[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (5/24/04)

[A. Lester Buck III]

        Victor & Susana, Martin & Natia, and Tango Houston
        are all quiet this weekend due to the holiday.  Toe to
        Toe is saving us from a totally event-starved weekend
        by bringing back Mall'onga this Saturday (and next).
        Join them for an informal practica at the Galleria Mall.
        Leonor will provide alternative music for dancing, and
        show off your nuevo moves. Located between Macys and Saks
        Fifth Avenue on the first floor (entrance on the corner
        of Sage and Westheimer), starting at 5pm.

        http://houtango.com/maps/GalleriaPracticaMap.gif

        Don't forget Glover Gill's free tango piano at Continental
        Club, every Monday including Memorial Day.

        Derik reports that Tuesday Byzantio attendence and energy
        is on a roll due to Bysantio advertising the event in
        the Houston Press.  Check it out!

        With the holiday weekend, you might confirm that regularly
        scheduled classes are continuing before arriving at
        classes.

        Tango Houston is considering some proposals to restructure
        the rules for election to its board of directors.
        While this led to lively discussion on May 9, it also
        required rescheduling the annual meeting and election of
        three board members to Sunday, June 6, 6pm, at Serrano's.
        We hope you will join in the discussions and contribute
        your energy and ideas to improve tango in Houston.

        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/

        Integrated local calendar and links to upcoming events
        on Tango Houston's website, http://www.tangohouston.org/

Monday

        Join instructors Eric Lanoix & Susana Collins and
        learn the basics of Argentine Tango over four weeks.
        Explore the sense rhythm, the sensuality, or just have
        fun learning Tango. At the end of the four-week cycle,
        you will be able to dance socially with other members
        of the Houston Tango community.  Amy Blake's Academy of
        Dance (2150 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, exit 26 on I-45, near
        Space Center Blvd.) on the following Mondays: May 10th,
        17th, 24th, and June 7th (no class on Memorial day). For
        more information, contact Eric at (832) 287-9229 or email
        <tanguero_norte at yahoo.com>.  Cost is $40/person for the
        whole cycle of classes.

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

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        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 continue a
        seven week class cycle.  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 & Susana Collins 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 teaches at Ernest & Company,
        2266 W. Holcombe at Greenbriar.  Info: 281-443-3322.

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

Thursday

        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 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

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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

        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

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        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 brings back Mall'onga at The Galleria this
        Saturday afternoon, starting at 5pm between Macys and
        Saks Fifth Avenue on the first floor (entrance on the
        corner of Sage & Westheimer).  Firm dates so far 5/29
        and 6/5.  The Galleria won't commit more than a few weeks
        at a time, so keep checking the Toe to Toe web site,
        http://www.t3tango.com/milongas.htm

        http://houtango.com/maps/galleria_practica_flyer.ppt

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        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

Sunday

        Open dancing at Agora Cafe, 1712 Westheimer at Dunlavy,
        just across the street from Brazil, starting late.  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.