The Dance Card

Welcome to The Dance Card, our blog dedicated to the world of balls and ballroom dancing. From black-tie etiquette to ballroom guides and essential packing lists, find everything you need to make the most of every ball.

The Dance Card

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Ladies Ballroom Accessories

The Ballavimus series of guides on Ladies' Ballroom Accessories 

Ladies Ballroom Accessories

The Ballavimus series of guides on Ladies' Ballroom Accessories 

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Let’s Talk Gloves

The Ballavimus guide to Ladies' Gloves for ballroom dancing and parties

Let’s Talk Gloves

The Ballavimus guide to Ladies' Gloves for ballroom dancing and parties

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Ladies’ Highland Ball Black Tie Packing List

Ladies’ Highland Ball Black Tie Packing List What should I pack for a highland black tie event?   This is the Ballavimus ladies’ checklist for what to pack for a...

Ladies’ Highland Ball Black Tie Packing List

Ladies’ Highland Ball Black Tie Packing List What should I pack for a highland black tie event?   This is the Ballavimus ladies’ checklist for what to pack for a...

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Men’s Kilt Black Tie Ball Packing List

A checklist of the items you need to back if you're attending a black tie event and you're wearing a kilt. 

Men’s Kilt Black Tie Ball Packing List

A checklist of the items you need to back if you're attending a black tie event and you're wearing a kilt. 

Are you travelling to a Reeling ball in Scotland?

Are you travelling to a Reeling ball in Scotland?

This is the Ballavimus guide for what to pack for a reeling ball in Scotland, or indeed anywhere else you’re lucky enough to go reeling. 

Are you travelling to a Reeling ball in Scotland?

This is the Ballavimus guide for what to pack for a reeling ball in Scotland, or indeed anywhere else you’re lucky enough to go reeling. 

Men’s Trews Black Tie Ball Packing List

Men’s Trews Black Tie Ball Packing List

A checklist of the items you need to back if you're attending a black tie event and you're wearing tartan trews (trousers).

Men’s Trews Black Tie Ball Packing List

A checklist of the items you need to back if you're attending a black tie event and you're wearing tartan trews (trousers).