so we are proud of it. 1,2,3, 2,2,3... blue danube plays. laughs. 0utside, dusk is falling over the city, and soon after the guests of the blumenball begin to arrive. the ball opens with a formal performance, then suddenly the floor is crowded with dancing couples old and young, who seem to seriously know their stuff. it's so nice! it makes you want to take up dance lessons. the other ball guests seem equally taken with the romance of the event.