Youth
Experience dancing, fun and etiquette at Vienna’s largest youth meeting place. Open balls at the Hofburg and take the Dance Performance Badge.
Course start: September and January*
Duration: weekly until the end of the school year
Summer at Elmayer
From 4 July to and including 5 September 2026, course registrations are possible only on Sundays from 7 pm to 10 pm or by prior arrangement. You can reach us at any time by phone on +43 1 512 71 97 or by email at office@elmayer.at
Dancing in summer:
Summer Dance Courses: Enjoy compact short dance courses on three evenings in July and August and recover from summer heat and work stress in our air-conditioned rooms.
Private Lessons: the most exclusive way to prepare for a wedding or the ball season. Private lessons are available at any time by arrangement.
Youth Practice Courses: for participants in our youth courses, the holiday practice course takes place every Sunday from 7:30 pm to 10 pm.
Registration for Youth Courses Has Been Open Since 1 May
From September 2026, young people once again have the opportunity to experience dancing and entertainment, make lifelong friendships at Vienna’s largest youth meeting place, and take an active part in large opening committees at Vienna’s balls. Confident manners are included.
Registration began on 1 May. Here you will find all information about the process and how to prepare for your registration:
Courses
For more than one hundred years we have brought joy and movement into the lives of countless Viennese. Let Vienna's most popular dance school convince you!
Do you have questions or would you like personal advice? Send us an email or give us a call!
Summer Dance Courses
Make the most of the holidays with a compact dance course—three sessions in just one week.
Course start: every second week in July and August
Duration: Mon, Tue and Thu within one week
Couples
Discover the dances of the World Dance Programme together and enjoy unforgettable evenings as a couple.
Course starts: October, January and April
Duration: 10 weeks each, progressive courses
Dance Course for the Officers Ball
Learn the dances of the World Dance Programme together with the cadets of the Military Academy and prepare for the ceremonial opening of the Officers Ball at the Vienna Hofburg.
Course starts: September
Duration: 10 evenings + ball rehearsals and ball attendance
Students
Learn the most beautiful dances in focused, intensive lessons—and discover just how enjoyable dancing can be!
Course start: October and March
Duration: 6 weeks each, progressive courses
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The Elmayer Annual Programme 2026/27
Our current annual programme 2026/27, with all key information on courses, events and dates, is already available on our website. It includes all important information on our youth courses, couples’ courses, special courses, events and dates for the coming dance year.
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Elmayer has the Old Vienna tradition as a bonus. That is a lasting value money can no longer buy.
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The enchanting Viennese balls
For more than one hundred years, Elmayer has stood for discerning Viennese ball culture. With our know-how, we support ball events from a school ball with 200 to a Hofburg ball with 6,000 guests. Our dance school is closely connected to the Viennese ball tradition.
