Today we are spinning back to 1985 – with some ballroom dancing at the Corn Exchange.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINESTwo ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

Ladies dressed to impress in their layered frilly dresses, while the gentlemen were smartly suited and booted for the occasion.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINESTwo ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

This particular session brought people together from all age groups – our photo gallery features young and old, and dancers of all abilities.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINESTwo ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

People paired up as friends and couples – some learning how to ballroom dance professionally, while others preferred to take it in their stride.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINESTwo ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

Each couple had a number on their back, with judges critiquing them on their technique, posture and rhythm.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINESTwo ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

The term ballroom dancing derives from the Latin ‘ballare’, which simply means ‘to dance’.

Ipswich Star: Two ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINESTwo ladies dance around the room in frilly frocks Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

Its earliest forms date back to the 16th century.

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in these pictures? Let us know via imagecurators@archant.co.uk