The Stanford Viennese Ball Opening Committee waltzes to Rosen aus dem
Süden, or “Roses From the South”, op. 338, by Johann Strauss, Jr.
Choreography by JJ Liu and Lewis Hom. Video by Paul Csonka and Lucas
Garron.
Viennese Ball is an exciting Stanford tradition with social dancing,
live music, performances, and live contests. It was started in 1978 by
students returning from the Stanford-in-Austria program, who were
inspired by the vibrant balls which took place in Vienna. These Viennese
balls usually began with a lavish opening ceremony featuring honored
dignitaries, costumed dancers, and handsomely-clad young couples.
Stanford’s first Viennese Ball, held in Toyon Hall, was attended by 350
students. Since then, the ball has blossomed into a prestigious formal
affair held at magnificent off‑campus ballrooms.
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