Ben De La Vega’s Annual Black and White Ball:

For the past fifteen years, Ben De La Vega has given the dance community a dance extravaganza unequaled by any other. As the “Tri-State Social Event Of the Year,” Mr. De La Vega’s annual Black and White Ball, generally held in August, features a complete evening of entertainment including big-band dance music and exhibitions by world-class ballroom dancers from not only the USA, but from as far away as England, Canada, Italy, Japan and Russia. Former Balls have featured exhibitions by International Dance Champions Julia Gorchakova and Bob Powers:

and James and Janna Kunitz:

August 2004's Ball featured Igor and Polina Pilipenchuk, originally from Belarus (now domiciled in Baltimore, MD) who have won over 100 US Open and Professional Championships in Ballroom and Latin Divisions:

In other years, we have featured other world-class ballroom dancers Corkey and Shirley Ballas; Barbara and Tim Heller; Pita Siddal and Marilyn Benitez; Gocha and Shorena; Stephan Champagne and Monon Hurteau; Pierre Allaire and Mireille Veilleux; Gary and Diana McDonald; Jean-Marc Genereux & France Mousseau; Victor Fung and Anna Mikhed; Felipe and Carolina Telona; and Delyan Terziev and Boriana Deltcheva.

Live Music has been provided by Vicho Vicencios Moondance Orchestra; Phares Corders Band, Mike Drake, The High Society, Nobles of Notes, Linda Petty, Paul Solos, Pina Colada, Henry Munoz and Paul Elizondos’ eighteen-piece Big band. Many of the professional performers in the Black and White Balls have been seen on PBS, A&E and 'Dancing With the Stars'.

Non-dancers and dancers alike come to Dallas from not only Texas, but from Arizona, Louisianna, New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma, and as far away as Canada, France, Italy and Mexico, to attend this premier ballroom event.

Information on this year's Black and White Ball and to Purchase Tickets...

Testimonials from Previous Black and White Balls:

“Ben, just a note to say how absolutely fabulous your Ball was - It was the best one of any Kind I have ever been to. The music was great - all tables great. The dance guests and your speaking - positively great. Just wanted to compliment you. Keep on keeping on.” C.S., Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX.

“How good to meet you, and what a wonderful night of entertainment and I thought the food was delicious too. Thank you for all your information. You phone calls were greatly appreciated, plus all that hard work. Our table was fantabulous. We could enjoy all that entertainment without moving. Thanks again for a job well done.” B. & B. McD. Ft. Worth, TX

“Dear Ben, Thank you for a lovely evening last Saturday. As usual, the Ball was a great affair. The dinner was great. The band played a welcome variety of dance numbers. I danced with some good dancers and had a great time visiting with friends I hadn’t seen for a long time. Your Black and White Balls are always well done.” J.D., Richardson, TX

“Mr. De La Vega. My dance instructor insisted that I attend this year’s Ball. I wondered ‘why such a fuss?’ Now that I have attended, I have no further questions. This was one of the grandest nights of my life. I am a trumpet player and this is the first time I have really heard a big dance band live. The music unbelievable, as well as the dancing. It was a most wonderful evening for my wife and I.” R.M., Little Rock, AR.

“Dear Ben, It is always a pleasure to see you in Dallas and many thanks again for inviting us to this great evening of ballroom dancing.” P. & M., Montreal, Canada

“Ben, Thank you for putting on such a wonderful show Saturday night. We’re glad that we have people like you. Thanks again.” J. & L., Wichita Falls, TX

“Dear Mr. De La Vega, This year was our first time to attend your Black and White Ball and I want you to know how truly special the event was for us and our guests. The entertainment was spectacular, the food delicious and the music so great to dance to. We will certainly look forward to attending again next year. Thank you for a wonderful evening.” J. & W. V., Addison, TX

“My dear De La Vega, Dear friend Ben. I don’t want to let time go by without writing you a note to let you know what a wonderful time we had the night of your Ball. We enjoyed the music. The show was exciting. The band that night was wonderful. I am looking forward to next year’s Ball to have a wonderful night of dance and food.” S.C., Dallas, TX

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