Somewhere between a café and a club is the institution of the tea dance , a fun and friendly place to try out good old-fashioned partner dancing. Traditionally, tea dancing happens on a Sunday, which means you're unlikely ever to get a serious tea dance habit - although be warned, it has happened. It's best to get there early, especially if you need a class: ring in advance for details.

Gay Tea Dance, The Limelight

136 Shaftesbury Ave, W1 tel 020/7439 0572. Tube: Leicester Square. Sun 6-11pm.

A smorgasbord of 70s, 80s and 90s pop for gay boys and their girlfriends, hosted by Miss Dusty O.

Original Sunday Tea Dance, BJ's White Swan

556 Commercial Rd, E14 tel 020/7780 9870. Tube: Aldgate East. Sun 5.30pm-midnight (tea and sandwiches until 7pm).

Hosted by the legendary tea dancing maestro Jo Purvis, and playing ballroom, cheesy disco and everything in between.

Pink Jukebox, Warren Bar at the Grafton Hotel

130 Tottenham Court Rd, W1 tel 0374/443627. Tube: Tottenham Court Road. Second and fourth Sun of each month, 6-11pm.

Lesbian and gay Latin and ballroom dancing club, with friendly classes for beginners and intermediates.

Ruby's Tea Dance, Ruby's

49 Carnaby St, W1 tel 020/8302 6651. Tube: Oxford Circus. Sun from 5.30pm (4.30pm for beginners).

Ballroom, Latin and line dancing, with free afternoon tea. Profits to Lesbian & Gay Switchboard.

Waltzing with Hilda, Jackson's Lane Community Centre

269a Archway Rd, N6 tel 0793/907 2958. Tube: Highgate. Monthly on varying Sat, 7.45pm-midnight.

Women-only Latin and ballroom dancing club - with a dash of country & western thrown in to keep you on your toes. Beer at pub prices and classes for beginners

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