[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (4/24/06)

A. Lester Buck III buck at compact.com
Thu Apr 27 19:21:20 UTC 2006


        Susana Collins writes about a great show this Sunday in
        Spring with tango music and dance, plus classical music:
        I am extremely excited to be part of this show....!!
        20 pc. string orchestra including two of the first
        violinists from the Houston Symphony...!  The Centrum is
        a beautiful facility and I'm hoping to fill as many of
        the 800 seats as I can... I appreciate anything you can
        do to help..!!  Un abrazote!!!  -Susana

        The Crisalis Music Project presents THE EIGHT
        SEASONS Music and Tango Dance. Two great flyers are at
        http://houtango.com/maps/TheEightSeasonsFlyer1.jpg
        http://houtango.com/maps/TheEightSeasonsFlyer2.jpg
        Featuring Violin Soloists: Ferenc Illenyi, Cristian
        Macelaru.  Tango Dance Performers: Susana Collins,
        Ector Gutierrez, Ron Jones.  J.S. Bach - Concerto
        for two violins in D minor, Vivaldi - Four Seasons,
        Piazzolla - Cuatro Estaciones Portenas.  Sunday,
        April 30, 2006, 7:00 pm, The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood
        Drive, Spring, TX  77379, http://www.thecentrum.org/
        Tickets: At the door, $20 Adults; $15 Seniors &
        students.  Advance Tickets $15.  Call 713-807-0509
        http://houtango.com/maps/TheCentrumMap.html

        The Helios Milonga will start at 9:30pm this Sunday only
        to allow dancers to attend the big show in Spring which
        starts at 7pm.  The Helios Milonga is every Sunday, this
        week with traditional tango dance music.  All tango dancers
        are welcome. The music is played by regular or guest dj's
        (regular djs include Barbara, Roger, Mercy).  No cover,
        but donations are encouraged, full bar downstairs. On
        every third Sunday of the month there is an Alternative
        Milonga DJed by the Popular Tango Liberation Front. Call
        Mikas at 713.447.3378 if you have any questions or want
        to find out more details about Helios Milonga.

        This Saturday night is another Tango Oblivion, a milonga
        presented by Sonia's World of Dance and Ilya Karash.
        Tango Oblivion is held every last Saturday of the
        month at 9pm. Come enjoy the best music selection,
        huge dance floor, wine tasting and great atmosphere
        at a central Galleria location. The studio website is
        www.soniasworldofdance.com. 5539 Richmond Ave (between
        Sage and Chimney Rock)  Admission: $10/person at the door.
        http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html

        Daniela and crew are bringing back Ney Melo for
        another workshop over May 20-21.  Early registration
        discount expires on May 15.  Full details here:
        http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2006-April/000299.html

        Juan Carlos and Alicia have also arranged a
        special tango exhibition by Pampa & Valeria Cortes,
        professional tango dancers and choreographers, at their
        regular May night of Art, Salsa & Tango, Saturday, May 20.
        More details to follow.

        Eric Lanoix writes: Join us Saturday May 13th for the
        second class on Tango Turning Technique taught by Eric
        Lanoix and Karen. The classes will be taught at Dancing
        for Life Studio (2726, Fondren Road in Houston TX).
        Each class will run from 7:30pm to 9:00pm and focus
        on 1) Basic turning technique; 2) Lead/Follow tips; 3)
        Variations (time allowing).  The cost for each class will
        be $15/person.  The classes will be immediately followed by
        a Milonga at Dancing for Life ($10/person), which will run
        from 9:00pm until 1:00am. The milonga will be DJ'ed by Eric
        Lanoix.  <eric at tangotango.us> http://www.tangotango.us/
        http://houtango.com/maps/DancingforLifeMap.html


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        and click the Archives link near the top.  Subscribe there,
        too.

Monday

        Glover Gill of Glovertango plays delicious solo tango
        piano, now back home at the Continental Club,
        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, now with three classes each night.
        Joan Bishop instructs at their new location: The Dance
        Place, 3300 Chimney Rock @ Beverly Hill, Suite 500.
        This new space offers room to grow with new students.
        Beginner 7-8pm, Intermediate 8-9pm, Advanced 9-10pm.
        http://www.houstontango.org/

        http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html

Wednesday

        Salento Coffee sponsors a weekly tango event.  The dancing
        runs from 8:30pm to 11:30pm, if there is demand.  Salento
        Coffee is located at 2407 Rice Blvd in the Rice Village
        area: Salento moves all the tables to the walls and open
        up a nice floor of smooth tile.  They even offer a special
        "Tango Sandwich."

        http://houtango.com/maps/SalentoCoffeeMap.html

        ----------------

        The Clear Lake Tango Club meets at 7:30pm at Dance Moves
        studio, 611 Kirby Blvd, in Seabrook's Taylor Lake Village.
        Cost is ~5$, to cover the floor fee.  Info: Julia Ward
        <JuliaAnn at hotmail.com>

        http://houtango.com/maps/DanceMovesMap.html

        ----------------

        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

        Roger Soto's classes are tentatively scheduled to resume
        May 6, 8-9pm at The Spanish Institute of Dance, 1208
        N. Post Oak Rd., Ste 180, west of the Heights and east of
        the Edwards Marq*E and Ikea. $40/person for a four week
        cycle.  Cycles currently alternate between Beginner 1 and
        Beginner 2.  More information is available on their website
        at <http://www.SpanishInstituteofDance.com/classes.html>.

        http://houtango.com/maps/SpanishInstituteofDanceMap.html

        ----------------

        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

        Sonia's World of Dance hosts a practica in their
        studio at 5539 Richmond (inside Chimney Rock),
        713-392-8086, 9-11pm.  Sonia is graciously giving
        a discount to Tango Houston members: $5/member,
        $7/other. http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/

        http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html

        ----------------

        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 again adding tango night every
        Friday.  Great Colombian food and drink especials. FREE
        practica from 8:30-9:30pm, FREE Tango introductory
        class and Chacarera 9:30 to 10:30pm. with milonga to
        follow inmediately.  Come and dance your tango, salsa,
        and romantic favorites in a friendly family atmosphere.
        More info: call Victor at 832-725-4380(cell).

        http://houtango.com/maps/ArepasEmpanadasMap.html

        ----------------

        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara
        King's Houston Center of Dance, (new location)
        5200 Bissonnet at Bellaire.  Beginning 7-8pm, $12
        single lesson or $40 for the four week session.
        Intermediate/Advanced 8-9pm, $10/class. Partners
        not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
        <tangoss at hotmail.com>

        http://houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenterMap.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

        ----------------

        Little Napoli hosts a weekly Latin/Tango night, with a live
        Latin band and tango during the breaks.  Mike, the owner
        would like to extend an invitation to all tango and Latin
        music lovers.  The restaurant is located in the corner of
        Main St. and Texas Ave.  There is plenty of parking on
        the streets or in the garage next door (on Texas) - the
        charge at the garage is $5.00 for Little Napoli's customer.

        http://houtango.com/maps/LittleNapoliMap.html

Saturday

        This Saturday night is another Tango Oblivion, a milonga
        presented by Sonia's World of Dance and Ilya Karash.
        Tango Oblivion is held every last Saturday of the
        month at 9pm. Come enjoy the best music selection,
        huge dance floor, wine tasting and great atmosphere
        at a central Galleria location. The studio website is
        www.soniasworldofdance.com. 5539 Richmond Ave (between
        Sage and Chimney Rock)  Admission: $10/person at the door.

        http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.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

        Susana Collins writes about a great show this Sunday in
        Spring with tango music and dance, plus classical music:
        I am extremely excited to be part of this show....!!
        20 pc. string orchestra including two of the first
        violinists from the Houston Symphony...!  The Centrum is
        a beautiful facility and I'm hoping to fill as many of
        the 800 seats as I can... I appreciate anything you can
        do to help..!!  Un abrazote!!!  -Susana

        The Crisalis Music Project presents THE EIGHT
        SEASONS Music and Tango Dance. Two great flyers are at
        http://houtango.com/maps/TheEightSeasonsFlyer1.jpg
        http://houtango.com/maps/TheEightSeasonsFlyer2.jpg
        Featuring Violin Soloists: Ferenc Illenyi, Cristian
        Macelaru.  Tango Dance Performers: Susana Collins,
        Ector Gutierrez, Ron Jones.  J.S. Bach - Concerto
        for two violins in D minor, Vivaldi - Four Seasons,
        Piazzolla - Cuatro Estaciones Portenas.  Sunday,
        April 30, 2006, 7:00 pm, The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood
        Drive, Spring, TX  77379, http://www.thecentrum.org/
        Tickets: At the door, $20 Adults; $15 Seniors &
        students.  Advance Tickets $15.  Call 713-807-0509

        http://houtango.com/maps/TheCentrumMap.html

        ----------------

        [Helios starts at 9:30pm this week only, due to the big
        show in Spring earlier in the evening.]
        Helios Milonga, from 8pm to 12pm, every Sunday at Helios
        (411 Westheimer Rd., 2nd story). All tango dancers are
        welcome. The music is played by regular or guest dj's
        (regular djs include Barbara, Roger, Mercy).  No cover,
        but donations are encouraged, full bar downstairs. On
        every third Sunday of the month there is an Alternative
        Milonga DJed by the Popular Tango Liberation Front. Call
        Mikas at 713.447.3378 if you have any questions or want
        to find out more details about Helios Milonga.

        http://houtango.com/maps/HeliosMap.html

        ----------------

        The Clear Lake Tango Club hosts a twice monthly Persian
        tea-time milonga every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 4-7pm
        at the Cyrus Persian Grill.  The Cyrus Persian Grill
        is located at 911, NASA Parkway, Houston TX (in the
        Clear Lake area). Tel.:281-280-8200. To get there from
        town, take I-45 South, exit at Exit 25, and go left
        (East) Until you reach the restaurant.  The restaurant
        offers an excellent selection of Persian dishes (Eric
        recommends the food.)  Admission is free, but guests are
        encouraged to have a meal. See you there! Contact info:
        Julia Ward <JuliaAnn at hotmail.com> [Technical detail:
        Apparently E NASA Road 1 has been renamed NASA Parkway.
        Google Maps have yet to get the memo.  Yahoo! Maps has.
        Both map services show their data is derived from NAVTEQ,
        so go figure.  The link below says 911 E NASA Road 1,
        which is the same as NASA Parkway.]

        http://houtango.com/maps/CyrusPersianGrillMap.html

Let's tango this week.



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