Posted on 03/11/2023 20:55
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France 2 articles written by
L. Desbonnets, B. Boussouar, M. Werth – France 2
France TV
Direction Vienna, Saturday March 11, where the French have decided to take a break in another century. They meet at one of the city’s famous balls.
In the former imperial palace of Vienna (Austria) it is first and foremost a grandiose spectacle: 300 pairs of beginners and a choreography regulated with millimeter precision in front of a privileged audience. Obligatory immersion in Viennese culture before the ball. All participants took a week off to participate in the residency. Among the 24 French, Aurore and Raphael Prévost did not know each other before the start of the trip. They will dance together on prom night. The stay is organized by a Parisian waltz school and costs 1,500 euros per person.
3,000 people in the Imperial Palace
Except for transport, everything is included, even snacks in Viennese cafes. In the evening of the big day, all the French are busy. The dress code is strict: tuxedo and bow tie for men, long dress for women. 3,000 people are present in the Imperial Palace to enjoy the unique atmosphere in the world. “I have excellent French riders to have the joy of dancing with,” remarks one woman. Around midnight it’s time for the famous quadrille. The Viennese Waltz hopes to beat its pre-Covid-19 attendance record with a season total of more than 550,000 dancers.
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