Sixteen Couples Take To Dance Floor For Intricate Viennese Waltz Performance Crowd Won’t Forget

Aug 31, 2021 by apost team

Participating in a long-lasting tradition can be nerve-wracking, but also extremely rewarding. Getting the chance to carry it on for future generations to see is something people should be proud of. School spirit was on high display in the most sophisticated fashion at the Viennese Ball at Stanford University each year the event took place as students perfected the intricate Viennese waltz.

Every year, the students at Stanford University participate in the annual Viennese Ball to uphold a tradition while showing off their beautiful dancing abilities. It is an incredible moment for the students to come together and show off their impressive dance skills in front of their family, friends and peers, all the while getting the chance to be a part of one of their school’s finest moments. 

Originating from the Stanford in Austria program back in 1978, the annual Viennese Ball has become one of Stanford University’s favorite traditions as the event continues to grow each year. Back in February 2013, the event was hosted at the Palace Hotel for the very first time for a huge crowd of more than 600 people. It was an unforgettable moment as the crowd witnessed just how much time and effort the students had spent learning the dance.

Taking the dance floor to show off their skills at the intricate Viennese waltz, 16 couples showed just how much they had practiced for the big night by moving as if they were professional dancers. The crowd was absolutely mesmerized by their impeccable skills as each student moved with incredible elegance and grace, mastering each move of the difficult waltz.

The Stanford Daily reported that the annual Viennese Ball had nearly doubled in size in 2013 from its very first event. While the first event sold about 350 tickets, the event in February 2013 expected more than 600 people to attend. Taking place at the Palace Hotel for the very first time, the 2013 Viennese Ball held by Stanford University was a night full of fun, food and music. “It’s a registered historical landmark,” chair of the committee Christina Krawec said. “It’s very swanky, very fancy and very high class.”

According to the Stanford Daily, students who are not already versed in the cross-step waltz or swing are able to take lessons every night for two weeks leading up to the event as part of the Austrian Fortnight. More than 200 tickets were sold at Bon-Bon Ball, the kick-off festivity held prior to the Viennese Ball, giving a great start to the festivities to follow. The lessons teach students how to waltz, swing, salsa and tango. “It involves almost two whole weeks of free lessons,” Austria Fortnight’s co-chair Mario Cuevos said.

The event is designed to be a time to bring everyone together for a moment of fun. To help make all of the dancers feel more comfortable on the big night, some dancers wear a gold ribbon to indicate that they are willing to dance with anyone. “This informality allows for the event to feel more open and allows dancers to get to know each other,” Krawec said. “I just hope people enjoy themselves.”

All of that practice certainly came in handy as the 16 couples looked like professionals on the dance floor. Showing off their impressive and elegant moves, each student moved beautifully as they danced the intricate Viennese waltz.

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