[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/2/17)

A. Lester Buck III tangolist at houtango.com
Fri Jan 6 23:19:40 UTC 2017


        8 Ways to Get Asked to Dance
        http://tangonorthamerica.com/tango-talk/8-ways-to-get-asked-to-dance/

        The 9th Way to Get Asked to Dance
        http://tangonorthamerica.com/tango-talk/the-9th-way-to-get-asked-to-dance/

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        Happy New Tango Year to everyone!

        We start new beginner classes at the beginning of each month:
        7pm, Mon, Thur and Friday. Friday's lesson is followed by
        a milonga with DJ Georgina Mondshine . Sure hope you can
        come and ejoy yourself in Cielito Lindo.  9.15pm, BYOB,
        Park on the MECA side of the street.

        Beginner lesson 7pm-8pm
        Advanced lesson 8:15pm-9:15pm

        Followed by milonga with DJ Georgina Mondshine

        MECA
        1900 Kane St., 77007

                -- Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸

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        Milonga Brasileña – January 7, 8-11 p.m.

        Our DJ for January 7 will be Arturo Rappi.  Please call
        for a table reservation if you plan to arrive after 8 PM.
        The number for Emporio is 281-293-7442.  For those arriving
        early (before 8 PM), Teresa and I will have our usual table
        for 14.  We cannot guarantee seating in the "tango room"
        without arriving early or a reservation.

        As we start another year of milongas at this redecorated
        restaurant, we hope you can join us.  Please note that the
        name has changed from Emporio Brazilian Cafe to Emporio
        Brazilian Grill.  There is a new menu and a new web site:

        http://www.emporiobraziliangrill.com
        Emporio Brazilian Grill
        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.

        The owner of Emporio Brazilian Grill (Carla Guimaraes) has
        worked hard and successfully to improve all aspects of the
        restaurant. She is the creative director of all you see.
        Let her know if you like what you see.  If Carla is busy,
        don't hesitate to say hello to her manager, Leonardo.
        They both welcome us to Emporio by walking the floor and
        asking about our satisfaction with everything.

        Emporio is available for your special events.  Please
        contact Leonardo at 281-293-7442 for details.  His email
        is leonardo at ebgrill.com

        I hope to see you at the milonga.

        Rick Williams

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        Sunday Lesson and Práctica Schedule
        Dear Fellow Tango Aficionados,

        Happy Holidays!

        The all-level Sunday lessons resume on January 8.

        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 South Shepherd Drive, Suite 220
        Houston, TX 77098

        Sunday January 8, 2017 – 3:30 – 4:30 – All level
        lesson; 4:30 – 7:00 – Práctica

        Sunday, January 15, 2017 – 3:30 – 4:30 – All level
        lesson; 4:30 – 7:00 – Práctica

        Sunday, January 22, 2017 – 3:30 – 4:30 – All level
        lesson; 4:30 – 7:00 – Práctica

        Sunday, January 27, 2016 – 3:30 – 4:30 – All level
        lesson; 4:30 – 7:00 – Práctica

        Un abrazo milongón,

        Sue & Alex
        http://cosasdeltango.wordpress.com

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        Save the dates for Liz & Yannick Vanhove's return to
        Houston March 14-21, 2017 for an Intensive Weekend and
        Private Lessons!

        I'm giving this plenty of advance notice because they
        will only be here one weekend on this spring tour and I
        am already taking reservations for their lessons.

        Contact email: info at tangorrionhouston.com

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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 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

        Group Tango Lessons with Mauro & Caren
        Tuesdays, 7:30pm
        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 S. Shepherd Dr, 77098

        7:30 beginers 8:30 intermediate/ advance $15 per class
        First time beginners welcome! Parking lot is on Colquitt
        St under the building of MW Cleaners and the studio is
        on the second floor.

        https://www.facebook.com/events/1155044871227257/

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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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        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

        Mate y Vos {La Practica}

        230 W. Alabama St, 77006

        Join us as we practice what we know and what we want
        to improve.

        Each week one of our Houston Tango Instructors will present
        a 30 minute lesson on whatever they wish (tango related of
        course) :).. and then we will practice, practice, practice.

        Mate and snacks will be provided. 

        ~ Donation based ~

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        September Tango Classes

        http://tangorrionhouston.com/tango-classes/

        Fall I (September 7-28)

        Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28
        Beginners Tango- 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
        Instructors: Eleni and Admir

        Cost: Per person (20% off couples for the full session)
        $65 for one session (4-weeks) ($104 for couples)
        $15 drop-in per lesson

        Location: Jerabeck Activity & Athletic Center, University of St. Thomas, 4000
        Mt. Vernon Street, Houston, TX 77006

        Register:
        https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBNN6Pl9qGjBx-CXhqPKKnvY-g90K6-rgiWA0Q1lNXIiS5MQ/viewform


Thursday

        The Edge Milonga

        with host Luis

        Thursdays 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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        September Tango Classes

        http://tangorrionhouston.com/tango-classes/

        Fall I (September 7-28)

        Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29
        Intermediate Tango- 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
        Instructors: Elizabeth and Noe

        Cost: Per person (20% off couples for the full session)
        $65 for one session (4-weeks) ($104 for couples)
        $15 drop-in per lesson

        Location: Jerabeck Activity & Athletic Center, University of St. Thomas, 4000
        Mt. Vernon Street, Houston, TX 77006

        Register:
        https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBNN6Pl9qGjBx-CXhqPKKnvY-g90K6-rgiWA0Q1lNXIiS5MQ/viewform

        La práctica del jueves is on Thursday

        Every Thursday, $7

        Dance, practice, share, or just hang out.

        8:00pm to 10:30pm

        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 S. Shepherd Drive, Suite 220

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        Mauro Macone/Richmond Tango is teaching a new class
        on Thursdays in Richmond:

        1864 FM359, Richmond, TX
        713-504-6812
        Thursdays, 8pm-9pm

        http://studiokineticsdance.com/
        https://www.facebook.com/MauroMacone/

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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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