San Antonio Tango Notices, Week of 19 - 25 October, 2009

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Oct 19, 2009, 11:08:55 PM10/19/09

~ San Antonio Tango Notices ~

Notices for the week from October 19, 2009 through October 25, 2009

Hola Tangueros,

> Shoe Raffle! A pair of Comme il Faut shoes (women's), graciously donated by Laura Pellegrino, are being raffled to raise money for the Posada Milonga. Go to item on this page

> TUESDAY and FRIDAY: Classes by Daniela Arcuri She will be here both Tuesday and Friday this week, so take advantage! Go to item on this page

> THIS WEDNESDAY (21 October): Milonga at Calle Ocho Go to item on this page

> SATURDAY (24 October): Class and Milonga at Go Dance Studio (Austin) Hosted by Daniela Arcuri. Go to item on this page

> SATURDAY (24 October): Benefit Milonga for Florencia Tacetti at EsquinaTango (Austin) Go to item on this page

> Fandango Extended Early Bird Date New last day to get the Early Bird rate is 25 October: if your registration is postmarked earlier than 26 October, you can get the Early Bird rate. 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.

If you don't want to receive these notices, tell me and I'll take you off the list. If you want me to add or change an address, send it to me, or use the form on the web site. Please include a name. Also, the link to the subscription form on the site is given below: anyone wanting to subscribe can just go there and fill out the form.
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 If you have any doubts about an activity mentioned here, try to check first with the contact; I could have outdated or just plain wrong information.
Comments/Suggestions welcome: you can submit these anonymously (if you want) via the online form: Tangosa Comment/Suggestion Form.
If you would like me to include some Tango-related notice here, send it to me by Monday morning.
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 RSS Feed Headlines and Tangosa news items in an RSS feed: check it out!
Tangosa Comment/Suggestion Form Give me some suggestions/feedback/complaints/opinions.
Austin Milonga & Practica Calendar
Austin Class & Workshop Calendar
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 19

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/program-descrips/tango/58

More information on web site...

Tuesday 20

Classes by Daniela Arcuri (San Antonio)
Time:    Tuesdays starting 1 September, and Fridays starting 11 September. 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Place: Zen Monsters Studio 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78201
Cost:    Varies: see web site.
Info:    Classes will be taught in two-month series, starting in September 2009. Full information is available at www.satango.info/Classes.html The 8:30 - 9:30 class on Tuesdays is now on figures and techniques of "Tango Fantasia" or "Show Tango".
Daniela will be absent some of the Fridays, including the first one, on 11 September, because of other commitments. On those occasions, Angela, Kathy Robertson, or Terry, or all of them, will teach the material.

Wednesday 21

Class and Milonga at Calle Ocho (San Antonio)
Time:    Alternate Wednesdays: Class at 7 PM, Dancing 8 - 10:30 PM. Next is 21 October.
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.

Classes at Zen Monsters Studio (San Antonio)
Time:   Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM,
Place: Zen Monsters Studio 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Cost:   $35/person/month, Couples $60. Students $20/month. Dropins $10 (Students dropin $5).
Info:    Beginner 2 level class taught by Sarah Stayer.
Ms. Stayer is also available for private lessons. See www.SATango.info/Classes.html for the most current class situation.

Tango Technique II and Nuevo Salon 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.
Info:   Laura's Tango Technique II from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Topics will vary from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Current topic: Intermediate Nuevo Salon. For more information go to www.tangointexas.com/austin.htmlor call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644: or email: bsas...@gmail.com
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Thursday 22

"Topics" Classes by Laura Pellegrino (Austin)
Time:    Thursdays Oct 1-29 (5 weeks), 7:30 - 8:45 PM.
Place: Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio, Austin
Cost:    $75 if pre-registered, $18/class walk-in.
Info:
This class will cover a different movement in Tango evey week and will explain the fundamentals of how it works as well as demonstrate it within a small sequence.

** This class will need have to meet a minimum in order to continue beyond Oct.1st. So folks interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register or show up on Oct. 1st.
For more information, see Laura's web site: www.tangointexas.com/austin.htmlor call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644: or email: bsas...@gmail.com

More information on web site...

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
Now a weekly event.

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
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Friday 23

Saturday 24

Go Dance Milonga and Class (Austin)
Time:    Saturday 24 October: 8-9:15 class, 9:15 PM - 2 AM Milonga
Place: Go Dance Studio, 2625 W. Anderson Ln. [North side of Northcross Mall enter between Guitar Center and Wallpapers To Go]
Cost:    $15/person, includes class and milonga.
Info:    Come early for a bonus workshop from 8:00 to 9:15 pm Tango Salon, Musicality and Combinations (all levels) :: Dynamic ~ speed versus energy, different sizes, levels and grades of pivot to adjust movements to the different orchestras.
$15 per person, including Milonga from 9:15 to 2:00 am. Milonga hosted by Argentine Tango Master Instructor Daniela Arcuri (daniela4tango.googlepages.com.
For information, location, registration go to http://www.godancestudio.com/ or call 512.339.939.

Fundraiser Milonga for Florencia Tacetti (Austin)
Time:    Saturday 24 October, 9 PM - 1 AM
Place: EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:    $10 suggested minimum donation.
Info:    A milonga to benefit instructor Florencia Tacetti, who is fighting breast cancer and recovering from surgery at her home in Minneapolis. For more information on Florencia's medical condition and fundraisers in Minneapolis, go to www.milongaparaflor.com/aboutflor.htm

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 25

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

Upcoming Events and General Mentions

Shoe Raffle: Comme Il Faut Shoes (San Antonio)
Time:    Drawing is Friday 11 December
Place: N/A
Cost:   $10
Info:    Ladies,
Here is a great opportunity to win a pair of Comme il Faut Shoes.
(see Laura Pellegrino's website for the shoes: www.tangointexas.com)
Comme il Faut Shoes raffle tickets. Tickets: $10.00 Shoes: Comme il Faut Retail value: $200.00

Drawing December 11, 2009. Please contact La Vida Tango (210) 748-6338 You do not need to be present to win.
Our sincere gratitude to Laura Pellegrino for donating the tango shoes to raffle, helping raise funds for the 7th Annual Posada Milonga. Visit her web site at www.tangointexas.com

Workshop by Fernanda y Guillermo (San Antonio)
Time:    Saturday, 12 December, 2009
Place: Calle Ocho C.B.C., 416 8th Street, San Antonio, TX 78215
Cost:    $60/person for each class, including practica afterwards. $110/person for both classes.
Info:    Classes taught by Guillermo Merlo and Fernanda Ghi. Theme will be "Musicality, Navigation and Movement: how to use all at the same time using the Tango Vocabulary" Two classes:
Level I: 12:00 - 2:00 PM, with a practica from 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Level II: 4:00 - 6:00 PM, with a practica from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Private lessons with Fernanda or Guillermo are available. Cost is $100 per hour. Available time for private lesson is Friday 11 December from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
For more information contact Kya Kandell at 512.289.5046, email kyaka...@me.com
Fernanda and Guillermo web site is at www.fernandaguillermo.com
Workshop Flyer (PDF Document)

7th Annual Posada Milonga (San Antonio)
Time:   Friday 11 December, 7PM - 12 PM
Place: Granada Ballroom - 14th floor 111 Villita St San Antonio, TX 78205
www.granadaballroom.com
Cost:   $25
Info:   Featuring a performance by Guillermo Merlo y Fernanda Ghi!

Workshop by Oscar Mandangaran and Georgina Vargas (San Antonio)
Time:   Thursday 29 October through Tuesday 3 November 2009
Place: Zen Monsters Studio 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Cost:   ?
Info:   Oscar Mandangaran and Georgina Vargas return to San Antonio to give workshop classes and private lessons. More details will be announced when available.
For more information on Oscar Mandangaran and Georgina Vargas, see their web site at www.tangodebuenosaires.com

Milonga at the Olmos "Bharmacy" (San Antonio)
Time:   Every other Wednesday, 7 - 10 PM: Next one: 28 October.
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.
Day was changed from Tuesday to Wednesday, starting 2 September.

Fandango de Tango (Austin)
Time:   Wednesday 25 November through Sunday 29 November, 2009
Place: Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, TX 78744 (512) 448-2222
Cost:   Various plans available: see event web site at www.fandangodetango.com
Info:   Now Accepting Registrations For Fandango De Tango 2009
"An Immersion in the Art of Argentine Tango": 5 days of classes and milongas.
On the web at www.FandangoDeTango.com

More information on web site...

Always Tango Milonga (Austin)
Time:   Every 3rd Friday of the month 9:30 PM - 2:30 AM. Next: 20 November
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.
The October 16 milonga will feature a silent auction of artwork, to benefit Florencia Tacetti.

"Practica del Este": Supervised Practicas at EsquinaTango (Austin)
Time:   1st and 3rd Saturdays (usually): 2-4 PM Next: 7 November.
Place: EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   $4/$3 for current students
Info:    Practica will take place only when there are no milongas that Saturday night. Full Info: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772
Note: Schedule changed from weekly.

"Noche de Tango" at EsquinaTango (Austin)
Time:   9 PM - 1 AM Saturday 14 November 2009.
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

UATC Milonga (Austin)
Time:   Saturday 7 November, 9 PM - 1 AM
Place: Quadrangle Room, Texas Union Building.
Cost:   Free, but donations accepted gratefully.
Info:   Sponsored by the UT Tango Club. For more information contact Chuck Michaelson at mich...@mail.utexas.edu

"Milonguetta Tanguetta" at La Tazza Fresca (Austin)
Time:   Second Friday of each month, 9PM - 1AM. Next: 13 November.
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

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