[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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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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