[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/26/04)

Tue Jan 27 22:27:09 UTC 2004

        Toe to Toe hosts Robin Thomas & Jennifer Bratt for
        a tango workshop this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 1.  All day
        Saturday is foundational material for both beginners and
        advanced dancers.  Sunday moves into more advanced topics.
        In addition, Toe to Toe is hosting a practica/milonga,
        La Practilonga, on Friday and a full scale milonga
        on Saturday.  Saturday's milonga will include a
        performance by Robin & Jennifer.  Don't miss any of it!
        http://houtango.com/maps/RobinJenniferWorkshopJan31.doc

        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

Tuesday

        The Houston Argentine Tango Association continues
        a seven week class cycle this week.  Students may
        enter up to the second week.  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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        Derik Rawson host tango dancing at Byzantio, a new upscale
        Mediterranean cafe bar.  Great wood floor, menu of salads,
        sandwiches, coffees, wines, etc.  Easy going management.
        Great ambiance for tango!  403 West Gray, 8:30pm to
        midnight, info: 713-520-6896 No cover charge, but it
        always helps to support our hosts with business.

        http://houtango.com/maps/ByzantioMap.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

        Toe to Toe continues their classes at Rice University, in
        association with the Rice Ballroom Dance Society, on the
        Rice campus, 7-8pm, $50/person for the entire semester (Jan
        20-April 8).  Discounts for students and Rice staff/alums.

        http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~rsds/class.shtml

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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

        Roger Soto hosts La Practilonga to kick off Robin &
        Jennifer's weekend workshop, 1912 Bissonnet, 9-12pm,
        $5/person.  This is a great way to check out Robin &
        Jennifer's style and skill, and join the workshop on
        Saturday.  There will be a special guest DJ coordinating
        the dance music.  Refreshments will be available, but by
        all means BYOB.

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        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara
        King's Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Combined
        Intermediate/Advanced 7-8pm. $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

        Toe to Toe hosts a weekend workshop by Robin Thomas &
        Jennifer Bratt, with their "nuevo milonguero" style.
        1:00-2:20pm, Connection, Rhythm and Musicality;
        2:30-3:50pm, Ocho cortados, ocho possibilities;
        4:00-5:20pm, Milonga traspie.  $25/one workshop,
        $45/two, $63/day, $135/weekend including milongas.
        Info: 713-480-4911, <platillo12 at hotmail.com>
        http://houtango.com/maps/RobinJenniferWorkshopJan31.doc

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

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        Toe to Toe hosts "Milonga de Rechupete" in association
        with the weekend workshop taught by Robin & Jennifer, City
        Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan Rd next to El Paso Furniture
        Store, 9-12pm++, $10/cover.  Robin & Jennifer will stage
        a short performance of their "nuevo milonguero" style -
        not to be missed!  In addition, Robin is a world renowned
        tango DJ, and we are very pleased to announce that he
        will be DJ for the milonga.  Refreshments will be served.
        You are welcome to BYOB.

        http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.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

        Toe to Toe continues the weekend workshop by Robin Thomas
        & Jennifer Bratt, with their "nuevo milonguero" style.
        1:00-2:20pm, Technique for advanced dancers; 2:30-3:50pm,
        Turning in close embrace; 4:00-5:20pm, Dancing to Pugliese.
        $25/one workshop, $45/two, $63/day, $135/weekend including
        milongas.  Info: 713-480-4911, <platillo12 at hotmail.com>
        http://houtango.com/maps/RobinJenniferWorkshopJan31.doc

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

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        Tango Houston hosts their weekly practica at
        CafÃ© 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.