![]() In an action series, expect a Ballroom Blitz. Super-Trope of High-School Dance, Dance of Romance, and Masquerade Ball. Expect a scene where he says he hates dancing or just plain can't dance (Though if he can get into it, he will find he really can dance.) If a character is a Fake Aristocrat this will be the ultimate test of their facade. Other times, it will be used to show that the protagonist (particularly if it's a male lead) is virtuous and cannot understand the snooty ways of aristocrats. Quite often in a story, Dances and Balls will be used as an opportunity to show that a Beautiful All Along girl (sometimes, but less common, guy) cleans up nicely (to the amazement of fellow protagonists). ![]() And when these serious things are war, famine, pestilence, and the like, they don't have to be very straitlaced. Straitlaced members of society may disapprove of the frivolity, particularly if serious things are going on. The terms tend to be "balls" for Blue Blood and Royal Blood guests (expect Gorgeous Period Dress and Ermine Cape Effect, and certainly Pimped Out Dresses, as balls would be occasions when they pulled out the stops), and "dances" for more common sorts of folk. ![]() ![]() Often occurs at other celebrations, such as a feast. An occasion for gathering and celebrating. ![]()
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