48th Johann Strauss Ball
“Dance the Night Away – Viennese Style”
The Johann Strauss ball an elegant event drawing over 200 patrons and donors each year to support scholarships for young and upcoming musicians in Alberta. Experience the live music performances by our scholarship recipients, solo artists, and dance groups. Our guests enjoy dancing, listening to the music, visiting with friends, and meeting new ones.
The Johann Strauss Ball strives to be a unique, fun, and elegant affair.
A live chamber orchestra with 18+ players accompanying the performers and playing classic ballroom dance music (Edmonton Pops Orchestra as the Johann Strauss orchestra under Michael Clark) and big band dance music by C -Jam under Herb Henley. Traditional polonaise performed by Polonez Folk Art Ensemble with guests, and Hungarian dance presentation with the dancers from the Hungarian Veterans Association in Calgary.
The event starts with a Champagne reception, followed by a five course gourmet dinner and a midnight snack in form of a traditional goulash soup, prepared by the Chateau Lacombe culinary team.