The Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance (Page 5)
Thanks to Jackie Fanzo, Program Coordinator, Save The Queen LLC for making the entire weekend such a nice experience!
A tea dance, or the dansant (French: literally dancing tea) is an afternoon or early-evening dance. The function evolved from the concept of the afternoon tea, and traces its origin back to the French colonization of Morocco. Books on Victorian Era etiquette even included instructions for hosting such gatherings. A frequent feature of tea dances was the presence of a live orchestra – often referred to as a palm court orchestra – playing light classical music. The types of dances performed during tea dances included Waltzes, Tangos and, by the late 1920s, The Charleston.
Tea dances are a common cultural reference in early 20th century fiction as a staple of genteel society, where people normally attend these receptions while visiting resort towns (like Brighton, the Hamptons or Provincetown). One example can be seen in the 1925 hit Broadway musical "No, No, Nanette." A tea dance provides the setting for the plot's climax when the main characters travel to Atlantic City (the same musical also features the famous song "Tea for Two" which is sung prior to this scene).
In the United States, the term has been broadened to refer to any casual afternoon dance event.
Let The Event Begin
We had a glass of wine in the Observation Lounge
To The Dance
Sunday Afternoon, we let our hair down and enjoy a few Tea Dance turns around the Queen's Salon dance floor to the lively tunes of "Ian Whitcomb and the Bungalow Boys."
Off to the Tea Dance
There was tea of course but a delicious assortment of goodies designed to assist
dancing
Our model shows the proper way of selection goodies and the appropriate attire
needed
The band warms up
Did you know? - Ian Whitcomb has been entertaining the world for more than 30 years. Hitting the American Top Ten charts in 1965 with his novelty record, "You Turn Me On' (an orgasmic panting song), he soon abandoned life as a British Invader (born is Surrey, England, in 1941) to devote himself to resurrecting the roots of pop music, especially Ragtime and the simple, heartfelt songs of turn-of-the-century Tin Pan Alley. The result has been a steady flow of records, books, documentaries, radio shows and concerts dedicated to this neglected music. He has performed everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl and the Montreux Jazz Festival to shopping malls and private homes.
Off we go...
Moving ever so gently around the floor
Did you know? - Most of us know the general rules about keeping to "Line of Dance" but if you are unsure ask someone at the next dance. In general, LOD is a series of several ovals (or circles), moving counter-clockwise around the dance floor, with the fastest moving traffic on the outside of the dance floor, and each inner circle moving a little slower. All stopping, should be maneuvered to the center of the dance floor, before stopping or making unexpected changes in the line of direction.
Great music directly from the 20's and 30's
Nancy and Vince are gliding across the floor
Phoenix club dancers
We Went With Great friends, Nancy and Vince
Vince and Nancy
"OK!"
Who Are These Delightful People? Oops, It's Us!
We did dance... No, really we did!
Do NOT look in the mirror
Caught on the dance floor
The hair do's were amazing
Finger Curls?!?
Did you know? - A finger wave is a method of setting hair into waves (curls) that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s and in the late 1990s in North America and Europe.
The process involves pinching the hair between the fingers and combing the hair in alternating directions to make a wave shape. A lotion was applied to the hair to help it retain its shape. This style was eventually superseded by hair rollers.
By 1923 the bob, a pageboy style with some length was seen everywhere amid enlightened women. About 1924 the razor cut shingle style was introduced and the most clear cut silhouette of the year is the dome shaped rounded crown with a much reduced brim.
From the mid twenties styled, shaped to the head cuts, which combined various forms of waving from the Marcel wave to finger waving, became a norm. All of these new cuts enabled smaller closer fitting headwear like the cloche to be worn as the shaped hair conformed to the skull’s contour.
Eton Crop - The most extreme form of hairstyle was the Eton Crop circa 1927 to 1928 and the hair could have Brylcreem brilliantine to increase the skull like appearance of the hair style. Shiny black hair was the best form of this fashion. Josephine Baker wore this style of slick, greased hair to great effect.
Hats Were Almost A Requirement
Did you know? - The Bowler Hat, also known as The Derby Hat, was introduced in the 1850's. The Bowler hat is the first hat credited for being mass produced and priced to meet everyone's budget, because of this the Derby Hats were worn by virtually every class of society. It was so popular that it replaced the Top Hat in the late nineteenth century as the most popular hat for men. The Derby remained the preferred men's hat for almost seventy years until the 1920's when The Fedora eclipsed The Derby to became the most popular hat style. The derby hat comes in many different styles from the low-crown to the stingy brim. The bowler started out as a protective hat for coachmen and gamekeepers. They were stiffened and protected against branches and other obstacles, while riding on horses. Eventually the derby style caught on and became fashionable. The term Bowler is an English name for the hat. The Americans started calling the hat a derby when the Earl of Derby wore the hat at the Derby races.
The Art Deco Society contributed to refurbishing the Battling Unicorns
Phoenix Club folks
We Enjoyed The Liquid Refreshments
We prefer wine
Short Break, Time To Cool Off
The Promenade Deck
Did you know? - The promenade deck is a deck found on several types of passenger ships and riverboats. It usually extends from bow to stern, on both sides, and includes areas open to the outside, resulting in a continuous outside walkway suitable for promenading, (ie, walking) thus the name. On older passenger ships, the promenade deck was simply the top outside deck below the superstructure, and was enclosed by a railing. Lifeboats are typically kept on davits accessible from the promenade.
Enough Walking; Let's Dance
Good crowd
A formal introduction of the band
Vince, Ever The Gentleman
This young lady was from San Francisco to celebrate the Art Deco weekend
Mary must have gone shopping
If it rains this will NOT help!
The Dance Is Over; Nancy And Vince Head For Home
We head for Sir Winston's
The Sun is low in the sky
The Catalina Express is just arriving from the 6:00 departure
Peaceful and quiet
Nope! It's not the Sun, it's a reflection
Wow!
Sir Winston's
Known for impeccable service and classic cuisine, Sir Winston's is one of Long Beach's favorite restaurants. Stunning panoramic ocean and city views, California casual with a new world twist, an award-winning wine list, classic cocktails and a champagne lounge are just a few highlights.
And... We made reservations for the 4th of July 2010!
We met her earlier... She sat at our table
Clothes Made A Difference!
Same girl two hours later!
My Favorite!!!
Time To Go Home
