Waltz Week in Vienna

January 18–25, 2027 | Vienna, Austria

Experience the magic of Vienna during waltz season.

Imagine spending a week dancing, exploring, and celebrating in one of the world's most enchanting cities—all with a welcoming group of fellow dance lovers.

7 unforgettable nights. 2 spectacular balls. 1 extraordinary adventure.

Waltz Week in Vienna is more than a dance trip—it's an immersive experience that brings together travel, culture, music, friendship, and, of course, the timeless elegance of the waltz.

Whether you've dreamed of dancing in Vienna for years or are looking for your next unforgettable adventure, this is your chance to experience the city at its most magical.

Throughout the week, Vienna becomes our playground. Together we'll:

• Explore the city's breathtaking architecture and historic charm.

• Enjoy memorable dining experiences and authentic Viennese culture.

• Take inspiring dance classes.

• Meet and dance with local dancers through special exchanges with Viennese dance schools.

• Discover hidden gems, cafés, and cultural treasures.

• Share laughter, friendship, and unforgettable moments with fellow travelers who love to dance.

Then comes the highlight of the week.

On Friday evening, we'll step into history as we attend an elegant grand ball at the magnificent Hofburg Imperial Palace—one of the world's most iconic ballrooms, where the traditions of Vienna's legendary waltz season have flourished since the days of Mozart and Strauss.

And just when you think it couldn't get any better...

On Saturday, we'll don our formal attire once again for another spectacular evening at Vienna's beautiful Rathaus, experiencing yet another unforgettable Viennese ball.

This isn't simply a vacation.

It's a chance to dance where the waltz was born, immerse yourself in centuries of tradition, create lifelong friendships, and make memories you'll treasure forever.

Join us for Waltz Week in Vienna 2027—and experience the trip of a lifetime.

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SPECIAL for 2027: Waltz Week runs from Jan 18-25, 2027.  If you have an opportunity to extend your stay in Europe for a few days, consider one or both of the following options (Please note, these are separate events not organized by us. You would need to purchase tickets on your own for any that you attend)

1) Come a few days early and spend some extra time exploring Vienna. If you would like to attend more than two balls this week, there are three more balls taking place on Jan 14, Jan 15, and Jan 16 before Waltz Week begins (See the Ball Schedule page for details)

2) Shift into "swing" mode and stay in Munich from Feb 4-8 for "Rock That Swing", Europe's largest swing dance festival!  (Please Note: Registration for Rock That Swing has not opened yet, but we will let you know when it does) 

THE OFFICIAL "WALTZ WEEK" BALLS:

As a group, we will get you tickets for the "Wiener Kaffeesiederball" ("The Coffee Makers Ball") taking place at the Hofburg Palace on Friday, Jan 22nd and the "Wissenschaftsball" (The "Science" Ball) taking place at the Rathaus on Saturday, Jan 23rd.   These will be a delightful finish to our week of workshops and play (See details below).  PLEASE NOTE: These Balls sell out quickly, so we need to get your payment in before Oct 1st to guarantee you a spot.  We will arrange the tickets for you as part of Waltz Week.

Tickets for the Wiener Kaffeesiederball and the Wissenschaftsball can be purchased during checkout.  

------------ [OPTIONAL] ADDITIONAL BALLS BEFORE WALTZ WEEK ------------

There are several balls taking place just before Ball-Fest begins. These are listed below.

**PLEASE NOTE: None of these are being organized by us, so you would need to purchase tickets to them on your own through the links provided.

1) The ZuckerBäckerball (Confectioners' Ball): Thursday, January 14, 2027 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. It is celebrated as Vienna's sweetest ball, famous for its grand cake raffle and live pastry exhibitions. Tickets typically start at €150.00 for general entry. Details at: Zuckerbäckerball Website:

2) The Blumenball (Ball of the Vienna City Gardens): Friday, January 15, 2027, at the Wiener Rathaus (Vienna City Hall). The event transforms the Rathaus into a massive sea of flowers, featuring over 100,000 blooms and a diverse musical program, including a dedicated Latino area.

Details at City of Vienna Blumenball or Tanzschule Chris.

3) The Ball of the Pharmacy (Ball der Pharmazie): Saturday, January 16, 2027 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. Details at: Ball der Pharmazie Website

PRICING - HOW IT WORKS:

• Everyone attending will need to purchase the baseline "Waltz Week Dancer's Package" --OR --  if you are coming with someone who would like to join us for all of the social activities, but who does not dance, we also have a "Non-Dancer's package"

• We highly recommend you also purchase Ball tickets for both the Friday and Saturday Balls

• All pricing is in US Dollars

A)  "WALTZ WEEK" BASELINE PRICING (Early Bird Special, Good Through Sept 15): 

     DANCER'S PACKAGE:  $785

• INCLUDES: all classes and workshops (10+ hours), Sunday night group dinner at a local traditional restaurant,  Tues & Wed dance nights, walking tour of Vienna, fun group socials and adventures yet to be named..... 

• DOES NOT INCLUDE: housing, transportation, travelers insurance, ball tickets, regular meals, outside practices or dances  

     NON-DANCER'S PACKAGE  $395

• INCLUDES: Sunday night group dinner at a local traditional restaurant,  walking tour of Vienna, fun group socials and adventures yet to be named..... 

• DOES NOT INCLUDE: dance classes, ball tickets, Dance evenings, housing, transportation, travelers insurance, regular meals, outside practices or dances.  

B)  "VIENNESE BALL" TICKET (See "Ball" section for details)   

          1)  Friday, Jan 22nd: Wiener Kaffeesiederball (in the Hofburg Palace):    $260

         2)  Saturday, Jan 23rd: The Wissenschaftsball (in the Rathaus):         $190 

C)  PLEASE NOTE:

All Ball tickets must be ordered through our website by October 1, 2026 to ensure enough time for our Vienna team to purchase and collect them.  Tickets for any of the other balls outside of those offered for Waltz Week must be arranged on your own.

• Tickets ordered after October 2nd cannot be guaranteed.  We will still do our best to get them for you, but these balls can sell out quickly once the box office opens.  You will be refunded in full for any tickets you paid for but could not be obtained.  

• Tickets for the Balls you purchased will be given to you on the first day of Waltz Week.

• All prices are in US Dollars.  If using Euros, currency conversion will automatically take place using this website.  

D) TO AVOID HIGH CREDIT CARD FEES:

WeTravel charges a credit card fee if you purchase your tickets through this website. To avoid the additional fee, you can purchase your tickets using the following payment engines:

• VENMO:  (no added fees) Send to:  Ari-Levitt-1  (the picture on the site is of Ari carrying a dance partner in his arms). Last four digits of Ari's phone are:  9172

• ZELLE:  (no added fees) Send to:  arilevitt@hotmail.com  

• PAYPAL:   (Be sure to use the "Friends & Family" option only, otherwise you will be charged a 3.5% payment fee).  Send to:  arilevitt@hotmail.com

• WISE (App): Send to:  arilevitt@hotmail.com There is a nominal fee for using this App.

• REMITLY (App): Send to:  arilevitt@hotmail.com There is a nominal fee for using this App

Partnering for the BallS:

Please note: while we do try to keep an even lead/follow balance, you do NOT need a partner to attend Waltz Week in Vienna.  This is one of the main reasons we established this fabulous event -- so that solo dancers and couples coming to Vienna will have partners to dance with!  (Rest assured that we will be rotating partners throughout all of our classes and during our evening dance excursions, so again, no worries if you do not come with a partner).  

How many dance classes will there be?  

There will be 10+ hours of group private dance classes, plus many more opportunities for social dancing in the evenings at local dance venues and at the two Balls we will be attending over the weekend. Private lessons will also be available as time permits.

What dance styles will be taught during the classes?  

The dance styles taught will be selected from among those that are typically played at the Balls.  These may include, but are not limited to:

• Viennese Waltz

• Slow Waltz

• Polka

• Quadrille  (See an example of the quadrille on the VIDEO page)

• Swing

• Foxtrot

• Latin (mambo, cha cha)

• Ballroom

• Connection technique and styling 

We will try to balance the classes between the various styles, combining the best of traditional Viennese ball forms with the latest American social dance styles that will leave you well-prepared for any ballroom dance to come. 

Where are the classes held?

• All classes will be held at the Some Like it Hot Ballroom, Sechshauserstraße 9, A-1150 Vienna (Formerly, called the "Demel" dance school). It is just off the U6 line, so if you are looking for housing, getting something near the U6 will eliminate your need to change trains to get to the studio.  

How large do you expect classes to be?

• The number of participants for the Waltz Week workshops will be limited, allowing us to keep the classes more intimate and the instruction personalized. Every effort will be made to maintain equal lead/follow balance.

At what level will classes be taught?

• Waltz week dance classes are not for the absolute beginning dancer.  Participants will be expected to know some basic dance steps and partnering skills (ie, be comfortable with beginning level waltz or social dance).  

• If this isn't you yet, not to worry! -- you have plenty of time between now and February to sign up at a dance school near you and complete a beginning level waltz or social dance class!

• If you have any questions about your level of dance, please let us know. 

What language will classes be taught in?

• All classes will be taught in English.  Translation is available for German or Spanish speakers.

Will there be opportunities for private lessons?

• Private lessons can be arranged with individual instructors during the week.

Should I come with a partner or can I come alone?

• While we highly encourage you to come with a partner, it is not required to participate. That being said, there are MANY more advantages to attending Waltz Week with a partner (especially if you are planning to dance at any of the pre-Waltz Week, or "alternate" Waltz-Week Balls) and these are discussed further at the bottom of the "Balls" page. 

• In order to keep balanced lead and follow numbers, and due to the fact that we typically have more follows registering early-on, any single leads and lead-follow pairs will be able to get in right away. Any single follows will be automatically put on the waiting list until we can match you with a lead.  We HIGHLY encourage single follows to recruit a lead with whom you can register! 

• For anyone coming without a partner who would like to find a partner, we highly encourage you to connect with fellow interested single party's and participants on our FACEBOOK PAGE "Waltz Week in Vienna" (click on the link to post there, to arrange meet-ups, or to coordinate partnering for the Balls) 

Will there be opportunities for social dancing during the week?

• Yes.  There are dance practices available at local dance schools several times during the week (separate admissions apply).  There will also be opportunities for social swing and salsa dancing at local dance clubs.  More information about these will be available during the first day of workshop orientation.

Getting To 'Waltz Week' Classes in Vienna:

• The "Some Like It Hot Ballroom" -- located at Sechshauserstraße 9, A-1150 Wien -- will be our main meeting area for classes and workshops. It is situated just outside the old city, near the Schonbrunn Palace, with easy access to the subway.  

  • The nearest SUBWAY STOP is the U6 "Gumpendorferstraße" station (about three city blocks, or a five minute walk from the studio).  

  • The nearest BUS STOP is the 57A "Fuenfhausgasse" (just in front of the studio)

Where to Stay:

• There are many wonderful hotels, quaint bed & breakfasts, delightful pension's, and more budget-friendly hostels to stay at in Vienna.  For easiest access to the "Some Like It Hot" Studios, you may consider looking for housing near the U6 line (which means you won't have to transfer trains to get there)

• If you are looking for a roommate or have any other questions about lodging that you would like to post to the group, or if you have any suggestions about tickets, places to stay, or great deals you found that you would like to share, please feel free use our "Waltz Week in Vienna" Facebook page for postings and discussions.
  

Travel insurance is required for all of our trips and will help protect both your investment and our vendors should you need to cancel. There are many companies that offer travel insurance options. You can sign up with one such policy during the payment checkout portion of this registration. 

• Should you cancel less than 14 days of booking and greater than 90 days before the trip, you get a 100% refund of total cost minus a $100 admin fee.

• Should you cancel after 14 days of booking and up to 90 days before the trip you will get a 50% refund of total cost minus the $100 admin fee.

• Once we are within 90 days of the trip starting there are no refunds.

• Note:  should you find someone to fill your spot, we can transfer your balance to them minus the $100 fee. Should you become sick or have other health or family-related issues, it’s highly likely the required travel insurance would kick in and reimburse you so be sure and check with your provider. 

• It is the responsibility of the trip attendee to reach out in the event of a cancellation and make their payments on time. We reserve the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make this trip happen. 

• By making a deposit you agree to above terms of service and cancellation policy.

Liability:

We exercise care in the selection of reputable travel service providers but we are not ourselves a provider of travel services and have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties.  

In no event do we accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. We also do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for consequential loss (meaning indirect loss, loss of revenue, loss of reputation, loss of profits, loss of actual or anticipated savings, lost opportunities, including opportunities to enter into arrangements with third parties or loss or damage in connection with claims against you by third parties) howsoever caused in connection with your booking.

Risks of Travel and Release: 

We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under our control or any acts of God, unsafe conditions, terrorism, health hazards including pandemics, illness, weather hazards, or the suitability for a disabled person of any portion of any trip. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at travel.state.gov, click on "Find International travel Information" then click on "Country Information", and fill in the name of the destination country. 

For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/travel, then click on "Destinations" and scroll to the name of the destination country. It is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THESE RISKS AND DANGERS, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND Dangers.

*Please Note:  The agenda below is working draft.  Given the number of activities to choose from, the schedule may be changed according to the group's interests & what is available locally.

Monday, Jan 18th: 

• Doors to the "Some Like It Hot Ballroom" open, Meet & Greet!  12:30pm 

  • Sechshauserstraße 9, A-1150 Wien (Click Here for location and how to get there)

• Official Welcome, Orientation, & Introductions, 1:00 pm (Please be on time!)

• Opening Workshop with Ari & Christine, 2:00-4:00 ("Viennese Waltz" & "Quadrille, part 1")

• Lecture on Viennese Balls & What to Expect, 4:00-5:00

• Official Group Dinner & Social (Included with your Waltz Week package) 6:00pm    

Tuesday, Jan 19th: 

• Morning Workshops, 10-12:00 ("Cross-step and Rotary Waltz; "Quadrille, part 2")

• Group Lunch at Ari's favorite historic Bodega, 12:00-2:00pm

• Walking Tour of Vienna's Old Town, Ending with Coffee & Cake at Vienna's Most Famous Coffee House (not to be missed!), 2:00-4:30pm

• Dinner at Historic Restaurant  6:00pm

• Evening Activities: TBD

Wednesday, Jan 20th:  

• Morning Workshops, 10-12:00 ("Swing, parts 1&2", "Quadrille, part 3")

• Group Lunch at lovely historic Bodega, 12:00-2:00pm

• Free Time to Explore Vienna (Museums, Hofburg Palace Tour, Opera House Tour, Spanish Riding School, etc)

• Dinner at Local Historic Restaurant,  6:00pm

• Swing & Social Dance Exchange,  8:30-11:30pm  

Thursday, Jan 21st: 

• FREE DAY For Exploring the Region

Friday, Jan 22nd:

• Morning Workshop, 10-12:00  ("Cross-Step Waltz, parts 1&2", "Quadrille, part 5")

• Lunch, 12:00-1:00  

• Afternoon Workshops, 1:00-3:00 ("Salsa", "Cha Cha", & "Rumba", "Quadrille Review")

• Relax, prep for Ball

• Group Dinner & Social, 5:30pm, Palmenhaus Restaurant

• "The Coffee Ball" at the Hofburg Palace, 8:00pm - 4:30am (Saturday morning)  Doors open at 7:30pm, the Opening Ceremony is at 9pm

Saturday, Jan 23rd:

• Sleep in!

• Visit the Nasch Market, Vienna's largest Outdoor Food & Flea Market, Group Lunch 10:30-1:30

• Afternoon Workshops, 2:00-4:00 ("Salsa", "Cha Cha", & "Rumba", "Quadrille Review")

• Relax, prep for Ball

• Dinner at the Rathaus, 6:00-7:30

• "The Wissenschafts Ball at the Rathaus, 8:00pm - 4:00am (Sunday morning). Doors open at 7:30pm, the Opening Ceremony is at 9pm

• Survivors Breakfast, 5:00am (TBA)

Sunday, Feb 23rd  

• Sleep in!

• [Optional]  Lunch social at beautiful historic restaurant:  12:00-ish 

• [Optional]  Afternoon at the thermal spa

• [Optional]  For those interested going Swing Dancing this evening, there is a very unique and lovely dance onboard the Badenschiff Wien (a ship in the canal that hosts Sunday dances). LOCATION: Badeschiff Wien, Wolfgang-Schmitz-Promenade 4, 1010 Wien

Sunday, Feb 24th  

• Goodbye's and Departures

If you would like to extend you stay in order to attend the "Rock That Swing" Festival in Munich Feb 4-8, 2027, you can find more information HERE   (registration is not yet open and currently only the 2026 schedule is up, but they should have the 2027 info there shortly).  

PLEASE NOTE: We are not involved in organizing that event (ie,  you would need to purchase tickets and make travel & housing arrangements on your own), but we would highly recommend it if you would like to attend the world's largest swing, lindy, balboa, shag, blues, and boogie event with 70+ teachers and 18+ bands over a four day weekend.