The Big Dance

Stanford's 27th Annual Ball
A Bridgerton-Inspired
Garden Party

Prepare to dance beneath cascading garlands,
to lose yourself in a symphony of swirling gowns and sly glances.

All set to the masterful selections of:
Richard Powers
our DJ and guide through the evening’s enchantments.

Made possible by your fellow Stanford dance peers:
the Gang of 13
who form The Big Dance Committee!

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Friday, May 9 into Saturday, May 10

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9 o’clock in the evening (PM) –
6 o’clock at dawn (AM)

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Roble Gym
375 Santa Teresa St, Stanford, CA 94305

*** Optional Intermediate Cross-Step Waltz lesson at 8 P.M. included with ticket

🎟 Tickets

🌲 Stanford Students: $10
General Public: $20
Financial aid available upon request—no debutante shall be left behind.

🕯️ A Ball Within the Ball!

On the night of The Big Dance, a special hour awaits:

Step into The Bridgerton Ball from 11 PM to midnight — an hour of elegant period waltzes, mixers, and set dances beneath the chandeliers.

Period attire will be admired but not required.
Join the fantasy, step into a storybook, and dance the night away!

🎟️ Secure Tickets on Eventbrite

🌟 Important Notice to All Attendees

To preserve the sanctity of our grand ballroom, we entreat you to don only

* soft-soled dance shoes *
(you may also wear just socks with no shoes)
within Roble Gym.

Let your steps be light, your turns be elegant, and your soles be suitably gentle.

🎩 Attire for the Evening

– Regency Finery –

Step into the world of Bridgerton with empire-waist gowns, tailcoats, and enough lace and brocade to make Lady Danbury weep.

– Floral & Foliage Fantasy –

Adorn yourself in blooms, petals, and garden whimsy—clothing kissed by spring itself.

– Authentic Excellence –

Come as you are, for even the Queen knows the rarest jewel is a soul unmasked.

👑 Costume Contest

There shall be a costume contest for those whose ensembles truly dazzle the ton.

Whether you appear as a duke, a duchess, a dandy, or a daffodil—prepare to be seen, and perhaps even crowned.

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