[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (12/27/04)

A. Lester Buck III buck at compact.com
Wed Dec 29 22:17:27 UTC 2004


        Things are very slow this week except for the big,
        big All Houston Milonga New Years Party hosted by HATA.
        Crossroads may also be going on Thursdays.  As always
        during holiday periods, we recommend that you confirm that
        regular events are still being held before heading out.

        The deadline for New Years Eve ticket purchases was
        December 21, but Lina <Linasmar at aol.com> writes:
            Just a small note to let you know that I have 3
            extra tickets for the New Year's Eve dinner at
            Barbara King's place.  If you know of anyone who
            needs tickets fo r the party, please let me know.
            My phone number is 713-907-5656.

        The Houston Argentine Tango Association presents a New
        Year's Eve All Houston Milonga, a  concept  originated
        by Robert  Schoenberg.  Deadline for ticket purchase is
        Tuesday, December 21.  This night of "Tango Glamour" will
        be a special night of dining and dancing.  Come dance to
        the best recorded tango music direct from the milongas in
        Buenos Aires.  If you enjoyed our Halloween milonga, you
        will love our New Year's Eve Milonga!  Plan Now: Tickets
        available today.  Purchase your tickets by December 21
        at King's Dancing Center, or from HATA.  Info/purchases:
        call 713-861-8087.  Seating is limited, so make your
        reservations early!  9:00pm-2:00am,  King's Dancing
        Center, 5700 S. Rice Avenue, Houston 77081.  Attire:
        Dressy chic. Admission includes a delicious & elegant
        buffet, a New Year's Eve toast, wait staff to serve you,
        bottled water and soft srinks, tea and coffee, ice and
        set-ups provided, BYOB, onsite security. $30/person.

        Leonor of Toe to Toe Tango announces the return of Robin
        & Jennifer to teach a full weekend of workshops Feb 4-6.
        Full details are at http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm,
        and early registration runs through January 30.  Sign up
        today!

        The Continental Club has cut back the Monday night
        dancing to its original one hour.  Michael Figart is
        coordinating a campaign to restore it to its full ninety
        minutes.  Please contact him to learn how you can help,
        <info at tangohouston.org>.

        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 normally plays delicious
        solo tango piano at the Continental Club, back to its
        original performance time, 8-9:00pm.  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 begins their
        next cycle on January 11, expanded to three classes each
        night.  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 has suspended group lessons until January.]
        Victor Collins teaches classes - 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

        ----------------

        [Eric & Susana have suspended group lessons until January.]
        Eric Lanoix & Susana Collins teach tango in midtown at
        the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2616 Louisiana St. Tango
        II is taught at 7:30-8:30pm, and Milonga I is taught
        8:30-9:30pm. Eric's web site is http://www.tangotango.us/.
        In this progressive 6 week course you will achieve
        effective lead and follow technique, tango musicality, and
        move into some fun and intricate dance moves, all taught
        in the clearest and most effective manner.  Call Eric for
        complete details: 832-287-9229.

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


Thursday

        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

        ----------------

        [Martin & Natalia have suspended group lessons until January
        6.]  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 has suspended group lessons until January.]
        Victor Collins teaches 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

        The Houston Argentine Tango Association presents a New
        Year's Eve All Houston Milonga, a  concept  originated
        by Robert  Schoenberg.  Deadline for ticket purchase is
        Tuesday, December 21.  This night of "Tango Glamour" will
        be a special night of dining and dancing.  Come dance to
        the best recorded tango music direct from the milongas in
        Buenos Aires.  If you enjoyed our Halloween milonga, you
        will love our New Year's Eve Milonga!  Plan Now: Tickets
        available today.  Purchase your tickets by December 21
        at King's Dancing Center, or from HATA.  Info/purchases:
        call 713-861-8087.  Seating is limited, so make your
        reservations early!  9:00pm-2:00am,  King's Dancing
        Center, 5700 S. Rice Avenue, Houston 77081.  Attire:
        Dressy chic. Admission includes a delicious & elegant
        buffet, a New Year's Eve toast, wait staff to serve you,
        bottled water and soft srinks, tea and coffee, ice and
        set-ups provided, BYOB, onsite security. $30/person.

Saturday

Sunday

Let's tango this week.



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