I was disappointed by the B&W ball this year. It had the feel of a high school dance rather than a real formal ball. I think this is mainly due to poor choice in music. Every year before now that I've attended the ball, I was refreshed by the formality. You don't get that many other places these days. But the overabundance of mainstream pop really irked me. Though there were songs I did enjoy, the majority were definitely not what I would expect from a formal ball which demands formal attire and formal ballroom dancing.
Actually, I noticed that during the demos, the dress code was sometimes not followed. I was really disappointed by that. I did enjoy watching the demos, though I think they took too much time.
I did have some problems with the dance floor. It came apart even after it was fixed and my heel kept getting stuck in it. The smaller room was definitely a disappointment, especially since it made the line wrap around the outside of the building. Actually, it was pretty difficult to move around with the cramped room. My partner and I had to use less and less space while dancing.
There should be a bit more lenience towards people needing to use the restroom during the ball. They really should not be asked to go and wait in line again. Who can help but need to go sometime during a six hour period? Especially while drinking water. Or on their period, because that really can't be helped.
I appreciated the staff member listening to a group of us tell him of our concerns over the dance. I really hope that next year will be a lot better.
Actually, I noticed that during the demos, the dress code was sometimes not followed. I was really disappointed by that. I did enjoy watching the demos, though I think they took too much time.
I did have some problems with the dance floor. It came apart even after it was fixed and my heel kept getting stuck in it. The smaller room was definitely a disappointment, especially since it made the line wrap around the outside of the building. Actually, it was pretty difficult to move around with the cramped room. My partner and I had to use less and less space while dancing.
There should be a bit more lenience towards people needing to use the restroom during the ball. They really should not be asked to go and wait in line again. Who can help but need to go sometime during a six hour period? Especially while drinking water. Or on their period, because that really can't be helped.
I appreciated the staff member listening to a group of us tell him of our concerns over the dance. I really hope that next year will be a lot better.