of the French taste the splendor of Viennese waltzes

In the former imperial palace of Vienna (Austria), it is first of all a grandiose spectacle: 300 couples of beginners, and a choreography regulated to the millimeter, in front of a privileged audience. Before the ball, obligatory immersion in Viennese culture. All the participants took a week off to participate in the stay. Among the 24 Frenchmen, Aurore and Raphael Prévost did not know each other before the start of the trip. They will dance together on prom night. The stay is organized by a Parisian waltz school, and charged 1,500 euros per person.

3,000 people at the Imperial Palace

Apart from transport, everything is included, even snacks in Viennese cafés. On the evening of the big day, all the French get busy. The dress code is strict: tuxedo and bow tie for men, long dress for women. 3,000 people are present at the Imperial Palace to enjoy the unique atmosphere in the world. “I have excellent French riders, with whom I was able to have the joy of dancing“, notes a woman. Around midnight, it’s time for the famous quadrille. The Viennese waltzes hope to beat their pre-Covid-19 attendance record, with a season total of more than 550,000 dancers.