[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/31/05)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Wed Feb 2 16:55:30 UTC 2005
Toe to Toe is pleased to present Argentine Tango
instructors Robin Thomas and Jennifer Bratt for a full
weekend of classes and milongas on Friday and Saturday
nights. A life-long dancer based in New York City,
Jennifer studied various forms of dance from childhood
until she discovered the Argentine Tango a few years
ago. She was entranced by the beauty and energy of this
art form and completely devoted herself to it. Today,
an elegant and accomplished tanguera who is able to lead
as well as follow, she moves with a natural grace and
expressive fluidity. A well-known and respected dancer and
DJ, Robin’s enthusiasm for tango can be seen most clearly
in his wholehearted dedication to teaching. He believes
that it is very important for students to dance simply and
musically from the very beginning. Building that strong
base of connection and musicality early, Robin believes,
will allow even very new beginners to feel comfortable
and confident on a crowded dance floor and will also lead
to a more comprehensive and fluid understanding of more
complicated techniques later on. We are pleased to welcome
them back to Houston! http://www.close-embrace.com/
http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm
In combination with the Robin & Jen workshops this weekend,
Toe to Toe is hosting a welcome milonguita, Friday 9pm
at Esra's house, $5 cover, and a full "Zapatitos de Razo"
milonga on Saturday night at City Dance Studio, 9 p.m. with
DJ Robin Includes a performance by Robin and Jen, $10.
ArgenTango hosts an early Valentine's "Our Milonga"
this Saturday evening from 8pm-12midnight at Dance Arts,
inside the Sterling Plaza, 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Suite
166, near Beltway 8, $10/person at the door. Come to
join our milonga for an evening of fun. Snacks and soft
drinks are provided. Please feel free to bring additional
snacks/drinks and the spirit of sharing. Most importantly,
Your Tango Shoes. Warm up your feet and have a great time.
http://tango-houston.com/ourmilongas.htm
Victor continues his Friday milongas on the north side,
now including classes in chacarera, a dance popular in
Buenos Aires milongas.
Come to the 31st Annual Julian Calendar New Year Party,
starring The Gypsies with special guests. Featuring
flamenco, Balkan, swing and jazz music, Russian, Ukrainian
and tango dancers, Russian and Eastern European food
and drink. At Meridian, 1503 Chartres, 713-225-1717,
Sunday, February 6, 2005, 6pm-11:30pm. $8 cover at the
door, children under 14 free. For info: 713-524-2711,
http://www.oldworldmusic.com/
Robert & Valerie Schoenberg are hosting a Valentine's
"Luv-Longa" Milonga next Saturday, February 12th, at
"Dancing for Life" dance studio, 6120 A Richmond Ave,
9pm-1am, $10/person. We will have some wine, sodas,
etc. to start off with, food and drink contributions are
welcome Robert will be DJ, and is open to music requests.
Thanks for your help! Hope to see you there.
Eric Lanoix & Michelle Lamb will be teaching an
all-weekend tango workshop in San Antonio, TX on
Fri-Sun Feb 18-20. There will be four 90-minutes
classes (2 on each day), as well as a milonga on Friday
night (Feb 18th). Called "Zen in the Art of Tango",
this workshop will focus on tango dancing skills that
everyone should have. This workshop is not about learning
steps that you might forget within 1-2 weeks, or that
no one will be able to practice with you... Eric and
Michelle will be teaching brand new material that will
help you better your tango, not just for a few weeks,
but FOR GOOD! Mark your calendars, full details at
http://www.tangotango.us/fourpillars.html
Eric Lanoix's latest Tango music chronicle is now available
at http://www.tangotango.us/Music_Chronicles.html
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 Houston Argentine Tango Association continues their
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
In combination with the Robin & Jen workshops this weekend,
Toe to Toe is hosting a welcome milonguita, Friday 9pm at
Esra's house, $5 cover, DJ Robin, 320 Avondale, Unit A.
Any questions, email Leonor <Leonor at t3tango.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/ChezEsraMap.html
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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
Toe to Toe welcomes Robin & Jen for a full day of classes
at City Dance Studio, 2423 Dunstan in Rice Village.
Technique and Exercises for all levels, 1pm-2:20pm;
Milonga Traspie, 2:30pm-3:50pm; Follower's Embellishment
Bootcamp, 4pm-5:20pm. $20/class, various package discounts
available. http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm Email
Leonor for more information: <Leonor at t3tango.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
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In combination with the Robin & Jen workshops this
weekend, Toe to Toe is hosting a "Zapatitos de Razo"
milonga, Friday 9pm at City Dance Studio, $10 cover,
DJ Robin, 2423 Dunstan. Robin will DJ, and Robin & Jen
will give a performance. Any questions, email Leonor
<Leonor at t3tango.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
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ArgenTango hosts an early Valentine's "Our Milonga"
this Saturday evening from 8pm-12midnight at Dance Arts,
inside the Sterling Plaza, 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Suite
166, near Beltway 8, $10/person at the door. Come to
join our milonga for an evening of fun. Snacks and soft
drinks are provided. Please feel free to bring additional
snacks/drinks and the spirit of sharing. Most importantly,
Your Tango Shoes. Warm up your feet and have a great time.
http://tango-houston.com/ourmilongas.htm
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceArtsMap.html
----------------
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
Sunday
Toe to Toe continues their workshop with Robin & Jen
for a full day of classes at City Dance Studio, 2423
Dunstan in Rice Village. Whiplash: Boleos in Close
Embrace, 1pm-2:20pm; Wraparound: Ganchos, 2:30pm-3:50pm;
Ganchos in Turns, 4pm-5:20pm. $20/class, various package
discounts available. http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm
Email Leonor for more information: <Leonor at t3tango.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
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Come to the 31st Annual Julian Calendar New Year Party,
starring The Gypsies with special guests. Featuring
flamenco, Balkan, swing and jazz music, Russian, Ukrainian
and tango dancers, Russian and Eastern European food
and drink. At Meridian, 1503 Chartres, 713-225-1717,
Sunday, February 6, 2005, 6pm-11:30pm. $8 cover at the
door, children under 14 free. For info: 713-524-2711,
http://www.oldworldmusic.com/
Let's tango this week.
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