[HouTango-L] Tangofest Houston 2014 is two weeks away!

[A. Lester Buck III]

It's coming: the Houston tango event of the year.  Don't miss the
incredible array of classes, workshops, milongas, and performances
that comprise TangoFest Houston this year, bigger and better
than ever.

Info: http://www.tangofesthouston.com/
Register: http://www.tangofesthouston.com/#!register/colm

Early bird registration ends May 14.

We are pleased to announce that TangoFest Houston will be
May 15-18, 2014. This tango festival will bring the very best
instructors, musicians and tango DJs to Houston, Texas. The
festival will feature lessons with world-renowned master tango
instructors. Social dancers will be delighted with the many
practicas and milongas led by both live musicians and popular tango
DJs. Amateur and professional tango musicians are invited to take
master music lessons and participate in the student ensemble. The
festival will culminate in a live music and dancing concert on
Sunday evening.

This festival offers a unique opportunity for tango lovers all
over the world to come and share in beauty of tango. Houston is
the ideal host city because of its central location and access to
world-class restaurants, museums, and entertainment. Registration
is now open! We look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor
in Houston!

There is literally too much to cover in this one message.  There
will be four milongas, one each night from Thursday through Sunday.

Just a sampling of what's on tap:

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Total Beginner Bootcamp

Two days of intensive Argentine Tango that will prepare you
to dance tango socially and participate in the Houston tango
community. No experience or partner required to attend.

Gustavo Simplis and Monica Caivano are natives from Buenos
Aires. As such, they carry tango in their blood. Gustavo was
once quoted saying "tango is an addiction" and they have indeed
been working for many years in "spreading it" to as many people
as possible. It is their belief that tango is a wonderful social
dance for all types and kinds!

They are as passionate about teaching and social dancing as
they are about performing. Monica & Gustavo are known for their
spirited, rhythmic and elegant dancing. Full of emotions from
their feet to their faces, they express drama and playfulness
connecting with each other and the audience.

Gustavo has recently perform at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Gala, at "Om Shanti - Once Upon a Time in Bollywood" at the Long
Center or at last year's Austin Ballroom Festival. Monica past
performances include dancing at "Evita" with Zach Theatre and
producing shows for the Aztlan Dance Co among other places. In
2006 with much support from Austin and surrounding communitiess
they created Esquina Tango (esquinatangoaustin.com), a non-profit
organization striving to build a vibrant and diverse community
through dance, culture and language. Esquina Tango is now one
of the most active cultural hubs of Austin. Monica & Gustavo
currently teach over six group tango classes weekly along with
private lessons; they organize two to three weekly milongas as
well as many other cultural events.

As teachers Monica and Gustavo’s main asset is making tango
accessible to all. They connect and help people of all ages
feel comfortable and give them the confidence to enjoy the
dance and appreciate the culture.Their classes are fun & full of
energy! They seek through her teaching to get people “out in the
street” dancing socially. Their strengths lie in conveying both
the technique and the passion of tango. "Teaching goes beyond
the mere act of sharing information, it's the creating links
and crossroads between people, sharing and making the love for
dance and music contagious. I have met the most wonderful persons
through teaching.”

Total Beginner Boot Camp
Date: Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm both days
Where: SSQQ Dance Studio, 1431 W 20th St, 77008
Cost: $50 for both days and includes entrance to the practicas
both days (6 hrs)

For More Information Contact:
Mauro Marcone
info at argentinetangoclub.org

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Tango Dance Classes

TangoFest Houston has invited top tango instructors to teach Tango
Dance Classes for all levels. Tango Dance Classes will be taught at
SSQQ Dance Studio. The schedule for the classes can be found here.

For more information about the individual instructors, please
visit their pages or watch the videos:

Carolina Jaurena & Andres Bravo
Ana Padron & Diego Blanco
Jairelbhi & George Furlong
Karina Guillen & Mauro Caiazza
Felipe Martinez 
Jay Abling

Tango Dance Classes
Dates: May 15-18
Where: SSQQ Dance Studio, 1431 W. 20th, 77008
Costs: Workshop Pass- $138 includes all tango dance classes
A La Carte class- $35 (2 hour class), $25 (1 hour class)


For the full scoop, head over to http://www.tangofesthouston.com/