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

2025 Historical Tea & Dance Society Calendar Welcome friends! Join our mailing list for updates on event and other news. TUESDAY DANCE CLASSES: Skandia Hall in Pasadena. Our “DANCING FOR ALL” dances are held on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday of each month. We review BALL DANCES so Tuesday night is a great time to come out dancing. Kind and friendly folk come together to share the joy of English country and historical dance. Stay late for some after-hour socialing. 1st SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC DANCES: This is our schedule for the year AS CLOSE AS WE CAN CURRENT PLAN for our community dance events. PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN TO CONFIRM DATES! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Calendar subject to updates so always check our home page)   SUNDAY - JANUARY 5th THE JANE AUSTEN TEA SOCIAL with caller Cara King and music by Chip Prince, Laura Osborn, and Olivia Breidenthal ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - JANUARY 26th 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 2nd VICTORIAN DANCE PARTY with Historian/Caller SUSAN DE GUARDIOLA A Victorian-era event with dance historian & caller Susan de Guardiola from New England! This is a rare opportunity with this engaging dance historian who is seldom on the west coast! ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - MARCH 2nd THE CELTIC TEA SOCIAL Celebrating all things Celtic through music and dance with caller Renée Camus! ~ ~ ~ MARCH 27–30th CALLERS WORKSHOP WEEKEND Caller training led by James Hutson. Email us for more details about this limited attendance event. ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - APRIL 6th THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA SOCIAL & 16th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Celebrate our 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 - MAY 4th HISTORICAL/ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY With caller Lindsay Verbil. More details to come! ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - JUNE 1st TEA & DANCE with dance master BRUCE HAMILTON Join us for a special session with dance master Bruce Hamilton from Northern California. More details to come! ~ ~ ~ No event in July due to the holiday weekend. ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - AUGUST 3rd 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 15th & 16th Dance with us in the Throne Room Ballroom at ~ the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball ~ ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7th  THE MOONLIGHT SUMMER BALL Our outdoor “Middle Earth”–Fantasy theme summer ball returns! More details to come. ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - OCTOBER 5th DANCE WORKSHOP in connection with the Playford-to-the-Present Ball weekend This workshop has a limited attendance list. Join us as we “make it a dance weekend.” More details to come! ~ ~ ~ TUESDAY - OCTOBER 28th DANSE MACABRE (mini) BALL Caller Darlene Hamilton and live music by “Rest in Peas” aka Whirled Peas ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 2nd THE COLONIAL TEA SOCIAL Join us for a tea dance filled with Colonial-era dances. More details to come! ~ ~ ~ SUNDAY - DECEMBER 7th ST. NICHOLAS HOLIDAY BALL PREP CLASS & COUPLES DANCES WORKSHOP Waltz, Polka, Congress of Vienna, Bohemian National Polka, Laendlär, and group dances as well. Get ready for our favorite event of the year at this prep session. More details to come! ~ ~ ~ ~ Special Event ~ SUNDAY - DECEMBER 14th < 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. ~ ~ ~

Historical dancing is fun and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome, no partner is needed, and costumes are not required. Our dancers are friendly, helpful, and enjoy welcoming new dancers onto the dance floor.