[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (8/16/04)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Wed Aug 18 19:17:49 UTC 2004
Toe to Toe brings Cynthia Fattori to Houston this weekend,
with a full slate of workshops and milongas. Cynthia has
danced and studied with such distinguished performers as
Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa, Vannina Vilouzs,
Gustavo Naveira, Graciela Gonzalez, Chicho and Lucia,
and Tete. Her technique combines a blend of traditional
style with modern figures, preserving the fundamentals of
tango in technique and musicality. The workshops begin
Thursday evening and run through Sunday. There will
be a Friday milonga at Esra's house, and a Saturday
milonga hosted by Always Tango. Full details at
http://t3tango.com/workshops.htm
Always Tango will host their monthly milonga,
salsa and art show at Melody Club this Saturday,
August 21. All the details are on their flyer at
http://houtango.com/maps/AlwaysTangoMelodyClubAug21.doc
and on the Always Tango web site at
http://www.alwaystango.com/events.htm. More details
below. In addition, Toe to Toe has coordinated with
Always Tango and visiting instructor Cynthia Fattori
will perform a short exhibition at this milonga, in
connection with her workshops next weekend. Full details
of the workshop are now on the Toe to Toe web site,
http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm
In addition, there will also be an Argentine
tango/folkloric event next Saturday, August 21, called
Argentinisima (Very Argentine). On tap are performances by
tango singer Jorge Ahualli, tango dancing by Eric Lanoix &
Susana Collins, various dance music by DJ Ivan Rios, new
Argentine songs by Los Bombos Argentinos, and folkloric
music by Sur. Plus a buffet with typical Argentine food.
$10/person, at Barbara King's Houston Center of Dance,
8pm. More info at 281-752-6481. Detailed flyer:
http://houtango.com/maps/Argentinisima2004.pdf
Eric Lanoix announces the creation of a regular Tango/Tango
practica in the Clear Lake area, at Dance Moves, 611 Kirby
in Seabrook, 4-7pm. Midway between the Tango class and
the social dance, the �practica� combines elements
of both. The practica is designed to help dancers wor k
on their tango basics (posture, walk, turning technique,
musicality), while presenting a new figure each week all
this in a relaxed environment where dancer's are invited to
try new things, ask questions, and just ... enjoy dancing
tango. It's only $7 for 3 hours of guided practice!
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceMovesMap.html
We are pleased to announce that Victor Collins has
recovered from his recent surgery. The milonga and free
class on the north side of town continue this Friday, and
his group classes will start again next week, Wednesday,
Sept. 1.
There is a new tango newsletter, La Vida Tango,
being produced in San Antonio. For now it
is available via email and Yahoo! groups at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lavidatango/
Missed a tango email? Need the calendar while away from
your computer? You can always refer to past tango email
at http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/
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. Please tip generously;
Glover plays only for tips. FREE
http://houtango.com/maps/ContinentalClubMap.html
Tuesday
The Houston Argentine Tango Association continues their
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/KingsDanceCenterMap.html
Wednesday
Victor Collins begins classes again on Sept 1 - beginner
8-9pm, intermediate/advanced from 9-10pm. $10/class, or
$70 for a package of eight. Victor teaches at The Dance
Place, 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 500 just south of Richmond.
Victor is always happy to chat with new students over the
phone before their first class. Info: 281-443-3322(h)
or 832-725-4380(cell).
http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html
Thursday
Toe to Toe kicks off their workshop with Cynthia Fattori
at City Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan, with a class in
improvisation, 7-8:20pm, $20. Discounts for multiple
classes, full details at http://t3tango.com/workshops.htm,
or contact Leonor at <platillo12 at hotmail.com>.
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.htm
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Crossroads Coffee hosts Tango at the Crossroads, 8pm.
Immerse yourself into an intimate evening of tango, wine,
and candle light at a new location in the Rice Village.
Come to dance, listen to the captivating sounds of tango,
or just enjoy the atmosphere with a glass of wine and
the best crepes in Houston. No cover. 2531 University
Blvd, 713-526-7262, http://www.crossroadscoffee.org
http://houtango.com/maps/CrossroadsFlyer.jpg
http://houtango.com/maps/CrossroadsCoffeeMap.html
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Eric Lanoix, continues a series of tango classes in Clear
Lake, building on the tango beachhead there from classes
last month. Explore the sense rhythm, the sensuality, or
just have fun learning Tango. Class material will cover
walking, the basic step, and forward/backward ochos. At
the end of the four-week cycle, you will be able to dance
socially with other members of the Houston Tango community.
Eric, with the help of Diana Ramirez and Susan Collins,
will teach beginning tango 7-8pm, intermediate 8-9pm,
$40 for four weekly lessons. More info: contact Eric at
832-287-9229 or <eric at tangotango.us>.
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceMovesMap.html
----------------
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
----------------
Victor Collins begins class again Sept 2 - 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 newly expanded home studio at 3013 Roseheath,
near Aldine-Westfield & Richey Road in far north Houston.
Info: 281-443-3322.
http://houtango.com/maps/VictorCollinsHomeStudioMap.html
Friday
Toe to Toe hosts Milonguita Sentimental Chez Esra, a
milonga in honor of Cynthia Fattori's visit to Houston,
302 Avondale at Mason, Unit A. Please bring a snack or $5.
Ring #5 or look up Esra's last name (Inan). Don't park
on the south side of Avondale. Elsewhere is fine.
Further info: Call Esra at 713-478-8594 or 713-942-2190.
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Victor Collins continues his milongas at Arepas &
Empanadas Gourmet, Inc., 12792 Veterans Memorial on the
north side of town. Already a hot dining and dance spot
on the weekends, now adding tango night every Friday.
Great Colombian food and drink especials. FREE introductory
class from 9:30pm. to 10:30pm, with milonga to continue
immediately following.
http://houtango.com/maps/ArepasEmpanadasMap.html
----------------
Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara
King's Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Combined
Intermediate/Advanced 8-9pm. $10/class. Partners
not required.
http://www.tango-houston.com/, <tangoss at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/BarbaraKingMap.html
----------------
Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and
Alicia Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle:
Beginners 7:30-8:30pm, Advanced 8:30-9:30pm, followed by
practica. $80 for a package of eight one-hour lessons. City
Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan (new location). Info: Alicia at
713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Saturday
Toe to Toe continues their workshop with Cynthia Fattori
at City Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan. The structure of
movement 1-2:20pm, Turns and "enrosques" with adornments,
2:30-3:50pm, Changes of directions with "barridas",
4-5:20pm, $20 each class. Discounts for multiple classes,
full details at http://t3tango.com/workshops.htm, or
contact Leonor at <platillo12 at hotmail.com>.
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.htm
----------------
Always Tango will host their monthly milonga, salsa and art
show at Melody Club. All the details are on their flyer at
http://houtango.com/maps/AlwaysTangoMelodyClubAug21.doc
and on the Always Tango web site at
http://www.alwaystango.com/events.htm. More details
below. In addition, Toe to Toe has coordinated with
Always Tango and visiting instructor Cynthia Fattori
will perform a short exhibition at this milonga, in
connection with her workshops next weekend. Full details
of the workshop are now on the Toe to Toe web site,
http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm
http://houtango.com/maps/MelodyClubMap.html
----------------
There will be an Argentine tango/folkloric event called
Argentinisima (Very Argentine). On tap are performances by
tango singer Jorge Ahualli, tango dancing by Eric Lanoix &
Susana Collins, various dance music by DJ Ivan Rios, new
Argentine songs by Los Bombos Argentinos, and folkloric
music by Sur. Plus a buffet with typical Argentine food.
$10/person, at Barbara King's Houston Center of Dance,
8pm. More info at 281-752-6481. Detailed flyer:
http://houtango.com/maps/Argentinisima2004.pdf
http://houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenterMap.html
Sunday
Toe to Toe continues their workshop with Cynthia Fattori at
City Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan. Combinations of sacadas,
1-2:20pm, Movements outside of the axis (colgadas,
volcadas), 2:30-3:50pm, Dynamics in the embrace (all
levels), 4-5:20pm, $20 each class. Discounts for multiple
classes, full details at http://t3tango.com/workshops.htm,
or contact Leonor at <platillo12 at hotmail.com>.
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.htm
----------------
Eric Lanoix hosts a regular Tango/Tango practica in the
Clear Lake area, at Dance Moves, 611 Kirby in Seabrook,
4-7pm. Midway between the Tango class and the social
dance, the �practica� combines elements of both. The
practica is designed to help dancers wor k on their tango
basics (posture, walk, turning technique, musicality),
while presenting a new figure each week all this in a
relaxed environment where dancer's are invited to try new
things, ask questions, and just ... enjoy dancing tango.
It's only $7 for 3 hours of guided practice!
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceMovesMap.html
Let's tango this week.
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