we craft beauty.
Uniting our resources,
Dance and music constitute the cultural heritage of humankind, helping us to experience life in its finest quality. Within the cultural context, a unique space for communication emerges — a space where each individual can reveal and nurture their creative potential.

The International Ball Association is a public organization whose mission is to develop and popularize the culture of contemporary balls, as well as to promote dance and musical leisure as an important part of social and cultural life.

We design and launch projects that foster the growth of musical, dance, and theatrical culture, alongside the art of meaningful communication.
Together with his wife, Yulia Gribova, he initiated the unification of modern ball organizers worldwide and serves as an ambassador of  ball culture in Russia.

Mikhail Gribov

President of the International Ball Association (IBA), public figure in the field of culture in the Russian Federation.
The International Ball Association creates unique events to promote the development of modern ball culture and dance leisure.

Balls 

The Debutante Ball is Russia’s first modern student ball, bringing together top students from the country’s largest universities.

Debutante ball

The Petrovsky Ball in Saint Petersburg is a cultural and educational project for young people. It teaches social etiquette, fosters spiritual and moral qualities, and introduces participants to the history of balls in Russia.

Petrovsky Ball

The Ball "New Classics" is an exciting journey through the world of musical and dance culture. It is Russia’s first ball whose programme follows all the traditions of modern balls.

Ball «New Classics»

The Dubai Opera Ball in the United Arab Emirates showcases the finest of world classical high culture and contemporary entertainment events.

Dubai Opera Ball

The RUDN University Ball

With the organizational and methodological backing of the International Ball Association, RUDN University successfully hosted a ball that included a comprehensive dance education programme for students. The initiative aimed to develop social skills, cultural awareness, and dance proficiency among participants.
The International Ball Association became the organizational partner of the торжественного мероприятия at ITMO University.

The ITMO University Ball

The Association of International Students and the International Ball Association, with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, hosted the First International Student Ball.

International Student Ball

The International Ball Association organized a special ball to commemorate the anniversary of the Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium — the oldest gymnasium in Russia.

The Anniversary Ball of the Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium

Projects

Social dance school is an educational center focused on organizing dance training for adults. The training is based on the ideas and principles of dance recreation culture.

Social dance school

The school’s activities are aimed at helping people learn the rules of conduct in modern society through lecture courses, masterclasses, and events. This fosters openness, politeness, and refinement, enabling individuals to feel confident in social settings.

School of Modern Etiquette

The "Let's Dance" Festival — an exciting urban dance event featuring free masterclasses, a live orchestra, and evening open‑air dancing at Sevkabel Port.

Festival «Let’s Dance»

The "Dance Floor" Festival is a space for dance recreation for people of all ages, as well as an event for socializing and making new acquaintances.

Festival «Dance Floor»

In collaboration with the State Hermitage Museum, the "Jazz Promenade in Art Deco Rhythms" program transports guests to the glamorous era of the Roaring Twenties. Here, every participant can step into the shoes of a classic 1920s movie character.

Jazz Promenade
in Art Deco Rhythms

On December 4, the Pashkov House hosted the 22nd Runet Award — a landmark event for the country’s digital industry.

The XXII Runet Award

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Potential partners


The association welcomes collaboration with companies, influential public figures, and sponsors whose mission aligns with our core values.

professional dancers and dance instructors

For everyone who wants to grow the culture of dance and fun!
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