In a time before yoga pants and Zoom shirts dominated our days and we could gather in groups of larger than 50 people, 150 young couples aged 17 to 24 from around the world donned white gowns and black tails to debut in one of the most elegant places in the world: the Vienna State Opera.
So, what exactly does it mean to "debut"? A debut is a young woman's formal entrance into society. For women of a certain status, a debut indicated that she was eligible to be married. Click here for a succinct definition of debut according to Shonda Rhimes.
The last Vienna Opera Ball before the pandemic took place on February 20, 2020, and serves as the setting for this week's journey. In this six-minute video, you will witness precision and pageantry as 300 young people waltz to Johann Strauss' Blue Danube. Even if you do not understand German, you can certainly appreciate the adulation of the commentators and spectators.
If your debutante days are long gone, you can still participate in the Vienna Opera Ball. A general admission seat (not including a seat) runs 315 euros (approximately $375 US), and a circle box for up to 12 people and including catering runs 23,600 euros (approximately $28,085 US). You can find more information by clicking here.
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