[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (10/2/17)
A. Lester Buck III
tangolist at houtango.com
Fri Oct 6 20:02:31 UTC 2017
Cielito Lindo Milonga tonight is delivered by La
Maleva gang with DJ Roberto. Absolute beginner class
starts at 8pm! See y'all in Cielito Lindo !
-- Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
Eva and Pablo will be performing tonight at Cielito Lindo
milonga (MECA)! Don't miss their master-classes on Saturday
and Sunday!!!
-- Lola Vayner
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Eva y Pablo October 7-8, 2017 Tango Workshops
Eva and Pablo are among the leading young couples
specializing in Tango Milonguero in the world. They are
based in Albuquerque, NM and Buenos Aires, Argentina. They
have taught and participated at the Albuquerque Tango
Festival since 2014. They previously have taught in
the Mini Chicago Tango Festival 2017 & 2013, San Diego
TAngo Festival 2016, Encuentro Milonguero Albuquerque
2016-2017,San Miguel de Allende 2015, Burning Tango
Festival 2013, New Zealand Tango Festival 2009, Festival of
Ferrara 2011-2013, USA, Oceania and European tours. Also
they will be at the Encuentro Milonguero San Francisco
2018. They combine more than 20 year of experience
teaching Tango in a social way with extraordinary ability
to explain the basic mechanics of danceable tango and from
there to build a very personal dance. In their classes,
they increase the confidence of their students by giving
them the tools they need at all times.
Eva Garlez after starting to learn Tango, was quick
develop considerable knowledge and understanding of both
roles. Eva’s love of dancing is transmitted as she
teaches and performs. She has become an outstanding
milonguera, having taught and performed with great
milongueros. In class she provides all her knowledge
and experience as a dancer, optimizing the learning
process of the students to help them quickly achieve a
high technical quality. She focuses mainly on posture,
balance and elegance to develop an intuitive and personal
dance, which enhances the beauty of the dance.
Pablo Rodriguez discover Tango more than 10 years and fell
in love of the dance and the music instantly. Because
of his infatuation with the dance, Pablo began to seek
expertise in recognized milongueros, developing his own
personal style of dance and teaching.
He focuses on leadership: clear and precise lead, posture,
music and the comfort of women. He also focuses on the
good management of the line of dance and how to optimize
the tools one has on the dance floor. The fundamental
principles are stepping, elegance, balance, interpretation
of music and comfort of women, all with a high technical
quality. And all this without forgetting that Tango is
a social dance. More at www.evaypablo.com
Saturday October 7 2017
Class A 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Everybody’s Workshop (all levels):
Posture, weight transfer, chest awareness. Shared axis,
energy projection, basic figures.
Class B 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Levels I and II All in only one tile
Discover different possibilities to feel free in close
embrace. Full of rhythmic sequences to dance in a
small space
Class C 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM: Level lI Tango Vals.
How to dance to TangoVals. Giros and contragiros. Changing
directions using basic steps
Sunday October 8 2017
Class D: 1:00 PM -2:15 PM: Sacadas Level II
How to dance sacadas. Sequences full of different sacadas
in a circular space.
Class E 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Follower’s and Leader’s
technique, Level I & II
Importance of Leader & Follower roles. Partner feedback,
complementary opposites.
Class F 4:30 PM -5:45 PM: Milonga Lisa y traspié Level I & II)
Introduction to milonga lisa, going grounded and with
rhythm. Understanding traspié and its rhythm and how
to communicate to your partner.
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 class……….……………………$ 30.00
Register by mailing a check payable to: Srinivas
Vishnubhotla, 1813 W Main Houston TX 77098 or by paypal
to bhotla at gmail.com.
Eva & Pablo 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).
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Trifilio Tango Trio show on Oct. 7
Trifilio Tango Trio, Argentine musical trio, performs
Saturday, October 7, at Jones Hall on the campus of the
University of St. Thomas.
https://www.facebook.com/events/117137668983645/
CASA ARGENTINA DE HOUSTON with the collaboration of the
Consulate of Argentina in Houston presents the outstanding
ARGENTINE TANGO SHOW: TRIFILIO TANGO TRIO!
Music & Songs
http://www.casaargentina.org/
TTT is led by Argentine bandoneon master & prolific tango
composer, Emmanuel Trifilio & accomplished cellist &
music arranger Devree Lewis with the participation of
guitarist Christian Perez. Mariana Quinteros, celebrated
Argentinian tango singer, will join the trio.
Emmanuel Trifilio has performed as soloist on the
main stages of Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center & Lincoln
Center. TTT has sold out their concerts since 2015 and
it is not to be missed!
More details about Trifilio Tango Trio:
http://files.constantcontact.com/c2ba2e71201/9ca42b0c-71b0-448f-90f8-f81574ac17a6.pdf
Purchase tickets:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eeh8m5t29e1cddf3&oseq&c=c74639f0-8630-11e7-a1ba-d4ae529a7ef1&ch=c777d140-8630-11e7-a1ba-d4ae529a7ef1
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Maximiliano & Paloma in Houston, Oct 20-22
World Champions 2007, 2008
Workshop, Milongas, Private classes
5 classes, 2 Milongas, practilonga, private classes.
Classes:
Friday October 20
1 Walk technique, rythms, cadence and connection.
Friday Workshop and Milonga
address: MECA 1900 Kane St, Houston 77007
Saturday and Sunday Workshop address:
FitMix
2311 Canal St Houston Texas 77003
Saturday October 21
1. Milonga Class.
2. Simple turn sequences in small place.
Sunday October 22
1. Vals Class
2. The technique for both roles Pivot & Ochos
Registration and questions
email: HoustonCityTango at gmail.com
or via FaceBook messenger
Please email the information of classes you would like to purchase
and names of participants.
Your payment can be sent via PayPal or cash
PayPal link will be emailed to you.
Prices:
Classes Early birds Regular
1 30 30
2 55 60
3 80 85
4 105 110
5 120 130
Milongas
Friday Oct 20 13$
Saturday GALA 15$
Sunday Practilonga 10$
3 Milongas 30$
Privates with both teachers 1 hour
please email HoustonCityTango at gmail.com
DJ Daniel
DJ Katrine
DJ Patrick
Mark your calendar
working on schedule....to be continued....
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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'
Tuesday
Tuesday group classes at Cielito Lindo/MECA
Four teachers, two classes (intermediate and beginners),
one practica...We start 7:30, next Tuesday, September
26th at Meca.
Adriana & Roberto Bertolusso
Oscar Lopez-Gamundi & Rafa Noguerol
Eight-class Cycle
Tuesdays, Sept 26 - Nov 14
Class: 7:30-8:30pm
Practica: 8:30pm-9:00pm
MECA
1900 Kane St., 77007
$15/class, discount for students
https://www.facebook.com/tangohoustonlamaleva/
malevatangohouston at gmail.com
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Tango Classes with Iryna Ilyk & Luis Zuleta
Expansion Wellness Center
3803 Bute St., Houston, TX 77006
Tuesday 7pm: Beginners
Tuesday 8:30pm: Intermediate
Wednesday 8pm: Followers technique
Saturday 3:30-5:30: Practica & Tango Etiquette
http://www.beintango.com
email Iryna: beintango at gmail.com
Beginners
The program includes 4 weeks’ cycle to introduce the
dancer to linear and circular movement, tango, and its
specifics. Classes cover such aspects as balance, axes,
and dissociation exercises. We learn to dance in tango
embrace and communicate through it.
Intermediate
Classes are balanced between techniques of body movement
and emotional connection through the dance. Open
conversations on psychology of tango and its input in
our life. Techniques bring higher awareness of your body,
focusing on nonverbal communication with the partner to
create very smooth movement together. Establishing clear
understanding of the leader and follower role in the dance
to become one. Musicality classes to allow you to feel
the entire depth of the beautiful Argentinian Tango music
and to find you own way to interpret it on the dance floor.
Followers
Everyone who wants to improve their skills as a follower
and learn more about the follower’s role in tango is
welcome. Please bring your questions and we will discover
the answers together. Throughout this series we will not
only be growing in our technical skills, extending our
sensitivity, and practicing nonverbal conversation with our
partner, but also having fun learning our responsibilities
as a follower.
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Melissa y Harol Tango Lessons
University of St. Thomas
every Tuesday, 7-8pm
Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center
Second Floor - Dance room
4000 Mt. Vernon St., Houston, TX 77006
$15/person - Beginner's class
http://melissayharoltango.weebly.com/
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Tango fundamentals with Mauro
All levels tango fundamentals. Guest teacher Isadora will
be sharing her knowledge together with Mauro. No experience
required or partner needed. $15 cash or check only.
Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
River Oaks Pilates Studio
3425 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, Texas 77098
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New Tango Classes with Iryna & Luis
Tuesday, March 7, 7pm-10pm
Hi friends! We are starting New Tango Classes in March
and welcome everyone to join the fun! Come and discover
dance passion, see what it can bring to your life and
create your own tango story! No partner needed, bring
your shoes and let’s dance!
Space is limited so be sure to e-mail Ira at
irchyn.dance at gmail.com to reserve your spot :)
Group class
Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:15pm Tango Techniques Class. All levels
Tuesdays 8:30pm-9:45pm Tango Class. Intermediate level
Introductory Classes:
Program includes 4 months’ cycle which is broken in
4 separate stages focused on different topics: linear
movement, circular movement, building up vocabulary,
musicality. Classes will be heave on techniques
which will bring higher awareness of your body. Also,
we will be focusing on nonverbal communication with
the partner to create very settle and smooth movement
together. Establishing clear understanding of the leader
and follower role in the dance to become one. Musicality
classes will allow you to feel all depth of the beautiful
Argentina Tango music.
Intermediate Classes:
Classes will be covering three aspects: balance, axes,
dissociation exercises; dance vocabulary; musicality. It
will have monthly (four classes) based program dedicated
to either tango technic, musicality, connection, vals,
milonga.
Class Pricing:
$50 for the month
$15 for walk ins
Wednesday
Be In Tango classes every Wednesday
7pm for complete beginners, no partner required
8:30pm-9:45pm for intermediate dancers
AvantGarden
411 Westheimer Rd, 77006
http://beintango.com
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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
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.
Let's tango this week.
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