New Year’s Eve Ball: Dancing Into 2026

New Year’s Eve is more than just a countdown—it’s a transition, a reflection, and an opportunity to step into the future with intention.

If you’re looking for a night that’s more than just noise and champagne flutes, join us for a New Year’s Eve Ball that celebrates dance, connection, and the power of shared experiences. This evening is about stepping into the new year with purpose, joy, and a renewed sense of community.

We’ll spend the night moving together—not just on the dance floor, but into 2026 with focus and excitement. Through the rhythm of the foxtrot, the playfulness of the quadrille, and the joy of shared movement, we’ll embrace both where we’ve been and where we’re going.

As midnight approaches, we’ll pause for a moment of reflection—a chance to look back on 2025, acknowledge what we’ve learned, and set our sights on the possibilities ahead. With the warmth of the ballroom around us and the energy of the night still humming, we’ll step into 2026 with intention and celebration.

And to help you carry this feeling into the new year, we’ll offer a small gift at the end of the night—a reminder to take what you’ve gained here forward into 2026.

This is a New Year’s Eve for those who want more than just another party. It’s a night to be present, to dance, to reflect, and to welcome the year ahead with joy, clarity, and connection.

The Evening’s Schedule:

• Foxtrot Class – A dance that embodies smooth elegance and partnership, perfect for setting the tone for the year ahead.

• Social Dancing – Before, between, and after classes, enjoy an open floor with a mix of swing, quickstep, foxtrot, waltz, and more.

• Quadrille Class – A lively, communal dance that reminds us that we don’t move into the future alone—we move together.

• Moment of Reflection – A pause before midnight to acknowledge the past year and set our intentions for the one ahead.

• Midnight Countdown & Toast – A moment of celebration as we welcome 2026 together.

• A Gift for the New Year – A small token, offered to each guest at the end of the night, to carry the spirit of this evening into the year ahead.

This isn’t just another New Year’s Eve. It’s a reset, a celebration, and an invitation to begin 2026 with clarity, movement, and joy.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025

• Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

• Doors open: 9:00 PM

• Foxtrot class: 9:30 PM

• Quadrille class: 10:45 PM

• Open dancing: Before, Between, and After Classes

• Moment of reflection: 11:45 PM

• Midnight countdown & toast

• Dancing continues until 12:30 AM

• Doors close: 1:00 AM

• Location: Ballroom Dance Chicago | 4039B N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

• Price: $150 per person | $250 per pair (Limited to 60 guests—secure your tickets early!)

• Age Requirement: 21+

• Attire: Formal, black tie optional—wear your best as you step into the new year with intention.

• Dessert Spread by Lutz Bakery – Featuring Viennese-inspired treats like Sacher Torte and apple strudel.

• Midnight “Champagne” Toast – A non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own bubbly for a personalized celebration.

• BYOB: Guests may bring their own wine or beer (no hard liquor, please).

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Step into 2026 with movement, meaning, and a night to remember.