We are excited to propose the revival of a cherished tradition, the Sunday Tea Dance, blending the elegance of traditional ballroom with the edge of modern club culture.

This event aims to bridge the generational gap within the LGBTQ+ community, fostering a connection between past and present while celebrating the diversity and resilience of queer histories. For more information read our Sunday T-Dance Brief.

Pay what you can with a suggested donation of 10 and you can access the following activities.

Dance lessons: for each taster we will be exploring a dance style for a specific genre. Note all dances will include seated and wheelchair formatsQueer History: there will be a talk and discussion on the queer history around each genre. We are going to explore the intersectional background behind these diverse dance traditions. Tea & Cakes: We will be selling a selection of teas and cakes/deserts that are tailored to the particular genre. Zines: You will have the opportunity to take part in creating a live record of the event which will document everything that happenned including photos, quotes, queer history snippets, teas and cakes recipes and dance moves! Living Histories: We will be recording anyone's experiences with queer dance and how it affected/enabled their identity.

All activities will have additional options which you can pay extra for. Such as personal tuition, conversations, bespoke teas, mocktails, cakes, deserts.

Alternatively donate directly to Sunday T-Dance Fundraiser

Note: We are endeavouring to ensure all spaces AND dances are as accessible as possible. We are engaging with diverse communities to ensure representation and authenticity. Please get in touch if you would like to contribute to this mission.

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