A ball is a formal dance. Attendees wear evening attire, which is specified on the invitation as black tie or white tie (the most formal). Social dance forms a large part of the evening; actual ballroom dancing may or may not occur. A contemporary dancer rehearsing in a dance studio Dance (from Old French dance, further history unknown) generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression (see also body language) or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. ... Black tie is a dress code for formal evening events that are not formal enough to require white tie. ... Bandleader Vincent Lopez in white tie, early 1920s Evening dress (also known as full evening dress) or white tie is the most formal dress code that exists for civilians today. ... Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing. ... Ballroom dance is a style of partner dance which originated in the western world and is now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. ...
Strictly speaking, a party may only be called a ball if it is a charity event. Otherwise, no matter how grand or formal the gathering, it is a dance or a dinner-dance.
A cotillion or debutante ball is a formal presentation of young ladies, debutantes, to polite society. ... A masquerade ball (or masque) is an event which the participants attend in costume, usually including a mask. ... The bridge over the River Cam at Clare College during its 2005 May Ball. ...
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