tea dance

noun2

1. •
   (US, Canada) Any late afternoon or early evening dance, especially one similar to nightclub dancing that would usually be held later at night.
2. •
   (old-fashioned) A late afternoon or early evening dance, typically with a live orchestra (often referred to as a palm court orchestra) playing light classical music.

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