[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/17/11)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Jan 21 22:24:01 UTC 2011
The Houston Tango Marathon kicks off on Friday! They have
added a Beginner's Immersion Workshop for Jan 22-23,
to get new dancers into the tango scene. Many regular
tango events are off this weekend so you can do attend
the Tango Marathon, so be sure to confirm other events.
Know cancellations are for Práctica Dominguera, Te House of
Tea, and Helios Milonga.
In addition, the SPA is offerring 2 for 1 discounts on the
2pm show for the Tango Buenos Aires show on January 29.
(20% discount for the 8pm show). The free tea dance in the
Jones Hall rehearsal room (ticket holders only) is filling
fast, so get your RSVP in soon. Details in the link below.
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Houston Tango Marathon from January 21st-23rd!
Come join us for the first-ever Houston Tango Marathon,
a community-based event aimed at promoting new friends,
energized connections and above all, TANGO. Three late
nights of dancing fueled by some of the nation's top DJs.
It will be an event reminisced for the rest of the
year. Be there!
The event will take place from Friday, January 21st
through Sunday, January 23rd at Rice University.
For more information and to register, please visit
www.houstontangomarathon.com.
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Beginner's Immersion Workshop, January 22nd and January 23rd!
The Houston Tango Marathon is offering a special workshop
for beginner dancers. If you haven't taken classes before
or you just don't feel confident enough to get on the
floor, Fuad Adra and Ozlem Direk will be teaching 2-hour
workshops from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday
(January 22nd and 23rd). This event will take place at
the Rice University Student Center.
It is not how fast you can make a lap around the dance
floor or how many steps you can squeeze into a lap,
but rather enjoying the connection with each other and
letting the magic of the music carry you around. A fun
introduction to the basic milonga etiquettes and floor
crafts. Connection and musicality combined with the basic
walking and turning techniques will set you on track for
your first tango marathon.
Please tell all of your not-yet-but-soon-to-be-tango-dancer
friends! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring
your best self :) And beware, you may get addicted.
For registration, visit http://www.houstontangomarathon.com
For information about Fuad and Özlem, visit
http://www.friendsoftango.com/
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The fantastic traveling show Tango Buenos Aires performs
at Jones Hall for two great shows, 2pm & 8pm, Saturday,
January 29, 2011.
Known as one of Argentina's great cultural exports, Tango
Buenos Aires returns to Houston for two performances of its
program titled "Fire and Passion of Tango." Incorporating the
key elements of love, passion and seduction, this piece introduces
audience members to the many ways tango has evolved into modern
times through the precise movement of its dancers and its live,
five-piece music ensemble performing the music of Astor Piazzolla
among other South American composers.
Tango Tea, from 4:30-6:30pm at Jones Hall, open to ticket
holders only.
Exclusive 10% discount for Casa Argentina members
http://www.eventuser.com/ password: tangovip
Purchase tickets:
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=1351&event_val=TANG&schedule=list
Special SPA Discount: 2 for 1 (2pm) or 20% off (8pm)
Details here: http://houtango.com/images/TangoBsAsDiscount.jpg
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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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New Cycle Argentine Tango for a Complete Beginner.
As a returning student get 50% off, Invite your
friends. 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 welcome as a complete
beginner, or if you want to polish / remember what you've
learned in the past, or if you want to come by and help
beginners to learn faster.
Starting Jan 10rd - Feb 1st, 5 Mondays in a row
At the Continental Club3700 Main @ Alabama
7.00 pm- 8.00 pm - Tango Class
$60 for 5 classes, 50% discount for students.
Register: http://instantango.com/registration.html
Cheers,
Indre ♫
instantango.com
At the Continental Club 3700 Main @ Alabama
7.00 pm- 8.00 pm - Tango Class
8.15 pm - 9.30 pm - Milonga (tango social dance) to
Glover Gill's live tango piano
9.30 pm -11.00 pm - Milonga continues with a DJ
RSVP indrerapal at gmail.com or 713 319 4330
transform your life with tango
http://www.glovertango.com/home.html
http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html
Tuesday
There is a new advanced tango group lesson ongoing on Tuesdays.
Tuesday Lesson:
Advanced Elements in Tango, Vals, and Milonga
7:00 - 8:00 pm, $10
Advanced level. Drop-ins welcome.
Start anytime. No partner required.
More information at http://www.cosasdeltango.com
Location:
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. There is free parking in the parking lot
in the front of the building and in the parking garage
on the 1st and 2nd levels.
Un abrazo milogón,
Sue & Alex
http://www.cosasdeltango.com
(713) 724-7281
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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
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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[On hiatus until January 19th.]
Baires Tango (Oscar, Meche and Rafa) group classes are
in recess for the Holidays; classes will resume by January
19th 2011 in the traditional time slot of 8:30pm-9:45pm on
Wednesdays at King's Dancing Center, 5410 Bellaire Blvd,
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.
Contact <baires.tango at yahoo.com> or 713 408 9065 (Oscar).
Check http://www.bairestangohouston.com for further
information.
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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
Martin & Natia teach classes 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
6:30pm - 7:00pm - Introduction to Tango - FREE
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Beginners Tango
8:00pm - 9:30pm - Intermediate/Advanced Tango
(This class is strictly for experienced tango dancers,
invitation only)
Each one hour class $10 per person (paid to Natia)
http://www.tango-houston.com/
We are looking forward to seeing you.
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"To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful,
more powerful," says Agnes De Mille.
We are inviting you to get out of yourself, become more
beautiful and more powerful this THURSDAY, 8-10 pm at
1223 Peden St :)
Expect an hour of tango basics, connection exercises and
musicality and an hour of challenging, fun patterns where
you can put into use what you practiced in the first hour.
Here is a big bowl of tango passion mixed in with a cozy
light of a star or a moon, a dash of a caressing breeze,
a splash of a wave, a sprinkle of sand, a cool shade of
a tree, and a touch of a sunset:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Friendsoftango#p/u/9/5iNm_eJV03o
Classes are on-going and you don't need to wait and
start on a certain day. You can start now and build at
your own pace. You can register for 4-weeks for $50 and
this includes 8-hours of instruction. Students pay half.
Walk-ins are welcome and an individual class cost is $10.
For questions, call 504 343 2406 or visit
http://www.friendsoftango.com.
Best wishes,
Fuad & Özlem
Best wishes,
Friends of Tango
http://www.friendsoftango.com
Friday
Téngo Tango: Mercy and guest DJs invite you to dance tango
every Friday from 10:30pm till 12:30am at Té House of Tea,
1927 Fairview St, near Westheimer and Woodhead. No cover
charge. 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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Martin & Natia teach group classes at Damico Dance Studio
Please register for Friday classes on the website
http://www.damicodance.com
Damico Dance Studio
11151 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas 77042
(Market at Westchase adjacent to Whole Foods)
6:30pm to 7:00pm - FREE intro to tango
This class is recommended for new students. Please join
us and take advantage of learning tango basics. Anybody
can attend this class. We will only teach the Tango
Fundamentals to introduce the dance, and prepare new
students for beginners class.
7-8pm - Beginners I - this class is designed for new students.
we will continue to teach basics and more.
8-9pm - Beginners II
This class is designed for more experienced tango dancers
and graduated beginner I dancers. our goal in this class
is to develop better floor craft, musicality and prepare
you for intermediate/advance class.
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
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.)
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
Sunday Lesson - Tango, Vals and Milonga
3:30 - 4:15 pm, $5
All-Level lesson. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. No
partner required. Start anytime.
Sunday Practice - La práctica dominguera
4:30 - 7:00 pm, $5
Every Sunday, even during summer recess. Dance, practice,
share or just hang-out. A different DJ every Sunday.
All lessons and prácticas 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. There is free parking in the parking lot
in the 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.tangohouston.net
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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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