Viennese Ball Waltzes Into Town

Dancers took to the floor at the 11th annual Viennese Ball in Moscow on Saturday.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

While female debutantes dressed in long, white dresses, the men wore traditional tails.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

In recent years, the ball has become a firm fixture in the calender of Moscow's high-end social and cultural events.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

During the course of the evening, guests performed a number of dances, including polkas, tangos and even a midnight waltz.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

Tickets to the ball cost between 9,000 and 48,000 rubles with proceeds from the event going to charitable child aid projects.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

An upper age limit of 23 was also in place for female debutantes, while for the men it was 28.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

The event, which took place at Moscow's Gostiny Dvor, was attended by more than 2,000 people.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

The Viennese Ball was officially opened by pairs of debutantes dancing together ?€“ around 100 in total.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital

Debutants had to go through a strict selection process, with successful applicants picked on the basis of their education, knowledge of foreign languages and looks.

Viennese Ball Sweeps Into Russia's Capital