tea dance
(US, Canada) Any late afternoon or early evening dance, especially one similar to nightclub dancing that would usually be held later at night.
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(US, Canada) Any late afternoon or early evening dance, especially one similar to nightclub dancing that would usually be held later at night.
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(dated) A late afternoon or early evening dance, typically with a live orchestra (often referred to as a palm court orchestra) playing light classical music.
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