[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (4/2/12)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Apr 6 16:46:16 UTC 2012
Milonga Brasileña - Saturday, April 7, 9pm - midnight
Emporio Brazilian Cafe welcomes us again for our April
7 milonga. Come for the food and stay for the milonga.
Try something different. Do a combo from the appetizer
menu. Tony has some new, wonderful calamari cut into
strips and breaded. The calamari and grilled vegetables
with a glass of Vinho Verde. I think that is my Saturday
night meal.
As I suggested before the last milonga, a _table
reservation_ is in order. We are the floor show for
the other diners starting at 9PM. It can get crowded.
Tony and staff are great about holding your reservation.
I like to get to the cafe at around 7. I enjoy a slow meal
with my friends. Tony has been great about cooling the
restaurant prior to the milonga. Please bring a sweater
if you are prone to getting cold. We will try to have
a cool, comfortable milonga. The number for Emporio
is 281-293-7442. I hope to see you there.
Rick Williams
Emporio Brazilian Café
(281) 293-7442
12288 Westheimer
$10, or free if you order dinner or drinks
DJ Rick Williams
Hosts: Rick and Teresa, (281)
589-2644, ricwms at swbell.net or terwms at swbell.net
http://www.milongabrasilena.net
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Luciano Brigante and Alejandra Orozco Houston Workshop
Saturday, April 7th – Sunday, April 8th
Tango Cielo, 3710 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002
Saturday, April 7th
Lesson 1- 10:150am – 11:30am- Ornaments for men and
women plus footwork technique.
Lesson 2- 11:45am – 1:00pm- Turns and counterturns
with enrosques.
Lesson 3- 1:15pm – 2:30pm- Villa Urquiza Style. This
style is considered by some to be the most elegant style
in tango salon, characterized by its graceful walk, turns,
embrace and embellishments, among other traits.
Sunday, April 8th
Lesson 4- 10:15am – 11:30am- Villa Urguiza “Top 5″
(part 1)- The top 5 steps of the most famous milongueros
of the Villa Urquiza style.
Lesson 5- 11:45m – 1:00pm- Villa Urguiza “Top 5″
(part 2)- The top 5 steps of the most famous milongueros
of the Villa Urquiza style.
Lesson 6- 1:15pm – 2:30pm- Musicality and navigation
on the dance floor.
Eventbrite - Luciano Brigante and Alejandra Orozco
Houston Workshop
Register online and purchase passes
http://argentinetangoclub.eventbrite.com/
Reminders- No partner required. Lesson will be lead/follow
balanced. Registration limited. Early Bird Price until
April 1.
Meet the Artist- Luciano and Alejandra will be teaching
the “Tango Chose Me” series at Tango Cielo on Friday,
April 6th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Price $15 at the door
includes Milonga Del Angel 9:30pm-Midnight.
Tango Performance by Luciano and Alejandra at Milonga
Del Angel at Tango Cielo, Friday April 6th
Additional Milonga performances and appearances March 31-
April 8- To be announced
Available for private lessons March 31-April 15. Please
contact info at argentinetangoclub.org to schedule.
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Flor de Milonga - The Second Saturday of the Month
The Second Saturday of the Month Milonga has adopted a new
great name: ”Flor de Milonga”. This event continues
to be held at the River Oaks Pilates Studio every Second
Saturday of the Month, with Mario, Grace and other local
tangueros as hosts. Come dance with us to the best DJ’s
tunes, with wonderful people, in a great location, and
colorful studio. Don’t miss it!
April 14, 2012, 10:00 pm – 1:30 am
DJ: Luis Zuleta
$10 admission, $5 w/student ID
You’re welcome to BYOB
Free Parking
Doors will automatically close at 12:30 am
Hosted by: Mario, Grace and Tamika
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 S Shepherd Dr, Ste 200
Houston, TX 77098
Editor’s note: “Flor de milonga” can have two
meanings. In regular Spanish it means “flower of the
milonga”, while in Lunfardo it means “what a great
milonga!”.
-- El Ruso
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“The Secrets of the Tango, Revealed”
taught by Mong-Lan at Tango Cielo
Saturdays, April 14 and May 5
5-6 pm beginner to intermediate
6-7 pm intermediate to advanced
$12 for one one hr class, $20 for both, 5-7pm.
In my series of workshops, we will work on the essential
tango walk, the embrace of the tango, giros, voleos,
adornments, musicality, creativity and improvisation—all
of its secrets. In addition, I will share with you
philosophy of tango movement, the mechanics of tango, upper
body / lower body dissociation, the meditation of tango,
the surrender of self in the tango, drawing with your body.
Salon and milonguero style; the Milonga. The complications
of the tango. The history of the tango. Everything you
always wanted to know but were afraid to ask! And, of
course, everything you can use on the dance floor.
Mong-Lan, visiting tango dancer and artist from Buenos
Aires, brings to Houston her vast knowledge of the
tango, 17 years of tango dancing experience. Mong-Lan
has taught and danced tango in Argentina, Italy, Japan,
Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S.A. Please join her for
these mind-blowing workshops.
Private lessons also available, from April 1 – 16,
then again from May 2 – 6.
More info, visit: http://www.monglan.com/tango.
New videos from her recent performance in Buenos Aires
in the famous La Confitería Ideal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYuUes9uARM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OJWi53e4SU
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HOUSTON'S NEWEST MILONGA "EL ABRAZO"
Held the 3rd Saturday of every month
Scrumptious snacks, drinks & sweets, BYOB
Please, let us know in advance and we will celebrate
your birthday
From 9:00pm to 1:00am at River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 South Shepherd Dr. @ Colquitt Suite 220
(Entrance on Colquitt)
Houston, Texas 77098
Price $ 10.00/person
Students (w/proper I.D. only) $5.00
Hosted by Ester & Art
elabrazomilonga at hotmail.com Ph. 713-688-4433
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iFest 2012- Argentina, April 21-22 & 28-29
The Argentine Tango Club has been hard at work
collaborating with the creative team of the Houston
International Festival, or iFest, to bring the best of
Argentina to Houston for this years festival in April
2012. Renowned bandoneonist Hector Del Curto will perform
with his Eternal Tango Quintet and dancers. There will also
be performances, outdoor milongas and lesson demonstrations
during the festival to highlight the local tango community.
There promises to be something for everyone! Please mark
your calendars for April 21-22 and 28-29 and make plans
to attend! There will be a special milonga on Saturday,
April 28. Stay tuned for the schedule of tango events
and ways to participate. http://www.ifest.org Contact:
Elizabeth 832-361-2327 or elizabeth at argentinetangoclub.org
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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
Argentine Tango for a Complete Beginner
Starting March 19 - April 16
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 to help beginners to learn faster.
Starting Mar 19th through April 16
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://www.instantango.com/register_monday.html
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
instantango.com
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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
Tuesday
Tasty Tango Tuesdays at MKT bar , Phoenicia downtown
Appetizer 6.00-6.30pm - all level tango introduction class;
Main course 6.30-7.30pm - delicious dinner and wine;
Desert - 7.30pm - a presentation dance or live tango
music piece by local or visiting artists.
Irresistible tango music 6.30- 9pm for you to dance to
as you wish.
MKT Bar - full bar and restaurant is located in Phoenicia
food market downtown at 1001 Austin St, Houston, Texas.
--
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
instantango.com
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Tango at Noon
New early PM class for people with flexible time schedule
Everyone is welcomed to help out and learn in an all level
tango class, at the Cheryhurst community center. 12 noon,
1700 Missouri St, every Tuesday. Practice 1.30-3.00pm
afterwards. Take a tango lunch break away with tango.
Now you don't have to be in Buenos Aires in order to
dance Argentine Tango during the day ;)
--
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
http://instantango.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
The Edge Milonga
brought to you by Irina Dralyuk
Wednesdays 9:30pm-12:30am
Bacchus Cafe & Wine Bar
2502 Dunlavy, Houston TX 77006
[Corner of Dunlavy & Missouri, 1 block North of Westheimer]
http://www.bacchushouston.com
Beginner class at 8:30-9:30pm, $10/person, no partner
needed
Bacchus offers a variety of wines from around the world,
with wine specials on Tango night!
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
... 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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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
Wednesdays at The Dance Place
New Beginner and Intermediate classes starting January 4
7-8pm, Argentine Tango for Beginners
8-9pm, Argentine Tango for Intermediates
Fees: $50 per 4-week series, $15 drop-in per lesson
Location: The Dance Place, 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 500,
Houston, Texas 77056.
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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
Baires Tango - Argentine Tango by Argentines- is a
collective effort of five Argentine Tango teachers (Oscar,
Rafa, Meche, Roberto and Adriana). Group tango classes are
held every Thursday 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/
See BairesTango in Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLnpdTueFn8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZbYWIYxBcQ&feature=player_embedded
Also Meche, Rafa, Oscar (713-408-9065), Roberto and Adriana
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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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
Thursdays at University of St. Thomas
Spring 2012 Semester at UST
Thursdays, January 19 to April 26, 8pm- 9pm
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.
Friday
Angel's Milonga
Please grace us with your angelic smiles, white evening
wear and celestial moves at the opening of Tango Cielo,
Houston's new home for Friday Milongas. Be the first
to dance in our gorgeous, newly restored Tango Heaven with
very special guests Tomas Howlin and Sabra Yarbrough.
Fine French wine generously donated by Cafe Rabelais
Fridays, 9pm-12pm
3710 Main st (@ Alabama)
(Between Tacos A Go Go and Big Top)
$10 at the door upstairs, students pay $5
Free street parking or $5 parking lot.
Tango Chose Me, 7.30pm- 9.00pm - All level tango
introduction class, tailored to people with no to little
tango experience.
A different tango Maestro each Friday will introduce You to
the basics of Argentine Tango such as tango walk, posture,
the line of dance and etiquette. No partner required. At
Tango Cielo, 3710 Main st, Upstairs. Price* $15 at the
door. *Includes Milonga Del Angel 9.00pm-midnight ,
a social tango dance night.
We are also looking for kind hearted people to join
the volunteer "Charlie's Angels" team for a Milonga Del
Angel, a social tango dance night on Fridays. If you are
interested in seeing what does "milonga" mean, this would
be a great way to meet people, learn a little more about
Houston's tango scene, music and dance itself. Please
email indrerapal at gmail.com to find out more.
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
instantango.com
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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
Fridays at D'Amico Dance Studio
New Beginner and Intermediate classes starting January 6
7-8pm, Argentine Tango for Beginners
8-9pm, Argentine Tango for Intermediates
Fees: $48 per 4-week series, $15 drop-in per lesson
Location: D'Amico Dance Studio, 11151 Westheimer,
Houston 77042
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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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Flor de Milonga - The Second Saturday of the Month
The Second Saturday of the Month Milonga has adopted a new
great name: ”Flor de Milonga”. This event continues
to be held at the River Oaks Pilates Studio every Second
Saturday of the Month, with Mario, Grace and other local
tangueros as hosts. Come dance with us to the best DJ’s
tunes, with wonderful people, in a great location, and
colorful studio. Don’t miss it!
April 14, 2012, 10:00 pm – 1:30 am
DJ: Luis Zuleta
$10 admission, $5 w/student ID
You’re welcome to BYOB
Free Parking
Doors will automatically close at 12:30 am
Hosted by: Mario, Grace and Tamika
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 S Shepherd Dr, Ste 200
Houston, TX 77098
Editor’s note: “Flor de milonga” can have two
meanings. In regular Spanish it means “flower of the
milonga”, while in Lunfardo it means “what a great
milonga!”.
-- El Ruso
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Houston's Newest Milonga -- "El Abrazo"
Held the 3rd Saturday of every month
Scrumptious snacks, drinks & sweets, BYOB
Please, let us know in advance and we will celebrate
your birthday
From 9:00pm to 1:00am at River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 South Shepherd Dr. @ Colquitt Suite 220
(Entrance on Colquitt)
Houston, Texas 77098
Price $ 10.00/person
Students (w/proper I.D. only) $5.00
Hosted by Ester & Art
elabrazomilonga at hotmail.com Ph. 713-688-4433
Sunday
Sunday Lesson with Sue & Alex
3:30 - 4:15 PM, $5
All-Level, Tango, Vals and Milonga
Every Sunday, a walking element for beginners and an
advanced movement for intermediate and advanced dancers.
Start anytime. Drop-ins welcome. No partner required.
Info: http://www.cosasdeltango.com/lessons.html
Sunday Práctica - La Práctica Dominguera
4:30 - 7:00 pm, $5
Every Sunday, dance, practice, share or just hang-out.
A different DJ every Sunday.
Info: http://www.cosasdeltango.com/practica.html
The lesson and práctica are at:
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 South Shepherd Drive, Suite 220
Houston, TX 77098
The studio is located on the second floor above MW Cleaners
at the corner of Shepherd and Colquitt. You just enter the
building from Colquitt and go to the second floor. There is
free parking in front of the building and in the parking
garage on the 1st and 2nd levels.
www.cosasdeltango.com
amamontoff at yahoo.com
(713) 724-7281
Let's tango this week.
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