What are the parties where very rich people all dressed up, listen to classical music and dance Waltz called?

Like this kinda parties, I've only seen them in the movies, so far.

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PixieParty · 41-45, F Best Comment

Those were called "balls." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_(dance_party)