[Tango-announce] re: Austin Tango Ops week of 06.22.2009

Mon Jun 22 00:55:27 CDT 2009

  AUSTIN TANGO OPS week of : 06.22.2009

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

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

  Monday, June 22: 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  [NOTE: Monday, July 6th, 20th, 27th :: 3 week session begins]

  Monday, June 22: 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

  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. Hosted by Stephen & Mardi.  [NOTE: Next date Jul 13, Jul 27]

  Tuesday, June 23: 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 23: Traditional Argentine Tango, Salon Style classes taught by Juan Carlos and Alicia Suarez. Beginner class from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Intermediate class from 8:30 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 23: Tuesday Night Practica at Khabele, while UT is on hiatus, Laura will be hosting a supervised practica. From 7:30 to 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, location go to www.TangoinTexas.com  [NOTE: Jun 2 - Jun 30]

  Tuesday, June 23: 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 24: Monica's last class at Uptown !!! 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 www.austinuptowndance.com       

  Wednesday, June 24: David Sasha Tonn will be assisting in class !!! 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 to 9:30 pm. Laura Pellegrino teaches classes at Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St., Austin, TX 78701 [SW corner 7th and Rio Grande] For more information, location go to www.TangoinTexas.com 

  Wednesday, June 24: Stephen & Mardi teach an Intermediate Tango Class from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and Beginner Tango Class from 8:30 to 9:30 pm at RunTex, 809 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX. For more information, location, and registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com 

  Wednesday, June 24: 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 25: 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  [NOTE: Thursday, July 2nd :: 5 week session begins]

  Thursday, June 25: 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 25: 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 

  Friday, June 26: No milonga today. Practice ochos, back sacadas, volcadas, colgadas ....

  Saturday, June 27: 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  [NOTE: Also cancelled on Jul 4 and Saturday, July 11th :: 3 week session begins] 

  Saturday, June 27: 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  [NOTE: Also cancelled on Jul 4 & Jul 11 and Saturday, July 18th & 25th :: SPECIAL 2 week VALZ 2:00 to 3:30 pm]  

  Saturday, June 27: 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 Jul 4 & Jul 11]

  Saturday, June 27: "Let's Get Cozy" Workshop.  Join Liz Garcia & David Abril as they break down the basic techniques of the traditional closed hold in Argentine Tango. Due to the intimate embrace needed for that 'authentic' look registration with a partner is required. From 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Pre-registration required, must register with a partner, $40 per couple, includes Milonga immediately afterwards. Go Dance Studio, 2525 W. Anderson Ln Ste 530 or call for more info 512-339-9391

  Saturday, June 27: Mid-Summer Night's Multi-Genre Party Dance the night away in our beautiful air-conditioned studio with your Go Dance friends!  We'll have all 3 ballrooms running simultaneously and our DJs will be playing today's hottest dance songs in Argentine Tango, Salsa/Latin, Country Western and West Coast Swing!  Refreshments will be served.  BYOB. From 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Cost $10 pp. Go Dance Studio 2525 W. Anderson Ln. Ste 530 or call for more info 512-339-9391. Want to get in FREE? Dress like your favorite Shakespeare or magical character OR recite your favorite lines of Shakespeare to the lovely ladies at the front desk when you arrive and get in FREE! 

  Saturday, June 27: Milonga del Campanario" from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Costs $5.00. Potluck style. BYOB. Free class 9:00 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 Introducing: One Night Only Community Dance Shoe Garage Sale What fun! Anyone and everyone invited to participate. Bring those shoes you keep in the closet but that you have never or hardly use cause they are uncomfortable, too short, too tall, out of style...what ever the reason...you can bring them and sale them or even trade them! If you are looking for a pair of shoes this is a super opportunity! Don't miss it: Shoe Sale will be going on during milonga only!

  Sunday, June 28: 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.] 

  UPCOMING AUSTIN EVENTS ...  

  Friday, July 3: Special 4th of July, Red, White & Blue Holiday Milonga !!! (aka milonga lo de  pfil & bryan). 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 until 9:30 pm. Early Bird is $7.00 per person, after 9:30 pm $12.00 per person or Show your patriotism come dressed in all Red, White or Blue and come early and get special rate. Early Bird is $5.00 per person, after 9:30 pm $10.00 per person. DJ music by Bryan Lee Perez and Fil Cruz Jr.. Food and drinks provided or BYOB. For more information go to www.TangoinTexas.com and for a really good map go to www.danceinstitute.com. [NOTE: Next date Jul 18]

  Thursday, July 9: Esquina Passion Milonga hosted by Vance Rightmire from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by TBA. This is a FREE event, but donations are gladly accepted. Potluck style. BYOB. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St.  DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location contact Vance at margvance at aol.com  [NOTE: Next date Jul 30]

  Friday, July 10: La Tazza Fresca Milonga, 519 W. 37th St., Austin, TX, from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. 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 date Aug 14]

  Saturday, July 11-13: SILVINA VALZ AND OLIVER KOLKER in Austin: DETAILS & REGISTRATION NOW OPEN . Check schedule, print registration PDF in website http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/tango-workshops/silvina-valz-and-oliver-kolker-tango-workshop EARLY BIRD TILL JULY 1ST! Great Discounts for Esquina Members and University Students. Private lessons with Silvina & Oliver available Monday July 6th through 13th. Don't wait till last minute. Contact Esquina to schedule info at esquinatangoaustin.com or call (512) 524-2772. Workshop Location: EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St., Austin, TX 78702. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com

  Saturday, July 11: Noche de Tango Vivo !!!  Live music with Glover Gill & Tosca String Quartet. Master performance by Silvina Valz & Oliver Kolker.  Cost $10.00. Live music from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am with 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 date Aug 15]

  Friday, July 17: Join us for our monthly  foreign movie viewing with English Subtitles. Every 3rd Friday of the month. From 8:30 to 11:00 pm. Suggested donation $5.00. 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  [NOTE: Next date Aug 21]

  Friday, July 17: 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]. Some snacks provided or you can bring your own. BYOB. DJ music by TBA. For information, location, registration go to www.AustinUptownDance.com or call Kristy at 512.459.5678.  [NOTE: Next date Aug 21]

  Saturday, July 18-19: Kara Wenham and Yanick Wyler Workshop hosted by Laura Pellegrino. Bio, schedule, class descriptions, early bird and pricing information up on the website.  For information, location, registration go to to www.TangoinTexas.com. 

  Saturday, August 15-16: Junior Cervila Workshop in Austin, TX hosted by Laura Pellegrino. More info TBA. For information, location, registration go 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

  Friday, 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.  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/. 

  Thursday, 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.

  Friday, March 26-28, 2010: Mark your calendars !!! Austin's Spring Tango Festival 2010.  For information, location, registration go to TBA.

  UPCOMING TEXAS EVENTS ...

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

  Friday, July 10-12: Tango Zen Workshop in Dallas, TX hosted by Chan Park. There will be Chan Park's TangoZen performances! Workshop and Milonga location at Lori's Studio. For information, location, registration go to http://tangozendallas.tripod.com/ or contact Jong-Han Yoon at yoonjh1116 at yahoo.com 

  Saturday, July 25-26: Carolina Zokalski & Diego Di Falco Workshop in Dallas, TX hosted by Jairelbhi & George Furlong. For information, location, registration go to www.evolutiontango.com or contact Jairelbhi & George at 469.939.4120 or email dancing at evolutiontango.com. 

  Friday, September 11-13: Ernesto Balmaceda & Stella Baez Argentine Tango Workshop in DFW Metroplex, TX hosted by Phyllis Williams. The magic begins, teaching together since 1997, Ernesto & Stella present Argentine Tango in an elegant salon style based on technique, the posture of the pair, walking, and the emotions and feelings of their noble art. For information, location, registration go to www.la-vida-es-una-milonga.com or contact Phyllis Williams at 214.750.5169

  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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