[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (10/7/19)
A. Lester Buck III
tangolist at houtango.com
Sat Oct 12 04:49:25 UTC 2019
New comprehensive calendar for Houston tango events:
https://www.houstontangoargentino.com/
Dear Houston Tango community,
An up-to-date comprehensive calendar of all tango events
(classes, workshops, milongas...) in Houston is now available
at https://www.houstontangoargentino.com/
Please contact me by via Facebook messenger or email
houstontangoargentino at gmail.com if there is any event
not listed, last minute changes or discrepancies from
the original Facebook or website info. Thanks!
-- Mae E Cohen
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Milonga TGIF
hosted by Two to Tango
1624 Knox St, Houston 77007
9pm to 12am
A tango community is an association of dancers of all
levels who attend social dances called “milongas” and
informal practice gatherings called “prácticas.” For
a tango community to grow and survive, dancers must have
enjoyable dance experiences in a friendly environment. We
host four milongas and a free weekly práctica every
month for alumni of the school and members of the tango
community at large.
Join us for a fun night with friends sharing
tango,conversation, celebration’s and more... in safe,
inclusive and welcoming space of Houston Tango Community,
where all can enjoy tango embrace and friendly atmosphere .
- BYOB.
feel free to bring something to share if you like.
TGIF Cover $12
parking along side Allen st.
Please follow us on Two To Tango Facebook page for more
information:
https://www.facebook.com/Two-To-Tango-1052652974871929/
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Eva & Pablo Workshop, October 12-13
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 2013, Burning Tango Festival
2013, New Zealand Tango Festival 2009, Festival of Ferrara
2011-2013, USA, Oceania, Asia and European tours. They
combine an 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 is one of the younger exponents of Tango
Milonguero. She also studied in the Academy of Susana
Miller and Maria Plazaola, where she began her teaching
career as both follower and leader, often the partner of
both Susana and Maria, developing considerable knowledge
and understanding of both roles. Eva’s love of dancing
transmits as she teaches and performs. She has become one
of the outstanding milongueras having not only taught
and performed with great milongueros in seminars given
by Susana Miller and Maria Plazaola in Buenos Aires but
also in the milongas. She taught in “Milongueando in
Buenos Aires” festival organized by Susana Miller and
Maria Plazaola in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Pablo Rodriguez started dancing 12 years ago, at La
Academia de Susana Miller y Maria Plazaola, soon began
to participate as an instructor in regular classes
at the Academy showing great talent for dancing and
teaching. Participated as a student in many seminars taught
by many milongueros such as: Tete Rusconi, Pocho, Osvaldo
and Coca, Ruben Harymbat, Pedro Sánchez etc. Alberto
Dassieu was one of his most influencing teachers and a
really close friend until his passing 3 years ago.
For more information, go to http://www.evaypablo.com
Workshop Class Details
Saturday October 12 2019
A 2:00 PM – 3.30 PM Everybody’s workshop (All levels: Levels 1 & 2)
Posture, weight transfer, chest awareness. Shared
axis, energy projection, basic figures. Dancing in your
Pista. Discover different possibilities to feel free in
close embrace. Full of rhythmic sequences to dance in a
small space.
B 4.00 PM – 5.30 PM Levels 1 & 2 TangoVals
How to dance to TangoVals. Giros and contragiros. Changing
directions using basic steps
Sunday October 13 2019
C 2:00 PM – 3.30 PM Tango with Sacadas Level 2
How to dance sacadas. Followed by sacadas with turns and
contra-turns (Giros y contra-giros) in a circular space.
D 4.00 PM – 5.30 PM Milonga Lisa y traspié Levels 1& 2
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 4 classes……….…………………………….$100.00
Any 2 classes: …………………………………..$ 50.00
Individual classes……….….…………………$ 30.00
Note: Eva & Pablo reserve 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 Houston TX 77098 or
by paypal to bhotla at gmail.com.
Private Lessons: 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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I Am Tango spectacular show, by Tango Lovers
an unforgettable experience
directly from Argentina & Uruguay
https://www.facebook.com/asociacionuruguayaenhouston/photos/a.1564681890507047/2091375284504369/?type=3&theater
Friday, October 18
Lillie & Roy Cullen Theater
Directed by Alfredo Lerida
More than 20 artists on stage
This October 18 don't miss for the first time in our
city the great show of Tango Lovers.
Buy your tickets at http://www.tangolovers.com
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Theo's Grand Dinner Milonga
https://www.facebook.com/events/2455197944765452/
Saturday, October 19
8pm to 4am
Theo's Restaurant
812 Westheimer Rd, 77006
Dear tango community!!
Two To Tango is very happy to announce our second Monthly
Theo's Dinner Grand Milonga!!
8 hours of dancing, three Djs, set menu with various
delicious choices. Come dance on beautiful inlays hardwood
floors and elegant setting at Theo’s second floor
ballroom (please access ballroom trough elevator only)
Ruffle, Cabezeo roll reversal fun!!
Reservations are required and extremely recommended. Get
your tickets at (twototangohouston at Gmaill.com), table
of up to six guests are available. Balcony tables also
available. Great location, safe secure free parking.
Any questions please message Two To Tango directly.
Cost: $30 (Cash only )
Grand Milonga and your choice of set menu:
#1Chicken Kebab:
Two skewers of marinated chicken breast, green bell
peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes served with
Greek style green beans,mixed vegetables,lemon potatoes,
and rice pilaf.
#2Beef Kebab:
Two skewers of beef tenderloin, green bell peppers, onions,
mushrooms, and tomatoes served with Greek style green
beans,mixed vegetables,lemon potatoes, and rice pilaf.
#3Vegeterian Platter:
Grilled eggplant and zucchini , spanakopita,and tiro pita,
served withGreek style green beans, mixed vegetables,
carrots, lemon potatoes and yellow squash.
All Entries include soft drink and dessert.
Tips and tax not included
Theo's Restaurant
812 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006--
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Milonga Mil Alturas
presents
Halloween Masquerade Milonga
Saturday, October 26
9pm to 1am
Dauntless Dance on awning
3221 Houston Avenue, 77009
Doorway entrance is located in the center of the shopping
center.
Large/free lighted parking lot, additional
street parking nearby.
Bites provided, BYOB.
$15 cash, only. 18 & up.
October, the most mysterious of months, has arrived and
we welcome the return of DJ Viju. We dare you to join
us for this spooktacular evening. Arrive early for best
seating and parking.
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Halloween Milonga
hosted by Two to Tango
https://www.facebook.com/events/401508080562773/
1624 Knox St, 77007
Thursday, October 31
9pm to 2am
Remembering October 2018!!!
The best way to celebrate and enjoy the Halloween holiday
is by making memories with those close to you.
Please mark your calendar - Thursday October 31th
It’s going to be a >>spooky fun<< night...
Get your costume ready and come dance the night away.
DJ’s: Georgina Mondshine and Juan Manuel Rangel
We are having a special surprise presentation and 🛍price
for the best costume.
- Snacks and soft drinks provided
-BYOB
Cover $15
Venue 1624 Knox street, 77007 Houston
Free street parking along side the Allen st
You need more information?
E-Mail :twototangohouston at gmail.com
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Dia de Los Muertos Fermata milonga
https://www.facebook.com/events/463651097567519/
Saturday, November 2
9:30pm to 1:00am
Studio Nia Moves
508 Pecore St, 77009
We are excited to invite Houston and visitors milonga
Fermata every first Saturday of the month at a great
location with free easy parking, a great new floor,
and welcoming, friendly environment.
We promote a safe and inclusive space for all who are
passionate about dance. We commit to creating a respectful
and empowering space and invite you to share it with us
and contribute to our vision.
About the name:
Fermata is a musical notation, indicating the prolonged
pause in music. You might have heard the saying: "We dance
between the steps", for us the peak of communication
through dance/movement is actually in the moment of
stillness right after it. When there is so much desire
to express yourself, but there is a pause and you must
contain it and find the most subtle way to communicate it.
It is that complete presence, honesty in the moment of
pause. Hold the pause, embrace the pause, embrace the
moment, embrace FERMATA.
From Wikipedia: "A fermata (Italian: [ferˈmaːta]; also
known as a hold, pause, or as a grand pause when placed
on a note or a rest) is a symbol of musical notation
indicating that the note should be prolonged beyond the
normal duration its note value would indicate. Exactly
how much longer it is held is up to the discretion of
the performer or conductor, but twice as long is common."
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Milonga Ay Lolita!
https://www.facebook.com/events/769946730130142/
Saturday, November 9
9pm to 1am
Russian Cultural Center "Our Texas"
2337 Bissonnet St, 77005
hosted by Social Tango with Lola and Srini
And now in November!
Traditional milonda at the Russian Cultural Center.
DJ - Oscar Lopez-Gamundi
Great venue, amazing music, warm atmosphere, raffle in
the middle of the milonga and more!
BYOB
Entrada: $15 at the door or via PayPal: piperpiff at gmail.com
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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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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
Free beginner tango lessons, Tuesdays at Rice
Houston Argentine Tango School offers FREE beginner
tango lessons.
We will work on tango basics, and dancers of all levels
are welcome. No partner or experience needed. The class
is followed by a practica 8-9pm.
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
Farnsworth student center
Rice University
For more info, contact Indre:
indrerapal at gmail.com
713-319-4330
http://HoustonArgentineTangoSchool.com
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Social Argentine Tango
https://www.facebook.com/TangoSocialHouston
https://submit.haatx.com/event/social-argentine-tango/
Presented by the Russian Cultural Center "Our Texas"
Russian Cultural Center Our Texas
2337 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005
September 20 through December 20
Argentine Tango classes for EVERYONE, for all levels.
Learn Argentine tango in the "Milonguero" close embrace style,
and dance till 100 years old!
Foundations: balance, connection, posture, close embrace,
rhythmical \”mantras\”.
Energy and fluidity versus strength and control.
Single group class: $15
Monthly package (4 classes): $40
Private class: $60
Contact: 6179530292
Email: piperpiff 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
Advanced Tango with Mauro, and Milonga
hosted by Two to Tango & Mauro Marcone
every Wednesday from now on
1624 Knox St, Houston TX 77007-3023
Advanced level Tango with Mauro Marcone every Wednesday
7:30pm to 8:45pm
Milonga lo de Mauro 9:00 pm to 12 midnight
Students will learn progressively built combinations
and sequences using different techniques and elements
such as: Sacadas , barridas, paradas, lapiz, enrosques,
solstadas, ganchos, off axis movements, colgadas and
volcadas. We will also cover phrasing musicality to
different orchestras. Participating students will have
access to a group blog with information discussions and
videos to the steps presented.
Cost $15
Class and Milonga $20
Milonga only $12
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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
Social Argentine Tango
https://www.facebook.com/TangoSocialHouston
https://submit.haatx.com/event/social-argentine-tango/
Presented by the Russian Cultural Center "Our Texas"
Russian Cultural Center Our Texas
2337 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005
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September 20 through December 20
Argentine Tango classes for EVERYONE, for all levels.
Learn Argentine tango in the "Milonguero" close embrace style,
and dance till 100 years old!
Foundations: balance, connection, posture, close embrace,
rhythmical \”mantras\”.
Energy and fluidity versus strength and control.
Single group class: $15
Monthly package (4 classes): $40
Private class: $60
Contact: 6179530292
Email: piperpiff at gmail.com
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Milonga Jueves
Dear Houston Tango, please mark your calendars for
a new bi-weekly milonga, Milonga Jueves, that
started at a great venue in Houston, Cafe 4212. 2nd and
4th Thursdays of every month starting in May.
Organized by Lola, Srini, Roberto and Adriana
Bertolusso. Details as follows:
8.00 PM to 9 PM – Introduction Class to Tango taught
by Roberto and Adriana Bertolusso. Price USD 10 per person.
9.00 PM to Midnight – Milonga Jueves DJ Roberto
Bertolusso!. No cover. Everyone is encouraged to consume
drinks, check out the menu from the kitchen, and help us
sustain the milonga. We hope to see you all.
Parking: You can park any where on Almeda St and side
streets between Wheeler and Alabama. Including adjacent
USPS Post Office Parking after 8.00 PM
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Advanced Tango with Mauro, and Milonga
hosted by Two to Tango & Mauro Marcone
every Wednesday from now on
1624 Knox St, Houston TX 77007-3023
Advanced level Tango with Mauro Marcone every Wednesday
7:30pm to 8:45pm
Milonga lo de Mauro 9:00 pm to 12 midnight
Students will learn progressively built combinations
and sequences using different techniques and elements
such as: Sacadas , barridas, paradas, lapiz, enrosques,
solstadas, ganchos, off axis movements, colgadas and
volcadas. We will also cover phrasing musicality to
different orchestras. Participating students will have
access to a group blog with information discussions and
videos to the steps presented.
Cost $15
Class and Milonga $20
Milonga only $12
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
Sunday
SunTango! - Sunday tango class & practica
Every Sunday
5:00pm
Tango & Malbec - Houston Steakhouse
2800 Sage Rd, A100, 77056
All levels Technique and Level I Tango class
Sundays 5 pm – Galleria area
Tango & Malbec 2800 Sage Rd., Houston, 77056
Don't just watch this captivating dance... Here is your
chance to come and learn the dance you always wanted try!
No partner required. Focusing on musicality, clear lead
and follow techniques and lady's embellishments.
Dance, sip, repeat – Come for class, stay to mingle and
practice your moves to exquisite tapas and wine flights
from Tango & Malbec. Practicalonga begins right after
class 6:00 - 8:00 pm
$10 class (includes practica)
$5 for practicalonga only
https://www.lunatangoprod.com
Let's tango this week.
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