[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (3/14/05)

Wed Mar 16 17:22:42 UTC 2005

        Tango Houston performs at the Bayou City Art
        Festival this Saturday, March 19, at 4:00pm.
        Admission to the festival is $8/adults, children free.
        http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/Entertainment2MP.html

        KUHT PSB Channel 8 will air a special "Tango: The Spirit of
        Argentina" this Saturday, March 19 at 3:30pm.  This program
        displays the finest of Argentinean tango in a unique
        performance special that brings together the best singers,
        musicians, and dancers to showcase the past and present of
        tango, one of the fastest-growing dance movements in the
        United States. The first segment introduces tango in all
        its color and vibrant life, tracing the history of the
        dance from its earliest waterfront roots to its latest
        symphonic interpretation. The second segment highlights
        love and loss, the blend of sensuality, sophistication,
        melancholy, and passion that is the true soul of tango. The
        final segment reveals tango's roots in the urban landscape
        of Buenos Aires.

        Mark your calendars!  The Spring 2005 ALL HOUSTON MILONGA
        (AHM) will be held 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 purchase 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>.

        Toe to Toe announce their next workshop will be taught
        by Ney Melo of New York/Buenos Aires, over the weekend of
        May 7-8.  Early bird discount available through April 30.
        Full details at http://www.t3tango.com/workshops.htm

        Tomas Howlin & Florencia Taccetti will teach a workshop
        in Austin over the weekend of April 1-3, including
        performances and various live music at the milongas.
        Contact Margaret and Vance, <margvance at aol.com>
        or call 512.478.9581 or 512-657-6183  Full details:
        http://members.aol.com/margvance/tango.html

        Upcoming: Toe to Toe host Practica al Borde on March
        25, Always Tango presents another of their monthly Art,
        Tango and Salsa extravaganzas at Melody Club on March 26.

        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 begins 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

Sunday

        Daniela Tudoran hosts a practica at City Dance Studio,
        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://www.tangohouston.org/CityDanceStudioMap.html

Let's tango this week.