tea dance

Noun

 * 1)   A late afternoon or early evening dance, typically with a live orchestra (often referred to as a palm court orchestra) playing light classical music.
 * 2)  Any late afternoon or early evening dance.

Usage notes

 * Since the 1970s, gay oriented tea dances have been popular with the gay community.

Translations

 * French:
 * Persian: ته دانسان