[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (9/10/12)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Sep 14 17:03:51 UTC 2012
Milonga "El Abrazo" with DJ Arturo at River Oaks Pilates Studio
Saturday, Septermber 15
Like every 3rd Saturday of the month, dance all night
long at your milonga 'El Abrazo'. Socialize and enjoy
part of the weekend among Tangueros.
From 9:00PM TO 1:00AM
Complimentary snacks & refreshments, B.Y.O.B.
Let us know in advance and we will celebrate your birthday.
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 S. Shepherd Dr at Colquitt, Suite 220
Houston,TX 77098
Hosted by Ester & Arturo
DJ Arturo
elabrazomilonga at hotmail.com
Admission: $10, students w/proper I.D.: $5
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"Tango Time" - Music, Singing and Dance
with pianist René Casarsa and the Houston Tango Quartet
with
Pablo Donatti (violin)
Pablo Fernandez (bandoneon)
Kyle Floek (double-bass)
and the special participation of
Andrea Berri (singer)
Susana Collins & Marcos Zapata (dancers)
Mauro Marcone & Elizabeth Wingfield (dancers)
and the winners of the
2012 Young Musician Scholarship Program
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012, 7:00PM
University of St Thomas, Jones Hall
3910 Yoakum (West Alabama & Montrose)
Houston, TX 77006
General Admission: $22
CAH / IHCH members: $20
Students: $10
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Monday
Glover Gill of Glovertango plays delicious solo tango
piano at his Glover Gill Milonga.
8:15 - 9:30 pm - Live Solo Tango on Piano by Glover Gill
9:30 - 11:00 pm - Live DJ
3700 Main at The Continental Club
TIP JAR on the Piano
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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Begin Tango cycle
Four week cycle starts every first Monday of the month.
Cycle consists of four 75min classes 7.00-8.15pm. At the
Continental Club 3700 Main @ Alabama
$50 whole cycle, $15 single class. No partner necessary.
In four weeks you will be introduced to the fundamentals
of Argentine Tango. To mention few - tango walk, salida
basica, front ad back ochos, ocho cortado and gyro. You
will learn to use these steps comfortably within the line
of dance staying connected with your partner and music.
Perfect for those who are complete beginners, polishing
their tango basics or wants to be challenged as a dancer
with a new form of movement - Argentine Tango. All
the steps are executed in milonguero- heart to heart
embrace. After completing this cycle you are encouraged
to repeat the cycle or move one step forward to 'Midway
to Tango'
Tuesday
Tasty Tango Tuesdays at MKT bar , Phoenicia downtown
Appetizer 6.00-6.30pm - all level tango introduction class
Argentine Tango lesson for a beginner short tango teaser
class, free, no partner needed. You will be introduced
to simple dance-floor friendly patterns. Also you can
get answers of how to do a certain figure that you are
working on and need some guidance.
Main course 6.30-7.30pm - delicious dinner and wine.
Argentinian-style steak dinner for $12* or your choice
of several tasty menu items to pair with your favorite
wine and beer.
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/
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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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
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.
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, 8pm- 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 from 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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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
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.
http://www.cosasdeltango.com
amamontoff at yahoo.com
(713) 724-7281
Let's tango this week.
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