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 TEA DANCES

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The Tea Dance is traditionally a dance carried out in the afternoon and is just that, an afternoon tea and a dance, it was traditionally carried out at seaside resort towns.

Popularity
The Tea Dance has been a very popular event throughout the 20th Century and is still very much carried out today.

Location
Tea Dances were traditionally carried out in music halls and on the pier, though a dance in a hotel or even a village hall is very popular today.

Age
Tea Dances attract people of all ages, though today it is generally popular with the older generation, though they do welcome young blood, to keep this wonderful typically British tradition alive.

Ability
You do not need any special abilities, or dance qualifications to join a tea, the element is on fun and socialising.

Description
A Tea Dance is carried out in the afternoon, a tea is provided of sandwiches, cakes and tea or coffee. People join in as singles, couples or a group of friends, the original Tea Dances were thought of for genteel society and ballroom type dances are that which are carried out, traditionally there would have been a live band or orchestra known as a Palm Court Orchestra who would play classical style music, this were designed as social and for fun.

Dedication
The Tea Dance tradition is still alive and kicking, though more these days are organised by local people for local dances, join a dance near you and help out, from making the teas, to playing music, to getting people up and having a dance, events vary some may be a regular once a week event others maybe fortnightly or monthly, sunday afternoon was a favoured time though dances are held midweek in places. Traditionally dances lasted for 3 hours.

Potential
Potential to socialise and make new friends while having fun, if you don't already dance the potential to learn a few new steps and dances.

Closely Related Activities
Ballroom dancing 182.

Cost
Prices for a tea dance will vary though starting prices start very reasonably at around £5 for the dance and the tea, different venues will have different prices and requirements so look through HIPS Finder? to find a dance near to you.

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