[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (8/8/11)

A. Lester Buck III buck at quad.compact.com
Fri Aug 12 04:31:29 UTC 2011


        Jaimes Friedgen & Christa Rodriguez are in residence for
        most of August.  Striking the Dancing Lights Milonga is
        Saturday with DJ Mercy.

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        Striking the Dancing Lights Milonga, Saturday, August 13

        No special lightings, no glitter dresses, no flaming
        volcano in the center. Let go all these wonderful things
        we accustomed to. Together, we are going to make dozens
        of mysterious lights dance to their full glory. How? Come
        to find out. Our DJ Mercy is to set the best beats of the
        night. Let her music enter our souls and beam out of our
        body like never before. Special treat for everyone!

        Light snacks and drinks. BYOD.
        River Oaks Pilates Studion
        $10/person, $5 for students w/ ID
        http://www.milongaamigos.com

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        Sabra Yarbrough Argentine Tango Summer Series in Houston

        Level 1 (Introductory, 6 Weeks)
        Wednesdays 7 - 8pm
        Taking this class will get you out dancing Argentine Tango
        effortlessly with any partner on the social dance floor.

        Level 2 (Beginner, 6 Weeks)
        Wednesdays 8.30 - 9.30pm
        Learn the most useful figures to dance Argentine Tango
        with confidence and creativity.

        Practica 8 - 8.30pm
        Practice included with enrollment in at least one class
        on Wednesday.

        The Big Wheel Part One
        (Open Embrace, 6 Weeks)
        Friday 7 - 8.30pm
        Learn how to fly, no vehicle necessary.
        Friday Practica 8.30 - 9pm
        Special Topics classes and Workhops will be added in
        addition to the regular schedule taught by Sabra and
        other special guest instructors.

        Package:
          $70 per 1 hour session
          $105 per 1.5 hours session
        Single Classes:
          $15 per hour
          $22 per 1.5 hours
        First class free, and 20% discount if you bring a partner.

        For details and location contact Sabra:
        sabra_y at yahoo.com
        http://Sabratango.com

        Next Session: Wednesday
        Levels 1 and 2 will repeat with variations.

        Friday - The Big Wheel Part 2
        (Open Embrace)
        Changing the axis and spinning


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        Jaimes Friedgen and Christa Rodriguez will be staying in
        Houston for most of the August. They will teach a series
        of weekly classes and a weekend workshop.  Please view
        the full schedule below.

        Weekly workshops at 1223 Peden st, 77006.

        *Tuesdays ( August 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th)*.
        7pm- 8.30pm- The 5 Classic Salon Patterns in 4 classes:
        Refining your Technique through the development of Classic
        Tango Vocabulary. All levels.  $20 ea;

        *Thursdays ( August 11th, 18th, 25th).*
        7pm-8.30pm- Cleaning up & Clarifying your Technique
        for Social Dancing: Learning to make it musical every
        time. All levels. $20 ea.


        Weekend Workshop at the Continental Club, 3700 Main St:

        *Saturday*,* August 20th* , all levels.
        1-2.30pm - Refining your Milonguero Turns;
        2.30-3pm- Open Practice;
        3-4.30pm- Milonguero Combinations;
        4.30-5pm- Open Practice;
        9.30pm-1.00am milonga more info tba

        *Sunday*, *August 21st*, intermediate- advanced
        1-2.30pm -Refining Your Salon Turns;
        2.30-3pm- Open Practice;
        3-4.30pm-Salon Combinations;
        4.30-5pm- Open Practice;
        Weekend workshop pass $90, individual workshop $25
        Students pay $70/$20

        Jaimes and Christa are available for private lessons,
        together or individually.

        To reserve a spot at the or ask about private instruction
        email Indre: indrerapal at gmail.com

        Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
        instantango.com

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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 for a Complete Beginner
        Starting July 18  - Aug 15 th

        Cycle consists of 5 classes. Class is 60 min long with
        15 min practice dancing at the end. You will learn basic
        Milonguero steps done exclusively on the body. Involves
        learning and refining vocabulary from simple back
        ochos to the ocho cortado; connection between partners,
        tango walk as a couple, navigation on the dance floor,
        basic conventional patterns as well as the man's and
        woman's role in tango. You are welcomed as a complete
        beginner, or if you want to polish / remember what
        you've learned in the past, or if you want to to
        help beginners to learn faster. *Starting ** Jul 18 -
        Aug 15th, 5 Mondays in a row At the Continental Club
        3700 Main @ Alabama 7.00pm- 8.00pm - Tango Class $60
        for 5 classes, 50% discount for students. Register:
        http://instantango.com/registration.html

        --
        Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
        instantango.com

Tuesday

        The Argentine Tango Club offers group and private lessons
        for all levels in Houston. Texas. Lessons are taught by
        Mauro Marcone and Elizabeth Wingfield. Please check the
        website for full schedule and more details.

        http://www.argentinetangoclub.org/
        info at argentinetangoclub.org

        Argentine Tango for Beginners
        Tuesdays, 9pm- 10pm
        4-week cycles run
        June 28 to July 19
        July 26 to August 16
        August 23 to September 13

        Fees: $15 per lesson drop-in, $40 for the four week cycle.

        A few things to remember:
        Cycles will cover material specific to the levels indicated
        and topics will be announced in advance.

        Location: SSQQ Dance Studio, 1431 West 20th Street in
        the Heights.  Plenty of free parking. We are in Room #3
        which is in the back of the studio.

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        Practica H will has temporarily relocated to

        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 S. Shepherd Dr, Suite 220

        9pm to 11:30pm each Tuesday.  $5/person, $3 students.
        Practice your tango with friends and strangers.
        Hosted by Indre, Luis & Rose, and Viju, presenting
        different DJ's each week.

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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

        ...Ever feel the need to take it to the edge?...

        Well, now you can...  Irina and Oscar bring you Houston's
        hottest new tango venue: The Edge Milonga

        Wednesdays 9:30pm-12am
        Bacchus Cafe & Wine Bar
        2502 Dunlavy, Houston TX 77006
        [Corner of Dunlavy & Missouri, 1 block North of Westheimer]
        http://www.bacchushouston.com
         
        Bacchus offers a variety of wines from around the world
        including a Tango wine special for $5

        No cover at the door. Complete sobriety highly discouraged
        however, so please feel free to take advantage of our
        wine special and imbibe.

        Dress Code: Ladies, let's push the line a little and hike
        up that skirt. Gents, bring out those fancy pants.

        Abrazos, Irina y Oscar

        Remember:

        ... if you're not at the Edge, you're not living ...

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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

        The Argentine Tango Club offers group and private lessons
        for all levels in Houston. Texas. Lessons are taught by
        Mauro Marcone and Elizabeth Wingfield. Please check the
        website for full schedule and more details.

        http://www.argentinetangoclub.org/
        info at argentinetangoclub.org

        Argentine Tango for Intermediates
        Thursdays, 9pm - 10pm
        4-week cycles run
        June 30 to July 21
        July 28 to August 18
        August 25 to September 15

        Fees: $15 per lesson drop-in, $40 for the four week cycle.

        A few things to remember:
        Cycles will cover material specific to the levels indicated
        and topics will be announced in advance.

        Location: SSQQ Dance Studio, 1431 West 20th Street in
        the Heights.  Plenty of free parking. We are in Room #3
        which is in the back of the studio.

Friday

        Téngo Tango: Guest DJs invite you to dance tango
        every Friday from 10:00pm till 1:00am at Té House of
        Tea, 1927 Fairview St, near Westheimer and Woodhead.
        There will also be a $5 cover starting this Friday for
        everyone coming in for tango (earlier diners exempt,
        but later customers, even non-dancers/spectators, will
        pay). Each $5 entry ticket can be redeemed for a choice of:
        2 free cookies, a bottled water, a soda, or a single pot
        of tea.  Empanadas, salads, crepes with dulce de leche,
        tea, yerba mate and other refreshments for sale. BYOB
        ($5 corkage fee).  http://www.teaagora.com/

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

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        The Argentine Tango Club offers group and private lessons
        for all levels in Houston. Texas. Lessons are taught by
        Mauro Marcone and Elizabeth Wingfield. Please check the
        website for full schedule and more details.

        http://www.argentinetangoclub.org/
        info at argentinetangoclub.org

        Fridays with Mauro & Elizabeth

        7-8pm, Argentine Tango for Beginners
        8-9pm, Argentine Tango for Intermediates

        Fees: All D'Amico Dance Group classes are $12 per class
        when you register and prepay for the month. Discount
        only available during first and second weeks of the
        month. D'Amico Dance also offers a single class drop-in
        rate of $15 per class.

        A few things to remember:

        D'Amico Dance Group classes are registered and prepaid
        through D'Amico Dance. You can register easily
        online on their website. http://damicodance.com/
        (Class Information and Registration). For any questions
        concerning classes or registration, contact Sunshine at
        Sunshine at DamicoDance.com or sign-up for their newsletters
        at http://damicodance.com/site/contact-us

        Location: D'Amico Dance, 11151 Westheimer, Houston,
        77042. Plenty of free parking. Located in the Market
        at Westchase   at the corner of Westheimer & Wilcrest,
        adjacent to Whole Foods.

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        Baires Tango has resumed their 2011 group tango classes
        at a different venue. Group classes will be held every
        Friday from 8:00pm to 9:15pm at 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. The price for a 4-class
        module is $48 per person.  Walk-ins: $15.

        http://www.bairestangohouston.com/

        Also Meche, Rafa (713-852-7721) and Oscar (713-408-9065)
        are available for private classes, contact us by e-mail
        at <baires.tango at yahoo.com> or by phone to schedule.

        Oscar

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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

        Milonga Brasileña is the first Saturday of every month.

        Emporio Brazilian Cafe
        12288 Westheimer, #210A
        Houston, TX 77077
  
        9pm to 12am
        Cost: $10/person (free if you order dinner or drinks)

        Hosted by:
        Rick & Teresa
        http://milongabrasilena.net

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        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.)

        10:00pm to 2:00am.

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


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

        http://milongaamigos.com/

Sunday

        The Sunday Tango Lessons with Sue & Alex are on summer
        break and will resume on Sunday, August 14. La Práctica
        Dominguera will continue mostly unaffected and will
        be guest-hosted by Jim and Katrine. Please check the
        schedule below.

        Sunday Lesson - Tango, Vals and Milonga - ON SUMMER BREAK.
        Will resume on Sunday, August 14.

        3:30 - 4:15 pm, $5        
        All-Level lesson with separate Tango Corral where beginners
        receive separate instruction. Start anytime. Drop-ins
        welcome.  No partner required.

        Sunday Practice - La Práctica Dominguera 
        4:30 - 7:00 pm, $5 
        Every Sunday. Dance, practice, share or just hang-out.
        A different DJ every Sunday.

        SUMMER SCHEDULE for La Práctica Dominguera 

        with guest hosts Jim & Katrine

        JULY 24 No practica
             31 Guest hosts Jim and Katrine

        AUGUST 7 Guest hosts Jim and Katrine
              14 DJ El ruso, regular hosts return

        Lesson and práctica are at: 

        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, at the corner of Shepherd  
        and Colquitt. Enter the building from Colquitt and go to
        the second floor. There is free parking in the parking
        lot in front of the building and in the parking garage
        on the 1st and 2nd levels.

        Info: Alex (713) 724-7281, <amamontoff at yahoo.com>
        DJ Schedule posted at http://www.cosasdeltango.com/practica.html  

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        Helios Milonga every Sunday:  Mariana opens up Avant
        Garden. It has been completely reborn, and looks fantastic.

        Time: Sundays, 8pm-11pm
        Where:  Avant Garden
                411 Westheimer Rd, 77006

        Donations are welcome and encouraged.  Hope to see
        you there.

        http://www.houtango.com/maps/AvantGardenMap.html


Let's tango this week.





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