[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (11/10/08)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Thu Nov 13 17:49:53 UTC 2008
Lorena Ermocida workshop in Austin this weekend. All the
details here:
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2008-November/000552.html
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Lots of updates this week! Pampa Cortes has a new
studio and some changes in his schedule. Pampa's Grand
Milonga is now extended to the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays.
Several Tangohous events are moving to Abhyasa Yoga Studio.
La Practica Cafetera has released their new schedule. Fandango
de Tango updates, too.
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Pampa Cortes' new studio and adjusted schedule:
RIVER OAKS PILATES STUDIO
3425 S Sheperd Dr, Ste 220 (second floor), Houston, TX 77098
http://houtango.com/maps/RiverOaksPilatesStudioMap.html
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & CLASSES
tuesdays:
8 - 9 pm beginner tango CLASS
$10 PER CLASS
THURSDAYS:
8 - 9 pm INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS
9 - 10 pm PRACTICA
$15 CLASS + PRACTICA
GRAND MILONGA
1st, 2nd & 4th SaTURDAYs OF EVERY MONTH:
8 - 9 pm CLASS WITH A SPECIAL TOPIC
9 - 1 am MILONGA
$15 CLASS & MILONGA /
$15 CLASS ONLY /
$10 MILONGA ONLY
PRIVATE LESSONS:
home (713) 278-8695;
cell (713) 894-9435
<pampacortes at hotmail.com>
http://www.pampatangosoul.com/
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Tango Class with Mikas and Antje on Thursdays
WHEN:
Intermediate class: 6.30 pm
Beginner class: 8.00 pm
Classes will be 75 minutes.
Class dates: Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11
WHERE:
The Abhyasa Yoga Studio is located at 3400 Montrose,
Suite 303, Houston, TX 77006 (at Hawthorne, same building
as Scott Gertner's Skybar). Parking is free. Enter the
parking garage on Hawthorne, take the stairs to the third
floor. http://houtango.com/maps/AbhyasaYogaStudioMap.html
COSTS:
4 classes: $35 ($20 for students)
drop-in: $10 per class
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http://houtango.com/docs/PracticaH-Nov08.jpg
The Wednesday Practica H at Helios/Avant Garden is
canceled, as it moves back to Tuesdays.
Practica H will come back next week at its Old location-
Abhyasa Yoga Studio, 3400 Montrose, suite 303. In
addition, the new time will be 9pm to midnight. No socks
needed, because we will have a true wooden floor. Plus we
will have Mila there. So please mark your calendars, plan
on attending, have 3$ to pay at the door. Lets practice to
tango! http://houtango.com/maps/AbhyasaYogaStudioMap.html
For more information: <irapali at yahoo.com> http://tangohous.com
Besitos, Indre
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Greetings tango fans!
Here is a schedule update for La práctica cafetera in
Houston, Texas!
LA PRÁCTICA CAFETERA
Dance, practice, share, or just hang out.
A different DJ every Saturday
DJ SCHEDULE:
November 8: ORLANDO BUDINI
November 15: MIKAS KALINAUSKAS
December 6: NO PRÁCTICA
December 13: MERCY CHEN
December 20: DJ to be announced
December 27: NO PRÁCTICA
January 3: NO PRÁCTICA.
January 10: MIKAS KALINAUSKAS
January 17: MERCY CHEN
January 24: NO PRÁCTICA.
January 31: DJ To be announced.
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.
http://houtango.com/maps/TaftStreetCoffeeMap.html
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
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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,
only two weeks away:
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 2 weeks away!!!!
* We're still taking registrations for the Fandango.
However, please do not mail registrations after Thursday,
Nov. 20 as they may not arrive in time and you won't have
a spot in the event. Our online registration system
is working great!! You can get to it from our web site
at http://www.fandangodetango.com/ . This option will
remain open through the event.
* If you wish to pay by Credit Card you'll need to do
it online through our web site links. We will not be
accepting CC's at the registration desk at the event.
There will be an internet kiosk by the Hotel's front
door and we plan on having a computer with an internet
connection available but there may be a wait at either
of these. If you register Online before getting to the
event that will save you any delay and you won't miss
out on the classes or the Milongas starting without you.
* The Omni Hotel has extended to us the very special
$89 rate until Tuesday Nov 18th at 5pm, and then the
rate will go up to $99. Still a great deal! Remember,
you must request the "Fandango" discount for this rate.
Use the link below to make your Hotel room reservations.
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/AustinSouthpark/MeetingFacilities/FandangodeTango11.aspx
* We've updated the schedule with the teachers' names
in the appropriate time slots. Stay tuned-we'll be
updating the class titles soon.
* Beginner Class Special: A very special opportunity
for you to kick off your Tango dance instruction with
the best in the world! Dance Festivals many times cater
only to the dancer with previous knowledge but we want
everyone to have access to these wonderful instructors!
For all you more experienced Tango dancers, introduce your
friends and family to the Tango by referring them to the
Beginner class options. This is our chance to share our
passion, and support and grow our community of dancers!
10th Annual Fandango de Tango in Austin, TX
to be held Nov 26-30, 2008
An Immersion in the Art of Argentine Tango
You'll find us on the web at http://www.fandangodetango.com/
Introducing our All-Star Cast of Teachers
Fabian Salas
Guillermo Merlo y Fernanda Ghi
Diego di Falco y Carolina Zokalski
Nito y Elba Garcia
Alex Krebs y Luciana Valle
Pablo Pugliese y Noel Strazza
Over 120 hours of Tango Dancing Fun!
Over 90 hours of Classes and 33 hours of Social Dancing
**6 Levels of Classes **No Partners Required
**Plenty of Practice Time **Refreshments Provided Between Classes
6 Milongas: Wednesday, Thanksgiving Brunch,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday All-Night, Sunday
Fabulous Dance Performances by the Tango Masters on Sat. Night
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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
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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
Tango Class with Mikas and Antje on Thursdays
WHEN:
Intermediate class: 6.30 pm
Beginner class: 8.00 pm
Classes will be 75 minutes.
Class dates: Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11
WHERE:
The Abhyasa Yoga Studio is located at 3400 Montrose, Suite 303,
Houston, TX 77006 (at Hawthorne, same building as Scott Gertner's
Skybar).
Parking is free. Enter the parking garage on Hawthorne, take the
stairs to the third floor.
COSTS:
4 classes: $35 ($20 for students)
drop-in: $10 per class
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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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Greetings tango fans!
Here is a schedule update for
La práctica cafetera in Houston, Texas!
LA PRÁCTICA CAFETERA
Dance, practice, share, or just hang out.
A different DJ every Saturday
DJ SCHEDULE:
November 8: ORLANDO BUDINI
November 15: MIKAS KALINAUSKAS
December 6: NO PRÁCTICA
December 13: MERCY CHEN
December 20: DJ to be announced
December 27: NO PRÁCTICA
January 3: NO PRÁCTICA.
January 10: MIKAS KALINAUSKAS
January 17: MERCY CHEN
January 24: NO PRÁCTICA.
January 31: DJ To be announced.
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
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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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