[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (2/20/06)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Feb 24 16:41:16 UTC 2006
Two big events combine this weekend: the Robin Thomas
workshop, organized by Daniela and Mercy, and the debut
of Ilya's Tango Oblivion milonga on Saturady. Dancing for
Life has also scheduled a milonga this Saturday night. And
we will hardly have time to catch our breathes before
Amarilla and Meredith Klein from Buenos Aires arrive
next weekend for a full slate of workshops and milongas.
Clearly a wealth of dancing opportunities awaits, so put
on your dancing shoes and hit the floor.
Argentine Tango Workshop with Robin Thomas February 25-26:
Robin, from New York City, combines the best of 'milonguero
style' with improvisation, creativity, and elements of
new tango. His style of dancing, which some refer to as
"nuevo milonguero," is a style which has possibilities for
everyone. Robin has studied with renowned teachers such as
Susana Miller, with whom Robin has performed, and Brigitte
Winkler as well as Gustavo Naveira, Luciana Valle, and
Julio and Corina. Robin is a world-renown DJ of tango and
brings a special musicality to the dance. We are happy to
welcome him back to Houston. The milonga details for the
workshop this weekend have changed a bit from the original
announcement. Complete details for the workshop are here:
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2006-February/000283.html
In a united effort Ilya Karash and the "Sunday Helios"
group with special guest Robin Thomas from NY, invite all
of you for the new milonga Tango Oblivion on Saturday,
February 25. We'll open the dance at 9pm with Ilya's
tango music and wine tasting, later, around 10:30pm Robin
will perform, after which he will DJ for the rest of the
evening - 12am. It is to be held at Sonia's World of Dance
Studio - 5539 Richmond Ave (between Sage and Chimney Rock)
Admission: $10/person at the door.
Introducing Tango Oblivion, a brand new milonga presented
by Sonia's World of Dance and Ilya Karash. Sonia's World
of Dance is a new dance studio eager to immerse itself into
the Argentine Tango scene.Tango Oblivion will be held every
last Saturday of the month at 9pm, with its grand opening
on February 25th.Come enjoy the best music selection, huge
dance floor, and great atmosphere at a central Galleria
location. The studio website is www.soniasworldofdance.com.
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
Tango Houston has organized a new Friday practica
at Sonia's World of Dance, 5539 Richmond (inside
Chimney Rock), 713-392-8086, starting Feb 3, 9-11pm.
$5/person for Tango Houston members, $7/person
for others. http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
Daniela writes: Come check out our alternative practica
every third Sunday of the month at Helios, starting
February 19, from 9-11PM. Alternative music DJed by our
enthusiastic dancers: Mikas, Angela and Damien. We'll open
the evening 8-9PM with classical tango music. NOTE:
Also, March 5th will be canceled since Derik will have
the big milonga in celebration of Andres Amarilla workshop.
Anna Munne writes: Dancing for Life has changed the
schedule for milonga parties. Instead of the second
Saturday of the month, all milongas have been moved to
the 4th Saturday of the month. Our next milonga will be
on February 25th. Admission $10. Feel free to bring your
own bottle or munchies. We're looking forward seeing
you there. Dancing for Life, 2726 Fondren, Next to
Luby's, 832-368-3022, www.dancingforlifehouston.net,
<info at dancingforlifehouston.net>
http://houtango.com/maps/DancingforLifeMap.html
Derik is hosting a workshop with Andres
Amarilla and Meredith Klein from Buenos
Aires over March 2-8. Full details at:
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2006-February/000277.html
Edward Grigassy writes: Tango Carnaval will be performing
for the next Dacamera's "A Little Day Music" concert
series on Wednesday, March 1. Here's the press release:
DA CAMERA of Houston invites you to "A Little Day Music,"
a free brownbag concert in the grand foyer of the Wortham
Center. This month's program is Tango Carnaval with
guitarists Rodrigo Gamboa and Edward Grigassy, violinist
Vladimir Kotsiouruba and bassist Thomas Helton. They will
perform tangos, milongas and candombes by Piazzolla,
Gardel and Villoldo. KUHF's Alison Young is your host
for the concert on Wednesday, March 1st, at Noon in the
Wortham Center, 501 Texas in Downtown Houston. Additional
information is available by calling 713.524.5050 or online
at dacamera.com ...
Victor's classes are suspended for the month of February
while he is on vacation in Argentina. Classes will resume
March 8.
Martin & Natia will be in Argentina from Feb 10 to Mar 3,
so their classes are suspended during this period.
Missed a tango email? Need the calendar while away from
your computer? You can always refer to past tango email
at http://houtango.com/mailman/listinfo/houtango-l_houtango.com,
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
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The new Clear Lake Tango Club meets at 7:30pm at Dance
Moves studio, 611 Kirby Blvd, in Seabrook's Taylor Lake
Village. Instructors Eric Lanoix and Robert Barnes. Cost
is ~5$, to cover the floor fee. Info: Eric Lanoix,
<eric at tangotango.us>
http://houtango.com/maps/DanceMovesMap.html
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[Victor's classes resume March 8, after his return from BsAs.]
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 teaches Argentine tango classes, every
Thursday, beginning February 9th from 8 to 9pm at the
Spanish Institute of Dance. It is a beginner's class
and will run for four weeks. No partners necessary. The
classes will focus on social dancing skills and the
basics of close embrace tango. For more information
on registration, cost, and location, please visit the
website http://spanishinstituteofdance.com/ Thank
you! --Roger Soto
http://houtango.com/maps/SpanishInstituteofDanceMap.html
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[Victor's classes resume March 8, after his return from BsAs.]
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
9 pm - Welcome milonga for Robin at Kathy's house in
the Heights: 721 8th 1/2 Street. (If coming from I10
or Allen Parkway take Studemont St to the N, cross White
Oak St and turn left on 8th 1/2 St. The house will be on
your right. If coming from 610N take N Main which enters
Studewood, take a right on 8th 1/2 St., the house will
be on your right. Or take Yale, turn left on 20th St,
turn right on Studewood and turn right on 8th 1/2 St.)
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Sonia's World of Dance hosts a new practica in their
studio at 5539 Richmond (inside Chimney Rock),
713-392-8086, 9-11pm. Sonia is graciously give
a discount to Tango Houston members: $5/member,
$7/other. http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.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 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
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[Suspended while in Argentina, back March 3]
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
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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
The Robin Thomas workshop kicks off at City Dance
Studio, 2423 Dunstan Rd. 1:00-2:10pm, Back to basics:
Techniques for Posture and Connection 2:30-3:40pm,
Ambidexter: Turning on Both Sides. $20/class.
http://www.comapct.com/tango/CityDanceStudioMap.html
----------------
In a united effort Ilya Karash and the "Sunday Helios"
group with special guest Robin Thomas from NY, invite all
of you for the new milonga Tango Oblivion on Saturday,
February 25. We'll open the dance at 9pm with Ilya's
tango music and wine tasting, later, around 10:30pm Robin
will perform, after which he will DJ for the rest of the
evening - 12am. It is to be held at Sonia's World of Dance
Studio - 5539 Richmond Ave (between Sage and Chimney Rock)
Admission: $10/person at the door.
Introducing Tango Oblivion, a brand new milonga presented
by Sonia's World of Dance and Ilya Karash. Sonia's World
of Dance is a new dance studio eager to immerse itself into
the Argentine Tango scene.Tango Oblivion will be held every
last Saturday of the month at 9pm, with its grand opening
on February 25th.Come enjoy the best music selection, huge
dance floor, and great atmosphere at a central Galleria
location. The studio website is www.soniasworldofdance.com.
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
Tango Houston has organized a new Friday practica
at Sonia's World of Dance, 5539 Richmond (inside
Chimney Rock), 713-392-8086, starting Feb 3, 9-11pm.
$5/person for Tango Houston members, $7/person
for others. http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
----------------
Anna Munne writes: Dancing for Life has changed the
schedule for milonga parties. Instead of the second
Saturday of the month, all milongas have been moved to
the 4th Saturday of the month. Our next milonga will be
on February 25th. Admission $10. Feel free to bring your
own bottle or munchies. We're looking forward seeing
you there. Dancing for Life, 2726 Fondren, Next to
Luby's, 832-368-3022, www.dancingforlifehouston.net,
<info at dancingforlifehouston.net>
http://houtango.com/maps/DancingforLifeMap.html
Sunday
The Robin Thomas workshop continues at City Dance Studio,
2423 Dunstan Rd. 1:00-2:10pm, Musicality and Quality of
Movement; 2:30-3:40pm, Hidden Treasures: Secret Ganchos,
$20/class.
http://www.comapct.com/tango/CityDanceStudioMap.html
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Daniela and crew host a practica at Helios, 9-11pm, this
week with visiting instructor Robin Thomas. Every third
Sunday, this practica features alternative music, DJed
by our enthusiastic dancers: Mikas, Angela and Damien.
We'll open the evening 8-9PM with classical tango music.
http://houtango.com/maps/HeliosMap.html
----------------
[Off this week, but always confirm before long drive.]
The Clear Lake Tango Club will host a bi-weekly Persian
tea-time milonga every other Sunday from 4-6pm 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 guest are encouraged to have a
meal. DJ'ing will be provided by Eric Lanoix. See you
there! Contact info: Robert Barnes <BTayBar at yahoo.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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