[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (5/2/16)
A. Lester Buck III
tangolist at houtango.com
Fri May 6 16:12:56 UTC 2016
Milonga Brasileña – Saturday, May 7, 8-11 p.m.
We are making a change to the times for this milonga.
To accommodate the staffing needs of the restaurant,
we will be starting the milonga at 8 p.m. instead of
9 p.m. and ending at 11 p.m. So you still have three
hours to eat, dance, and socialize. Raymond will be our
DJ in May so please come to enjoy his tandas along with
the rest of us.
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 Raymond Fonk
Hosts: Rick and Teresa
ricwms at swbell.net or terwms at swbell.net
281-589-2644
http://www.milongabrasilena.net
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Susana Miller returns to Houston, June 11-12
https://www.facebook.com/events/846122578832722/
Claire School of Dance
1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, Texas 77008
Susana Miller is the preeminent teacher of Argentine Tango
in the Milonguero Style, a term she coined to introduce
tango apilado to students around the world. Milonguero
Style is a synthesis of Susana’s studies over the years
of the unique dancing styles of the older milongueros. She
was the first person to study the anonymous and intuitive
milongueros' dance, to enjoy tango in the same way they
have done for decades: dancing socially. She has a gift for
deciphering their distinct vocabularies and choreographic
combinations, and transmitting these to her students. In
this way she has developed a rich language that condenses
more than a hundred years of tango tradition. Her work
as a teacher has shaped tango as we know it now, not only
in Buenos Aires, but also around the world.
Her ability to focus on key concepts and communicate them
with ease distinguishes her from her predecessors, since
she can – with a language as technically correct as it is
accessible – share the secrets of the Porteña milonga
with everyone who wants to become part of it. Teacher
of teachers, she has worked with most of the renowned
milonguero teachers and is constantly training new
generations of professional instructors. She has toured
all around the world.
Workshop Details of 6 Classes A through F
Saturday June 11 2016
Class A: 1.00PM - 2.15 PM - All styles and levels
Simple exercises. Technique to improve balance and
discharge of weight. Abrazo and connection.
The caminata and walking “en la baldosa.” How to use
the floor when you dance. Let’s awaken the intelligence
of our body.
Class B: 2.45 PM - 4.00 PM - Intermediate & Advanced -
Tango Vals Waltz, rhythm and lápices. We’ll pay tribute
to a great milonguero: Tete.
Corridas that advance and go backward, following the line
of dance. These figures can also be used with tango.
Class C: 4.30 PM - 5.45 PM - Advanced
Turns with boleo and double sacada with both the right and left leg.
Technique of maintaining balance while turning (maintaining
one’s axis). Turns for men and women.
Sunday June 12 2016
Class D: 1.00PM - 2.15 PM - Milonga, All levels
Milonga lisa and traspié. How to pass from one to the other.
We will do percussion with simple instruments and discover
an exquisite traspié.
Class E: 2.45 PM - 4.00 PM - Women's Technique, open for men
Balance, embrace, posture. The actions of the legs are from
"somebody else".
How to "listen to his body". This class is recommended
for men, too! Bring socks as well as dance shoes.
Class F: 4.30 PM - 5.45 PM - Intermediate & Advanced
Small steps, details that make your dance more
enjoyable. Stability on one leg, for women.
Small details on how to move your legs in a relaxed
way. You will discover that each segment of the body has
its own axis.
All Classes will take place at Claire School of Dance 2nd
Floor Lambert Hall 1703 Heights Blvd. Houston TX 77008. For
more information or questions: s_bhotla at yahoo.com or
bhotla at gmail.com, (832)282-6894
All 6 classes…………...…………………….$150.00
Any 3 classes: …..…………………………..$ 80.00
Individual classes…...….…………………...$ 30.00
Each class builds on what is learned in the previous:
It is recommended to take the entire sequence per day
or the whole package (while also taking advantage of
the discount!)
Susana reserves the right to change or adjust the syllabus
at any point during the workshop based on the students’
skill /comfort level.
Mail form (only the current page) and check payable to:
Srinivas Vishnubhotla, 1813 W Main St, Houston, TX 77098
or via paypal to bhotla at gmail.com.
It is strongly advised that the registered students for
the workshop arrive early and begin warming up before
the workshop session of their choice begins.
Private Lessons: Susana will be available One Hour Private
Lessons, first come first served. All individuals for
privates must come with a partner, though instruction
will be dedicated to person taking the class. Lessons
are $100.0/single or $120.0/couple (plus floor fee,
if it applies).
E-mail or FB Message to confirm (for privates only). Times
and dates are not guaranteed until confirmed.
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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
“Intermediate Tango with Elizabeth Wingfield and Noe Rosas”
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dates: 7 weeks March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27
Location:
Jerabeck 2nd floor Dance Room, 4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston, TX
77006 Parking for Jerabeck available in the garage ($5) or on
Graustark St. Jerabeck is located on Graustark St between West
Alabama and Richmond Map
Cost of a full series:
Intermediate: $80 per person
Drop-in rate: $15 per class
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.
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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 ...
Thursday
“Beginner Tango with Elizabeth Wingfield”
Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Dates: 6 weeks March 17, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28
*No Beginner Tango on March 24 for UST Spring Break
Location:
Jerabeck 2nd floor Dance Room, 4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston, TX
77006 Parking for Jerabeck available in the garage ($5) or on
Graustark St. Jerabeck is located on Graustark St between West
Alabama and Richmond Map
Cost of a full series:
Beginner: $70 per person
Drop-in rate: $15 per class
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.
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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
Welcome to H-Town twice a month Friday night milonga
at Cielito Lindo, 1900 Kane St, aka MECA (Multicultural
Education and Counseling through the Arts).
Milonga starts about 9pm.
Advanced level tango class with Indre starts at 8pm
(class is $20 includes milonga).
Milonga only - $10, BYOB
Come early to get the best seat
Make sure to park on the MECA side of the street.
More details:
http://houstonargentinetangoschool.com/local-events/
Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
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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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