[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (8/30/04)

Thu Sep 2 18:02:04 UTC 2004

        Victor Collins' milonga and free class on the north side of
        town continue this Friday, with an added practica before
        the class. Victor's group classes start again this week,
        Wednesday, Sept. 1.

        Toe to Toe begins another session of tango classes
        next Thursday, Sept. 9, at Rice University for the
        fall semester.  Beginner's from 7-8pm and Intermediate
        (had at least one beginner class) 8-9pm, $50/person,
        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

        In addition, Toe to Toe announces the "Al Borde"
        practica on every third Friday at the Borders on Kirby
        and West Alabama, starting September 17.  Mujeres (y
        Hombres) al Bordeï¿½ Practica - (Women and men on the
        edge/vergeï¿½) It's Friday and you feel like the week
        has taken everything out, you're done, you're on the
        verge of a nervous breakdown... We at Toe to Toe don't
        want that. Nobody wants that. So come join us and do some
        dancing, have a cup a' joe, work on a few steps, read a
        book ... unwind.  The "al Borde" practica at Borders Book
        Store on West Alabama, 7-9:30pm.  For store location:
        http://www.bordersstores.com/events/event_detail.jsp?SEID=15256767

        HATA dancers will be part of the Artful Thursday
        program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, next
        week, September 9 at 6pm.  This is part of the events
        surrounding the show "Inverted Utopias: Avant-Garde Art in
        Latin America."  Former Houston tangero Tim Bugh returns
        to perform with Joan Bishop.  The free program will be
        followed by a reception and a few door prize giveaways.
        http://www.mfah.org/main.asp?target=calendar&par3=week&par4=0&par5=0&par6=0

        Martin & Natia will perform at St. Thomas University on
        October 9, in an event organized by Casa Argentina.
        http://www.casaargentina.org/

        HATA will host Buenos Aires milonguero Cacho Dante back
        for a return engagement on Oct 23-26.  Mark your calendars.
        More details when they become available.

        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 from 8-9pm.  He is
        off for two weeks, but Tango Houston will still be there
        with recorded music.  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 is on break until
        the start of their next 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 resumes classes again this week - 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

        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

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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 resumes classes again - 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

Sunday

        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 ï¿½practicaï¿½ 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.