About the Mad Hot Ball

The Mad Hot Ball takes its name from Mad Hot Ballroom, the Oscar-nominated documentary that introduced millions to the transformative impact of Dancing Classrooms. The annual gala is hosted by Dancing Classrooms, the nonprofit that has brought the power of social dance to more than 750,000 students worldwide and serves as the largest social dance education provider in the New York City public school system.

Attended by approximately 150 people, the Mad Hot Ball includes a VIP cocktail hour and buffet dinner, features live music, performances by Dancing Classrooms students, and lots of dancing! Proceeds will support the nonprofit’s mission to cultivate engaged learners, collaborative leaders, and inclusive spaces through the joyful art and practice of social dances.

Mad Hot Ball 2026

October 16, 2026 at Léman Ballroom!