Milonga and class at La Fonda Latina

Time: Wednesdays: class 6 -7 PM, Dancing 7 - 10 PM
Place: La Fonda Latina Restaurant, 6714 San Pedro Ave. 210-824-2544
Cost: Free (?)

Information: Happy hour and Tango Lesson by Josué and Manuel. Live music by Daniel Monserrat.

Workshop by Pampa Cortes and Daniela Arcuri

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)

Information: 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

Pampa Cortes Bio
Dancer and choreographer of international renown, Pampa Cortés continues to seduce audiences in South and North America, Japan and Europe in various stage productions. In the United States, he has often been called the âÄúFred Astaire of tangoâÄù for his charismatic and masculine elegance on stage and a champion malambo dancer, argentinian folk dance. While Cortés initially focused his dance energy on only the folkloric dances, over time he acquired sufficient skill to be invited to dance in the famous tango Ballet of Juan Carlos Copes, which he did for six years, ultimately serving as assistant choreographer. He directed the folkloric & tango company that performed for Argentine TV's "Grandes Valores del Tango" for a year. His tango credits include roles in the best tango houses in Buenos Aires, amoung other as principal dancer at La Casa de Carlos Gardel. He come to the United States with the international tour of the show "Tango Revue" in Miami for which he was choreographer. He then toured the US for more than two years with the stage hit "Forever Tango". Cortés settled in San Francisco, California to continue his successful performance and teaching career. He founded and directed two dance companies, âÄúLos Tangueros de San FranciscoâÄù (tango), and Pampa y Estrellas (malambo). Both groups were audience favorites in the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, the acknowledged leader of ethnic dance presenters in the U.S.

It is in San Francisco that he formed his own dance and stage production company, Tango A Media Luz. In California and various West Coast cities, Cortés created and directed several stage shows, including an adaptation of a Borges work. Cortés likes to juxtapose the sophisticated tango and the energetic folkloric dances and malambo rhythms to render the multifaceted and rich Argentine spirit. His creations include ¡Así Se Baila el Tango!, ¡Argentina! Tango & Malambos, Destino de Tango, Fantasía Argentina, and his most recent production âÄúThe Americas in Dance & SongâÄù. He created works as guest choreographer for Khadra International Dance Theatre and Carolina LugoâÄôs Brisas de España, among others.

Throughout his career, his presence in the international press, his extensive work for Japanese TV, his photos in tango books and on CD covers, including Julio IglesiasâÄô âÄúTangoâÄù CD, confirm Pampa Cortés place as a dance legend.

Maestro Cortés shares his experience as a performer, choreographer, director, and teacher with audiences and students in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Japan, and in several Central & South American countries. In 2009, he directed and performed in âÄúAlma de Tango de Pampa CortesâÄù in Guatemala City for the prestigious ArteCentro Cultural Graciela Andrade de Paiz. His most recent international engagement was in Calgary, Canada.

Milongas at Antigua Bar and Grill

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:

Information: 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

Class and Milonga at Calle Ocho

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.

Information: Class taught by Loreen and Josue of Puro Tango. Wood dance floor, recorded music. Water available, no food/drinks yet: BYOB.

Classes by Daniela Arcuri

Time: Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:00 PM, starting 12 January 2010
Place: Brasserie Pavil, 1818 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TXâÄé 78248 - (210) 479-5000âÄé
SE Corner of Huebner & Loop 1604
Cost: $15 drop-in fee: see www.satango.info/Classes.htmlfor full pricing details.

Information: Beginner class 6:30 - 7:25 PM.
Combined Intermediate & Advanced class 7:30 - 9 PM. Full information is available at www.satango.info/Classes.html

Practica at UT Health Science Center

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.

Information: Open practice for all levels.

Milonga at the Olmos "Bharmacy"

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.

Information: 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.

Classes by Puro Tango Argentino

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

Information: Wednesday class is 7 - 8 PM, followed by open practica until 10 PM.
BYOB until bar and kitchen opens for service, tips for water. loreentango57@sbcglobal.netWeb Site: www.purotangoargentino.com

Milonga del Norte

Time: Every Fourth Friday of the Month. Next: 27 February
Place: Piazza room, 7711 OâÄôConnor Dr., Round Rock, TX 78681
Cost: $8 for milonga

Information: 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

Class by Laura Pellegrino: Damien Lobato in February

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

Information: 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

Classes by Daniela Arcuri

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: ?

Information: 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 daniela4tango@gmail.com. FYI check www.youtube.com/daniela4tango.

Austin Spring Tango Festival

Time: Friday March 26 - Sunday March 28, 2010
Place: Various: see event web site.
Cost: See event web site.

Information: Registration now open: go to www.austinspringtango.comfor full details.

Milonga at Annie's

Time: Wednesdays 8 - 11 PM.
Place: Annie's Cafe on Congress (downtown next door to the Elephant Room) (Austin)
Cost: Free.

Information: Free basic starter class 7 - 7:30, open dancing until 11 PM.

Uptown Milonga

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

Information: 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.

Tango Workshop by Daniela Arcuri: "Tango para Enamorados"

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

Information: 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.

The 7 Wonders of the Essence of the Argentine Tango...
1- The EMBRACE
2- The CONNECTION
3- The SENSUALITY
4- The ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE
5- The ADAGIO ROMANTICO and ADORNMENTS
6- The FLOW OF ENERGY
7- The POWER OF THE TWO DIFFERENT ROLLS
(bring flat and high heels, comfortable clothes)

Tango Technique and Intermediate Classes

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.

Information: 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: bsasbaby@gmail.com

Milonga "Lo De Laura"

Time: First Friday and Third Saturday of every month, usually. Next: Friday 5 February.
Place: Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio, Austin
Cost: $10

Information: A beautiful space, a beautiful floor, loads of parking, a great sound system. Just 6 miles west of Mopac on 2222 in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Food and drinks provided. $10
For more information go to www.tangointexas.comor call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644: or email: bsasbaby@gmail.com

Esquina Passion Milonga

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.

Information: BYOB. For more info, email Vance at margvance@aol.com

Beginner Classes at EsquinaTango

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: ?

Information: 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: info@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Pre-Intermediate Classes at EsquinaTango

Time: Saturdays 2 - 3 PM
Place: EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost: ?

Information: 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: info@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Intermediate and Advanced Classes at EsquinaTango

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: ?

Information:

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

Intermediate Level Classes:
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Requirement: 3 months of tango classes & tango social dancing

Advanced Level Classes:
Mondays 7:45 - 8:45pm
Requirement: registration with instructor approval only

"Practica del Este": Supervised Practicas at EsquinaTango

Time: 1st and 3rd Saturdays (usually): 2-4 PM Next: 6 February
Place: EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost: $4/$3 for current students

Information: Practica will take place only when there are no milongas that Saturday night. Full Info: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: info@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Milonga del Campanario

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

Information: 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: info@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

"Noche de Tango" at EsquinaTango

Time: 9 PM - 1 AM Saturday 13 February
Place: EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost: $10

Information: 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: info@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

UATC Milonga

Time: Saturday 6 February, 9 PM - 1 AM
Place: Quadrangle Room, Texas Union Building.
Cost: Free

Information: Sponsored by the UT Tango Club. This is a FREE event. If you bring snacks, they need to be non-perishable, examples of snacks that we CAN have are cookies, crackers, candy, bottled water and drinks, examples of items that we CANNOT have include ice cream, fruit, and alcohol of any kind including beer and wine. Also, we are not allowed to take donations. For the complete schedule for the semester go to groups.yahoo.com/group/uatc/

"Milonguetta Tanguetta" at La Tazza Fresca

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.

Information: Coffee, beer, wine, and food available. Tango DJ Monica Caivano. (512) 453-0403

Practica at Tapestry Studio

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.

Information: For more information, contact Fil Cruz at filcruzjr@msn.com

Houston Tango Festival

Time: Thursday 14 January through Monday 18 January, 2010
Place: See event web site.
Cost: See event web site.

Information: The festival takes place Jan. 14-18 and registration is now open. The early bird discount continues until Dec. 1.
All the details about the festival can be found at www.houstontangofestival.com.
The theme for this year's festival is the Three Graces. According to ancient Greek mythology, these goddesses make celebrations special. They embody what we want to create for our festival - an atmosphere where beauty, joy and good cheer are present for all.
The Houston tango community's support, kindness and dedication have made this festival a success for the last two years and have inspired dancers from around the United States to travel to Houston. We would love your help in making the next Houston Tango Festival just as special.

Here is how you can join in creating a festival to remember:
1. Register: Early registration will save you money and help us plan the event. You can register here: www.houstontangofestival.com/registration.html.
2. Invite: Invite your tango friends from near and far. The festival is a celebration of tango in Houston and there is nothing like sharing your passion with friends. Here is the festival's invitation video with the theme of Three Graces: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS4b55GNvh4.