[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (10/10/11)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Oct 14 21:07:16 UTC 2011
The Always Tango Elegant Milonga at Sirrom, will be
Saturday, October 22nd
10 PM - 1 AM
Cover: $12
DJ: Juan Carlos
BYOB: Cups, Ice, soft drinks, water provided. We will
serve light snacks.
For more info: 512.695.1024
alwaystango at yahoo.com
Sirrom School of Dance
5570 Weslayan Street
Houston, TX 77005
We hope to see you there!
Juan Carlos and Alicia
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Sunday Classes with Laura and Tomás
Continuing Lessons with Laura Pellegrino and Tomás
Corbalán on October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6,13,
and 20.
For scheduling, email Laura at Bsasbaby at gmail.com or
Tomás at Tomascorbalan at msn.com.
Classes on Sundays at Avantgarden, 6:30-7:45pm, before the
Helios Milonga.
Laura y Tomás
--
Laura Pellegrino
(512)590-3644
15-6453-5267 (BsAs, cell)
BsAsbaby at gmail.com
www.Tangointexas.com
www.laurapellegrino.com
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Fandango De Tango, Nov 23-27 in Austin, TX
An Immersion in the Art of Argentine Tango
Nov 23-27, 2011
Celebrating Our 13th Annual Event
Over 100 hours of Tango Dancing Fun!
Including more than 35 hours of Social Dancing!
With more than 65 hours of Tango Lessons!
**6 Levels of Classes **No Partners Required
**Plenty of Practice Time **Refreshments Provided Between Classes
6 Milongas: Wednesday, Thanksgiving Brunch,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday All-Night, Sunday
Fabulous Dance Performances by the Tango Masters on Sat. Night
Early Bird Discount Deadline is Nov 15
Fandango 2011 Website
http://www.FandangoDeTango.com
Fandango 2011 Registration Form
http://www.FandangoDeTango.com/Fandango2011Registration.pdf
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Tomas Howlin - Winter 2011/12 Workshop Series and More
http://tomashowlin.squarespace.com/
http://www.sabratango.com/
Get Ready... Tomas Howlin is coming back to Houston this
December 9th-13th and again on January 13th-17Th! This
time, the program is extra special. The goal is to create
and expand material over an entire month with video and
other material designed especially to move forward with
the material covered in the first workshop and leading
up to the second.
Tomas Howlin is a professional Argentine Tango
dancer, performer, and teacher with near 20 years of
experience.Tomas is one of the most widely recognized
masters of tango today and is know for his gentle and
deeply perceptive approach to teaching. He has taught
and performed in many of the most prestigious schools and
performance spaces for tango in Buenos Aires and around
the world. He is widely known as an important inspiration
to many of the most popular dancers and teachers in the
U.S., Canada, Argentina, and Europe.
I hope you can join us for what will be a tremendously
fun and truly enriching tango experience!
To Register and for more information:
email SabraTango at gmail.com or call Sabra at 832-244-2014.
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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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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
Elizabeth 832-361-2327
Mauro 281-797-0805
ATC Fall 2011 Schedule:
Mondays at UST
Fall 2011 Semester at UST
Mondays, August 29- December 5, 7pm- 8pm
Fees: Free for UST students, faculty, staff. $5 per lesson for
community and guests
Location: Jerabek Athletic Center, 2nd Floor Dance Room, University
of St. Thomas.
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Argentine Tango for a Complete Beginners, Sept 26-Oct 24
Cycle consists of 5 classes. Class is 60min long with
15min. 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 Sept 26- Oct 24, Every Monday, 7pm sharp.
At the Continental Club 3700 Main @ Alabama
$60 for 5 classes, 50% discount for students
Class size is limited. Register at
http://instantango.com/instantango/Class_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
Elizabeth 832-361-2327
Mauro 281-797-0805
ATC Fall 2011 Schedule:
Tuesdays at SSQQ Dance Studio
Argentine Tango for Beginners
Tuesdays, September 6-27, 9pm- 10pm
Next cylce: October 4-25
Fees: $40 for the 4-week cycle, $15 drop-ins
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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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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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.
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
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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 at D'Amico Dance
Fridays, with Mauro & Elizabeth
7-8pm, Argentine Tango for Beginners
8-9pm, Argentine Tango for Intermediates
Fees: All D¹Amico 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. D¹Amico 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 are 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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Sabra Yarbrough Argentine Tango Summer Series in Houston
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
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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
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Sunday Classes with Laura and Tomás
Continuing Lessons with Laura Pellegrino and Tomás
Corbalán on October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6,13,
and 20.
For scheduling, email Laura at Bsasbaby at gmail.com or
Tomás at Tomascorbalan at msn.com.
Classes on Sundays at Avantgarden, 6:30-7:45pm, before the
Helios Milonga.
Laura y Tomás
--
Laura Pellegrino
(512)590-3644
15-6453-5267 (BsAs, cell)
BsAsbaby at gmail.com
www.Tangointexas.com
www.laurapellegrino.com
Let's tango this week.
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