[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (10/27/03)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Thu Oct 30 17:13:50 UTC 2003
This Friday, Oct. 31, you have your choice of two
Halloween milongas. Martin & Natia are hosting a new
milonga (Friday class is canceled), while Victor & Susana
hold their 3rd Annual Halloween Milonga. A core group
of tangueros from San Antonio are planning to attend
Victor's milonga this Friday.
Mercy & Leonor of Toe to Toe have their last
of three Saturday afternoon practicas in the
Galleria common area between Macy's and Saks
near Baby Gap. The time has been trimmed a bit,
4:30-7pm, still plenty of time to dance. FREE.
http://houtango.com/maps/galleria_practica_flyer.ppt
Toe to Toe also kicks off their first five week cycle of
classes starting Sunday, November 2. Details below.
Integrated local calendar and links to upcoming events
on Tango Houston's website, http://www.tangohouston.org/
Monday
Glover Gill of Glovertango plays delicious solo tango
piano at the Continental Club from 8-9pm. Come to dance
or just to hang out in the relaxed atmosphere. 3700 Main
at Winburn. Plenty of room to dance. FREE
http://houtango.com/maps/ContinentalClubMap.html
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Toe to Toe continues their Rooftop Milonga at the Prive
Lounge (accent on the "e"), 910 Westheimer at Montrose,
hosted by Mercy Chen and Leonor Guariguata. They begin
at 9 p.m. with music and a free crash course for anyone
interested. This is a free venue, and supporting Prive
with your business is always appreciated. Leonor will
be providing the recorded music. Prive always has drink
specials and their Margarita was voted Best in Houston
in 2002. Questions? call 713-480-4911.
http://houtango.com/maps/PriveMap.html
Tuesday
The Houston Argentine Tango Association starts a new
seven week class cycle tonight. Joan Bishop & Roger Soto
instructing. Barbara King's Houston Center of Dance,
5700 South Rice Avenue. Info: <info at houstontango.org>,
713-861-8087, http://www.houstontango.org
http://houtango.com/maps/BarbaraKingMap.html
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Susana Collins hosts tango dancing at The Belmar, a new
upscale club near Kirby & Richmond. Plenty of couches
and tables encircling a great dance area, with super
sound system, full bar, and a "Tango Tuesday" special
for wine and sangria. 2710 Richmond near Kirby, 8:30pm
until 2:00am. No cover charge, but it always helps to
support our hosts with business
http://houtango.com/maps/BelmarMap.html
Wednesday
Victor Collins teaches class - beginner 7-8pm, practica
from 8-8:30pm, intermediate/advanced from 8:30-9:30pm,
with practica until 10pm. $10/class, or $70 for a
package of eight. Victor Collins teaches at his studio
at 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 281, in The Resource Center.
Look for Eye Candy Studios. Info: 713-861-4515(studio).
For detailed directions, follow the link below.
http://houtango.com/maps/VictorCollinsStudioDirections.html
Thursday
Susana & Derik host tango dancing at the Cotton Exchange
Bar, an elegant & historic downtown venue at Franklin &
Travis. Leonor plays recorded music starts at 10pm, and
usually later Greg Harbar and his world music ensemble
focus on tango. Check out the incredible pictures at
<http://www.cottonexchangebar.com/gallery.html>. 808
Franklin at corner with Travis, 10:00pm until 2:00am.
No cover charge, but it always helps to support our hosts
with business
http://houtango.com/maps/CottonExchangeBarMap.html
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Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara King's
Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Beginners 8-9pm,
$12/class, $40 for the four week session. Partners
not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
<tangoss at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenterMap.html
Friday
Victor & Susana host their Third Annual Halloween Milonga
at their studio, 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 281, in The
Resource Center. 8:30pm until ???. Great tango music
plus mix of other dance music, costume not required.
Historically more than 70% of attendees are in costume.
A number of out of town visitors are expected. $7/person,
soft drinks and snacks provided, $2 discount to those
bringing additional food/drink donations. Info:
713-861-4515(studio). For detailed directions, follow
the link below.
http://houtango.com/maps/VictorCollinsStudioDirections.html
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Martin & Natia Palaez host their Halloween Milonga at
Barbara King's Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice,
8pm until ???. $10/person, bring your own liquor, they
supply snacks and beverages, awards for best male and
female costume, but costumes not required. Mix of dance
music with plenty of tango. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
<tangoss at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/BarbaraKingMap.html
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Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and Alicia
Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle: Beginners
7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm, Practice 9-10pm. $80 for a package
of eight one-hour lessons. KickSport, 3001 Richmond.
Info: Alicia at 713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>,
http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/KickSportMap.html
Saturday
Mercy Chen and Leonor Guariguata, of Toe to Toe, finish
up their Saturday afternoon practicas at The Galleria.
This will be a great way to promote Argentine tango to
an entirely new audience. Take a break from holiday
shopping and join us for tango dancing. October 25th,
and Nov 1st 4:30pm - 7pm in the common area between Macy's
and Saks Fifth Ave, next to the Babygap. You are more than
welcome to bring flyers for venues and classes around town
and spread the word about all Houston tango events. FREE
http://houtango.com/maps/galleria_practica_flyer.ppt
http://houtango.com/maps/GalleriaPracticaMap.gif
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Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and Alicia
Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle: Beginners
7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm. $80 for a package of eight one-hour
lessons. KickSport, 3001 Richmond. Info: Alicia at
713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/KickSportMap.html
Sunday
Toe to Toe with Mercy Chen & Leonor Guariguata kick off
their first series of tango lessons at NiaMoves, 4040
Milam, Suite 320, from 4-5pm. Five progressive one hour
classes for $50, $80/couple, individual classes $15.
For all levels of dancer, partners not required.
Bring comfortable shoes with clean soles. Info:
713-480-4911 or <platillo12 at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/NiaMovesMap.html
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Cafe Matisse is under renovation for a few weeks, so the
regular Sunday practica is on hiatus. Stay tuned for
it's grand return!
http://houtango.com/maps/CafeMatisseMap.html
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Open dancing at Agora Cafe, 1712 Westheimer at Dunlavy,
just across the street from Brazil, from late until later
(generally after the practica above at Cafe Matisse). Agora
is an older house that has been beautifully remodeled with
an inlaid hardwood floor, an open design with balcony,
and large windows open to the street. No cover, with
sandwiches for sale and a full bar. Derik has stocked
the jukebox with tango CDs. FREE
http://houtango.com/maps/AgoraMap.html
Let's tango this week.
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