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(Jump to TUESDAY NIGHT DANCING in Pasadena below.)
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~ Our NEXT Sunday dance ~
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
A Taste of the
LABYRINTH MASQUERADE BALL
Sunday Tea & Dance
with caller Christopher Gauntt
Time for a little fantasy CosPlay at our August 3rd dance party/workshop! LARP, Fae, steampunk, and Bridgerton are some of the fastest growing event themes and August 3rd is dedicated to the grandest event that welcomes them all... The Labyrinth Masquerade Ball! Every year HTDS hosts a regal ball-within-a-ball at this wonderful 2-day event in the beautiful “Throne Room” hosted at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
For YOU, this month is a chance to unleash imagination, spread your wings and try a little fantasy dancing—historically-based of course! Rooted in English Country Dance basics, we introduce our style of dancing to hundreds of people each year at the magical Labyrinth Masquerade Ball. Group dances and waltzing happen all night long. In August we look forward to sharing our Throne Room dances, teaching waltz basics and tips, and meeting friends old and new on the dance floor.
You do not need to be attending the Masquerade to attend and enjoy our “Taste of Labyrinth” event. Just bring your sense of fantasy and playfulness!
The afternoon includes:
* Learn dances from the ball program in the Throne Room
* Enjoy an afternoon Tea Time break with tea & punch, scones, snacks, and socializing!
* Learn waltz basics and tips (Yes, you CAN waltz! We teach folks all the time.)
* BONUS: Learn the Congress of Vienna waltz
BEGINNERS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
We have taught hundreds of people to dance and waltz! Join us for a fun afternoon of dances to be featured at Labyrinth XXVII.
LOCATION:
South Pasadena Masonic Lodge #290
1126 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena CA 91030
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BEGINNERS WELCOME!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
COSTUMES ARE NOT REQUIRED!
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IMPORTANT COSTUME NOTE:
MANY folks attending Labyrinth will wear pieces of their costumes to learn how to move better in them. We welcome you to do so! (Skirts that are too long or other pieces that make movement difficult is not something you want to discover the night of the event!) If you choose to wear one, 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 floor are not allowed at our community dances as they impede dancing for all.
High heels are not recommended for this style dance in general, nor are they kind to our historic wooden floors, so please do not wear them to our community dances.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday September 7th
the return of the
“Middle Earth” fantasy-themed
MOONLIGHT SUMMER BALL
& evening picnic
A summer night filled with twinkling lights, a shimmering full moon, beautiful music lilting through the breeze, and the company of good friends... times such as these were meant to be.
Join us as we create a magical moment of music and dance celebrating our collective love for the Shire, Middle Earth, and historical dance.
Come find out why folks love our outdoor summer ball so much! This event will be very popular and may sell out, so be sure to register soon!
Middle Earth-themed costumes are welcome though not required.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
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2nd, 4th & 5th TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Skandia Hall in Pasadena
7:15pm–9:30pm
NEXT DANCE DATES:
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, August 12th
Whether you are brand new or already 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-SUMMER 2025 CALENDAR ~~
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Click title or scroll below for more details on events
07-22 (TUESDAY):
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Dancing for ALL at Skandia Hall
08-03 (SUNDAY):
A Taste of Labyrinth
Join us for a workshop leading up to the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball! The afternoon includes reviewing the dances from the Throne Room at Labyrinth along with waltz basics and the Congress of Vienna waltz.
08-12 (TUESDAY):
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Dancing for ALL at Skandia Hall
09-07 (SUNDAY):
“MIDDLE EARTH” MOONLIGHT SUMMER BALL
Join us for this beautiful outdoor picnic and ball in a park under a full moon. More details to come!
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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