[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (9/22/03)

[A. Lester Buck III]

        After a another great All Houston Milonga last weekend, we
        settle back into a regular schedule.  Victor & Susana host
        their Friday milonga, and Martin & Natia host Saturday.

        HATA brings Cacho Dante back to Houston for his yearly
        visit on October 7, 11, and 12.  All the details shortly.

        Martin & Natia will be performing Oct. 25th at St. Thomas
        University with Rene Cassarsa on piano, more details later.
        In addition, their tango group will perform downtown for
        the Turkish Festival on Oct. 18th.

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

Tuesday

        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

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        The Houston Argentine Tango Association continues a
        new 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

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

        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/BarbaraKingMap.html

Friday

        Victor & Susana host their every other Friday milonga,
        starting at 8:30pm.  Entrance is $7.00 per person, soft
        drinks and snacks provided, with a $2.00 discount to those
        bringing additional food/drink donations.  For more info
        contact Victor at 281-443-3322.

        http://houtango.com/maps/VictorCollinsStudioDirections.html

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        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara King's
        Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Intermediate,
        7-8pm; Advanced, 8-9pm. $10/class. Partners not required.
        Special for experienced male dancers: two classes
        for the price of one.  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
        
        Martin & Natia host their every other Saturday milonga
        in the big ballroom at Barbara King's Houston Center
        of Dance, 8pm to midnight, 5700 S. Rice.  Entrance is
        $7.00/person, $6 if you share beverage or food/snacks
        with everybody. 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. $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

        Tango Houston hosts their weekly practica at Café
        Matisse, 114 Gray at Valentine, from 7:30pm to midnight,
        713-942-8600.  Come practice what you have been learning
        in class, polish your steps for the milongas, and try out
        new moves in a fun, forgiving dance environment. Casual
        dress, plenty of room, beginners welcome, advanced
        dancers welcome.  $3/members, $5/public (Tango Houston
        membership is $12/year)

        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.