[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/23/17)

A. Lester Buck III tangolist at houtango.com
Fri Jan 27 20:01:44 UTC 2017


        Free: Tango Show and Dancing

        https://www.meetup.com/DiscoveringHouston/events/237227678/?rv=ea1

        Friday, Jan 27, 9pm to 10:30pm

        Turquoise Grill Restaurant
        16019 City Walk, Sugar Land

        A good friend, is hosting a free Night of Music and Dance
        at the Turquoise Grill from 9pm - 10:30 pm on Friday,
        January 27th located at 16019 City Walk, Sugar Land, Tx
        77479. Performing will be Luna Tango Dance Performances
        and Gonzalo Andre.

        You can make dinner reservations by calling (281) 937-7447.

        Hope to see you there,

        James

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        Hola, Friday Houston Tangueros...!

        Wishing Indre a great vacation, Mario and I commited
        to take care of the Friday tango classes for the next
        three weeks...

        Join us for some fun!

        7pm-8:15pm - beginners/intermediate

        8:15pm-9:30pm - intermediate/advanced

        After 9:30pm, great tandas by Juan Manuel Rangel

        No la pierdas!  (Don't miss it!)

            -- Emanuela & Mario

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        Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rooster Milonga


        Milonga at River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 S. Shepherd Dr, Ste 220, 77098

        Saturday, 28 January, 8:30pm to 12:30am

        $10/person, wine and snacks

        DJ Luis

        $10/person, wine and snacks

        Hosted by Victoria Reese

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        Viva Practica La Dominguera, con Mimosas!

        Practica and all levels class.

        Dominguera continues every Sunday at

        River Oaks Pilates,
        3425 S Shepherd Dr,
        Houston, Texas 77098.

        Mauro and Ira, will be teaching an all levels class from
        4:00 pm to 5:pm . Classes will consist of starting with a
        simple basic base and it will build up to a more complex
        combination. We hope you like the challenge.

        $10 per person at the door.

        Practica will start at 5:00pm and finish at 7pm

        We will be offering complementary mimosas to keep you
        refreshed!

        BYOB. $5 at the door. Featured dj Georgina.

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        Dear Houston Tango community,

        I'm working with Monica Caivano from Esquina Tango Austin
        in an effort to support this spectacular show: "Sexteto
        Milonguero" Concert & Milonga, Saturday March 4th at the
        Scottish Rite Theater. Please email maurogotan at gmail.com
        for more information. A discounted price will be applied
        to our group. Tickets are selling fast so act soon. Un
        Abrazo, Mauro.

                -- Mauro Marcone

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        Milonga Brasileña – February 4, 8-11 p.m.

        We hope you can join us for a night of Brazilian food,
        international wines, and Argentine tango music by DJ Rick.

        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.

        DJ Rick Wiliams

        Hosts: Rick and Teresa, ricwms at swbell.net or
        terwms at swbell.net  (281) 589-2644

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        Jose Garofalo US Tango Tour

        February 10-12
        Esquina Tango Austin
        209 Pedernales St, Austin 78702

        Registration is now open! Don't miss the amazing
        teachings! First time in Texas!!! Not to miss! Tango
        workshop with the one and only Jose Garofalo.

        https://www.facebook.com/events/215314942209333/

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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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        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

        La Practica

        7:30pm

        230/220 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 ~
        $5-10 suggestted

        Bring some food or drink to share

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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        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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        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

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

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

        4:00pm - 5:00pm, $10
        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.

        Sunday Práctica - La Práctica Dominguera
        5:00pm - 7:00 pm, $5
        Every Sunday, dance, practice, share or just hang-out.

        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.

Let's tango this week.




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