tea dance
English
editNoun
edittea dance (plural tea dances)
- (dated) [early 20th c.] A late afternoon or early evening dance, typically with a live orchestra (often referred to as a palm court orchestra) playing light classical music.
- (US, Canada) Any late afternoon or early evening dance.
Usage notes
edit- Since the 1970s, gay oriented tea dances have been popular with the gay community.
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editTranslations
editlate afternoon or early evening dance
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