6th ELS Ball Weekend in Vienna

Highlights: Welcome Reception - Ball in the imperial Palace (Opening ceremony featuring a debutants' commitee and midnight interlude) - Sightseeing - Visit of a traditional "Heurigen" - Brunch on Sunday - Waltz Crash course - Optional Programme on Sunday (with Klimt, Mozart and/or Europe's largest skating rink) - Nightlife

It's time for the annual ELS Weekend in Vienna!
 
Until the early 19th century, the waltz – a dance in which the partners touch and swirl together – was considered too erotic and exciting to include in events where propriety was in order. But when the great composer and orchestra director Johann Strauss was named Dance Music Director of the Imperial Court in 1835, the waltz received formal approval as an official dance in Vienna. The waltz and the Viennese Opera Ball became an important Austrian cultural phenomenon.
 
Already for the 6th time in history ELS Austria cordially invites you to the ELS Ball Weekend, which takes place in Vienna from the 3rd until the 5th February 2012. From the Opening Ceremony to the last dance in the wee hours of the morning, you are invited to join the magical celebration.

Needless to say that in addition to the Ball, we will offer a diverse programme for the whole Weekend, so don't hestitate to participate at the weekend even if you can't attend the Ball.
Highlights:  Welcome Reception - Ball in the imperial Palace (Opening ceremony featuring a debutants' commitee and midnight interlude) - Sightseeing - Visit of a traditional "Heurigen" - Brunch on Sunday - Waltz Crash course - Optional Programme on Sunday (with Klimt, Mozart and/or Europe's largest skating rink)- Nightlife 
Registration is open until the 31st of December, however as it's the 140th anniversary of the Ball's Hosting University, please confirm your participation as soon as possible so we can book your tickets!!

Programme details

Friday, February 3, 2012

• Arrival in the afternoon/early evening
• 19.15: Reception in the rooms of the Club of the „Alt-Kalksburger“ (Meet up with the ELSA Youngsters) and Ball at the Hofburg (www.hofburg.com; the Habsburg’s former imperial residence)
  Dress code: Traditional Costumes or Smoking + bow tie/Suit for the gentlemen and Ladies in Evening dress

Saturday, February 4, 2012

• Free time in the morning
• 14.00: Meet up for a City Walk (Vienna lovers do not hesitate to participate, Insider tips & stories guaranteed J!)
• 16.30 ct: Coffee in the heart of Vienna (Since October 2011 the "Viennese Coffee House Culture" is listed as "Intangible Cultural Heritage" in the Austrian inventory of the "National Agency for the Intangible Cultural Heritage", a part of UNESCO).
• 19.30 ct: Evening at a “Heurigen”, a typical Viennese place 
•  Afterwards: Join us to one of Vienna’s most classic nightlife spots, view on Vienna’s skyline included!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

• 10.00 – open end: Brunch
• Optional programme in the (late) afternoon for those who wish to experience Vienna a bit longer:
  • Klimt exhibition: Experience one of Austria’s most popular artists.
  • For the “sporty” ones: Take a ride at one of the most beautiful and largest ice skating rinks of the world, right in front of the “Rathaus”, the residence of the Mayor of Vienna.
  • If you wish to attend any other event in the evening (concerts, opera, musicals, etc.) we are happy to help you getting tickets. 

Tickets for the Ball will be reserved, if you pay in until December 31, 2011: € 60 for a general ticket or € 23 for a students’ ticket 

on to IBAN: AT43 3747 5000 0111 3042, BIC:RVVGAT2B475 (Account holder: Martina Berger).

If you decide to come “Last Minute”, please let us know by January 15^th.  We will try to get tickets for you, however please note that the Ball is usually sold out.

If you are attending the weekend without the ball, for reservation reasons please let us know before 29.01.2012.

 

Accommodation

• Private -> first come – first served! Like in the good old ELSA days, we provide the first ones of you with private accomodation.
• Hotel accommodation can be found under www.wien.info/wtv/book-e.html.
  Where should the hotel be situated? Open the internet link -> Look for "expand” at the search criteria -> "Nearby..." -> "Imperial Palace/Hofburg” or “Rathausplatz"

Please do not hesitate to contact us for tipps regarding hotels in Vienna.

 

Applications and requests to

Mail: elsball@elslawyer.org, mobile: +43 851 7977 (Martina Berger)

You can also reach us on Facebook at the Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/319478341399547/

 

Looking forward to seeing you here!

Martina Berger, Claudia Zimorski (ELS Austria), Franz-Martin Orou (ELS Representative Austria) and Clara Hrabovec (ELS)

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