[Tango-announce] re: Austin Tango Ops week of 06.01.2009

Sun May 31 17:40:35 CDT 2009

  AUSTIN TANGO OPS week of : 06.01.2009

  Milongas & Practicas ONLY Calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aiusn8ua5aq0fn2hqavnlabvpg@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago 

  Workshop & Festival  ONLY Calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jn6j9aghkkulchvnivkpck2r5g@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago

  Monday, June 1: New Session Starts : Class Topic :: MILONGA Argentine Tango classes taught by Monica Caivano and assisted by Partha Roy, an All Level Class from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and an Intermediate/Advanced Class from 7:45 to 8:45 pm. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St.  DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Monday, June 1: Level 1 Argentine Tango class taught by Liz Garcia. Go Dance Studio, 2625 W. Anderson Ln. [North side of Northcross Mall enter between Guitar Center and Wallpapers To Go] From 9:00 to 10:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.godancestudio.com/ or call Go Dance at 512.339.9391

  Tuesday, June 2: Spanish Conversational Group, all levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. First class FREE, instructor Gustavo Simplis. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location call Gustavo Simplis at 512.524.2772 or go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com 

  Tuesday, June 2: Traditional Argentine Tango, Salon Style classes taught by Juan Carlos and Alicia Suarez. Beginner class from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Intermediate class from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Austin Uptown Dance South is located at 2302 Western Trails at Tapestry Dance Studio behind Central Market South. For information, location, registration go to http://www.austinuptowndance.com or call Kristy at 512.459.5678.

  Tuesday, June 2: Tuesday Night Practica at Khabele, while UT is on hiatus, Laura will be hosting a supervised practica. From 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Costs $5.00. Laura will be on hand to answer questions. Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St. Austin, TX 78701 [SW corner 7th and Rio Grande] For more information go to www.TangoinTexas.com   [NOTE: June 2 thru June 30]

  Tuesday, June 2: Angel Figueroa teaches a Beginner/Intermediate Tango Class [more a workshop format rather than a class format]. 9:00 pm at Shirley McPhail School of Dance, 8018 Mesa Dr. [off of Spicewood]. For information, location, registration call 512.249.6481 or write adswing at aol.com 

  Wednesday, June 3: Monica Caivano teaches Argentine Tango Classes at Austin Uptown Dance Studio located at 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]. Argentine Tango Level 2 at 6:00 pm. Argentine Tango Level 1 starts at 7:00 pm.  For information, location, registration go to http://www.AustinUptownDancer.com      

  Wednesday, June 3: Technique II [Intermediate Technique] from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Intermediate Nuevo Salon, [at least 3 months exp. and/or approval req.] from 8:30- 9:30 pm. Laura Pellegrino classes at Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St., Austin, TX 78701 [SW corner 7th and Rio Grande] For more information go to www.TangoinTexas.com 

  Wednesday, June 3: Stephen & Mardi teach an Intermediate Tango Class from 7:30-8:30 pm and Beginner Tango Class from 8:30-9:30 pm at RunTex in Georgetown, 809 S. Main Street. For more information, location, and registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com 

  Wednesday, June 3: Level 2 Argentine Tango class taught by Liz Garcia. Go Dance Studio, 2625 W. Anderson Ln. [North side of Northcross Mall enter between Guitar Center and Wallpapers To Go] From 9:00 to 10:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.godancestudio.com/ or call Go Dance at 512.339.9391

  Thursday, June 4: Fiesta De Tango 2009 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, Austin, TX. All Star cast of teachers Guillermo Merlo y Fernanda Ghi, Diego di Falco y Carolina Zokalski, George y Jairelbhi Furlong. 6 milongas over 30 hours of social dancing including Friday Poolside, Saturday All-Night and Shows, Sunday Texas Tango Brunch, 75 hours of tango fun, 3 levels of classes and plenty of practice time. No partners required. For information, location, registration go to www.FiestaDeTango.com  

  Thursday, June 4: Beginner Level Tango Class from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Intermediate Level Tango Class from 7:30 to 8:30 pm with Monica and Gustavo, at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St.  For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772 

  Thursday, June 4: Milonguero Style Movements for Small Spaces taught by Mardi and Stephen. Intermediate Class from 7:00 to 7:55 pm, Beginner Class from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at Aralyn's Downtown Studio [9th and Congress]. Class size is limited. For more information, location, and registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com 

  Thursday, June 4: Beginner Tango Series Class at Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Taught by Laura Pellegrino. For a really good map, registration and more information go to www.danceinstitute.com or call 512.346.6612 

  Thursday, June 4: Cancelled Today !!! Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant [downtown] 620 Congress Ave at 7th St. [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by TBA. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Vance at margvance at aol.com

  Friday, June 5: Fiesta De Tango 2009 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, Austin, TX. All Star cast of teachers Guillermo Merlo y Fernanda Ghi, Diego di Falco y Carolina Zokalski, George y Jairelbhi Furlong. 6 milongas over 30 hours of social dancing including Friday Poolside, Saturday All-Night and Shows, Sunday Texas Tango Brunch, 75 hours of tango fun, 3 levels of classes and plenty of practice time. No partners required. For information, location, registration go to www.FiestaDeTango.com 

  Friday, June 5: Cancelled Today !!! Milonga Lo de Laura at the Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ music by Laura Pellegrino. Just 6 miles west of Mopac on RR 2222 in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Food and drinks provided. Cost $10.00 / university students $5.00. For more information go to www.TangoinTexas.com or Facebook or for a map go to www.danceinstitute.com  [NOTE: Next June 20]

  Saturday, June 6: Fiesta De Tango 2009 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, Austin, TX. All Star cast of teachers Guillermo Merlo y Fernanda Ghi, Diego di Falco y Carolina Zokalski, George y Jairelbhi Furlong. 6 milongas over 30 hours of social dancing including Saturday All-Night and Shows, Sunday Texas Tango Brunch, 75 hours of tango fun, 3 levels of classes and plenty of practice time. No partners required. For information, location, registration go to www.FiestaDeTango.com

  Saturday, June 6: Beginner Level Tango Class with Monica and Gustavo at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. From 1:00 to 2:00 pm. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Saturday, June 6: Pre-Intermediate Level Tango Class with Monica and Gustavo at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. From 2:00 to 3:00 pm. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772 

  Saturday, June 6: Cancelled Today !!!  Practica Del Este, a weekly supervised practica, at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Price $3/$4. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772  [Note: Also cancelled on Jun 13, Jul 11]

  Sunday, June 7: Fiesta De Tango 2009 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, Austin, TX. All Star cast of teachers Guillermo Merlo y Fernanda Ghi, Diego di Falco y Carolina Zokalski, George y Jairelbhi Furlong. 6 milongas over 30 hours of social dancing including Sunday Texas Tango Brunch, 75 hours of tango fun, 3 levels of classes and plenty of practice time. No partners required. For information, location, registration go to www.FiestaDeTango.com

  Sunday, June 7: Cancelled Today !!!  Tapestry Practica, 2302 Western Trails, Austin, TX [from Western Trails behind Central Market South, from Ben White behind EZ Loan] from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Studio I, [use the side door entrance - the first door to the left of the loading dock]. First time is FREE, cost is now $2.00 for all. For information, location write Fil at pfil at tmo.blackberry.net  [This practica is NOT a substitute for formal instruction. Practica is not a classroom or private lesson setting, but it IS an opportunity for local and visiting dancers with some previous experience to gather and work/play/share.]  [NOTE: Next practica June 21]

  UPCOMING AUSTIN EVENTS ...  

  Friday, June 12: La Tazza Fresca Milonga, 519 W. 37th St., Austin, TX, from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ music by Bryan Lee Perez. Social dancing, a relaxed setting, coffee, beer, wine & food available. What more can you ask for !!! This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location write Fil at pfil at tmo.blackberry.net  [NOTE: Next  July 10]

  Saturday, June 13: Noche de Tango with Glover Gill and Tosca String Quartet. Costs $10.00. Beginner tango class from 9:00 to 10:00 pm. 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Live Music and DJ during breaks! Snacks provided, bring your own beverage. EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772  [NOTE: Next  July 11]

  Sunday, June 14: Hasta Luego Practilonga honoring Gokce Karabay !!! She will be leaving back to Turkey at the end of June. BON VOYAGE Gokce !!! She is such a wonderful tango dancer, if you miss dancing with her tonight, you will never forgive yourself. Come early, dancing starts at 7:00 pm until midnight. Pot luck style - Mediterranean Cuisine recommended, soft drinks, water, BYOB. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. At Kay's Place, 2327 Westrock Dr, Austin, TX 78704.

  Sunday, June 14: Cancelled Today !!! Everyone go to Kay's Place for the Hasta Luego Practilonga ... Tapestry Practica, 2302 Western Trails, Austin, TX [behind Central Market South] from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Studio I, [use the side door entrance - the first door to the left of the loading dock] first time is FREE, cost is now $2.00 for all. For information, location write Fil at pfil at tmo.blackberry.net  

  Friday, June 19: Join us for our monthly  foreign movie viewing with English Subtitles. Work on your Spanish while enjoying  different and beautiful films: classic, modern, comedy, drama and more! Hosted by Gustavo Simplis & the Spanish Conversational Group. EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Gustavo at 512.524.2772

  Friday June 19: Austin Chamber Music Festival "Tango on the Terrace" Gala featuring the music of Piazzolla directed by Grammy Award winning tango maestro Raul Juarena! Laura Pellegrino and David Sasha Tonn will be performing! The Gala will be held at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at 7:30 pm. For tickets and more information go to www.austinchambermusic.org/festival.

  Friday, Jun 19: Always Tango Milonga hosted by Alicia & Juan Carlos Suarez at Austin Uptown Dance North located at 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]. Every 3rd Friday of the month. Costs $10.00 per person [please pay at desk]. Tonight from 9:30 pm to 2:30 am. Some snacks provided or you can bring your own. BYOB. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. For information, location, registration go to www.AustinUptownDance.com or call Kristy at 512.459.5678.  [NOTE: Next  July 17]

  Saturday, June 20-21: David Sasha Tonn and Laura Pellegrino Workshop in Austin. Bio, schedule, class descriptions, early bird and pricing information up on the website.  For information, location, registration go to www.TangoinTexas.com 

  Saturday, June 20: Milonga Lo de Laura at the Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ music by Laura Pellegrino. Just 6 miles west of Mopac on RR 2222 in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Food and drinks provided. Cost $10.00 / university students $5.00. For more information go to www.TangoinTexas.com or Facebook or for a really good map www.danceinstitute.com.

  Monday, June 22: Georgetown Practica on the 2nd and 4th Monday. From 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Costs $5.00 pp / $3.00 fulltime student. At 809 South Main Street [Next to Run Tex], Georgetown, TX 78626. Hosted by Stephen & Mardi. [ NOTE: Next dates July 13, July 27, Aug 10, Aug 24]

  Friday, July 3: Special 4th of July, All Red, All White, All Blue Holiday Milonga !!! (aka Milonga Lo de Bryan) Show your patriotism come dressed in red, white or blue and come early. At the Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio, Austin, TX just 6 miles west of Mopac on RR 2222 in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Milonga is from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am with Early Bird discount for all from 9:00 to 9:30 pm. Early Bird is $5.00 per person, after 9:30 pm $10.00 per person or $15.00 per couple. DJ music by Bryan Lee Perez and Fil Cruz Jr.. Food and drinks provided or BYOB. For more information go to www.TangoinTexas.com or Facebook and for a really good map go to www.danceinstitute.com.

  Saturday, July 11-12: EsquinaTango Proudly Presents: Silvina Valz & Oliver Kolker in Austin Live! for Tango Workshops.  Workshop Location: EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. Austin, TX 78702. For more info info at esquinatangoaustin.com  512.524.2772 http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com 

  Saturday, July 18-19: Kara Wenham and Yanick Wyler Workshop hosted by Laura Pellegrino. For information, location, registration go to to www.TangoinTexas.com 

  Saturday, August 15-16: Junior Cervila Workshop in Austin, TX hosted by Laura Pellegrino.  For information, location, registration go to to www.TangoinTexas.com.

  Friday, September 4-14: MONITANGOTOUR09 to Buenos Aires, Argentina: 5th Annual Trip Dates & Details Released! Ready to explore the Mecca of tango?  Discover Buenos Aires, Argentina! Beautiful neighborhoods, outdoor markets, shoe shopping, tasty eats & of course, the best tango lessons, milongas & shows! Guided by your host, native Argentinean, Monica Caivano. Registrations are now being accepted! Space is limited so don't wait too long! Read details: http://monitango.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=41  More info and to sign up contact Monica Caivano at moni at monitango.com or 512.524.2772

  October 2-4: Austin City Limits Music Festival has some acts this year that you may or may not recognize but surely have danced tango too, here are a few of those listings, more info TBA as dates get closer.  Concert line up Oct 2 - Thievery Corporation http://2009.aclfestival.com/band/thievery-corporation and http://www.thieverycorporation.com/ , on Oct 3 - Federico Aubele http://2009.aclfestival.com/band/federico-aubele and http://www.federicoaubele.com/. 

  November 25-29: The 11th annual Fandango De Tango  in Austin, TX. Save the dates!! For information, location, registration go to TBA. Check regularly at www.FandangoDeTango.com  or Learn To Dance Austin www.Learn2Dance.com for current information.

  UPCOMING TEXAS EVENTS ...

  June 1-4: The Open Embrace (3 workshops, June 1, 3, & 4) For hard working dancers with many, many hours on the floor. Monday, June 1st: Changes of Direction. Wednesday, June 3rd: A thorough treatment on boleos of all kinds. Thursday, June 4th: Ganchos y piernazos. Time: 6.30 - 9.00 pm. Location: Rice University, Ley Student Center, Farnsworth. Questions/ Registration: contact Indre @ indrerapal at gmail.com or 713.319.4330

  Saturday, June 13-14: Susana Miller Tango Workshop in Houston. For more information contact Srini Vishnubhotla at 832.282.6894 or s_bhotla at yahoo.com

  Saturday, June 20: TRADITIONAL TANGO SALON STYLE WORKSHOP with Juan Carlos and Alicia Suarez. Come and learn to dance the beautiful sounds of Pugliese, Calo, and Di Sarli, whose music is the typical of the smoother and more elegant "Salon Style" Argentine Tango. For more information go to www.purotangoargentino.com 

  Saturday, June 27-28: David Sasha Tonn and Laura Pellegrino Workshop in Houston.  Bio, schedule, class descriptions, early bird and pricing information up on the website. For information, location, registration go to to www.TangoinTexas.com.

  San Antonio Tango Calendar: For Milongas in San Antonio, TX go to http://tangosa.info/newCalendarTable.html

  AND OTHER TANGO STUFF ...

  Smithsonian Magazine June 2009: Buenos Dias, Buenos Aires "Brighter Day in the Paris of South America"... Just came across this article, let me know what you think. 

  An Online Tango Community: A Networking Site for All Tango Enthusiasts go to Argentine Tango

  Books For Sale: "Tango Friends" by Gabriele Brown (photographs of the Austin's tango community by Gabriele Brown) only 5 books left, each book cost about $50.00 to print (this is my cost so I am not making any money on them). To purchase one please contact Gabriele at gabib at austin.rr.com

  Tango Shoes For Sale: Laura Pellegrino has just become an official Comme Il Faut Distributor. First full shipment arrives next week. For more information email Laura at bsasbaby at gmail.com

  Tango Shoes For Sale: Ladies and Gentlemen shoes available! Monica has a selection of Flabella shoes she has brought back from Buenos Aires. For more information write moni at monitango.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Hand Made Mates For Sale: We also have lovely mates from Argentina for decoration or to use! For more information write moni at monitango.com 

  Apartment For Rent in BA: Apartment in Buenos Aires available for short term rental daily/weekly/monthly. For inquiries and availability call Monica Caivano at 512.420.8839 or go to http://www.monitango.com

  Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you. Facebook has become very popular in the tango community, locally and around the world. If you don't have a Facebook account and would like one it's FREE, you can sign up at http://www.facebook.com. Once you have an account, search for "Austin Tango", join our group and you're on your way.

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