[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (7/30/07)

A. Lester Buck III buck at compact.com
Thu Aug 2 15:02:10 UTC 2007



        Martin & Natia write:
        Thank you for the successful workshops and milonga last
        week.  It was great to see you all again.  We continue
        to improve and notice the growth of the weekly milonga,
        and all thanks and credits for the success is owed to you
        all the Tango Lovers, and Pampa for advertising the event.
        It's very much appreciated!  PS: Pampa is available for
        private lessons.  Valeria arrives this weekend so, get
        ready for a Ladies Only Workshop taught by Valeria.

        BairesTango (Meche Acuña, Rafa Noguerol and Oscar
        Lopez-Gamundi) is starting a new class for beginners
        on Thrusdays at 7:00PM at Barbara King's Studio, King's
        Dancing Center, 5200 Bissonnet St., Bellaire TX 77401.
        This new cycle of classes will start on August 2nd. Classes
        will be held every Thursday at 7:00 pm for one hour
        and will build from the fundamentals of Argentine Tango
        that will enable you to dance with anybody anywhere. The
        four-class package goes for $48. Please advise if you are
        interested  since size of the class is limited. Respond
        to this e-mail address or these phone numbers: (English,
        Spanish): 713 408 9065 (Oscar); (Spanish): 713 852 7721
        (Meche)
        http://www.houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenterMap.html

        Martin and Natia invite you all to their Milonga every
        Saturday at the Cafe Tango-Studio, centrally Located at
        3217 Mercer at Alabama, one block west of Buffalo Speedway.
        Please join us for wonderful dancing, great music, and
        a fabulous social gathering.  Valet Parking available:
        Basel from the next door club is willing to help the
        tango community to park for tips only.  $10.00/person. BYOB
        http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.html

        Missed a tango email?  Need the calendar while away
        from your computer?  You can always refer to past tango
        email at http://houtango.com/, and subscribe there, too.
        Please send any tango news and event information to
        <tangopost at compact.com> (only).  Thanks!

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 this week, now with three classes each night.
        Joan Bishop instructs at 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

        Jackie Arita, manager of Salento Cafe, sponsors a
        weekly tango event.  The dancing runs from 9 pm till
        midnight. Salento Cafe 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. Tango music
        dj'ed by Oscar.  Salento offers a great selection of wines,
        including Argentine Malbec as house wine. Empanadas and
        other Argentine treats also served. For a full menu and
        other details about this venue go to the cafe website
        http://www.salentocafe.com/

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

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

        Mercy has started a Follower's Technique class,
        Wednesdays, June 27th to August 1st, 8pm-9pm.  Our regular
        group classes will be put on hold until mid-August.
        The follower's technique class will focus on drills
        that will improve: (1) general form and posture, (2)
        techniques for walking, various ochos, giros, boleos, and
        (3)tango embellishments.  This class is open to anyone
        who wishes to improve her technique.  There will be five
        classes in this cycle.  Rates per person are $25 for all
        five classes or $10 per class for drop-in.  Please make
        checks out to "Helios Tango Club".  Address: 5416 Chaucer
        Drive, Houston, TX 77005, Phone: (713) 529-6100. Please send
        an email to <chenmercy at gmail.com> to reserve your spot.
        http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html

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        Martin & Natia teach a free introductory class from 8-9pm,
        with a limited set of steps, followed by a free practica
        from 9-10pm, at their new location, Tango Cafe.  3217
        Mercer at West Alabama, one block west of Buffalo Speedway.

        http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.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

        Mikas teaches fundamentals of tango at City Dance Studio
        every Thursday. Fundamentals I from 7:00pm-8:30pm and
        Fundamentals II from 8:30pm-10:00pm.  His new cycle starts
        on June 28th.  Contact Mikas at <kalimika at gmail.com>

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

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        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Cafe
        Tango Studio, 3217 Mercer at West Alabama, one
        block west of Buffalo Speedway.  Beginning 8-9pm,
        $15 single lesson or $48 for the four week session.
        Partners not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
        <MartinNatiaTango at yahoo.com>

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

Friday

        Téngo Tango: Diana Gonzalo, Mercy and Oscar invite you
        to dance tango every Friday from 9pm till midnight at
        Té House of Tea, 1927 Fairview St, near Westheimer and
        Dunlavy . No cover charge.  Empanadas, yerba mate and
        other refreshments for sale. BYOB ($3 corkage fee). Music
        by Oscar and guest DJ's.  http://www.teaagora.com/

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

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

        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Cafe
        Tango Studio, 3217 Mercer at West Alabama, one
        block west of Buffalo Speedway.  Intermediate 7-8pm,
        $15 single lesson or $48 for the four week session.
        Advanced 8-9pm, $10 single lesson (prepayment welcome)
        Partners not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
        <MartinNatiaTango at yahoo.com>

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

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

        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, <alwaystango at yahoo.com>,
        http://www.alwaystango.com/

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

Saturday

        Martin and Natia invite you all to their Milonga every
        Saturday at the Cafe Tango-Studio, centrally Located at
        3217 Mercer at Alabama, one block west of Buffalo Speedway.
        Please join us for wonderful dancing, great music, and
        a fabulous social gathering.  Valet Parking available:
        Basel from the next door club is willing to help the
        tango community to park for tips only.  $10.00/person. BYOB

        http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.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, 5416 Chaucer Dr. Info:
        Alicia at 713-688-1282, <alwaystango at yahoo.com>,
        http://www.alwaystango.com/

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

Sunday

        Sunday practica is back!  We have resumed our weekly Sunday
        practica.  Mariana has opened up her new enterprise, the
        "Avant Garden" in place of "Helios/Mausoleum". It has
        been completely reborn, and looks fantastic. We will
        bring back our tango DJs for some awesome tango music
        and dancing.  Time:  Sundays, 9:30pm-12:30am, Address: 411
        Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, Donations are welcome
        and encouraged.  Hope to see you there.  Helios Tango
        Club, <http://www.heliostangoclub.com>

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

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

        Mauro's Pizza & Tango Bar has started a regular Sunday
        milonga at their location near Westheimer & Gessner:
        Mauro Gonzalez writes: I would like to invite everybody
        to our Sunday milonga, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover,
        BYOB (3.00 cork fee). Lunch specials will be served all
        evening. Mauro's Pizza & Tango Bar is located at 9830
        Meadowglen Lane, Houston TX, 77402, just a few blocks
        from Westheimer and Gessner.  More info, call Mauro:
        832-693-3674

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


Let's tango this week.





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