Stanford Bon Bon Ball 2026

The Bon Bon Ball is a social dance celebration that kicks off two weeks of Austria Fortnight lessons leading up to the Viennese Ball. Each year, social dance students and dancers come together for a jubilant night of dancing, laughter, and new friends.

Come for social dance (waltz, swing, tango, etc.) from 9pm-12am and a complimentary lesson on either the Bohemian National Polka (Advanced Dancers with previous knowledge ONLY) from 7-9pm taught by Prof. Richard Powers in Roble 113 or Beginner Waltz Class (no experience required) from 7:30-9pm in Roble 115.

MUSIC: DJ music by Prof. Richard Powers

🍕 Food & Drinks Included!

Snacks, drinks, pizza, and more — included with your ticket.

No partner or date necessary, come solo or with friends and dance the night away!

PART 1 @ 7pm: (Bohemian National Polka: Room 113) Advanced Dancers ONLY

PART 2 @ 7:30pm: (Rotary Waltz: Room 115) Beginner Dancers Welcome!

PART 3 @ 9pm Open Social Dance

All sales are FINAL- no refunds or exchanges. This is a student-run event and we do not have the resources necessary to process the volume of refunds/special circumstances that often accompany on-campus events.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Roble Gym, 375 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, United States

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