Members of the Hatton School of Dance under-10 team which won a championship in British ballroom dancing 14 years ago. Photo: SN — Members of the Hatton School of Dance under-10 team which won a championship in British ballroom dancing 14 years ago. Photo: SN | SG

placeholder image — Members of the Hatton School of Dance under-10 team which won a championship in British ballroom dancing 14 years ago. Photo: SN | SG

In pictures: 18 retro South Tyneside dancing scenes from years gone by

Published 12th Sep 2023, 11:28 GMT

Were you ever captured on the dance floors of South Tyneside?

Today we’re taking a trip to the dance floors of South Tyneside with 18 amazing photos spanning 70 years.

Can you spot yourself?

A tea dance at Bamburgh Grove for residents in 2016. Remember this? Photo: Stu Norton

17. Dancing back to 2016

A tea dance at Bamburgh Grove for residents in 2016. Remember this? Photo: Stu Norton | SN

A children's tea dance at Primrose Community Association in 2009 but were you pictured as you took part? Photo: SN

18. Retro at Primrose

A children's tea dance at Primrose Community Association in 2009 but were you pictured as you took part? Photo: SN | SN

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