[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (11/3/08)

A. Lester Buck III buck at compact.com
Thu Nov 6 17:08:06 UTC 2008



        A HEARTY THANK YOU
        From
        Always Tango, And
        Houston Argentine Tango Association
        To
        Our Amazingly Creative Tango Community
        For Being Soooo "Dressed to Kill"
        In Support of Our
        Dress to Kill: Halloween Milonga!
        And
        Many Thanks for Your Favorable Comments!
        Sincerely,

        Always Tango, Alicia & Juan Carlos
        Houston Argentine Tango Association (HATA)

        DJ: Joan Bishop
        Concept, Decoration and Installation: Joan and
        Houston Argentine Tango Association Board Members,
        Raul Orlando Edwards, Jazreel Lee and Linda Perkins

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        The weekly Práctica Dominguera at Cafe Tango Studio
        is permanently canceled.   Questions can be referred to
        Teresa, <terwms at swbell.net>.

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        "Turnado" Workshop with Mila and Korey - Nov 22/23rd
        All you've ever wanted to know about turns but never dared to ask

        WHEN: Sat Nov 22. & Sun Nov 23, both days: 2pm-6.15 pm
        WHERE: City Dance Studio, 5416 Chaucer Dr, Houston, TX 77005

        CLASS SCHEDULE:

        Saturday, November 22nd
        2 pm:  CLASS 1: Turn, Turn, Turn (3 ways of turning,
                        basic rotation technique)
        3.30 pm  CLASS 2:  Sacada Turns in Close Embrace
        5 pm CLASS 3: Single Axis Turns

        Sunday, November 23rd
        2 pm  CLASS 4: Anticipated Rotation (overturned ochos and
                        turn entrances)
        3.30 pm  CLASS 5: Zippy Ochos (perky energetic ochos and
                        small swirly stuff)
        5 pm CLASS 6: Milonguero Alterations

        PRICE:
        all classes: $ 100 before Nov 8th, $ 115 at the door
        3 workshops: $ 55 before Nov 8th, $ 60 at the door
        single workshops: $ 25 each
        (student rate: 50% off)

        PRIVATES:
        Both instructors are available for privates, please contact:
        kaliantje at gmail.com.
        Price 70 $ (60$ student discount) for an hour lesson.
                        100$ for both together.

        MILONGAS:

        * Friday, Nov 21, 9pm - 12am: Te house of tea Milonga
        (1927 Fairview) with performance at 10.30pm

        * Saturday, Nov 22, 10pm-2am: Mélange Milonga at Sauté
        (2303 Richmond) with performance at 11.30pm, DJed by Korey

        * Sunday, Nov 23: Milonga at Avantgarden (411 Westheimer), 9pm-12am

        QUESTIONS/ REGISTRATION:
        kaliantje at gmail.com

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        Ricardo Moncada updates us on the upcoming Fandango de Tango:

        http://www.fandangodetango.com/
        info at FandangoDeTango.com
        10th  Annual Fandango de Tango in Austin, TX
        to  be held Nov  26-30, 2008
        An Immersion in the Art of Argentine Tango

        **QUICKNOTES**

        We'll  be kicking off the Fandango on Wed, Nov 26th at 6pm.
        That's just 5 weeks  away!!!!  Just  want to let you know
        we're still taking registrations for the Fandango.

        We  still have space left in our classes.

        Our  online registration system is working
        great!!  You can get to it from our web site  at
        http://www.fandangodetango.com/.

        We've  updated the schedule with the teachers' names in
        the appropriate time  slots.  Stay tuned-we'll be updating
        the class titles soon.

        The  Omni Hotel block of rooms reserved for us is quickly
        filling up.  You must book your  room  by Nov 3 to receive
        the special rate of $89 (if rooms are still available).

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        The holidays are almost upon us. So be sure to save Friday
        December 12, 2008 for the Sixth Annual Posada Milonga,
        in San Antonio TX at the beautiful historic Granada
        Ballroom on the Riverwalk.  Enjoy the  Traditional
        Posada Celebration plus Exhibitions of Tango (dancers to
        be announced) Music provided by DJ's and live from Daniel
        Monsarret Entertainment starts at 7pm Dancing ends at
        12pm. Get your tickets early. For questions and tickets
        see or contact:

        Norma210-748-6338,
        Margie 210-494-3963 or
        B b at lavidatango.com

        Online information:  http://www.lavidatango.com/pm

        la vida es más divertida con el tango . . . enjoy
        LaVidaTango E-zine.  Please subscribe and pass the link
        to your friends . . .

        Thank you, tu hermana en tango . . .

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        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, or corrections
        to anything in these messages, 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

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        Laura Pelligrino teaches beginner and intermediate tango.

        Back to their regular location at The River Oaks
        Community Center, 3600 Locke Ln. Houston, Tx. 77027
        http://houtango.com/maps/RiverOaksCommunityCenterMap.html

        *Starting Sept. 29th*, Laura will be teaching *Beginner
        Tango Salon and Technique from 6-7PM.* This class will
        include independent work on technique as well as work in
        couples within the embrace, (open AND close). This class is
        appropriate for those with no experience at all as well as
        those who would like to brush up on the details of all the
        elementary basic steps of Tango (walking, ochos, molinete,
        and the cross, in both open and close embrace).  This class
        will be from Sept 29 through Nov.17th and *and will exclude
        Oct. 20th as well as Nov. 10th* (6 weeks). Payment in full
        ($90) due on Sept. 29th. *Only those with some experience
        may drop in beyond the 2nd week!!!!*!

        *Also starting Sept. 29th*; Laura will be starting a
        *new  beginner course in Nuevo Salon*. Class time: *7:15-
        8:45*. Each class will contain an element of technique
        as well as topics/figures essential  to Nuevo Salon
        including the full spectrum of embrace, improvisation,
        paradas, sacadas, boleos, ganchos, volcadas, colgadas
        etc. etc.,) At least 3 months of experience dancing 2x
        per week is required for this class. Please email Laura
        if you are in doubt. *NO DROP INS beyond the 2nd week!*
        9/29 - 11/17 (excluding 10/20 and 11/10) 6 weeks. Payment
        in full  ($90 regular, $45 for university students) due
        Sept. 29th! Please note that this class will be ongoing
        but will be always be building on previous material.

        Please call or email Laura with any questions!
        *
        Partners not necessary*
        *FULL-TIME UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVE 50% DISCOUNT ON ALL CLASSES.*
        PRE- REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!!

        Hope to see you guys this Monday!!!
        Beso,
          Laura

        -- 
        Laura Pellegrino
        (512)590-3644
        15-6453-5267 (BsAs, cell)
        BsAsbaby at gmail.com
        http://www.Tangointexas.com
        http://www.laurapellegrino.com

        For info on classes or private lessons, email Laura at
        Bsasbaby at gmail.com **Laura offers a 10% discount on all
        her classes if you sign up for the entire month or series
        and an additional 10% to university students.

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

        Argentine Tango Immersion Class with Mikas and Antje

        Mikas and Antje will teach a 2-week Tango Immersion
        Class. The class is designed for complete beginners. You
        don't need to bring a partner.  Wear comfortable shoes
        that can slide.

        WHEN: Wednesdays (Oct 22 and 29) from 7-9 pm
        WHERE: Avantgarden (411 Westheimer, 77006)
        PRICE: $25 (students $15)

        Find out if Tango is for you.

        Contact:
        Antje Stange Kalinauskas
        Tangohous
        1304 Welch Street
        Houston, TX, 77006
        kaliantje at gmail.com
        http://www.tanghous.com/
        404-964-2989

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        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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        Practica H on Wednesdays at AvantGarden (9:00pm to 11:00pm)

        All tango dancers welcome. Practica H is designed as
        a space to practice, work with other dancers, explore
        and grow your tango.  Music will be played without
        cortinas. Stopping and talking on the dance floor are
        strongly encouraged.

        WHEN: Every Wednesday, 9pm to 11pm
        WHERE: AvantGarden (411 Westheimer)
        PRICE: $5  - all proceeds go to AvantGarden

        CONTACT: Indre: 713.319.4330; Mikas 713.447.3378
        http://www.tangohous.com/

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        Group tango classes by Mauro at Houston Dance Factory

        Wednesdays: 9:00pm to 10:00pm
        Intermediate Class: Focusing on technique for men and
            women. Caminatas, learn walking styles and walking
            combinations. July 23 through Agust 27.
        Cost:$12 per class

        Fridays: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
        Beginners Class: Focusing on the basics, the tango embrace,
            and connection.
        Cost: $12 per class

        Info: Call Mauro 281-690-3288
        Private lessons available
        http://www.MauroTango.com/

        Houston Dance Factory, http://www.HoustonDanceFactory.com
        5711 Hillcroft, D-3 (second floor), at Harwin
        http://houtango.com/maps/DanceFactoryMap.html

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        Helios Tango Club Instruction - Intermediate Level
        Wednesdays, May 14th - June 11th  from 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM

        Ron Jones will join us as a guest teacher for another
        cycle of the regular intermediate classes in May. Ron has
        been dancing tango for 10 years, and is fluent in close
        embrace, salon and nuevo tango styles. He lists Ernesto
        Carmona, Marcelo y Analia, Daniel Lapadula, and Andreas y
        Meredith as some of his most influential teachers. He will
        collaborate with Mercy in her regular classes to share
        his knowledge of tango with those who are interested in
        and dedicated to taking their tango to the next level.

        Classes will be held in the large studio on Wednesdays,
        May 14th - June 11th from 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM.

        Every session of this class is new material and it can be
        taken many times.  The next cycle of classes will focus on
        building on the tango fundamentals - improving the quality
        of each step and the connection between the partners.
        We explore the structure and technique of Argentine Tango
        and keep memorizing patterns to a minimum.

        Technique requirement: students must be familiar with
        walking to the cross, forward and back ochos, ocho
        cortados, and molinetes.

        Classes are Wednesday nights from 8:45 PM to 10:00
        PM. Rates per person are $35 for all five classes or $15
        per class for drop-in. There are five classes in one
        cycle. Please make checks out to "Helios Tango Club".
        Depending on the balance of leaders and followers, the
        size of the class is limited. Please let me know ahead
        of time if you are interested: helios at heliostangoclub.com.

        Classes are held at City Dance Studio,
        5416 Chaucer Drive, Houston, TX 77005
        713-529-6100

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        Baires Tango teach classes, 8-9pm: Meche Acuña, Rafa
        Noguerol and Oscar Lopez-Gamundi (Baires Tango) teach
        fundamentals of Argentine Tango on Wednesdays at 8:00PM
        at King's Dancing Center, 5200 Bissonnet St., Bellaire
        TX 77401. All levels welcome. Classes are focused on the
        understanding of the structure of tango emphasizing its
        improvisational nature. The four-class package goes for
        $48, $15 for drop-in. Respond to baires.tango at yahoo.com
        or the following phone numbers: (English, Spanish):
        713 408 9065 (Oscar); (Spanish): 713 852 7721 (Meche).

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

        Pampa Cortés hails from Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
        He is famous for his performance career (Forever Tango,
        Tango Revue, Fantasía Argentina, Destino de Tango). He
        co-founded the San Francisco Bay Area's highly successful
        Tango A Media Luz. He shares his considerable professional
        career with audiences and students in the U.S. and abroad
        (Canada, Europe, Japan, Central & South America). His clean
        footwork and elegant masculinity have inspired thousands
        of people, encouraging them to achieve greater skill in
        their own tango.  Contact: <pampacortes at hotmail.com>,
        713-894-9435(cell), http://www.tangocortes.com/

        La Milonga de Pampa Cortés
        8pm-9pm, special class on Milonga, 9pm-12pm, La
        Milonga de Pampa Cortés, $15 Class (includes
        Milonga), $10 milonga only Houston Dance
        Factory, http://www.HoustonDanceFactory.com
        5711 Hillcroft, D-3 (second floor), at Harwin
        http://houtango.com/maps/DanceFactoryMap.html

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        Indre is teaching a beginner class:

        *Tango Fundamentals I;  **Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm **
        This six week class is designed for complete beginners,
        but is also helpful for those who want to work on the
        fundamentals and connection.

        *Where:*
        City Dance Studio, 5416 Chaucer Drive, Houston, TX 77005
        (713) 529-6100.

        *Costs*:
        Rates per person are
        $50 for all six classes,
        $30 if you are a student
        $10 per class for drop-in.

        *Payment:*
        Pay with cash or check at the class; please make checks out
        to Tangohous.

        *What can you expect:*
        You will walk, play, mess up, laugh, learn new movements, connect
with
        others, and finally, dance Argentine tango.  Bring
        your buddies and share the love!

        *More info:*
        Indre: Irapali at yahoo.com

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
        Woodhead. 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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        Group tango classes by Mauro at Houston Dance Factory

        Wednesdays: 9:00pm to 10:00pm
        Intermediate Class: Focusing on technique for men and
            women. Caminatas, learn walking styles and walking
            combinations. July 23 through Agust 27.
        Cost:$12 per class

        Fridays: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
        Beginners Class: Focusing on the basics, the tango embrace,
            and connection.
        Cost: $12 per class

        Info: Call Mauro 281-690-3288
        Private lessons available
        http://www.MauroTango.com/

        Houston Dance Factory, http://www.HoustonDanceFactory.com
        5711 Hillcroft, D-3 (second floor), at Harwin
        http://houtango.com/maps/DanceFactoryMap.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

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        Argentine Tango Classes at Life Time Fitness of
        Willowbrook. Every Friday, 9:00pm. to 11pm, ages 12 and up.
        Victor will be teaching Argentine Tango, Waltz, Milonga
        and Chacarera 9pm to 10pm. and a practica from 10pm to
        ? at Life Time Cafe.  Classes cover footwork, timing,
        technics, 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.
        Life Time Fitness, 7717 Willowchase Blvd.  Willowbrook,
        TX. 77070 http://www.lifetimefitness.com, For further
        information, please contact Victor Collins at 832-725-4380.

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

Saturday

        MÉLANGE MILONGA

        There's a new weekly milonga in town!

        Please join us for "Mélange Milonga" at Sauté every
        Saturday from 10pm to 2am for dancing, great music by
        talented DJs, delicious food and distinctive wines.

        DON'T MISS OUR OPENING EVENT THIS SATURDAY (10/25)!
        DJ: Roberto Bertolusso
        Photography Exhibit by Laura Burlton

        Cost: $10 ($5 with student id). One free admission per
        entrée (show receipt at the door).

        Sauté is located at 2303 Richmond Avenue (between Kirby
        and Shepherd). We may not have our sign up yet so look for
        the 2 story building in the same parking lot as The Hobbit
        Café. Please call 713-522-2106 if you need directions.

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

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        Shall we dance?

        LA PRÁCTICA CAFETERA
        Dance, practice, share, or just hang out.

        A different DJ every Saturday
        DJ this Saturday: ANTJE KALINAUSKAS

        3:30 - 6:30 pm

        $5
        ($1 goes to the DJ and $4 go to Taft Street Coffee)

        Taft Street Coffee
        2115 Taft, Houston, TX 77006
        Eight blocks north of Westheimer and five blocks south
        of West Gray.  Additional parking behind the shop on
        Mason Street.

        Fair-trade coffee, refreshments and sandwiches are for
        sale at the non-profit coffee shop.

        Information:
        Sue (713) 724-8294
        Alex (713) 724-7281
        Jim and Katrine (713) 290-0985

        Info and DJ schedule posted at www.tangohouston.net

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        Pampa Cortés launches his new Grand Milonga every first
        and second Saturday at The Dance Factory.  Hosted and
        DJed by Pampa, 9pm-1am, $10/person.

        Houston Dance Factory, http://www.HoustonDanceFactory.com
        5711 Hillcroft, D-3 (second floor), at Harwin
        http://houtango.com/maps/DanceFactoryMap.html

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        [Suspended until next year.]
        Martin and Natia invite you all to their Milonga every
        Saturday, 9:30pm, 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

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        Sue Therrell & Alex Mamontoff began classes on August 16.

        TANGO, WALTZ AND MILONGA LESSONS WITH SUE AND ALEX
        (all levels)
        A journey to develop control, lead, timing, dialogue,
        embellishments and emphasis on the social dance floor.

        Every Saturday
        Starting August 16, 2008

        2 - 3 pm
        $15 per lesson
        Drop-ins and beginners welcome.
        No partner required

        The Dance Place
        3300 Chimney Rock Rd # 500
        Houston, TX 77056
        (between Richmond and HWY 59)
        http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html

        Note: All classes will be in Room B, except for August 23 when
        the class will be in Room D

        Lesson Plans
        (subject to change based on attendee feedback)
        August 16: Cambio de pie
        August 23: Amagues con giros
        August 30: Sacadas con radar
        September 6: Milonga al pie
        September 13: Milonga en giro
        September 20: Secretos del vals
        September 27: El huracán
        Stay tuned for the October lesson plans.

        For more information:
        Sue Therrell    (713) 724-8294
        Alex Mamontoff    (713) 724-7281
        tango at cosasdeltango.com     http://www.cosasdeltango.com/

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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

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        [Suspended until next year.]
        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Cafe Tango
        Studio, 3217 Mercer at West Alabama, one block west of
        Buffalo Speedway.  Beginners 6pm, $10 single lesson.
        Intermediate/Advanced 7pm-8:30pm, $10 single lesson.
        Partners not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
        <MartinNatiaTango at yahoo.com>

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

Sunday

        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/AvantGardenMap.html


Let's tango this week.





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