UN BALLO IN MASCHERA

Taking inspiration from the opera by Giuseppe Verdi "Un Ballo in Maschera" (A Masked Ball), this FIRST CARNIVAL EVENT aims to recreate the atmosphere of the masked balls of the 1600s and 1700s. An EVENING OF DANCING in the name of ELENGANCE and FUN in the magnificent hall of the Ridotto which in the 17th-18th centuries hosted the carnivals of Venice for 6 months a year. This event offers the opportunity to TRAVEL BACK IN TIME listen to baroque music, and above all HAVE FUN in company, learning the basic steps of period group dances under the guidance of the Dance Master.

Taking place in a real historic building, the party offers the opportunity to travel back in time listening to Baroque music and lyrical arias, and above all, having fun under the guidance of the dance instructors to learn the basic steps of classical group dances.

The event includes a welcome aperitif and a 4-course menu with regional wines. At the time of booking, you can choose between a vegetarian and a meat menu.

It is compulsory to wear a PERIOD COSTUME, which can be rented at the ATELIER TIEPOLO (look below for the different offers).

DANDOLO PALACE, RIDOTTO MAIN HALL

The palace of the noble Dandolo was the first place to accomodate the "Ridotto", public gaming rooms from 1638 till 1774. It used to be open during Carnival, which lasted several month. Now the halls belongs to the hotel Monaco & Grand Canal.