Presents ~
A Victorian Tea Dance
Sunday, February 1st
Enjoy an afternoon of Victorian-era and Victorian-inspired English Country dancing, paired with a shared potluck Tea Time luncheon. Arrive early to partake in a pre-event Victorian-era waltz class.
Victorian Waltz Class
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Renée Camus returns for a continuation of specialized waltz instruction focusing on the ever-popular Victorian-era waltz. Taught using recorded music from 12:30–1:30, our February pre-event class emphasizes lead-and-follow and footwork techniques to gain confidence navigating the ballroom. Time permitting, learn some period variations such as the redowa and polka-mazurka!
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> Note there is a brief intermission from 1:30-2:30 pm before the main event. We encourage you to bring a snack or grab a bite at a local counter restaurant. Very light snacks provided for waltz class attendees. Potluck contributions are saved for the Tea Time luncheon at 4pm.
A Victorian Tea Dance
2:30 - 6:30 pm
Join caller Darlene Hamilton and a community of callers for a fun-filled afternoon of Victorian-era and Victorian-inspired English country dancing. The program offers a rich mix of lively and slower-tempo historical dances, fostering the spirit of community and shared enjoyment that has long been central to social dancing and to our mission.
Bring an item for the potluck Tea Time luncheon if you wish!
Live music! Provided by Whirled Peas! Featuring Bob Altman, Linda Kodaira, and David James!
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We invite you to experience the joy of dance!
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(Fair Oaks & Monterey Road)
South Pasadena Masonic Lodge
1126 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
LOCATION
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EVENT SCHEDULE
• Doors open: Noon - for waltz class
• Waltz class: 12:30-1:30 pm
• Intermission: 1:30-2:30 pm *
• Doors open: 2:00 pm ~ for Tea Dance only
• New/newer attendees: 2:15 pm ** ~ fundamentals overview
• Dancing begins: 2:30 pm
• Potluck Tea Time break: approx. 4:00 pm
• Dancing resumes: 5:00 pm
• End of dance: 6:30 pm
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* During this brief intermission (1:30-2:30) between the dance class and main event, we encourage you to bring a snack or grab a bite at a local counter restaurant. Very light snacks are provided for waltz class attendees. Potluck contributions are served at the Tea Time 4:00pm luncheon.
** For new and newer folks, plan to arrive in time for the Fundamentals Overview. Meet on the dance floor promptly at 2:15pm!
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A POTLUCK TEA TIME
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This dance will have a POTLUCK Tea Time! We invite you to bring a favorite dish to share for our Tea Time luncheon midway through our main event Tea Dance!
Your host provide a few basics along with hot tea and punch. We welcome your savories, sweets, salads, sides, homemade and/or store bought!
We recommend smaller portions ~ with quantities as you wish!
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BEGINNERS WELCOME!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
This is a wonderful event for new dancers ~ invite your friends!
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COSTUMES
Though many dancers enjoy wearing the lovely costumes of the Victorian era for this event, there are always friends in modern casual dress!
We subscribe to the popular phrase:
Costumes admired
but never required.
If you do choose to wear a historical outfit and are looking for inspiration, imagine a daytime outfit from movies such as The Young Victoria (2009), any Jane Eyre adaptation, and/or any Charles Dickens work. There's a wide range of options!
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.
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Pay-at-Door Option
For those who wish to pay cash at the door, kindly send us an RSVP to let us know you are coming!
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Friendship Dance Scholarship
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