Monday, September 6, 2010
Sharing information about Argentine Tango in Houston, Texas.

 

 

 

In the News

Event Schedule Updates

 Mong-Lan is visiting Houston from Buenos Aires to teach tango, Sept. 2- 8 and Sept. 15 -26. She is available to teach private lessons and workshops. She has performed and taught tango in Argentina, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Vientam, and the U.S.  Here is a recent performance in Buenos Aires:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKFgOMLuEPE .   Visit: www.monglan.com/tango

La milonga de los Amigos invites you to a night of tropical tango while summer here in Houston seems to last forever. Get your favorite flowers and shells out, put on your comfort cottons.  Lets hula a night away with great music and a fun loving crowd.  9:30 pm -1:30 am, DJ: Mario, light snacks and drinks, BYOD, $10/person, $5 for students w/ID, River Oaks Pilates Studio, 3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220 Houston, TX 77098

On October 16, Tango Houston cordially invites you to MILONGA AT THE BAYOU, a special pre-holiday TANGO CELEBRATION bringing together all of Houston's Tango dancers. The event will be held at Planet Funk Academy, featuring a beautiful grand hall and observation deck, wine, appetizers, and the DJing of Mercy, Luis and Mario!  Dancing will start at 10 pm and close at 2 am. Planet Funk Academy is located at 5731 Logan Lane, off of Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas. Parking will be free and attire semi-formal. Tickets: $25 single, $40 couples and $15 for students with ID. You may reserve seating close to the dance floor by e-mailing glangleymv@yahoo.com  or calling 832.630.5841. Seating reservations will be held until 10:45 pm the night of the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Intensive Tango Seminar with Mikas and Antje on November 18-20 and Milonga Vagabundo on November 20, 10pm-2am with DJ Mikas. All events will be held at River Oaks Pilates Studio, 3425 S. Shepherd Dr, Suite 220. Details forthcoming.  www.tangohous.com     

New Group Lessons

Sundays

Tango, Vals and Milonga lessons with Sue & Alex, - Fall Semester starts on Sunday August 22 after summer recess, 3:30-4:15 pm, $5, all-Level lesson; beginners and drop-ins welcome; no partner required; start anytime. Followed by La Práctica Dominguera (practice session) from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, River Oaks Pilates Studio, above MW Cleaners, 3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220, Houston, TX 77098.  www.cosasdeltango.com   amamontoff@yahoo.com  (713) 724-7281

Mondays

Group classes with Indre for complete beginners, Cycle of 5 Classes, Sept 13 to Oct 11, Continental Club 3700 Main @ Alabama, $60 for 5 classes, $15 drop-in, 50% discount for students; 7 - 8 pm Tango Class; 8:15 - 9:30 pm Milonga (tango social dance) to Glover Gill's live tango piano; 9:30 -11 pm - Milonga continues with a DJ, indrerapal@gmail.com (713) 319-4330  http://www.glovertango.com/home.html  http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html 

Tuesdays

Tango Fundamentals II Cycle with Indre: Held in a private space and group size is limited. Pre-registration required. No Drop-ins. April 6 - May 4, 5 Tuesdays in a row, $50 for the cycle, students $30, 7-9 pm, 1223 Peden St, 77006 (near W.Gray and Montrose)  tangohous.com 

Wednesdays

Group classes with Oscar, Rafa and Meche, 8:30 to 9:30 pm at King's Dancing Center, 5410 Bellaire Blvd Bellaire TX 77401-3906, 4-class module $48 per person, walk-ins: $15, www.bairestangohouston.com 

Thursdays

Tango with Fuad and Özlem, 8-10 pm, 1223 Peden St, 77006 504-343-2406   friendsoftango@yahoo.com   www.friendsoftango.com

Group Class with Mauro, 8-9 pm, followed by a 30 min. practica, $12 per class, $6 for students. No partner required. All-levels. River Oaks Pilates Studio (34125 So. Shepherd Dr.). Se habla español. info@maurotango.com

Fridays

FREE Intro to Tango Group Lesson: Fridays 6:30pm to 7:00pm - Café Tango Bar/King’s Dancing Centre  www.tango-houston.com

Beginner and Intermedate Classes with Martín and Natia, Beginners 7 - 8 pm, Intermediate / Advanced 8 - 9:30 pm , $10 per class, www.tango-houston.com

Saturdays

No classes announced.

Other Group Lessons

Other Group Lessons. Houston has many tango instructors. Please check the instructors list for more infromation on group and private lessons.