speeches and the traditional debutantes grand opening dance. Guests gather shoulder to shoulder, eager to catch a glimpse of the spectacle. Only once “Alles Walzer!” ("Let the waltz begin!") ...

‘Let the waltz begin!’ Besides YouTube, teens must learn the carefully choreographed dances for each ball's opening ceremony from places like the Elmayer Dance School, which has been training dancers ...

Today, teenagers learn to waltz by watching YouTube videos while ladies shed their elbow-length gloves to better swipe on smartphones.

While the waltz, the quadrille and other traditional dances are the heart of the Viennese balls, modern events now offer a diverse range of music and entertainment. Most venues feature multiple halls ...