Knights in vienna
An Evening of Music, Elegance, and Community
Experience KIV | Dance Instruction | Dining and Desserts | Tickets
The Newport Orchestra proudly invites you to our most celebrated event of the year: Knights in Vienna! Join us on Sunday, November 22, from 5:00–9:00 PM in the Newport Ballroom (AKA Commons and Main Gym) for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and tradition.
This annual fundraiser transforms Newport High School into a Viennese ballroom, featuring:
- Live waltz music performed by the Newport Philharmonic
- Professional dance instruction from renowned instructor Dean Paton
- Complimentary snacks and desserts throughout the evening
- A premium catered dinner included with the Premium Ticket
Knights in Vienna is a beloved tradition where Newport students dress up, step onto the dance floor, and enjoy a formal night out with friends and family. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or stepping into the waltz for the first time, this event promises elegance, laughter, and memories that last.
See highlights from past events in the video below.
Live Waltz Music
Music for Dancing. Music for Memories.
Enjoy live Viennese-style waltz music performed by Newport Orchestra students throughout the evening. The ballroom comes alive as student musicians provide the soundtrack for an elegant night of dancing and celebration.
Professional Dance Instruction
Learn the Waltz with Confidence.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, professional instructor Dean Paton will guide guests through the fundamentals of rotary waltz, helping everyone enjoy the evening with grace and confidence.
The Legendary Dessert Table
A Newport Tradition.
Guests will enjoy complimentary snacks and desserts throughout the evening, including Newport Orchestra’s legendary dessert table featuring a wide variety of sweet treats and refreshments.
Premium Dinner Experience
Dinner Included with Premium Tickets.
Premium ticket holders will enjoy a catered dinner from Olive Garden featuring lasagna, spaghetti, salad, and breadsticks before an evening of dancing and entertainment.
Tickets and Admission
Choose the Experience That’s Right for You.
General Admission includes event entry, live music, dance instruction, and complimentary desserts.
Premium Admission includes all event activities plus the catered Olive Garden dinner.
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Elegant Waltzing
Meet Our Dance Instructor
For more than thirty years, Dean Paton has shared his passion for social dancing with audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Dean Paton
After leaving the baseball diamond for the dance floor in 1994, Dean Paton fell in love with the waltz and founded the award-winning Joy Street Orchestra. His teaching focuses on mastering the foundation of rotary waltz while helping dancers develop graceful and natural movement.
All proceeds support SONO (Supporters of Newport Orchestra), helping enrich and sustain the musical opportunities that make our orchestra program thrive.
Come waltz the night away—we can’t wait to see you at Knights in Vienna.
Dining and Desserts
Take a look at Newport Orchestra’s infamous Knights in Vienna Dessert Table! Come and enjoy an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and of course desserts!
Tickets
Entry Tickets – Student ($15) – Adult ($25)
— Entry Tickets include access to event, music, dance instruction, and free desserts (NO dinner included). Ticketing currently closed
Premium Tickets – Student ($25)
— Premium Tickets include access to event, entry ticket options, AND dinner catered by Olive Garden (lasagna, salads, breadsticks, etc.) Ticketing currently closed
At-the-door ($25 – student) ($35 – adult) — Entry Ticket ONLY (no dinner). Prices increase $10. Ticketing currently closed