[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (9/4/06)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Sep 8 03:31:33 UTC 2006
The big buzz is, of course, the new, permanent tango
venue in Houston, Cafe Tango, opening this Friday night
for Martin & Natia's classes and regular milongas every
Saturday. Martin & Natia are relocating their classes to
the new facility starting this Friday. They are adding a
free Wednesday basic class from 8-9pm, teaching limited
material such as the basic step, ochos, and molinetes.
Cafe Tango Bar has a terrific wooden floor, state of the
art sound, and a liquor license is in progress. Until TABC
approves, it will be BYOB. Admission to the Saturday night
dancing is $10/person. Saturday dancing starts at 9pm
and runs late (of course). Tango Cafe is located at 3217
Mercer at West Alabama, one block west of Buffalo Speedway.
Check it out! More info: <MartinNatiaTango at yahoo.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.html
Chris Thygesen and Cabrielle Langley will be performing
tangos at at the closing reception for daniele-kayne's
Urban-Mix exhibit at Deborah Colton Gallery on Friday.
The event runs from 7:30 to 9:30pm, with the tango
performance about 9:00pm, followed by general dancing
until 11:30 with DJ Josh Dupont. Everyone is welcome.
2500 Summer Street, Third Floor, http://daniel-kayne.com
Antoine Plante writes: We are doing a free concert at
Miller Outdoor Theatre with some tangos. Here is the
info: Mercury Baroque presents: 8 Seasons by Vivaldi &
Piazzolla, including Four Seasons - A. Vivaldi, Four
Seasons - A. Piazzolla, Solo Violin - Jonathan Godfrey,
Solo Bandoneon - Denis Plante, Conductor - Antoine Plante,
September 9, 8 pm, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann
Park - Details, Free Admission, September 10, 7 pm,
Chapelwood-Evans Arts Series, Chapelwood United Methodist
Church, 11130 Greenbay St. Houston, 77024, Free Admission,
www.mercurybaroque.org Thank you for passing the word!
-Antoine Plante, Artistic Director, Mercury Baroque
ArgenTango hosts another "Our Practica" this Saturday
evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Dance Art, inside the Sterling
Plaza, 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 166, near Beltway 8,
$3/person at the door. Following the old tradition of
the tangueros in Buenos Aires, we present the Practica as
a time and place to review basics, work on new steps we
have learned, constructively share exercises, comments
and tips with other dancers, and practice what we have
learned before taking it to the social dance floor.
Let's practice and improve our steps all together in
a great spacious dance studio. Casual and friendly
atmosphere. Dress in your every day cloth and yet bring
your best tango shoes because we'll be sliding on a
beautiful wood floor. All Argentine Tango dancers,
students, instructors, and enthusiasts are invited.
http://argen-tango.com/ourpracticas.htm
http://www.houtango.com/maps/DanceArtMap.html
Susan Young writes: Greg Harbar of The Gypsies is hitting
bigtime - 12-piece ensemble (Greg's band as back-up)
starring Ferenc Ilenyi and Gil Shahan will be playing
DANCE MUSIC in the Pennzoil Building after the HSO Gala
Concert this Saturday!!! On the Front Row he said they'd
be playing TANGOs and other dance music, including plenty
of gypsy stuff!!
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 Clear Lake Argentine Tango Association (CLATA)
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
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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 writes: I am pleased to announce that,
beginning August Thursday, August 31, we are teaching
both beginners and intermediate argentine tango dancing
at the Spanish Institute of Dance. The beginners
class runs from 7 to 8 pm and the intermediate from
8 to 9pm. Both classes will be taught in four week
cycles and will focus on close embrace, improvisational
dancing. No partners necessary, but a basic skill level
in argentinian tango is required for the intermediate
class. Assisting Roger are Mikas and Daniela who will
help in providing personal attention to the student's
needs. Please check the website of the Spanish Institute
of Dance for further details on locations and pricing. We
look forward to seeing all of you who wish to constantly
improve your skills and enjoyment of this wonderful dance!
<http://www.SpanishInstituteofDance.com/classes.html>.
http://houtango.com/maps/SpanishInstituteofDanceMap.html
Friday
Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at
their new venue, Cafe Tango, 3217 Mercer at West
Alabama, one block west of Buffalo Speedway.
Beginning 7-8pm, $15 single lesson or $48 for the
four week session. Intermediate/Advanced 8-9pm,
$10/class. Free practice from 9-10pm. Partners
not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
<MartinNatiaTango at yahoo.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.html
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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
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Victor Collins' Friday night tango classes are at Life
Time Fitness of Willowbrook. Every Friday, 9pm-11pm,
ages 12 and up. Victor teaches Argentine Tango, Waltz,
Milonga and Chacarera, 9pm-10pm, and hosting a practica
from 10pm-11pm at the Life Time Cafe. Classes cover
footwork, timing, techniques, and patterns. You do NOT
need a partner to take these classes. Singles and/or
couples are welcome. Don't wait, sign up now and step
out in style and confidence. Seven, 1 hour Lessons per
enrollment session. $84 for members, $105 for Non-Members
$160 for two Members, $187 for two Non-Members. Life Time
Fitness, 7717 Willowchase Blvd., Willowbrook, TX. 77070
http://www.lifetimefitness.com/ For further information,
please contact Cheree Rose at 281-897-6219.
http://houtango.com/maps/LifeTimeFitnessWillowbrookMap.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, 5416 Chaucer Dr. Info: Alicia at
713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Saturday
It's the kickoff milonga at the brand new Cafe Tango, 9pm,
3217 Mercer at Alabama, one block west of Buffalo Speedway.
Cafe Tango has a terrific a new wood floor, state of the
art sound system, and plenty of comfortable seating for
resting between tandas. BYOB until they receive their
liquor license. $10/person.
http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.html
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ArgenTango hosts another "Our Practica" this Saturday
evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Dance Art, inside the Sterling
Plaza, 9888 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 166, near Beltway 8,
$3/person at the door. Following the old tradition of
the tangueros in Buenos Aires, we present the Practica as
a time and place to review basics, work on new steps we
have learned, constructively share exercises, comments
and tips with other dancers, and practice what we have
learned before taking it to the social dance floor.
Let's practice and improve our steps all together in
a great spacious dance studio. Casual and friendly
atmosphere. Dress in your every day cloth and yet bring
your best tango shoes because we'll be sliding on a
beautiful wood floor. All Argentine Tango dancers,
students, instructors, and enthusiasts are invited.
http://argen-tango.com/ourpracticas.htm
http://www.houtango.com/maps/DanceArtMap.html
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Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and
Alicia Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle:
Beginners 7:00-8:00pm, Advanced 8:00-9:00pm, followed by
practica. $80 for a package of eight one-hour lessons.
City Dance Studio, 5416 Chaucer Dr. Info: Alicia at
713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Sunday
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
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The Clear Lake Argentine Tango Association (CLATA) 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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