[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (9/28/15)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Fri Oct 2 18:13:44 UTC 2015
Milonga Brasileña - Saturday, October 3, 9 pm-midnight
We are starting our sixth year of this milonga. It would
never have happened without the generosity of owner Tony
Palmeira in giving us the space and time to dance. If you
see him, be sure to thank him. We also owe a huge thank
you to Junior and the rest of the wait staff as they have
learned to deal with "floating" diners who move around
the room to dance or visit as they are trying to deliver
orders. We are pleased to announce that our DJ will be
El Ruso. Come if you can.
Emporio Brazilian Cafe, 12288 Westheimer. Reservations
are accepted and encouraged. (281) 293-7442 There is no
charge for admission so please buy dinner or drinks to
support the restaurant.
DJ Alex Mamontoff
Hosts: Rick and Teresa
ricwms at swbell.net or terwms at swbell.net
281-589-2644
http://www.milongabrasilena.net
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Save the dates October 31-November 1 - our beloved La
Leona del tango-Graciela Gonzalez, creator of the original
tango technique class, returns to Houston for the weekend
masters workshop. more information TBA.
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
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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 weekend 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
New tango classes with Elizabeth Wingfield starting
September 1
Elizabeth Wingfield teaches Argentine Tango for Beginners
University of St. Thomas, Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Session I: 7-weeks, September 1 – October 13
Session II: 7-weeks, October 20 – December 1
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
Cost: $85 per person per session
Pre-registration is recommended for each session. Space is
limited to 20 dancers (10 leaders, 10 followers) Drop-in
are only permitted if there is space available and roles
are balanced.
This class is designed for the beginner and
pre-intermediate level. No previous experience is required.
Each class includes 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
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 session.
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New tango classes with Susana Collins
Intermediate Argentine Tango
For dancers with basic experience in the fundamentals
of tango and want to focus on various techniques to make
their dance more fluid, connected and elegant while adding
more intricate figures.
8 Week Course
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:30
September 1 – October 20
Cost: $140 per 8 week course
$120 per 8 week course with student ID
$20 for class drop in
UST Campus – Jerabeck Bldg. 2^nd Floor / Dance Room
4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston TX 77006
~ Susana
832-646-3149
http://www.lunatangoprod.com
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Tango dance classes with live bandoneón on Tuesdays at
Tierra del Fuego Restaurant, Sugarland.
Direct from Buenos Aires:
Secrets of the Tango: Revealed
Revolutionary Tango Classes by Mong-Lan
Tuesdays, beginning Oct 21, with live Bandoneón Music!
Tierra del Fuego TX Restaurante Argentino, Sugar Land,
and at other locations in Houston.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity never before
offered in the U.S. For more info, please visit:
http://www.monglan.com/tango
Mong-Lan has performed and taught tango in Argentina,
the U.S., Italy, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. She has
performed tango in many public performances in Buenos
Aires, to include in such mythic milongas as Salon
Canning (Parakultural), La Confiteria Ideal, etc., and
in such reputable tango houses as Esquina Homero Manzi.
A Fulbright Fellow and Stegner Fellow at Stanford Univ,
she received her Masters of Fine Art from the Univ
of Arizona. She was a Finalist in Tango Salon, Buenos
Aires City-Wide Tango Championship, El Metropolitano,
Milongueros del Mundo, 2011; and a Finalist in Tango
Salon, CITA, Campeonato Intercontinal de Tango Salon,
Buenos Aires, 2010.
http://www.monglan.com/tango
email: lan at monglan.com
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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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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
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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New tango classes with Susana Collins
Social Dance 101
Explore the basic steps and techniques of dancing with a
partner in this fun introductory class. Each week will
cover basics of different dances including merengue, salsa,
single step swing, west coast swing, waltz, blues, & tango.
Perfect if you have never danced with a partner before
or think you have two left feet. Show up by yourself or
bring ALL your friends.
8 Week Course
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:15
September 2 – October 21
Cost: $10 per person per class
$5 with student ID
UST Campus – Jerabeck Bldg. 2^nd Floor / Dance Room
4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston TX 77006
Want a little taste of tango to see if you like it?
Come out to WEDNESDAYS TANGO TASTINGS at BACCHUS WINE BAR.
Every Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 pm Class is complimentary
with your $10 drink purchase from the bar J Come try
a new taste each week ~
~ Susana
832-646-3149
http://www.lunatangoprod.com
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Intermediate/Advanced Technique and Salon cominationsx
class with Mauro Marcone, 8pm-9:00pm
Every Wednesday, August 27 - November 26
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
Cost: $15/person
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.
Thursday
Social Argentine Tango Classes
Russian Cultural Center
Instructors: Lola Vayner and Srini Vishnubhotla
Class for intermediates: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.- 8.00 p.m.
Class for beginners: Thursdays, 8:00 p.m.- 9.00 p.m.
Classes for EVERYBODY, for all levels.
Foundations: balance, connection, posture, embrace, rhythmical patterns.
The dialogue between our bodies is instinctive.
Energy and fluidity versus strength and control.
How to have fun and dance till 100 years old.
No partner required
The duration of class: 1 hour
Single class – $10
For more information please call 713.395.3301 or e-mail
OurTexasInc at gmail.com
Russian Cultural Center Our Texas
2337 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005
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TANGO SUMMER CAMP with Mauro and Caren
Starting July 9.
Join us for a summer full of tango dancing and fun. Mauro
and Caren will be teaching Tango Salon every Thursday.
Beginners
Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 pm
Beginner’s class will be focusing on proper body posture,
walking with cadence, stepping technique, the embrace
and leading and following communication.
Intermediate/Advance
Thursday 8:15PM to 9:15PM.
Intermediate/Advance will consist of salon combinations
(giros,sacadas,etc), executed with proper musicality
and within your dancing space. Proper body alignment
and dissociation.
COST: $15.00 per class
Checks or cash are accepted (please bring change)
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 S. Shepherd Dr.
Houston Tx 77098
For more info contact Mauro 281-797-0805
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Weekly Milonga “Tango DiVino”
Tango DiVino on Thursday Nights at Giulietta Sociale.
No Cover, Free Parking
Free Tango Lessons 8:30 to 9:30
DJ Luis Zuleta Benavides
Reverse Happy Hour 9-11 p.m.
1/2 off select bottles of wine
1/2 off select food items
Giulietta Sociale
5110 Washington, near Shepherd
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Ready, set, tango!
We are ready to begin a whole new cycle of classes this
Thursday, September 18. Anybody who had been waiting
for the perfect time to join?
It is NOW.
Nothing beats starting out with a group that is at
your level. If you are interested in joining classes,
please make your best effort to join now to be on the
same page as your classmates.
We have a new, exciting curriculum for our advanced class
also! We will be exploring milonga, with a million new
steps and a million new ways to explore the subleties of
this playful and fun music.
We will have a new format going forward. 30 minute practica
after every class. So come to class rested!
8:00PM Introduction to Tango: Join in the journey to the
center of your own axis! We have a whole new group,
supremely talented and from all around the world. I
counted 6 countries last week. So join us to learn how
to say hello in 6 new languages, and how to embrace in
one universal language that encompasses all!
9:00PM Advanced Concepts: This session, we are exploring
the magic of milonga. Playing with the weight shift in
a close embrace and a tight space to the most glorious
pieces from the golden age of tango!
Visit our website to check out the blog, student
testimonials, and to register for classes.
http://friendsoftango.wix.com/friendsoftango
Fuad&Ozlem
(225) 235 5705
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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New Friday Night Practica and Class with Noe Rosas
I am excited to be starting a new Practica (tango practice)
and a four week series of entry level, Argentine tango
classes with Noe Rosas. Stay after class and enjoy
the space to freely practice your tango! Practice makes
perfect! They will be held at Dance From The Heart Studio,
off Houston Ave.
Please join us for Tango instruction starting at 8pm
9:00 -11pm (social dancing)
Where: Dance From The Heart Studio (DFTH)
3221 Houston, Ave, 77009
http://www.dfth.org/
BYOB, light snacks provided
Hope to see you there!
Noe Rosas
2noerosas at gmail.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
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
Costa's Elixir Lounge
2239 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77098
http://costashouston.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
[On hiatus for Summer, practica mainly, some guest instructors]
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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