[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (5/7/12)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri May 11 18:59:50 UTC 2012
Flor de Milonga at River Oaks Pilates Studio with DJ Oscar –
Saturday May 12
Save the date and come join us on this special night to
celebrate “Mother’s Day and May’s B-Days”. Let’s
us dance to the wonderful music of DJ Oscar and get
together with your tango friends. Don’t miss it!!
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!
$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
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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
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!
$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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