FAQs about our EVENTS No partner is needed: Many of our dancers come as individuals. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. We welcome beginners: We teach people to dance! We have many success stories from people who thought “I can't dance” that leave our events with a smile on their face and joy in their heart discovering that “yes they can”! No costume is required: You need not wear a costume to participate. Historical or fanciful clothing that befit the theme is always admired however many come in modern day clothing. A note about footwear: Please wear shoes that allow you to move with grace and comfort. We strongly recommend against sneakers as they stick to the floor and impede one's movement. Spike heels are cruel to the wooden floor and to anyone upon whose foot you may accidentally tread; please do not wear them. How YOU can help! Our non-profit 501c3 educational corporation always welcomes volunteers. There are many tasks to do during the event and throughout the month. Contact us for more information: historicalteaand dance@gmail.com

2024 Historical Tea & Dance Society Calendar Welcome friends! Join our mailing list for updates on event and other news. TUESDAY DANCE CLASSES: Now at Skandia Hall in Pasadena. Our hall has excellent air flow and a great dance floor. Our "open to all including beginners" dance class continues the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of each month. Let's come together to share the joy of English country and historical dance. 1st SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC DANCES: We have scheduled a year of dance events for our community. Here’s our current published calendar of events we have planned for 2024! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Calendar subject to updates so always check our Welcome page)   SUNDAY - JANUARY 7th THE JANE AUSTEN TEA SOCIAL with caller Cara King and music by Chip Prince, Laura Osborn, and Olivia Breidenthal ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - JANUARY 28th THE UNOFFICIAL JANE AUSTEN DAY at the Huntington Library, Museums, & Gardens Join us for our Jane Austen Stroll in the gardens. Group photo 1pm. Ask for location. Costumes encouraged, not required! ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 4th WE ❤️ HISTORICAL DANCE: VICTORIAN DANCE PARTY A Victorian-era event with callers Darlene Hamilton & James Hutson and music by Green Willow featuring Jeffrey Spero, Laura Osborn, and Frank Hoppe ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - MARCH 3rd THE CELTIC TEA SOCIAL Celebrating all things Celtic through music and dance with caller Renée Camus and music by Stepwise featuring Olivia Breidenthal, Liam Lewis, and special guest ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - APRIL 7th WE ❤️ HISTORICAL DANCE: ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY with callers Jacqui Grennan and Chris Page and music by Green Willow featuring Jeffrey Spero, Laura Osborn, and Frank Hoppe ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - MAY 5th THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA SOCIAL & 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Celebrate our 15th anniversary at this whimsical dance party with caller Darlene Hamilton, narration by Christopher Gauntt, and music by Whirled Peas featuring Bob Altman, Patty McCollom, Linda Kodiara, and David James ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - JULY 7th WE ❤️ HISTORICAL DANCE: ENGLISH COUNTRY/HISTORICAL DANCE PARTY with callers Lindsay Verbil and Victor Lindsey ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - AUGUST 4th LABYRINTH MASQUERADE BALL DANCE CLASS Learn the waltz, group dances, and other favorites danced in the Throne Room Ballroom at The Labyrinth Masquerade Ball ~ ~ ~ AUGUST 16th & 17th Dance with us in the Throne Room Ballroom at ~ the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball ~ ~ ~ ~ SEPTEMBER 14th OR 15th (TBA soon!) THE MOONLIGHT SUMMER BALL Our outdoor summer ball returns with a “Middle Earth”–Fantasy theme and our HTDS Callers. Music by Whirled Peas featuring Bob Altman, Patty McCollom, Linda Kodiara, and David James ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - OCTOBER 20th (3rd Sunday) TEA & DANCE WORKSHOP with Playford-to-the-Present Ball caller ANNA RAIN Join us as we “make it a dance weekend” with our dance workshop caller-choreographer Anna Rain in conjunction with The Playford-to-the-Present Ball (Culver City ECD). More details to come. ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 3rd THE COLONIAL TEA SOCIAL Join us for a lovely tea dance with caller James Hutson. Band to be announced. ~ ~ ~ ~ Special Event ~ SUNDAY - DECEMBER 8th < Sunday Evening THE ST. NICHOLAS HOLIDAY BALL Join us at the lovely Pasadena Masonic Lodge in Pasadena for this one-of-a-kind holiday high tea and ball event. with callers Darlene Hamilton, Cara King, and Lindsay Verbil and music by Whirled Peas featuring Bob Altman, Patty McCollom, Linda Kodiara, and David James ~ ~ ~

Historical dancing is fun and easy to learn. New partner is needed and costumes are not required. Our dancers are friendly, helpful, and enjoy welcoming new dancers onto the dance floor.