Paul Durand-Ruel
This painting was commissioned in 1882 by the merchant Paul Durand-Ruel who wanted works on the theme of the ball. He bought it in 1886, exhibited it for the first time in April 1883, and kept it until Renoir's death in 1919. Two complementary painting on the same theme, named "Dance in the City" and "Dance at Bougival", were also painted by Renoir the same year.