The classic image of a boy in a black tux and a girl in a pastel chiffon gown is evolving. Modern school bals are more inclusive and creative.
Today, the school bal has gone global. From Australia’s "school formal" to South Africa’s "matric dance," the concept of dressing up and celebrating the end of an academic chapter is universally cherished.
For eleven months of the year, the school gymnasium is a familiar place. It smells of floor wax and sweat socks, echoes with the squeak of sneakers, and serves as a battleground for dodgeball or a court for volleyball. But on one specific night in spring, the transformation begins.
