San Antonio Tango Notices, Week of 8 - 14 February, 2010

[Frank Huddleston]

~ San Antonio Tango Notices ~

Notices for the week from February  08, 2010 through February  14, 2010

Hola Tangueros,

> MONDAY 8 February: Daniela Arcuri available for private lessons   $70/hour. Call Angela at 413-4671 to schedule: they will be at Angela's home.

> TUESDAYS: Tango Classes by Daniela Arcuri At Brasserie Pavil. Take advantage of the opportunity to take classes from her while she's coming to San Antonio!  Go to item on this page

> TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS: Damien Lobato is teaching Laura's usual classes up in Austin  Go to item on this page

> WEDNESDAY (10 February): Milonga at Calle Ocho Jim Gillette will be the DJ.  Go to item on this page

> WEDNESDAYS: New weekly milonga: La Fonda Latina Music by Daniel Monserrat.  Go to item on this page

> WEDNESDAYS: New Free Milonga in Austin: at Annie's  Go to item on this page

> THURSDAYS: Daniela Arcuri teaches regular classes in Austin  Go to item on this page

> SATURDAY (13 February): Workshop "Tango Para Enamorantes" (Austin) Taught by Daniela Arcuri.  Go to item on this page

> SATURDAY 20 February: Workshop by Pampa Cortes and Daniela Arcuri Right here in San Antonio!  Go to item on this page

> New Monthly Milonga: "La Milonga del Norte" (Round Rock)  Go to item on this page

> Austin There are a number of other things happening in Austin and nearby. Some I mention, some I don't. To see them all, check out the two Austin Tango Calendars in the "Handy Links" section below. You can also subscribe to the Austin Tango mailing list(s) from there.

> Carpooling If any of you would like to carpool to some of the events outside San Antonio, join the San Antonio Tango Google Group ( groups.google.com/group/san-antonio-tango?hl=en), and post a message.

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Did I miss something or get something wrong? Let me know. If you have any doubts about an activity mentioned here, try to check first with the contact; I could have outdated or just plain wrong information.
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Editor: Frank Huddleston: email: fr...@tangosa.info

Handy Links:
groups.google.com/group/san-antonio-tango San Antonio Tango Google Group Page
tangosa.info website home page My Tango site for San Antonio and area.
San Antonio Tango Calendar Calendar page of Tangosa site.
Tangosa Comment/Suggestion Form Give me some suggestions/feedback/complaints/opinions.
www.tangoaustin.orgAustin Tango Information.
La Vida Tango Online Tango 'Zine
Tejas Tango's "Major Tango Events" page. Overview of Texas Tango events.
www.tangointexas.com Laura Pellegrino's site for Texas events.
www.esquinatangoaustin.com/ Esquina Tango Cultural Center of Austin

Monday 8

Practica at UT Health Science Center  (San Antonio)
Time:   Mondays, 5:15 - 7 PM, with occasional changes
Place:  Spectrum Club Medical Center, 7431 Merton Minter, San Antonio, Texas 78229, at the corner of Babcock and Merton Minter, on the UT Health Science Center Campus. Park in the lot in front of the Spectrum Club, or in University Lots 3 & 4 (enter from Merton Minter), both free after 5pm.
Cost:   Free.
Info:   Open practice for all levels.
Probably no practica on 28 December.

Intermediate and Advanced Classes at EsquinaTango  (Austin)
Time:   Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 and 7:45 - 8:45 PM
Place:  EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702 (Do not park in front of houses on 3rd Street)
Cost:   ?
Info:   

For authoritative information, see www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/weekly-programs/tango

More information on web site...

Tuesday 9

Class by Laura Pellegrino: Damien Lobato in February  (Austin)
Time:   Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Place:  Khabele Studio 701 W. 7th st. Austin, Tx. 78701 [SW corner 7th and Rio Grande]
Cost:   $15/ class or $25/for both classes in a single evening
Info:   Damian Lobato will be returning to Austin for the entire month of February to teach Laura's weekly classes at Khabele studio while she is in Buenos Aires. Tues: 7:30-9:30 (Beg II followed by Intermediate/Adv.) Wed.: 7:30-9:30 Milonga*** followed by Intermediate/Advanced. Pricing $15/ class or $25/for both classes in a single evening. Expect to be challenged in all aspects of your dance!! Musicality, phrasing and vocabulary will all be covered to some degree in every class regardless of level and topic! No partner required. Please wear some leather bottomed shoes! . ** Private lessons available. For information, location, registration go to www.TangoinTexas.com

Wednesday 10

Class and Milonga at Calle Ocho  (San Antonio)
Time:   Alternate Wednesdays: Class at 7 PM, Dancing 8 - 10:30 PM.
Place:  Calle Ocho C.B.C., 416 8th Street, San Antonio, TX 78215
Cost:   $10/person for class + milonga, $5 for milonga only.
Info:   Class taught by Loreen and Josue of Puro Tango. Wood dance floor, recorded music. Water available, no food/drinks yet: BYOB.

Milonga and class at La Fonda Latina  (San Antonio)
Time:   Wednesdays: class 6 -7 PM, Dancing 7 - 10 PM
Place:  La Fonda Latina Restaurant, 6714 San Pedro Ave. 210-824-2544
Cost:   Free (?)
Info:   Happy hour and Tango Lesson by Josué and Manuel. Live music by Daniel Monserrat.

Milonga at Annie's  (Austin)
Time:   Wednesdays 8 - 11 PM.
Place:  Annie's Cafe on Congress (downtown next door to the Elephant Room) (Austin)
Cost:   Free.
Info:   Free basic starter class 7 - 7:30, open dancing until 11 PM.

Tango Technique and Intermediate Classes  (Austin)
Time:   Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 and 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Place:  Khabele Studio 701 W. 7th st. Austin, Tx. 78701
Cost:   $15/class for individual classes, $25 for both classes on that same evening.
Info:   Damien Lobato will be teaching these classes during Februrary. First class (7:30 - 8:30) is Milonga, second is Intermediate/Advanced Tango.
Intermediate: 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Topics will vary. December 2009 topic is Close Embrace and shrinking figures for small floor spaces.
For more information go to www.tangointexas.com/austin.htmlor call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644: or email: bsas...@gmail.com
Laura will be gone to BsAs during the month of February. Some guy named Damian Lobato will be standing in for her in her classes.

Thursday 11

Classes by Daniela Arcuri  (Austin)
Time:   Thursdays, 7-8 and 8-9:30 PM
Place:  Galaxy Dance Studio, 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste 338, Austin, TX (Six blocks south of Barton Springs Rd.)
Cost:   ?
Info:   Daniela Arcuri Technique & Tango Work Out Int/Adv (wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and 8-9:30 Int II /Adv Tango ("APILADO" close embrace & "VILLA URQUIZA" open embrace)
Special theme every month: JAN/MILONGA - FEB/MUSICALITY & ADORNMENTS - MARCH/Turns & Molinetes - APRIL/Milonga - MAY/Vals - JUNE/Discover Your Own Style.
No partner and reservation required.
All class costs information and descriptions can be seen on the website: www.danielaarcuri4tango.comPrivate Lessons with Daniela are available by appointment. Please call Daniela at (512) 934-8477 or email at daniel...@gmail.com. FYI check www.youtube.com/daniela4tango.

Esquina Passion Milonga  (Austin)
Time:   Thursdays, 9 PM - 12 AM
Place:  EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   Free, but donations accepted.
Info:   BYOB. For more info, email Vance at marg...@aol.com

Beginner Classes at EsquinaTango  (Austin)
Time:   Saturdays 1 - 2 PM: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Place:  EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   ?
Info:   Beginner-level classes in Argentine Tango. No partner or experience needed. Thursday classes taught by Monica Caivano and Gustavo Simplis.
Information and Registration: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Friday 12

"Milonguetta Tanguetta" at La Tazza Fresca  (Austin)
Time:   Second Friday of each month, 9PM - 1AM. Next: 12 February 2010.
Place:  La Tazza Fresca, 519 W. 37th St. (at Guadalupe), Austin, TX
Cost:   Free, but please patronize the restaurant.
Info:   Coffee, beer, wine, and food available. Tango DJ Monica Caivano. (512) 453-0403
No milonga in December 2009.

Saturday 13

Tango Workshop by Daniela Arcuri: "Tango para Enamorados"  (Austin)
Time:   Saturday, 13 February, 2-5 PM
Place:  Galaxy Dance Studio, 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite #338, Austin, TX 78704. (Six blocks south of Barton Springs Rd.). Located in the back with plenty of parking.
Cost:   1 x $30 / 2 x $50
Info:   Make your tango more romantic,sensual and artistic, let me show you the way to discover...

Time: 2 - 3:30 pm Connection, embrace (over turned movement and arm hugs) and sensual moves/
3:30 - 5 pm Playing with the music, the adornments, the dynamics and energy.

More information on web site...

"Noche de Tango" at EsquinaTango  (Austin)
Time:   9 PM - 1 AM Saturday 13 February
Place:  EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   $10
Info:   Tango Class at 9pm. Live Music by GloverTango and DJ during the breaks. Snacks provided. Bring your own beverage. All welcome! No partner needed!!
www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Beginner Classes at EsquinaTango  (Austin)
Time:   Saturdays 1 - 2 PM: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Place:  EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   ?
Info:   Beginner-level classes in Argentine Tango. No partner or experience needed. Thursday classes taught by Monica Caivano and Gustavo Simplis.
Information and Registration: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Pre-Intermediate Classes at EsquinaTango  (Austin)
Time:   Saturdays 2 - 3 PM
Place:  EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   ?
Info:   Pre-Intermediate-level classes in Argentine Tango. No partner or experience needed. Thursday classes taught by Monica Caivano and Gustavo Simplis.
Information and Registration: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Sunday 14

Milongas at Antigua Bar and Grill  (San Antonio)
Time:   Sundays, 6 - 10 PM.
Place:  ANTIGUA BAR and GRILL, 13323 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78217
Take Perrin Beitel exit from 410 and head north; Perrin Beitel turns into Nacodoches after Thousand Oaks...
Map
Cost:   
Info:   Beautiful wood (pergo) floor, live music, and of course the best recordings of the great orchestras of the golden era of tango. Music provided by Daniel Monserrat.
Short Ribs / Ceviche Peruano/ Mexican food / caribbean food and more !! FREE appetizers with purchase of a bottle of wine.
Daniela went recently and pronounced the place is "perfect".
Some prices: Empanadas from $1.49, Meat fried tostones from $5.99, Glass of wine from $6.99, Beer from $2.00

Classes by Puro Tango Argentino  (San Antonio)
Time:   Wednesdays 6-10 PM and Sundays 5:30-7 PM
Place:  Wednesdays: "Calle Ocho" Café, 416 8th Street
Sundays: Ballroom Dance Studio , 2581 Jackson Keller & Vance Jackson In the same shopping area as Ernesto's Restaurant
Cost:   $10
Info:   Wednesday class is 7 - 8 PM, followed by open practica until 10 PM.
BYOB until bar and kitchen opens for service, tips for water. loreen...@sbcglobal.netWeb Site: www.purotangoargentino.com
Wednesday place was changed to Calle Ocho from Ballroom Dance Academy.

Practica at Tapestry Studio  (Austin)
Time:    Every Sunday: 7-9 pm
Place:  Tapestry Dance Studios, new location: Studio I (In the big room, side door entrance). 2302 Western Trails (behind Central Market South).
Cost:   $2/person. First time free.
Info:   For more information, contact Fil Cruz at filc...@msn.com
Note for December: For this month, the music will be in tanda / cortina format, so we can practice cabeceo, etiquette and floor craft (let's maintain two outside lanes and leave center for practice) !!!

Upcoming Events and General Mentions

Workshop by Pampa Cortes and Daniela Arcuri  (San Antonio)
Time:   Saturday, 20 February
Place:  "Calle Ocho", 416 8th Street, San Antonio, TX 78215, (210) 788-6945
Cost:   1 class $30, 2 classes $50 (includes milonga)
Info:   Classes are for intermediate and advanced level dancers only.
Schedule
7-8:15 pm Milonga traspie and lisa, figures, rhythm and fraseo
8:15-9:30 pm Turns, molinetes with barridas, volcadas, stops and sacadas for woman and man
9:30-12 pm milonga with DJ Jim Gillette, $10 (bring your own wine and pot luck to share with every one)
11 pm Show by Pampa & Daniela
Prices: San Antonio Workshops: 1 x $30 / 2 x $50 (includes milonga entrance) Cash, or Check to Daniela Arcuri
No reservations required. No partner required, but highly recommended.
Check for more info about Pampa and Daniela at www.pampatangosoul.comor danielaarcuri4tango.com, or call (512) 934-8477

More information on web site...

Milonga at the Olmos "Bharmacy"  (San Antonio)
Time:   Every other Wednesday, 7 - 10 PM: Next one: 6 January.
Place:  The Olmos Bharmacy, 3902 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 822-1188
Cost:   Free.
Info:   Tango dancing at the old Olmos Pharmacy, now converted into a "Bharmacy". Terry Bauch will be the DJ.
The Bharmacy serves food: Burgers, BLTs and chicken sandwiches, fries, tots, chicken fingers, fried mushrooms and fried pickles just to name a few of the menu selections.

Milonga del Norte  (Austin)
Time:   Every Fourth Friday of the Month. Next: 27 February
Place:  Piazza room, 7711 OâÄôConnor Dr., Round Rock, TX 78681
Cost:   $8 for milonga
Info:   From 5:30-6:45 pm special workshop with Daniela Arcuri, Milonga Traspie (Int level) $25 with milonga entrance, $20 just workshop.
From 7-7:30 pm a free introductory class with Steve & Mardi (first time students).
From 7:30-8:30 pm Tango Apilado (Int level) with Daniela Arcuri $15 with milonga entrance.
From 8:30-11:30 pm milonga with DJ music by Ben Torres and tango trade $8 (bring your own wine and pot luck to share with every one) Please! Only dance shoes!! TANGO TRADE DURING THE MILONGA. Bring your used tango shoes, dresses, clothes or services and exchange during milonga. ENJOY our billiard room and outdoor terrace! Check more info about Georgetown and Steve and Mardi at www.georgetowntango.comand about Daniela Arcuri, performer, and world class master teacher check at www.danielaarcuri4tango.com

Austin Spring Tango Festival  (Austin)
Time:   Friday March 26 - Sunday March 28, 2010
Place:  Various: see event web site.
Cost:   See event web site.
Info:   Registration now open: go to www.austinspringtango.comfor full details.

Uptown Milonga  (Austin)
Time:   Every 3rd Friday of the month 9:30 PM - 2:30 AM. Next one 19 February.
Place:  Austin Uptown Dance North, 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]
Cost:   $10/person
Info:   Hosted by Alicia & Juan Carlos Suarez. Some snacks provided or you can bring your own. BYOB. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. For information, location, registration go to www.AustinUptownDance.comor call Kristy at 512.459.5678.

Milonga del Campanario  (Austin)
Time:   9 PM - 1 AM, Every 3rd Saturday of the Month (Usually). Next: 23 January.
Place:  EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   $10
Info:   Usually, every 3rd Saturday of the Month. Tango Class at 9pm. Live Music and tango DJ. Snacks provided. Bring your own beverage. All welcome! No partner needed!!
www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772