[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (11/9/09)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Sat Nov 14 06:28:16 UTC 2009
Always Tango cordially invites you to enjoy the last
Milonga for 2009 to celebrate the upcoming Holidays!
We will have our annual buffet for all our Tango supporters
In a very distinguished environment.
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
9:30 PM - 2:30 AM
Guest DJ: Mario De Ferrari
Price of one admission - $12.00
One of the best ballrooms for Tango dancing in Houston
The Melody Club
3027 Crossview Dr
Houston, TX 77063
http://www.melodyclub.net
For information, call Alicia @ 512.695.1024
http://www.alwaystango.com
http://www.alwaystangostore.com
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Andrew Dugas is in Houston this week, Nov 10-16, teaching
a workshop, privates, and DJing milongas. The workshop
is on Saturday, Nov 14, 1-4pm, at Abhyasa Yoga Studio,
3300 Montros, Suite 303. He will be DJing at the Insomnia
milonga on Saturday night, place to be determined.
More details, call 832-768-8288 and see:
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l_houtango.com/2009-November/000625.html
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Mercy tells us that the Helios Milonga for Sunday
Nov 15 is canceled this week only. There is an annual
Westheimer block party with 250 bands for the same weekend.
See everyone next Sunday.
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Plan on attending the fantastic 11th Annual Fandango de
Tango in Austin over the Thanksgiving break.
http://fandangodetango.com/1.html
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Please send any tango news and event information (plain
text preferred), 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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Argentine Tango with Indre at Continental Club before Glover
In nature the circle often occurs in moments of
transformation- the wave curls and breaks, the pebble
dropped in a pool spreads a concentric pattern, the
tree adds another ring. Such is life. Very similar to
tango. In tango couples are turning all the time: in a
big circle around the room in the line of dance, woman
around the man, man around the woman.
Come and learn the Tango through turning. Learn 5 basic
turns for social dance floor. 5 Mondays in a row.
Starting October 26 through November 23, Every Monday At
Continental Club 3700 Main @ Alabama
7pm- 8pm (Stay longer for glass of wine and dance tango
to Glover Gill)
$40 for 5 classes, $10 drop-in, 50% discount for students.
To register, ask questions contact Indre at
indrerapal at gmail.com or 713 319 4330
Transform your life with tango
http://www.tangohous.com
http://www.glovertango.com/home.html
http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html
Tuesday
http://houtango.com/docs/PracticaH-Nov08.jpg
Practica H is back 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! For more information: <irapali at yahoo.com>
http://tangohous.com Besitos, Indre
http://houtango.com/maps/AbhyasaYogaStudioMap.html
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Tuesday Tango Topic Lesson
7:15 - 8:15, $10
All-level tango movement and emphasis lesson
Topic: varies each week
More weight changes and opportunities for sacadas
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220, Houston, TX 77098
The studio is located on Shepherd, one block north of
Richmond, above MW Cleaners. Free parking in the parking
lot in the front of the building or in the parking garage
on the 1st and 2nd levels.
Information:
Sue Therrell
(713) 724-8294
stherrell at att.net
Alejandro Mamontoff
(713) 724-7281
amamontoff at yahoo.com
http://www.cosasdeltango.com
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Mauro Gonzalez has begun a semester long class at the
Univ of Houston Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
Tuesdays, Aug 25 to early December, 7-8pm. Non-CRWC
members can purchase a single-entry pass for $7, which
entitles them to use all the other facilities (swimming,
aerobics, rock climbing, etc.) as well as take the class.
To participate in the class you need to sign-up at the
Group Fitness station of the Welcome Desk. They will
give out cards for you to enter the room. Arrive early
to handle this paperwork before class starts.
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Argentine Tango Beginner Level II
This class is offered for people to extend the
understanding of social tango dancing. Become more
comfortable executing the moves with your partner along
with the Music. Learn to smoothly maneuver through a
crowded dance floor, while enjoying your connection.
If you have knowledge of basic steps in tango, such as
weight changes, walking in parallel and cross systems,
and basic turns, you are welcomed to join this class.
Curriculum :
week 1 - Qualities of steps (diferent ways of walking) ,
week 2 - Combining steps based on phrases in the music.
week 3 - Pivoting, curled up Ochos.
week 4 - Grapevine (Molinettes).
week 5 - Embrace** diversity, connection.
As class will be held in the private space, group size
is limited. Pre-registration required. Class fluidity
will depend on regular attendance. No Drop-ins.
Starting Oct 20th- Nov 17th, 5 Tuesdays in a row.
Prices - $60 for the cycle, Students pay $40.
Time: 7.30 -9.00pm
Where: 1223 Peden st, 77006 (near W.Gray and Montrose)
To register contact Indre: indrerapal at gmail.com or
713 319 4330
http://www.tangohous.com
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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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Baires Tango teach classes, 8-9pm: Oscar, Meche and
Rafa (Baires Tango, www.bairestangohouston.com) teach
fundamentals of Argentine Tango on Wednesdays from 8:00
to 9:20 PM 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 713 408 9065 (Oscar).
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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
New 6 week cycles with Mikas and Antje start November 5th
Absolute Beginner Class with Mikas and Antje (6 weeks)
It takes two to tango. Come and find out what this
means. Our beginner class cycle is directed towards
people with no tango experience. In 6 classes, we will
introduce you to the basics of close embrace tango, making
it possible for you to enjoy dancing. No partner required.
Thursdays, 7 - 8.15 pm (Nov 5 - Dec 17, no class Thanksgiving)
Abhyasa Yoga Studio (3400 Montrose, Suite 303, Houston,
TX, 77006), Parking is free. Take the visitor entrance at
Hawthorne and take the stairs to the 3rd floor. $60 for
the entire cycle; $30 for students; $15 drop-in.
Intermediate Close Embrace with Mikas and Antje (6 weeks)
-- The Hard Stuff
Are you sitting down as soon as the DJ plays a
Milonga? Have you always wanted to know how to do a sacada,
a gancho, a boleo so that they look and feel nice, even
in close embrace? Here's your class for the hard stuff.
Thursdays, 8.30-10pm
Abhyasa Yoga Studio, 3400 Montrose, Suite 303
$60 for full cycle ($30 for students), $15 drop-in
Nov 5 - Milonga rhythm and basic steps
Nov 12 - Milonga turns
Nov 19 - Milonga traspie
- no class on Thanksgiving -
Dec 3 - Sacadas and back-cross
Dec 10 - Introduction into Ganchos
Dec 17 - Ocho that Boleo
We're excited and we hope you are too.
--
Antje Stange Kalinauskas
Part of Tangohous Collective
kaliantje at gmail.com
www.tangohous.com
404-964-2989
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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BairesTango (Oscar, Meche and Rafa,
http://www.bairestangohouston.com) teaches
tango at City Dance Studio, 5411 Morningside
Dr.(http://houtango.com/maps/CityDanceStudioMap.html).
8:00 PM-9:15 PM. The four-class package goes for $48. For
further details, check the BairesTango website above,
or email baires.tango at yahoo.com, 713 408 9065 (Oscar).
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Martin & Natia, of Cafe Tango Bar & Studio,
teach classes every Friday at
King's Dancing Center,
5200 Bissonnet
713-560-6695
7-8pm - Beginners Tango
8-9:30pm - Intermediate/Advance Tango
Each class $10 per person (paid to Natia) We will stick
with this schedule for now, until it's necessary to split
or add more classes.
http://www.tango-houston.com/
We are looking forward to seeing you.
If you have any questions or would like your contact
information updated please email us info at tango-houston.com
or call us 713-560-6695
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Victor Collins teaches group classes at Cypress Dance
Studio, followed by group classes at Life Time Cafe.
Cypress Dance Studio is located at the corner of 290 and
Skinner Road, just southeast of the intersection of 290
and Spring Cypress Rd, in northwest Houston.
http://www.cypressdance.com
http://www.lifetimefitness.com
Argentine Tango Classes at Life Time Fitness of
Willowbrook. Every Friday, 9:30pm. to 10:30pm, ages 12 and up.
Victor will be teaching Argentine Tango, Waltz, Milonga
and Chacarera, followed by a practica from 10:30pm 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,
Private classes by appointment only; call at least three
weeks in advance, 281-443-3322(h) or 832-725-4380(cell).
http://houtango.com/maps/LifeTimeFitnessWillowbrookMap.html
Saturday
La Milonga de los Amigos, Saturday, Nov. 7th
DJ: Oscar http://bairestangohouston.com/
From 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Light snacks and drinks. BYOD.
Cost: $10/person
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220
Houston, TX 77098
(On Shepherd, one block north of Richmond. The studio
is located above MW Cleaners.) Map Link Free parking in
the parking lot in the front of the building and in the
parking garage on the 1st and 2nd levels.Free parking in
the parking lot in the front of the building and in the
parking garage on the 1st and 2nd levels.
Hosted by:
Mario & Grace, Jim & Katrine eMail: ourmilonga at yahoo.com
http://www.tangohouston.net/milongaamigos.htm
Sunday
LA PRACTICA DOMINGUERA
Every Sunday. Practice, share, dance, or just hang-out.
A different DJ every Sunday!
Hosted by Sue, Alex, Jim and Katrine.
3:30 - 4:15 PM, Beginner Lesson with Sue and Alex, $5
4:30 - 7:00 PM, La practica dominguera, $5
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220, Houston, TX 77098
The studio is located on Shepherd, one block north of
Richmond, above MW Cleaners. Free parking in the parking
lot in the front of the building or in the parking garage
on the 1st and 2nd levels.
Sue and Alex amamontoff at yahoo.com
Jim and Katrine ourmilonga at yahoo.com
http://www.tangohouston.net/practicadominguera.htm
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Weekly Sunday practica: Mariana opens up Avant Garden. It
has been completely reborn, and looks fantastic. We dd
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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