[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (2/1/10)

A. Lester Buck III buck at compact.com
Sat Feb 6 00:27:38 UTC 2010


        Houston Workshop with Damian Lobato

        Saturday, February 6
        
        1:30pm-3:00pm: Followers Technique
        3:30pm-5:00pm: Musicality and Flow

        Abhyasa Studios
        3400 Montrose, 3rd Floor

        Cost: $25 at the door

        For more information, contact Indre:
        indrerapal at gmail.com

        http://damianlobato.blogspot.com

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        Starting this Friday, the Friday milonga at Te House of
        Tea has new hours:  Fridays, 10:30pm - 12:30am

        The owners of Te has graciously offered a 15% discount to
        the entree items on their menu just for tango dancers.
        So show up early, order up some delicious food, and
        enjoy the wonderful company and the awesome music by the
        best DJs!

        1927 Fairview St.
        Houston, TX 77019
        (713) 522-8868

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        La Milonga de Los Amigos canceled their scheduled
        Feb 14th Milonga due to their host's traveling schedule.
        Have a happy Valentine's day and see you in March.

        http://milongaamigos.com/

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        Victor Collins is back from BsAs on Feb. 6 and will be
        resuming his classes:

        Hi everyone, I will be back in Houston next week end
        (Saturday, Feb. 6). I have had a great time here in
        Argentina. I´m ready to start all my classes at regular
        schedules from Monday.  I hope see all next week.

        Regards.
        VICTOR

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        If you are up for a road trip this weekend, Pampa &
        Edith are teaching in Dallas:

        Workshops w/ Pampa Cortés & Edith Nino
        & Dance Presentation at Evolution Tango’s 1st Sat Milonga
        Saturday February 6, 2010
        Hosted by George & Jairelbhi Furlong of Evolution Tango

        2 - 3:30pm – Argentine Tango: Sacadas for Men & Women
        3:30 - 5pm – Argentine Folkore: Chacarera
        One Class: $20.00 per person / Two Classes: $35.00 per person

        Stay for the Evolution Tango Milonga on 1st Sat of Every Month
        9:00 pm - 1:00 am
        DJ: George Furlong
        $10 per person - light snacks & sodas provided

        Both events take place at:
        STUDIO 22: A Ballroom & Social Dance Club
        14902 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75254
        (469) 556-7755

        More info: http://www.evolutiontango.com

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        Tuesday Special Topic Lesson

        Started Tuesday January 26

        7:15 - 8:15 PM - Special Topic - $10

        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 and in the parking garage
        on the 1st and 2nd levels.

        See you on the dance floor!  --Sue & Alex

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        6 Week Intermediate Close Embrace with Mikas and Antje:

        Six Important Things we Learned in BsAs

        Thursdays, 8.30 - 10pm (February 25th - April 1st)
        Abhyasa Yoga Studio, 3400 Montrose, Suite 303
        $60 for full cycle ($30 for students), $15 drop-in*

        Mikas and Antje will be back from Buenos Aires with
        a few new ideas on how to juice up your tango. This
        class is designed for intermediate dancers. If you
        have not taken classes with us, please check with us
        if this class is appropriate for you by emailing Antje:
        kaliantje(at)gmail(dot)com.

        The structure of each class will be:
        30 min Basic Technique Training
        30 min Vocabulary
        30 min Social Dancing, Navigation, and Etiquette

        More info: Antje Kalinauskas <kaliantje at gmail.com>

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        Valentine Special: "Spark your Romance with Tango"

        Tango Weekend Workshop for Couples with Mikas & Antje

        Saturday, February 27 2-5 pm & Sunday, February 28 2-5 pm
        Lambert Hall Dance Studio,  1703 Heights Boulevard
        $60 per person

        Spark your romance with Tango -  Imagine being held in a
        close embrace by the person you love, feeling connected,
        and getting lost in the music and the moment with each
        other... It takes a strong man and a strong woman to tango.

        Tango is both passionate and intimate. You will discover
        what "It takes 2 to tango" really means - and experience
        how tango can bring you and your beloved one closer
        together. We will teach you basic elements of close
        embrace tango that will allow you to dance tango on a
        social dance floor.

        This special workshop is limited to 12-15
        couples. Preregistration is required. Gift certificates
        are available. Please register by emailing Antje:
        kaliantje(at)gmail(dot)com.

        Wear something that makes you feel beautiful and shoes
        that allow you to pivot.

        More info: Antje Kalinauskas <kaliantje at gmail.com>

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        Pampa Cortés presents

        Memorial Day Argentine Tango Weekend

        May 27-30, 2010
        at the Houston Dance Factory
        
        The teaching faculty:

        Jorge Torres & Chino Hara
        Facundo Posadas & Christy Cote
        George & Jairelbhi Furlong
        Pampa Cortés & Edith Nino

        Music by local DJs
        Live music by Trio Garufa
        Sponsored by Tango & More

        More info: Pampa 713-894-9435
        Tango & More: 510-326-6415
        http://www.pampatangosoul.com

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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 (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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        Starting January 4th, Pampa Cortés is teaching a new
        Monday class series in Houston.  He will be assisted by
        Edith Nino.

        8-9 pm Beggining/Intermediate Tango Class
        $10 drop in, no partner necessary
        Houston Dance Factory Studio
        5711 Hillcroft St # D3, Houston, TX 77036-2386

        For more info or to schedule your private lessons
        with the Maestro, call him at (713) 894-9435,
        email at pampacortes at hotmail.com or visit
        http://www.pampatangosoul.com.

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        Indre teaches at Continental Club, Mondays 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 January 18 till February 15th, 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 or 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

        Practica H at Abhyasa Studio: 9pm to 11:30pm each
        Tuesday, 3400 Montrose (Sky Bar building), Suite 303.
        Free parking in the garage off Hawthorne $5 fee ($3 for
        students). Practice your tango with friends and strangers.
        Hosted by Tangohous (Mikas & Antje, Indre, Luis &
        Rose, Viju) and presenting different DJ's each week.
        See www.tangohous.com for details or if you have questions.

        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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        Indre teaches Beginner Level II from Jan 19

        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 -Embrace diversity, connection.
        week 2 - Qualities of steps (different ways of walking)
        week 3 - Combining steps based on phrases in the music
        week 4 - Pivoting, curled up Ochos
        week 5 - Grapevine (Molinettes)

        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 Jan
        19th - Feb 16th, 5 Tuesdays in a row. Prices - $60 for
        the cycle, ($40 for students). Time: 7.30 -9.00pm Where:
        1223 Peden st, 77006 (near W.Gray and Montrose)

        To register or ask questions, contact Indre at
        <indrerapal at gmail.com> or 713 319 4330

        transform your life with tango
        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

Friday

        Téngo Tango: Diana Gonzalo, Mercy and Oscar invite you
        to dance tango every Friday from 109:30pm till 12:30am
        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

        Cafe Tango Bar and Studio
        Second floor of the Allegiance Bank building, inside
        King's Dancing Center
        5410 Bellaire Blvd.
        Bellaire, TX  77401
        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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        [Classes on hiatus while Victor is In Buenos Aires]
        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 is the second Saturday of
        every month.  A different DJ every month.

        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220
        Houston, TX 77098
        (On Shepperd, one block north of Richmond.
        The studio is located above MW Cleaners.)

        9:30pm to 1:30am.

        Light snacks and drinks. BYOD.
        Cost: $10/person


        Hosted by:
        Mario & Grace, Jim & Katrine
        eMail: ourmilonga at yahoo.com

        http://milongaamigos.com/

Sunday

        LA PRACTICA DOMINGUERA
        Every Sunday. Practice, share, dance, or just hang-out.

        January schedule updates from Sue & Alex:

        Sunday Tango Lesson and La práctica dominguera

        3:30 - 4:15 - Tango Lesson with Sue & Alex - $5
        4:30 - 7:00 - La práctica dominguera - $5

        January 24 - DJ El ruso
        Januray 31 - DJ Roberto Bertolusso


        A different DJ every Sunday!

        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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