the debutantes' ball

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• The Ball of Roses — The Ball of Roses, is a well established debutante ball in Birmingham, Alabama. It is sponsored by the Ballet Guild of Birmingham and serves as a vital fund raiser for the Alabama Ballet. History The Ball of Roses began in 1959 when The Ballet… …   Wikipedia

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• Veiled Prophet Ball — The Veiled Prophet Ball (commonly referred to as the VP Ball) is a debutante cotillion held each December in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, by a secret society named the Veiled Prophet Organization (often referred to as the VP ), first founded by… …   Wikipedia

• Ball gown — A ball gown is the most formal female attire for social occasions. According to rules of etiquette, a ball gown must be worn where white tie or evening dress is specified on the invitation. It is traditionally a full skirted gown reaching at… …   Wikipedia

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• Bradley-Martin Ball — The Bradley Martin Ball was a lavish costume ball at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City on the night of February 10, 1897. Mrs. Cornelia Bradley Martin organized the ball, with the intention of making it the greatest party in the history of the… …   Wikipedia

• Viennese Opera Ball in New York — The Viennese Opera Ball in New York is an annual society ball that has taken place in New York City each year since 1956. The opening performances of the ball normally comprise four main elements: a presentation of female debutantes and their… …   Wikipedia

• ball — I [[t]bɔl[/t]] n. 1) a spherical or approximately spherical body; sphere 2) a round or roundish body, of various sizes and materials, either hollow or solid, for use in games, as baseball, football, or golf 3) gam a game played with a ball, esp.… …   From formal English to slang

• Upper Class Twit of the Year — The Upper Class Twit of the Year is a classic comedy sketch that was seen on the TV show Monty Python s Flying Circus , and also in a modified format as the finale of the movie And Now For Something Completely Different . It is notable for its… …   Wikipedia

• Quadrille Ball — is an annual society ball that has taken place in New York City each year since 1961, usually in January or February. It is a non profit event that benefits the Germanistic Society, which in turn awards scholarships for German graduate students.… …   Wikipedia

• Cotillion ball — In American usage, a cotillion is a formal ball and social gathering, often the venue for presenting débutantes during the débutante season – usually May through December. Cotillions are also used as classes to teach social etiquette, respect and …   Wikipedia