[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (4/4/05)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Thu Apr 7 04:09:36 UTC 2005
It's here! The Spring 2005 ALL HOUSTON MILONGA (AHM) will
be held this Saturday, April 9th, from 8:30pm to 1:30am
at the Moon Water Grill at Waterford Marina (in Clear
Lake). Based on an original concept by Robert Schoenberg,
the next AHM will be held in a unique lakeside resort
restaurant. The evening will feature social dancing in
the beautiful Grand Dining Room, the best Argentine Tango
music, and a short Tango dancing demonstration. The Grand
Dining Room features a unique view of Clear Lake and of the
Waterford Marina, a fireplace, and a large wooden floor (of
course!). A menu will be available for guests wishing to
dine before or during the milonga. The grill also features
a full-service bar. The menu and other information about
the function will be posted on www.tangotango.us/ahm.html
as they become available. The entrance fee for the AHM is
$9 if you purchased your ticket(s) before March 20th (so
we can get an approximate head count before the event),
or $12 at the door. Don't wait, purchase your tickets
by communicating with Eric Lanoix. Complete details at
<http://www.tangotango.us/ahm.html>.
Next week, Saturday April 16, Always Tango hosts their
monthly night of Art, Tango and Salsa at Melody Club.
Victor Collins reports that there will be some Argentine
tango included in a Cinco de Mayo dance festival with
various workshops and dances, organized by Tony Pace.
Free pre-festival party with dance and buffet at Chayns
Night Club. Different day workshops and dances from 9pm
to 4am on Friday May 6 and Saturday, May7, at the Marriott
Hotel Greens Point. http://www.tonypaceportfolio.com/
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 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 Baquero Gallery in Rice Village is a brand new
Tuesday night tango venue. David Baquero, artist and
Maestro, opens his gallery to tango dancing from 8-11pm
every Tuesday. The gallery has hardwood floors and is
a beautiful space in which to dance. Baquero Gallery is
at 5502 Chaucer St and Rice Blvd.
http://houtango.com/maps/BaqueroGalleryMap.html
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The Houston Argentine Tango Association continues
their next class cycle, 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 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
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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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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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. Info: Alicia at 713-688-1282,
<2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Saturday
It's here! The Spring 2005 ALL HOUSTON MILONGA (AHM) will
be held this Saturday, April 9th, from 8:30pm to 1:30am
at the Moon Water Grill at Waterford Marina (in Clear
Lake). Based on an original concept by Robert Schoenberg,
the next AHM will be held in a unique lakeside resort
restaurant. The evening will feature social dancing in
the beautiful Grand Dining Room, the best Argentine Tango
music, and a short Tango dancing demonstration. The Grand
Dining Room features a unique view of Clear Lake and of the
Waterford Marina, a fireplace, and a large wooden floor (of
course!). A menu will be available for guests wishing to
dine before or during the milonga. The grill also features
a full-service bar. The menu and other information about
the function will be posted on www.tangotango.us/ahm.html
as they become available. The entrance fee for the AHM is
$9 if you purchased your ticket(s) before March 20th (so
we can get an approximate head count before the event),
or $12 at the door. Don't wait, purchase your tickets
by communicating with Eric Lanoix. Complete details at
<http://www.tangotango.us/ahm.html>.
Sunday
Daniela Tudoran hosts a practica at City Dance Studio on
the first three Sundays each month (al Borde practica on
fourth Friday), 2423 Dunstan in Rice Village, 5:30-7:30pm,
only $3/person. Come practice what you've learned in
class, meet people, and have some fun!
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Let's tango this week.
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