[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (10/25/04)

[A. Lester Buck III]

        HATA hosts the Halloween Milonga in the big ballroom at
        King's Dance Center, 5700 S. Rice Avenue, this Saturday
        9pm-1am.  Costumes appreciated & rewarded, and nothing
        scary about the truly super prizes for best costumes:
        First place male & female costumes receive $50 gift
        certificates for Europa Cafe, second place costumes
        to be discovered.  Cover: $10/person, security guard,
        complimentary Hors d' oeuvres, BYOB, ice, cups and some
        beverages available.  On behalf of HATA, many, many thanks
        to one and all who have volunteered to help!

        Victor Collins' milonga and free class on the north side
        of town continue this Friday, with a practica before
        the class.

        Martin & Natia have resumed their class schedule.

        Austin hosts Miguel Angel Pla for a workshop this weekend,
        Friday through Sunday.  I took a class from Dr. Pla (he
        is a medical doctor during the day) in 1999, and it was
        quite enjoyable.  Pla doesn't (or at least didn't) teach
        milonguero style, but his salon style was the most precise
        I have ever seen.  He has this way of moving and placing
        his feet with incredible precision and grace, and we all
        know that the milonguero walk is the basis of all tango.
        I'd recommend this workshop for studying his walk, if
        nothing else.  For all the details, contact Elizabeth at
        512-775-5958, or email <esteer1 at austin.rr.com>.

        Always Tango will host their next milonga at the Melody
        Club on Saturday, November 6, mark your calendars.
        This is a series that keeps building, and Juan Carlos &
        Alicia are doing a super job putting together these events.

        Tango Houston will host another great milonga with
        Glovertango at The Continental Club on Sunday, November
        21 - mark your calendars.

        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, now with extended
        performance from 8-9:30pm.  Great crowds lately, let's
        keep the energy.  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
        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/KingsDanceCenterMap.html

Wednesday

        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

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        Eric Lanoix & Susana Collins teach tango in midtown at
        the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2616 Louisiana St., 8-9pm.
        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 Susana for
        complete details: 832-646-3149.

        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

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        Toe to Toe teach their tango classes at Rice University
        through the fall semester.  Beginner's from 7-8pm and
        Intermediate (had at least one beginner class) 8-9pm,
        $30 per semester class for general public, classes at
        Sid Commons (see Rice Social Dance Society web page,
        link below) Info: <t3tango at t3tango.com>

        http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~rsds/classes.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

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        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

        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 Practica
        from 8:30-9:30pm, FREE introductory class from 9:30pm. to
        10:30pm, with milonga to continue immediately following.

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

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        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

        HATA hosts the Halloween Milonga in the big ballroom at King's
        Dance Center, 5700 S. Rice Avenue, 9pm-1am.  Costumes appreciated
        & rewarded, and nothing scary about the truly super prizes for
        best costumes:  First place male & female costumes receive $50
        gift certificates for Europa Cafe, second place costumes to be
        discovered.  Cover: $10/person, security guard, complimentary
        Hors d' oeuvres, BYOB, ice, cups and some beverages available.
        On behalf of HATA, many, many thanks to one and all who have
        volunteered to help!

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

Sunday

Let's tango this week.