[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (6/10/13)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Jun 14 20:38:35 UTC 2013
Tasty Tango Tuesday is back! Every second Tuesday of the
month at the MKT Bar and restaurant. Tasty food vine and
tango dancing.
Enoy live music starting at 7pm by Glover Gill and Tomas
Thomas Escalante.
Mini tango lesson with Juan Manuel Rangel at 6pm.
1001 Austin St, Downtown Houston.
--La Rubia
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Hello dear tangueros!
Summer is approaching, and we have decided to take a very well
deserved break as of June 8, 2013.
Enjoy the wonderful weather and we will soon post news about
the return of "Flor de Milonga"!!
Grace and Mario
Flor de Milonga
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Susana Miller Milonguero Style Workshops - July 20-21
http://houtango.com/pipermail/houtango-l/2013-April/000850.html
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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
Mauro & Elizabeth teach Beginners and Pre-Intermediate
at the University of St. Thomas, 8pm-9:15pm
Jerabeck 2nd floor Dance Room, 4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston,
TX 77006 Parking for Jerabeck available in the garage ($2)
or on Graustark St. Jerabeck is located on Graustark St
between West Alabama and Richmond Map
Fees: All Tuesday Group classes are free for UST students,
faculty, staff, and Jerabeck members. The public is
invited and welcome to attend the lessons. There is no
set fee for the public and donations are appreciated.
This class is designed for the beginner and
pre-intermediate level. No previous experience is
required. We begin each class with a warm-up, walking, and
technique exercises to prepare the mind and body to dance
tango. These exercises lay the foundation for good tango
technique. They improve balance, posture, flexibility,
and body movement. We then continue the lesson with a
general topic. These include navigation for the milonga,
communication with our partners, simple musicality. We use
the basic combinations -- basic salida (salida basico), the
box step (baldosa), walking (caminada), ochos, and simple
turns (cambio de frente and giros). The combinations are
not taught as steps to be copied. Instead, we teach how
to dance organically, from the lead all the way through
the resolution. During every class we also talk about
how to approach social tango dancing. We talk about the
milongas, the etiquette, how to invite a partner to dance,
and the tricks for smooth navigation. This class progresses
during the semester. However, drop-ins are always welcome.
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Tango Lessons with Susana Collins on Tuesdays
at the Melody Club
Each term there will be a new topic of Tango concepts
that we’ll work through to develop your social dancing
and Tango skills.
This will not be a beginners class. Anyone that has already
covered the Tango basics is welcome to join. Each month I
will run an introduction workshop prior to the new course
starting for anyone wanting to join the class. Details
of the next Intro workshop will be available soon.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30-9:00pm with 1/2 hr practice after class
Venue: Melody Club, 3027 Crossview Dr, Houston.
Cost: $50 for the month.
Payment: Cash or Check. Credit card payment can be made via Paypal
prior to the first class.
******Please note******
Booking is essential. Numbers are strictly limited to
ensure number balance and room to move. Please ensure
that you have booked with Amanda BEFORE class so you are
not disappointed. First in first served.
http://www.fundancehouston.com/tango/
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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
Group lessons with Elizabeth Wingfield
Argentine Tango for Beginners
at D'Amico Dance, 8pm-9pm
This beginner's level class is ideal for anyone who wants
to find out what all the buzz is about tango. This class
runs on a monthly cycle so each month we start from the
beginning. It is the perfect introduction to the world of
tango. Although it is a shorter cycle, we work with the
students and build upon the subjects to keep the students
engaged and excited about learning. This class can be
repeated through several cycles to help reinforce key
concepts. After a month in this class you will be able
to walk together with your partner, do the basic salida,
and feel comfortable going out to the milonga.
Fees: All D'Amico 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. D'Amico Dance also offers a single class drop-in
rate of $15 per class. Class Description
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
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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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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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
Intermediate class with Mauro & Elizabeth
8pm-9:15pm
Jerabeck 2nd floor Dance Room, 4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston,
TX 77006 Parking for Jerabeck available in the garage ($2)
or on Graustark St. Jerabeck is located on Graustark St
between West Alabama and Richmond Map
Fees: All Thursday Group classes are $12 per class when you
prepay for the month. Discount only available during first
and second weeks of the month. A single class drop-in rate
of $15 per class. Discount of 50% for university faculty,
staff, and students, all universities included.
This class is designed for the intermediate level. Students
should be familiar with the basics of walking, posture,
navigation, and technique. Knowledge of ochos, turns,
and weight changes are important at this level. Each class
begins with a warm-up, walking, and technique exercises to
prepare the mind and body to dance tango. These exercises
are important. As intermediates, we spend more time
focusing on body mechanics and kinesiology in order to
dance organically. We ask the body and mind to do more and
the response can be very exciting and creative! We then
continue the lesson with a general topic. These include
navigation for the milonga, different walking systems
with our partners, intermediate musicality (milonga and
vals). We use intermediate combinations- syncopated salida
(salida cruzada), cross and parallel walking, traspie,
turns with adornments, displacements (sacadas), and many
more. As always, the combinations are not taught as steps
to be copied. Instead, we teach how to dance organically,
from the lead all the way through the resolution. We
ask the students to think creatively, find solutions to
"mistake" (there are no absolute mistakes in tango,
only happy accidents), and to develop a style that is
unique. During every class we talk in depth about the
hows and whys of tango- the physiological, mechanical,
and psychological factors. This class progresses during
the semester. However, drop-ins are always welcome.
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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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
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Midway to Tango - an intermediate level class
Four week cycle every first Friday of the month
Cycle consists of four 60 min classes with 15 minute
practice at the end 8:00pm-9:15pm at Tango Cielo, 3710
Main St
No partner necessary.
This class is designed for dancers with complete knowledge
of tango fundamentals (read Begin Tango). In Midway to
Tango sessions you will learn changes of direction in
linear and circular movements. You will be introduced
to more advanced patterns and steps such as sandwich,
parada, sacada and more. Emphasis in Midway Tango is
placed on developing a skill to combine basic steps and
translate it to a new musically flowing sequences. Steps
and patterns are done in both milonguero and salon style
embrace to emphasize the flexibility in the connection.
More info at http://www.instantango.com/classes.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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