[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (2/19/07)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Feb 23 06:43:00 UTC 2007
Alicia & Juan Carlos Suarez write: Dear Tango Community, It
was a well deserved break from our busy schedules. Always
Tango appreciates your participation at our Mardi Gras
celebration. The bright green, purple, and gold colors
illuminated the dance floor along with the great Tango
dancers. Congratulations to the winners of our Mardi
Gras Costume Contest: Best Couple in Costume - Alba &
Santiago, Best Female Costume - Galina, and Best Male
Costume - D'Artagnan. Please note: Our next Milonga is
scheduled for the *fourth* Saturday of the month: March
24th, 2007 @ Melody Club. Hope everyone had a great time!
Thank you, Alicia and Juan Carlos Suarez Always Tango,
http://www.alwaystango.com/
Martin & Natia write: Thank you all for the wonderful and
the successful First Novice Milonga last Saturday. The
turnout was outstanding. It was great to see all the new
students get on the dance floor and dance the night away.
We also had suprising guests and other wonderful tango
dancers come to the Milonga, and we would like to continue
the trend as a regular third Saturday of the month Milonga.
The night is dedicated to all Tango dancers with emphasis
on the new enthusiasts. Next Novice Milonga is 3-17-07.
[And regular milongas on the other Saturdays, of course.]
Tango Oblivion cordially invites everyone to our last
Saturday of the month milonga on Saturday, February
24th, from 9pm to midnight (or later) at Sonia's
World Of Dance studio. We are constantly updating
our music library and we are excited to share it with
all our tango dancers. Tango Oblivion, Saturday,
Feb. 24th, 9pm - Midnight, Sonia's World of Dance, 5539
Richmond Ave, between Sage and Chimney Rock, Admission:
$10/person at the door, BYOB For more information, please
contact the studio or Ilya at ilya_karash at yahoo.com.
The studio website is http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
Mercy & Mika teach independent classes on Wednesdays at
City Dance Studio, and they advertise/promote separately
while maintaining mutual support. Mikas' class fills fast,
so here is notice for the next cycle:
Mikas teaches two tango fundamentals classes on Wednesdays
at the City Dance Studio in Rice village at 5416 Chaucer
Dr. (behind Ruggles). Fundamentals I from 7pm to 8pm and
Fundamentals II from 8pm to 9pm. Both classes are full
for the 6-week cycle that starts on February 21, 2007,
but if anyone is interested in attending the next cycle
(to start in April), contact Mikas at kalimika at gmail.com.
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.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
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Mercy & Mika teach independent classes on Wednesdays at
City Dance Studio:
Mikas teaches two tango fundamentals classes on Wednesdays
at the City Dance Studio in Rice village at 5416 Chaucer
Dr. (behind Ruggles). Fundamentals I from 7pm to 8pm and
Fundamentals II from 8pm to 9pm. Both classes are full
for the 6-week cycle that starts on February 21, 2007,
but if anyone is interested in attending the next cycle
(to start in April), contact Mikas at kalimika at gmail.com.
Mercy has finished one very satisfying cycle of
intermediate classes. She is changing the name to "*Helios
Tango Club*". I am playing around with names, and let's
see if this one sticks. Wednesdays 9pm - 10pm at City
Dance Studio intermediate classes starting February 21st.
5 classes in one cycle. Houston City Dance, 5416 Chaucer
Drive, 77005, (713) 529-6100 Rates: $25 for all five
classes per person. If you want to pay as you go or
just want to check out the class before you pay for the
package, $10 for drop-in. Due to the size of the room,
the size of the class is limited. Let her know as soon
as you can if you are interested. <chenmercy at gmail.com>
Requirements: Interested students must be able to execute
the fundatmentals: walking, back ochos, forward ochos,
ocho cortados, and molinetes (jiros).
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
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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
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
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Michael Figart teaches a beginner class in close embrace
Argentine Tango at the Spanish Institute of Dance every
Thursday evening at 7:00. Sometimes known as "apilado",
or "milonguero", tango, this is the style most often
danced in the traditional milongas in Buenos Aires. These
classes emphasize the technique, musicality, connection,
and floorcraft of the milongueros. More classes to be
added as required. For more information please contact
the Spanish Institute of Dance, 1208 N Post Oak Rd,
Suite 180, Houston, 77055. Phone 713-688-4808, or visit
<http://www.spanishinstituteofdance.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/SpanishInstituteofDanceMap.html
Friday
The latest milonga venue on Fridays: 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
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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. 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
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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, <alwaystango at yahoo.com>,
http://www.alwaystango.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html
Saturday
Tango Oblivion cordially invites everyone to our last
Saturday of the month milonga on Saturday, February
24th, from 9pm to midnight (or later) at Sonia's
World Of Dance studio. We are constantly updating
our music library and we are excited to share it with
all our tango dancers. Tango Oblivion, Saturday,
Feb. 24th, 9pm - Midnight, Sonia's World of Dance, 5539
Richmond Ave, between Sage and Chimney Rock, Admission:
$10/person at the door, BYOB For more information, please
contact the studio or Ilya at ilya_karash at yahoo.com.
The studio website is http://www.soniasworldofdance.com/
http://houtango.com/maps/SoniasWorldofDanceMap.html
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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. 9pm-midnight,
$10.00/person. BYOB
http://houtango.com/maps/TangoCafeMap.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
Sunday
Dana McGuire announces the return of Argentine tango
to the newly reopened No Tsu Oh cafe (that's Houston
spelled backwards). Old timers can tell you about dancing
upstairs among the thousands of old shoes in boxes,
lining the walls. This event will be downstairs with
their great new sound system, and plenty of visibility.
314 Main St. downtown, 10pm
http://houtango.com/maps/NoTsuOhMap.html
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[The Helios Sunday milonga is on hiatus due to renovations
at Helios.]
Let's tango this week.
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