I've heard debutante balls happen frequently in high schools in Australia.
What is a debutante ball?
Basically a school dance where the girl asks the guy to the dance and he can't go unless he's asked.
That sounds simple enough, but I don't know if I like that concept.
It seems a little strange, I agree. Each partner must learn how to ballroom dance, so it's a pretty formal event in schools.
They still do these type of dances today?
Yes, it's a common thing in Australia. The dance is usually held as a fund-raiser for charities, which I appreciate.
Do they have them anywhere else in the world?
There's a similar custom in the United States called the Sadie Hawkins dance, but I'm not sure how common it is compared to Australia. I don't think it's as formal either.
I have heard that referenced before, but never knew what it was.