Here's a few British Pathe clips of 50s dancing – this first batch more interesting for all of us for the clothes, stance, general attitude and look rather than the steps:

 http://www.britishpathe.com/video/dancing-1950s-dance-hall/query/dancing

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/1950s-dance-hall/query/dancinghttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/1950s-dance-hall/query/dancing

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/dancing-at-local-hall/query/dancinghttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/dancing-at-local-hall/query/dancing

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/dancing-1950s-dance-hall/query/dancinghttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/dancing-1950s-dance-hall/query/dancing

The next lot aimed mostly at Marion & Matt:
Charlie and Vi at a competition?

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/frankfurt-britons-win-dance-contest/query/ballroom+dancing


http://www.britishpathe.com/video/british-dancers-triumph-2/query/ballroom+dancing
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/british-dancers-triumph-2/query/ballroom+dancing
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/selected-originals-ballroom-dancing/query/dancinghttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/selected-originals-ballroom-dancing/query/dancing

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/morecambe-dance-festival-1/query/ballroom+dancinghttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/morecambe-dance-festival-1/query/ballroom+dancing

Above first bit is described as a Foxtrot by the newsreel commentator! In 3/4? I don't think so!!

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/irish-inter-county-ballroom-dancing-competition-ak/query/ballroom+dancinghttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/irish-inter-county-ballroom-dancing-competition-ak/query/ballroom+dancing