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

Couple spinning during a reel. Lady in a tiara

The Tiara Problem: Why Britain's Grandest Headp...

There was a time, not so very long ago, when a ball without tiaras was rather like a ball without champagne: technically possible, but spiritually impoverished. Yet venture into any...

The Tiara Problem: Why Britain's Grandest Headp...

There was a time, not so very long ago, when a ball without tiaras was rather like a ball without champagne: technically possible, but spiritually impoverished. Yet venture into any...

DJ in black tie plays music from a pulpit in a country house

Five Brilliant (and Brilliantly Useless) Antiqu...

Imagine this: You are a guest at a friend's country house, along with a group of others, all there because your generous host is taking the whole party to a...

Five Brilliant (and Brilliantly Useless) Antiqu...

Imagine this: You are a guest at a friend's country house, along with a group of others, all there because your generous host is taking the whole party to a...

Going to the Royal Versailles Ball 2026?

Going to the Royal Versailles Ball 2026?

Here’s our guide on having the best time at the 2026 Royal Versailles Ball.    What is the Royal Versailles Ball? Following the success of the Inaugural Royal Versailles Ball...

Going to the Royal Versailles Ball 2026?

Here’s our guide on having the best time at the 2026 Royal Versailles Ball.    What is the Royal Versailles Ball? Following the success of the Inaugural Royal Versailles Ball...

Framed portrait of a woman in a blue dress

How to Take Good Photos at a Ball

Want to avoid taking bad photos at a ball? The romantic lighting that makes ballrooms so special often make bad photographs. Here are our tips for making your next ball...

How to Take Good Photos at a Ball

Want to avoid taking bad photos at a ball? The romantic lighting that makes ballrooms so special often make bad photographs. Here are our tips for making your next ball...

Man in White Tie Evening Wear

Men's White Tie Packing List

What should I pack for a White Tie event?  This is the Ballavimus men’s packing list for your White Tie outfit, also known as full evening dress, or simply ‘tails’....

Men's White Tie Packing List

What should I pack for a White Tie event?  This is the Ballavimus men’s packing list for your White Tie outfit, also known as full evening dress, or simply ‘tails’....

A Guide to the Best Reeling Balls

A Guide to the Best Reeling Balls

From castles in the Highlands to grand ballrooms in London and Paris, reeling balls are some of the most magical events in the social calendar. Whether you’re planning your first...

A Guide to the Best Reeling Balls

From castles in the Highlands to grand ballrooms in London and Paris, reeling balls are some of the most magical events in the social calendar. Whether you’re planning your first...

Lady holding present wrapped with a tartan bow

Gifts for People Who Love Reeling Balls

Six gift ideas for people who love reeling balls: Particular sashes, cummerbunds, fountain pens, kilt pins, place cards and of course our Ballroom Diary

Gifts for People Who Love Reeling Balls

Six gift ideas for people who love reeling balls: Particular sashes, cummerbunds, fountain pens, kilt pins, place cards and of course our Ballroom Diary

Ballavimus Ballroom Diary open on a writing desk

How to Keep a Ballroom Diary You'll Treasure Fo...

Your Ballavimus Ballroom Diary captures the feelings, moments, and memories that make every ball special - letting you relive the magic long after the last dance. These tips will help...

How to Keep a Ballroom Diary You'll Treasure Fo...

Your Ballavimus Ballroom Diary captures the feelings, moments, and memories that make every ball special - letting you relive the magic long after the last dance. These tips will help...