[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (8/25/14)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Aug 29 17:58:55 UTC 2014
Dear ATC Students,
This fall there will be a change to way we offer Argentine
Tango lessons. We have mututally decided to teach
separately. We will continue to offer you the same high
quality dance lessons and performances. Please feel free to
update your contacts with our information in order to reach
us individually. Thank you for your committment to tango
and for allowing us to join you on your tango journey.
Sincerely yours,
Elizabeth Wingfield and Mauro Marcone
To contact Elizabeth, please call (832) 361-2327 or email
elizabeth at argentinetangoclub.org
To contact Mauro, please call (281) 797-0805 or email
maurotango at sbcglobal.net
** Tuesdays with Elizabeth
Elizabeth will teach a Beginner Tango and Technique class
this fall. The Technique portion of the class will focus
on followers technique but is open to all.
When: Every Tuesday, September 2 - November 25
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jerabeck Dance Room
(4800 Graustark)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Cost $15 per person
** Wednesdays with Mauro
Mauro will teach an Intermediate/Advanced Technique and
Salon combinations class with fall.
When: Every Wednesday, August 27 - Novemeber 26
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jerabeck Dance Room
(4800 Graustark)
Time: 8pm - 9pm
Cost: $15 per person
http://argentinetangoclub.org/
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New Complete beginner cycle starts Labor Day, Monday
September 1st, 7pm at the Continental Club (3700 Main st)
2012 World Champions Salon Style category coming to
Houston September 3-11.
Reserve your spot at the workshop by emailing indrerapal at gmail.com
http://houstonargentinetangoschool.com/?page_id=10
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸
indrerapal at gmail.com
713 319 4330
http://houstonargentinetangoschool.com
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http://houtango.com/docs/AnthologyofTango2014.pdf
Anthology of Tango
proudly presented by:
Casa Argentina de Houston
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
University of St. Thomas:
Department of Modern & Classical Languages and Department
of Music Houston Arts Alliance
An exciting program of music, songs, and dance that
will take you through a narrated history of tango and
its creators with pianist René Casarsa and the special
participation of:
Patricia Gras (narrator)
Pablo Donatti (violin)
Andrea Berri (vocalist)
Marcos Zapata and Elizabeth Wingfield (dancers)
and the winners of the
2014 Young Musician Scholarship Program
University of St. Thomas - Jones Hall
3910 Yoakum (W. Alabama & Montrose) - Houston, TX, 77006
Saturday September 27th 2014 at 7:00 pm
General admission $25, Members of CAH/IHCH $20
Students with ID $10
Purchase your tickets online at
http://www.casaargentina.org
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August Milonga Abrazos in College Station
https://tangoinhouston.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/untitled-3_edited-2.pdf
Saturday, August 30th, 2014
Lupa's Coffee
2501 Texas Avenue
College Station
Come join our Argentine Tango party hosted by BCS tango
and Texas A&M Argentine Tango Club!
$10 General, $7 for students with ID
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Were coming closer to the date with Paola and Facundo-
first weekend of September! Please share this video and
event link with your friends if you find it as beautiful
as I do!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4asJCzngumg
-- Indre
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2012 World Champions - Facundo De La Cruz and Paola Sanz
in Houston- September 3-10th.
Facundo and Paola are talented representatives of a
young generation of dancers who are dedicated to the
art and tradition of tango salon. The provinces of
Cordoba and Chubut were their dance home for 10 years,
6 of whom have danced together. Independent exploration
of the essence of tango salon, elegance, connection and
musicality has allowed them to create a product that
is unique and traditional. After winning several titles
in recognition of their talent in some competitions in
Argentina, Facundo and Paola moved to Buenos Aires in
2011 to be an active element of the tango capitol that
has the greatest influence on the world. In 2012 they
scored the dream goal of every salon tango dancer and
won the Championship of the year . Now they inspire tango
communities around the world with the elegance and passion
of the traditional tango. Let us celebrate masterful and
harmonious dance of Facundo and Paola in Houston!
Friday, September 5th
7.30-9.00 Pm -Milonga:
Cadence and milonga lisa rhythm, phrasing and pauses,
functional steps to the dance floor;
11Pm - Demonstration dance by the champions at Tango Cielo.
Saturday, September 6th
1.30 -3.00 Pm - Work in couples :
Tips for refinement, complicity, uniformity and style in the embrace;
3.30-5.00 Pm- Salon Style:
Musicality , dancing distinct sound of various orchestras.
Sunday, September 7th
1.30 -3.00 Pm - Tango Milonguero :
Tips for linear and circular sacadas and barridas,
monitoring movement in reduced spaces;
3.30-5.00 Pm- Vals:
Exploring the vals musicality using different dynamics and turns.
Prices :
Friday Milonga - $10;
Single lesson - $30;
Two lessons - $55
All Five lessons - $ 120
Lessons are held at Tango Cielo, 3710 Main st, Houston Tx.
To reserve your spot, book a private, get more information
please contact Indre- indrerapal at gmail.com, 713 319 4330
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸
indrerapal at gmail.com
713 319 4330
http://houstonargentinetangoschool.com
http://bailandotango.org
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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
Tango in Houston just got sweeter
Fire up your Mondays learning the alluring Argentine Tango
Group Dance Lessons
7:00 - 8:00pm
Martin Fierro Room, upstairs at Tierra del Fuego Restaurant
- Sugar Land Led by Argentine master teacher and performer
Susana
Practica
8:00 - 9:00pm
Stay, mingle and practice your new dance moves while
enjoying food and drink specials.
Live tango music every week4end with the Bandoneon of
Pablo Di Lauro and dance performances by Susana and Marcos.
Class Info: 832-646-3149
Come take a little bite of Argentina in the Heart of
Sugar Land
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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'
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Focusing on the social tango that is danced in the clubs
of Buenos Aires. Classes will include a comprehensive
overview from building a strong base to integrating
exciting steps, patterns and footwork.
Level I Argentine Tango - Mondays 8 pm
Your chance to dip into Tango Fundamentals and get into
the dance you always wanted try...!! Beginning with
'The Tango Walk - Walking to the Compás (beat) with
true Tango Elegance, together with a partner. It will
focus on Embrace, Musicality and clear lead and follow
techniques. Moving onto skills to help you maneuver the
dance floor.
NO PARTNER NECESSARY
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to move in, Footwear
that stays on your feet and allows you to glide or slide
easily on the floor such as leather sole or dance shoes
(Non-rubber sole)
Location:
Houston Dance Factory - 5711 Hillcroft Ave., Suite D-3
(Harwin side - Second Floor - Room C)
Cost: $50 per month or $15 drop in
Payment: Cash or Check
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER VIA EMAIL to have an idea of head count and
try to keep class as gender balanced as possible.
Call or contact for any questions.
Susana
832.646.3149
susanactango at yahoo.com
http://www.susanatango.com
Tuesday
Tango Tastings with Susana Collins
Dance Lessons with a Sip of Fun in the Heart of Montrose
Every Wednesday - 8:30pm-9:30pm
Bacchus Wine & Coffee
2502 Dunlavy St.
Houston, TX 77006
at Missouri St., one block north of Westheimer
April Special [maybe this is into May?]:
$10 includes 1 hour Lesson PLUS a Glass of wine or beverage of choice
from select menu
Footwear: Shoes with leather or smooth soles that can
slide, strapped or secured to feet.
832-646-3149
dance at unatangoprod.com
http://www.facebook.com/tangoinHouston.com
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La milonga del diez at Midpoint Bar in Katy on Tuesdays
“LA MILONGA DEL DIEZ (10)”
NEW TANGO NIGHT
Class 7pm – 8pm, $10 single – $15 couple
Teachers: Isadora Mangino and Harol Carrillo
Since February 11th 2014
SPREAD THE VOICE!!
Midpoint Bar + Eatery
20920 Katy Freeway
Katy, Texas
(Westgreen blvd. Exit / North Side)
http://www.midpointbar.com
Milonga (social dance): 8 -10pm (no cover)
Free parking
Organizer: Harol Ca
on the web: http://katytango10.weebly.com/
on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120434304775455/
absolute beginners, no partner needed
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Mauro & Elizabeth teach Beginners and Pre-Intermediate
at the University of St. Thomas, 8:00pm-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.
New Beginner Lesson added on Tuesdays
Due to popular demand for the Tuesday Night Beginner class,
we have added a second session from 9:15 pm - 10:30 pm. By
adding a second session, students will have more room to
dance and we can give everyone more personal attention.
Tuesdays at St. Thomas, Beginners and Pre-Intermediate
Session 1- 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Session 2- 9:15pm - 10:30 pm
Session 1 & 2 will cover the same material each
week. Session 1 is designated as the Jerabeck Fitness
Class for UST students, staff, and faculty.
Parking: UST garage ($2) or on Graustark St.
Fees: $150 Full semester (12 lessons pre-paid), $15 Drop-in
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Focusing on the social tango that is danced in the clubs
of Buenos Aires. Classes will include a comprehensive
overview from building a strong base to integrating
exciting steps, patterns and footwork.
Level II Argentine Tango - Tuesdays 8 pm
You're bitten by the Tango bug...!! Refine and Spice
up your tango dance... We will be building on your
Tango Fundamentals and adding more exciting step
patterns. Focusing on improvisation, musicality and
advanced lead and follow techniques.
NO PARTNER NECESSARY
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to move in, Footwear
that stays on your feet and allows you to glide or slide
easily on the floor such as leather sole or dance shoes
(Non-rubber sole)
Location:
Houston Dance Factory - 5711 Hillcroft Ave., Suite D-3
(Harwin side - Second Floor - Room C)
Cost: $50 per month or $15 drop in
Payment: Cash or Check
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER VIA EMAIL to have an idea of head count and
try to keep class as gender balanced as possible.
Call or contact for any questions.
Susana
832.646.3149
susanactango at yahoo.com
http://www.susanatango.com
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NEW! La milonga del diez at Midpoint Bar in Katy on Tuesdays
“LA MILONGA DEL DIEZ (10)”
NEW TANGO NIGHT
Class 7pm – 8pm, $10 single – $15 couple
Teachers: Isadora Mangino and Harol Carrillo
Since February 11th 2014
SPREAD THE VOICE!!
Midpoint Bar + Eatery
20920 Katy Freeway
Katy, Texas
(Westgreen blvd. Exit / North Side)
http://www.midpointbar.com
Milonga (social dance): 8 -10pm (no cover)
Free parking
Organizer: Harol Ca
on the web: http://katytango10.weebly.com/
on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120434304775455/
absolute beginners, no partner needed
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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 ;)
An evening practica
Practica El Caminito, 9-11pm at Tango Cielo. $5, Presented
by a group of tango dancers who believe that precise
practice makes it perfect!
--
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 ...
Thursday
We are excited to announce that we are bringing the
Thursday classes back!
When: Thursdays, 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Where: River Oaks Pilates Studio
(3425 S Shepherd Dr Ste 200 Houston, TX 77098)
8:00PM - 9:00PM TANGO 101
Great for newcomers and those who remain beginners at heart
(this latter group is my favorite).
One hour of pure technique. All the groundwork necessary
for a tango dancer in-the-making.
Drills for dancers' balance, posture, fluidity of movement
and the seeds for presence.
Invite your friends. Introductory classes are a great
place to recruit more dancers, spread our obsession and
grow our community.
9:00PM - 10:00PM UP A NOTCH
The intermediate class is for the slightly seasoned dancer,
who is comfortable with the basics and is ready to venture
into the realm of fun and challenging moves. We will put
the technique we have learnt in the previous hour into good
use by introducing different elements, such as sacadas,
paradas, boleos and ganchos, a dash of volcadas&colgadas
if we are feeling adventurous. The theme for the current
session is ALL THINGS WALTZ.
You can pay at the door or use PayPal by visiting our
website at:http:// p11.hostingprod.com/@friendsoftango.com/
One Class $15 or Two Classes $25
4-Class Package (8 or 9pm session) $50
8-Class Package (8-10pm, both sessions) $75
Class dates for 2013: November 14&21, December 5&19.
Any questions, call us at 225 235 5705 or email us:
friendsoftango at yahoo.com.
Sincerely,
Fuad&Ozlem
http://www.friendsoftango.com
(225) 235 5705
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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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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
New Saturday Night Milonga - El Fueye
"El Fueye" (fwe-sh-e) is the term bandoneon players use
to lovingly refer to their instrument. In the hands of a
master, the fueye breathes life into the music and leads
the dancers around the pista.
Saturdays
9pm - free tango lesson
10pm to 2am - milonga
Costas Elixir Lounge
415 Westheimer Rd. #101
Houston, TX 77006
http://costahouston.com
DJ: Elizabeth
Dancing Cover: $5
Free Parking: Lot, Valet, Street
Host/Organizers: Argentine Tango Club
http://www.argentinetangoclub.org
https://www.facebook.com/argentinetangoclub
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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
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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