[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/4/10)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Sat Jan 9 03:13:49 UTC 2010
With the artic blast we are experiencing, be sure to dance
really close to your partner this weekend. Stay warm!
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The fantastic 3rd Annual Houston Tango Festival starts
next week, January 14th through the 18th. Registration is
well underway, and all the details are at
http://www.houstontangofestival.com/festival.html
As part of the festival weekend, HTF is adding a two
day beginner immersion workshop with Mitra and Stefan of
Oxygen Tango: "Zero to Tango in One Weekend."
It will be taught on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, and
leads into the main afternoon practica with the rest of
the festival. Limited to 20 couples - sign up here:
http://www.houstontangofestival.com/beginners.html
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La Milonga de Los Amigos is this Saturday, the second
Saturday of every month. A different DJ every month.
Happy New Year Milonga, 01/09/2010,
with DJ Mercy.
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
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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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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
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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 Beg/Interm Tango Class
$10 drop in
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.
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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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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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 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
Cafe Tango Bar and Studio
5200 Bissonnet
Bellaire, TX 77401
713-560-6695
7-8pm - Beginners Tang
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 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.
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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