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(Jump to TUESDAY NIGHT DANCING in Pasadena below.)
( CLICK HERE to jump to our SPRING 2025 Calendar)
ALICE in WONDERLAND PICNIC
& OUR 16th ANNIVERSARY
Follow Alice as she chases after the white rabbit into a most curious celebration!
The Queen of Hearts decrees this year’s Alice in Wonderland Tea Social will be a Sweet 16 Anniversary Picnic & Dance fit for royalty!
Join us for an enchanting afternoon of tea, treats, and twirls in the gardens of the Los Angeles Arboretum, on the grass right in front of the Queen Anne Cottage—a setting even the Mad Hatter would approve of!
LOCATION:
Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden
(In front of the Queen Anne Cottage)
301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia CA 91007
https://arboretum.org/
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER FOR ENTRY TO THE ARBORETUM
FOR THIS EVENT.
Arrive by 11am to allow time for picnicking before dancing begins at noon. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic, lawn blankets, etc., everything you wish for your picnic in the park.
It's our 16th anniversary and we are throwing a Sweet 16 party & picnic in the park! Come and dance historical favorites with a twist. Join us as we dance through the chapters of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland! This Tea Social is a wonderful opportunity to come dressed for ALICE, STEAMPUNK & FANTASY!
Join caller:
❤️Darlene Hamilton
with the band:
❤️Whirled Peas, featuring Bob Altman, Patty McCollum, David James, and Linda Kodaira,
and narrator:
❤️Christopher Gauntt
....as we bring to life the chapters of Lewis Carroll's book through music, word, and dance!
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BEGINNERS WELCOME!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
COSTUMES ARE NOT REQUIRED!
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COSTUMES? ONLY IF YOU WISH!
At this event, many folks will dress whimsically in honor of the Alice in Wonderland theme (think Victorian with a twist). Costumes add to the fun of the day, but there are always friends in modern casual dress. We subscribe to the popular phrase, “Costumes admired but not required.”
IMPORTANT COSTUME NOTE:
If you choose to wear a costume 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 dance in general and especially not this event as DANCING IS ON GRASS.
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2nd, 4th & 5th TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Skandia Hall in Pasadena
7:15pm–9:30pm
Whether you are brand new or LOVE this style of dancing, Tuesday nights in Pasadena is where you learn the skills to dance with elegance and ease! It’s a great mid-week pick-me-up with dance friends old and new.
Plan on sticking around for after-hours socializing and getting the latest details on a favorite dance, the next ball, or that costume question you always wanted to ask.
P.S. If our dates and links haven’t updated yet, just email us for the link. We are a group of volunteers and don’t always remember what we’ve forgotten about. We dance (almost) EVERY 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday!
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The Historical Tea & Dance Society
~~ SPRING 2025 CALENDAR ~~
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Click title or scroll below for more details on events
03-25 (TUESDAY):
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Dancing for ALL at Skandia Hall
04-06 (SUNDAY):
THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA SOCIAL
Caller Darlene Hamilton and narrator Christopher Gauntt, along with band Whirled Peas! Come celebrate our 16th anniversary with a Picnic & Tea Dance at the beautiful Los Angeles Arboretum.
PLEASE CHECK all details and timing for this event!
04-08 (TUESDAY):
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Dancing for ALL at Skandia Hall
04-22 (TUESDAY):
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Dancing for ALL at Skandia Hall
04-29 (TUESDAY):
5th TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES - LIVE MUSIC!
Dancing for ALL at Skandia Hall with live music lead by Audrey Jaber!
05-04 (SUNDAY):
DANCING INTO SPRING DANCE PARTY
Caller Lindsay Verbil leads a joyous spring dance filled with style tips for better dancing at this fun-filled dance party. With live music by Olivia Breidenthal and Liam Lewis!
06-01 (SUNDAY): SAVE THE DATE!
SPECIAL STYLE WORKSHOP & DANCE PARTY
with visiting guest BRUCE HAMILTON!
From Palo Alto, Bruce, is one of the leading style workshop and dance leaders in the country! He is beloved by all who know him. DON’T MISS OUT on this special opportunity to spend the afternoon with our wonderful friend, Bruce Hamilton!
What a pleasant way to spend time with friends old and new!
We hope you will join us.
The Historical Tea & Dance Society
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“5 Things...
Inside the Dancing Mind of...”
Web Chats
A 1-hour chat with leading artists, teachers, and experts from the English Country Dance community across the continent!
Though we no longer have a regular monthly schedule, stay tuned as we still have a few shows in the works and will announce dates as they become available..
(Follow link to connect to all the past 5 Things guest talks we’ve had since March 2020.)
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WHO WE ARE:
The Historical Tea & Dance Society is a 501c3 educational non-profit run solely by volunteers. Please be kind always as we are all doing this for the love of dancing and making creative dance events affordable for all!
Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
OUR THANKS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN A PART OF 15 SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF GREAT EVENTS both LIVE and online! YOU make all the difference to years of wonderful memories and more in the making.
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