

This is an evening look of the entrance to the Casino. Measuring 20,000 sq ft, the Catalina Casino Ballroom is the world's largest circular ballroom without supporting pillars. The greatest number of dancers ever in the Catalina Casino was 6200 people dancing to the music of Kay Kyser on May 8, 1940. Dozens of Big Bands played here through the 1930's and 1940's.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalina_Casino

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a beautiful art deco entrance -and the quote really gave ne chance to giggle !!

[Lou Ann]

What a gorgeous place. I would have loved to be there to hear those big bands!

[Kitty Hawke]

What a fabulous entrance to a lovely old building.

[Esther Rosenberg]

beautiful taken shot, elegant building.

[Babs]

What a grand building. I love how it has a triptych feel to it.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful symmetry and tile art.

[Pigeons Farm]

Great POV

[Lynda McG]

Haha, great way to describe dancing! Nice shot too

[Danette Thompson]

Lovely

[Fisher Family]

A beautiful night shot of this lovely entrance!

Ian

[RonM]

Beautiful classic design.

[tony gig]

Great capture...fav

[Sandy Z W]

SO COOL. I've never seen it from this angle before. Marilyn gave me a charm of the casino at the Manhattan Beach convention in the gift exchange. It's on my convention necklace.

[Louise & Ken]

One of my favorite sights on the Island! So gorgeous...I couldn't get enough small detail photos...Just enthralling, and what a magnificent era!