This exclusive image is from Vampire Diaries‘ April 22 episode, in which Elena finds herself competing for the title of “Miss Mystic Falls.” The event includes a traditional dance and, as you can see, Damon is recruited as her partner at the last minute. The official episode description is below (warning: spoilers!)…

“At the Founder’s Day Gala, Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Caroline (Candice Accola) compete for the title of “Miss Mystic Falls” against other girls from town, including Tina Fell (guest star Autumn Dial) and Amber Bradley (guest star Spencer Locke). Elena is happy to have Bonnie (Katerina Graham) back in town, but Bonnie still has issues to work through. John Gilbert (guest star David Anders) attempts to intimidate Damon, but his plan doesn’t have the desired effect. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) discovers that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is hiding a dangerous secret that could impact everyone in town.” Source EW