Presents ~
The Jane Austen Tea Social
An annual treasured event celebrating music and dances from Jane's time.
Sunday, January 4th 2026
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Regency Waltz Class
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Tea Social
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
*We are delighted to welcome Renée Camus to lead a special pre-event Regency Waltz class! Renée is a lifelong steward of historical dance whose elegance, scholarship, and artistry make the Regency era come alive!
Join caller Cara King, our resident Jane Austen scholar and distinguished dance historian, for her perfectly curated dance program with dances from Jane's time. Cara brings elegance and historical insight for a delightful & jovial afternoon of dancing and tea!
“It was settled that there should be a dance in the evening,
and that every body should be extremely merry all day long.”
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
2026 Jane Austen Tea Social
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(Fair Oaks & Monterey Road)
South Pasadena Masonic Lodge
1126 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
LOCATION
“She led off the dance with genuine spirit and enjoyment.”
Emma by Jane Austen
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Doors open: 12:00 - for waltz class
Waltz class: 12:30-1:30
Doors open: 2:00 ~ for those not attending the waltz class
Dancing begins: 2:30
Tea Time break: approx. 4:00
Dancing resumes: 5:00
End of dance: 6:30
The Regency Waltz class with Renée will be taught using recorded music (12:30-1:30). Learn the unique handholds from this era.
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Bring a snack or grab a bite at a local restaurant during the intermission (1:30-2:30).
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Our Tea Social with Cara offers historical dances from approx. 1770 to 1820 and features live music by Chip Prince, Laura Osborn, and Linda Kodaira.
DANCE PROGRAM
“The girls were wild for dancing...”
Persuasion by Jane Austen
This is a wonderful event to bring new dancing friends to!​
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
If you do choose to wear a historical outfit and are looking for inspiration, imagine a daytime outfit from a Jane Austen movie or “Bridgerton.” Of course, Regency clothes meant for any time of day are welcome, as is historical dress of other periods and modern casual dress!
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Important Costume Note:
Please be certain you can move easily in your costume and do not wear anything that would impede you or others while dancing. Please note dresses that trail on the ground are not allowed as they impede dancing for all. High heels are not recommended for this style of dance.
Though many dancers enjoy wearing the lovely costumes of the Regency era for this event, there are always friends in modern casual dress. We subscribe to the popular phrase, “Costumes admired but not required.”
COSTUMES
Enjoy a gracious Tea Time interlude midway through our Tea Social, where you may enjoy delicious hot tea, fizzy punch, delicate sandwiches, savory bites, and sweet confections, surrounded by warm conversation!
TEA TIME
“A ball was indeed delightful.”
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
​Friendship Dance Scholarships are available
Our community believes that dancing should be available for all.
If you would be served by a Friendship Dance Scholarship, please submit a Friendship Dance Scholarship request! There are many volunteer options
​Cash Tickets
For those who wish to pay cash at the door, kindly send us a note to let us know you are coming!
TICKET OPTIONS