Historical Tea & Dance Society

We are a non-profit educational organization bringing historical dance to Pasadena, CA (in person) and beyond (online). We offer community historical dancing in Victorian, English country, contra, and colonial styles. Including longways sets, quadrilles, 3- and 4-couple sets. We host tea socials, workshops, weekly classes, and fancy balls. We never require a costume, though many enjoy this aspect of our dances. Partners are not required, we generally dance with a different partner for each dance, so everyone dances with everyone as much possible. Beginners welcome. Some experience may be required for specified dances.

At the start of the pandemic, March 2020, when we could not dance in person, we began weekly Zoom interviews called "5-Things Inside the Dancing Mind of..." with talented folks near and far (as far away as Australia and France!) bringing their passion and wisdom. It was such a success, we've continued our "5-Things" on a monthly basis.