[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/9/05)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Thu Jan 13 00:51:34 UTC 2005
ArgenTango hosts an "Our Milonga" practica this
Saturday evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Dance Arts,
inside the Sterling Plaza, 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Suite
166, near Beltway 8, 9pm-1am, $3/person at the door.
Join them for a casual friendly gathering, wearing
your comfortable wardrobe, but don't forget your best
tango shoes because they will be dancing on a beautiful
wood floor. 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.
The Gypsies play their regular third Sunday gig at Cosmos,
69 Heights Blvd, 7-10pm, FREE.
Leonor of Toe to Toe Tango announces the return of Robin
& Jennifer to teach a full weekend of workshops Feb 4-6.
Full details are at http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm,
and early registration runs through January 30. Sign up
today!
The Continental Club has cut back the Monday night
tango to its original one hour. Michael Figart is
coordinating a campaign to restore it to its full ninety
minutes. Please contact him to learn how you can help,
<info at tangohouston.org>.
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
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 (new location). Info: Alicia at
713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Saturday
ArgenTango hosts an "Our Milonga" practica this
Saturday evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Dance Arts,
inside the Sterling Plaza, 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Suite
166, near Beltway 8, 9pm-1am, $3/person at the door.
Join them for a casual friendly gathering, wearing
your comfortable wardrobe, but don't forget your best
tango shoes because they will be dancing on a beautiful
wood floor. Warm up your feet and have a great time.
http://tango-houston.com/ourmilongas.htm
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceArtsMap.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
Sunday
The Gypsies play at Cosmo's this week. The Gypsies perform
dance music of all kinds, including tango, salsa, and
swing. Anyone can dance, no matter your experience. Or,
if you prefer you can simply enjoy the great live music
of these local legends. Come early and have dinner at
Cosmo's where the burgers are said to be the best in town.
Standing room only by 8 p.m. Cosmo's is located at 69
Heights Boulevard. The Gypsies play from 7-10. There is
no cover charge.
http://houtango.com/maps/CosmosCafeMap.html
Let's tango this week.
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