Northern Lights Ball

01/10/2026

This photo says it all — joy, happiness, and the magic that happens when people come together through dance. 💙 That’s the heart of the Northern Lights Ball.

01/08/2026

✨ Still dreaming about Northern Lights Ball ✨

Every year, this event reminds us why we dance:
the courage to step onto the floor,
the joy of movement,
and the beauty of sharing something meaningful with others.

Northern Lights Ball isn’t just a showcase — it’s a celebration of growth, artistry, and connection 💙
And we already can’t wait to do it all again.

💫 December | Madison, WI
💫 Dancers • Studios • Community

Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable.

12/19/2025

❄️✨ It’s always about the people ✨❄️

Northern Lights Ball isn’t just about dancing beautifully — it’s about showing up bravely, connecting with a partner, and sharing a moment on the floor.

From longtime dancers to those stepping out of their comfort zone, every person who danced brought heart, courage, and joy. And that’s what makes this event so special. 💙

We are endlessly grateful to the dancers, instructors, and studios who make Northern Lights Ball such a welcoming and uplifting community year after year.

Tag yourself, tag your studio, and relive the magic ❄️
More highlights coming soon.

12/14/2025

Reliving the magic ❄️✨
Northern Lights Ball is made special by the dancers, teachers, studios, and community who come together each year.

More highlights coming soon 💙

✨Madison Ballroom Company
✨Amethyst Ballroom
✨Ballroom By Jay
✨Fusion Dance Academy
✨Freely Dance
✨Rasmussen Ballroom LLC
✨Tempo Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio
✨Valley Social Dance Studio

12/10/2022

Our annual showcase, Northern Lights Ball, is our biggest event of the year! See your favorite dancers live and in person at UW-Madison's Memorial Union in the Great Hall on Sunday, December 11th, 2022!
Visit our website to see the general schedule and a detailed program by visiting:
https://madisonballroom.wixsite.com/northernlightsball

12/06/2020

Tonight’s the night! Join us over zoom from 7-9pm for our first VIRTUAL showcase!!

12/05/2020

** VIEWING LINK**

Click below for our viewing link for our live-streamed event of our 3rd Annual Northern Lights Ball which airs TOMORROW, Sunday, December 6th from 7-9pm!!

We are so excited for you to join us via Zoom for our 3rd Annual Northern Lights Ball Showcase this Sunday, December 6th from 7-9PM CST!! Please use the updated link below to join us (your video will be turned off and you'll be muted) so you can watch in your jammies with your favorite holiday drink...

09/01/2020

We are so excited to announce that we will be featuring an ONLINE PRESENTATION of Northern Lights Ball for 2020! If you are interested in participating please send us a message! We'd love to have you join us!

12/06/2019

The deadline to buy tickets that include lunch or dinner is TODAY AT NOON. Spectator tickets without lunch or dinner will still be available to purchase. Please contact us ASAP to reserve your tickets now!

11/30/2019

For hair and make up, please contact Mila to make an appointment!

09/26/2019

Join us Saturday, December 14th at UW Memorial Union’s Great Hall for our second annual Northern Lights Ball. Teacher packages are now available! Send us a message if you’re interested in attending with your students!

madisonballroom.wixsite.com/northernlightsball