The Viennese Ball at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a formal event that recalls the culture, history and music of 19th-century Vienna. It promises the opportunity to dance waltzes and polkas from the Strauss Era in Vienna — the latter half of the 1800s and into the 1900s — known as a golden age of romance and elegance. The Viennese Ball also features many student and faculty ensembles and regional musicians, performing music from many different periods and eras. Proceeds and donations provide music, service and international study awards for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students.