Tango Fuego Austin

Address correction!

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There is a typo on the Valentine's flyer below....the correct address is 14500 Ranch Road 12...in the Wimberley Mountain Plaza...

Here's a GoogleMaps link:

Click Here!

Class starts this Wednesday, Feb 3 at 6:30pm.

Please be there a few minutes early to register and pay with Rose.

See you there!

2-for-1 Valentine's Special

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This is Argentine Tango

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This is a scene from a typical Milonga (tango social dance) in Buenos Aires, but they are much the same (especially the type of dancing) in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and every major city in the U.S. and around the world.

Please scroll down to the post below or [click here] for more information on Tango classes in Wimberley. There are also additional Argentine Tango resources and information available via the links down the right side of the web page. Thanks for visiting!

Wimberley Tango :: February Class Schedule

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Wednesdays :: February 3, 10, 17 & 24

Also classes on Wednesdays in March and April!

Tango 101 6:30-7:30 [Absolute Beginners]
Guided Practica/Warmup - 7:30-8:00
Tango 102 8:00-9:00 [Improving Beginners]

No prior dance experience needed. No partner needed.

Leather soled shoes highly recommended - ladies, no pointy toed shoes and be sure your heel is secure in the heel cup...

$50 per person for the four week series.

Contact Rose at Wimberley Fitness Company to register (pre-payment required) - 512 847 8026 - membership not required.

Leave an email address here (as a comment) and I will add you to my email list for future updates.

Google Calendar - Alex's Classes Only

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October Class Schedule

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Wednesdays :: October 7, 14, 21, 28

Tango 101 :: Tango for Absolute Beginners :: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Guided Practica (Practice session) and Warm Up for the next class :: 7:30-8:00

Tango 102 :: Tango for Improving Beginners :: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Location :: Wimberley Fitness Company on Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley

Cost: $50 for the four class series

Notes:

:: Tango 102 students may attend the earlier class and/or practica at no additional cost.

:: It is not a requirement that you be a member of Wimberley Fitness Company to attend the classes.

Argentine Tango Classes in Wimberley

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See the prior post below for more information...this is just the poster I am putting up around town...

Tango Fundamentals Classes in Wimberley

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Alex Long dancing with Heather Morrow in Aspen, Colorado...

Tango 101 :: Tango for Absolute Beginners
Monday Evenings
March 2, 9, 16, 23
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Class :: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Guided Practica :: 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Location :: Healthy Living By Design | 14500 Ranch Road 12, Suite 14 | Wimberley, Texas 78676
Cost :: $50 per person for the four class series

You will learn the fundamental aspects of Argentine Tango (not ballroom tango), including posture, balance, axis, weight transfer, the embrace, the walk, and other primary elements of this beautiful and elegant dance.

The classes are taught with an emphasis on "milonguero style" or social tango as it is danced in Buenos Aires to this day. Both open and close embrace will be introduced.

There will also be discussion of the colorful history, culture, and music of Argentine tango interspersed throughout the classes.

The class material is progressive, with each class building on the prior class material, so it's important to attend each class.

No partner is required, although it's better if you can bring along a friend or significant other, of course. Leather soled shoes are best. Ladies - please avoid pointed toe shoes and shoes without ankle straps. Gentlemen - please avoid cowboy boots, but they are better than running shoes.

No prior dance experience is required.

Classes will be taught by Alex Long, a new Wimberley resident (recently relocated here from Aspen, Colorado) and tango dancer of 4-1/2 years. Alex's primary teaching influence is Gustavo Naveira y Giselle Anne of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Alex has studied intensively with them, as well as numerous other top international tango teachers. (See Alex's detailed bio below.)

Class size is limited, so please contact Healthy Living by Design to reserve your spot. Their number is 512 847 8026.

Contact Alex at 512 364 8104 for more information.

Note that Alex is also available for private lessons.

Also, if you would like to be added to my email list, please leave your name and email address in a comment below. I will grab the address and delete the comment. Thanks.

Alex Long Bio

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ALEX LONG :: BIO | MISSION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT ::

To be instrumental in the growth and development of the Argentine Tango community in Austin, Texas and the surrounding Hill Country.

BIO ::

Alex is an Austin, Texas based professional photographer and tango aficionado.

The Argentine Tango seed was planted in 2001 when a close friend talked frequently of ‘tango this’ and ‘tango that’. In the fall of 2004, wanting to take dance lessons of some sort, Alex called that friend to find out more. He very soon became enamored, or very possibly fully addicted to this beautiful and elegant dance and art form. Intrigued by the sensual and languid dance itself, as well as its rich, colorful history and culture, Alex has studied and researched every aspect of the dance.

Since 2004, he has studied intensively with a number of teachers [see listing below] and traveled to Buenos Aires in the spring of 2007 for master level classes with Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne. Alex takes the learning process seriously, and believes that even advanced dancers must continue to study and work in perfecting all facets of their dance. He also takes teaching seriously, and takes workshops to further enhance and develop his teaching expertise and knowledge.

He has been teaching tango since November of 2007 - primarily private lessons. He taught group lessons in early 2008 in Georgia, as well as special topics in milonga fundamentals. He also organized and taught two weekend workshops in Aspen, Colorado in the fall of 2008.

Alex ponders the mysteries of tango on a daily basis, recognizing the learning and growing process is without end. He writes about both the physical and metaphysical realms of tango, in his quest to actualize “The Perfection of the Perfect Connection”, at his blog alex.tango.fuego :: on life, tango and the universe.

Alex has studied with the following teachers ::

Heather Morrow | Argentine Tango Instructor, Choreographer | Aspen, Colorado

Aspen Colorado Workshops ::

Gabriela Fernández y Luciano Marès | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaimes Friedgen | Portland, Oregon
Luiza Paes y Norberto Esbrez ("El Pulpo") | BsAs, Argentina
Jennifer Bratt & Robin Thomas | New York City, New York
Gaia Banovich & Chas Gale | The Tango House | Denver, Colorado
Melinda Quiat & Tom Stermitz | Denver, Colorado
Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn |Dance of the Heart | Boulder, Colorado
Nina Pesochinsky & Grecia Nisnevich| Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Workshops & Festivals ::

Julio Balmaceda y Corina de la Rosa | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fernanda Ghi y Guillermo Merlo | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Carolina Zokalski y Diego di Falco | Summit, New Jersey
Barbara Durr | Atlanta, Georgia & Robert Hauk | Portland, Oregon
Jennifer Olson & Robin Thomas | New York City
Caroline Peattie and Christopher Nassopoulos | San Francisco
Yelena Sinelnikova & Avik Basu | Ann Arbor, MI
Florencia Taccinetti |Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alicia Pons |Buenos Aires, Argentina
Brigitta Winkler | Berlin, Germany
Eric Jeurissen | Nijmegen, Netherlands

Other Workshops & Festivals ::

Cecilia Gonzales | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Santa Fe, NM Workshop [ Private Instruction ]
Carolina del Rivero y Fabian Salas | Buenos Aires, Argentina [ Advanced Workshop/Atlanta ]
Tomás Howlin | Montreal, Canada | Denver Workshop
Silvina Valz | Paris, France | Atlanta Tango Festival [Private Instruction]
Tomás Howlin | Montreal, Canada | Atlanta Tango Festival [ Teacher’s Training Network—with Brigitta Winkler ]
Gustavo Naveira y Giselle Anne | Buenos Aires [6 day Master’s Level Seminar 04/2007]
Omar Vega | Buenos Aires [Private Instruction 04/2007]
Fernando Galera y Vilma Vega | Buenos Aires [Private Instruction 04/2007]
Gustavo Naveira y Giselle Anne | Atlanta [4 day Advanced Workshop 07/2007]
Gustavo Naveira y Giselle Anne | Atlanta [4 day Advanced Workshop 07/2008]

Valentango in Austin

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Tango-Fire 6051.jpg
Originally uploaded by hansspeekenbrink

Tonight....Valentine's Day Eve...Friday, February 13...

for those of us left behind by all the dogs going to ValenTango in Portland...

Tango Fire at One World Theater...I think tickets are still available...

plus...a milonga at Tazza Fresca (9:30-1:00) after the tango fire show...

Austin Tango Announcements from Fil :: 01/19/09

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http://www.austintango.org/pipermail/tango-announce/2009/000412.html

Milonga @ Tazza Fresca :: Friday 01/09

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Friday, January 09: Milonguetta Tanguetta at La Tazza Fresca, 519 W. 37th St. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ music by Monica Caivano. Social dancing, coffee, beer, wine & food available! This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

Austin Tango Announcements from Fil :: 01/05/09

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http://www.austintango.org/pipermail/tango-announce/2009/000408.html

Glover & Tosca :: Lambert's :: Tue Jan 13 & 20

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Photo by Laura Burlton...

Glover told me last Tuesday that the full orchestra [meaning Tosca String Quartet] would be there on Tuesday Jan 13, and again on Tuesday Jan 20. The other piano player, Justin, is back from a tour in Europe and will be playing as well. Don't forget Chris Maresh on acoustic bass.

This of course means that Glover will be playing accordion!

This promises to be two nights of dancing tango to live music that you won't want to miss!

Week of 12/29 Tango Announcements from Fil

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Austin Tango Community Classes, Announcements, Milongas, Practicas, Special Events...
AustinTango.Org Argentine Tango

http://www.austintango.org/pipermail/tango-announce/2008/000405.html

Guerilla Milonga No 4 :: Town Lake

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Photos from the event at the Town Lake Rowing Center on Friday, December 27, 2008...click here.

Holiday Stuff

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Austin Texas Tango Calendar Schedule Activities Classes Practicas Milongas

Google Calendar Link
Note :: Please verify all events before making the drive!!!

Wednesday, December 17 ::
Practica from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St. [SW corner 7th & Rio Grande] For the next three Wednesdays [Dec 10th, 17th] hosted by Margaret & Vance. The charge will be $5 to defray Laura's rent on the studio while she is gone [BA]. Michael will be rolling Laura's CDs. For more information, location contact Margaret & Vance at 512.657.6183 or email at margvance at aol.com

Thursday, December 18 ::
There will be a meeting for Spring Tango volunteers on Thursday the 18th at 6:30-8:30 pm, for more planning. Pizza provided as usual. For more information call Vance or Margaret at 512.657.6183, address: 1618 west 9 1/2 street, 78703. Anyone and everyone welcome if you want to help!

Thursday, December 18 ::
Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant [downtown] 620 Congress Ave at 7th St. [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by Georgia Kromrei. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated.

Friday, December 19 ::
Uptown Xmas Soiree Milonga [at Austin Uptown Dance Studio] located at 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]. SPECIAL HOLIDAY COVER: 2 for 1 cover but must be one leader and one follow [e.g. if you are a lead bring a follow, if you are a follow bring a lead, then you receive 2 for 1] or $5.00 per person. Some snacks provided or you can bring your own. BYOB and lots of holiday spirit !!! DJ music by Mardi and Steven. From 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. For information, location write Bruce at hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu

Saturday, December 20 ::
Feliz Navidad Milonga hosted by Barbara Alexis. Located at 1802 Stanley Avenue. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Glover and friends will play from about 9:30 to 11:30 pm. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. Bring a small snack or a beverage and lots of holiday spirit!! For information, location call Barbara at 512.462.2137.

Saturday, December 20 ::
3rd Sat??? Milonga del Campanario @ Esquina Tango -- VERIFY THIS EVENT BEFORE SHOWING UP!!!

Sunday, December 21 ::
Practica at Tapestry Dance Studio, 2302 Western Trails [behind Central Market South] from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Studio I, [use the side door entrance - first door to the left of the loading dock] first time FREE, student $2, non-student $3. For information, location call John Gillum at 512.441.0982 [This practica is NOT a substitute for formal instruction. Practica is not a classroom/private lesson setting, but IS an opportunity for local and visiting dancers with some previous experience to gather and work/play/share/dance.]

Tuesday, December 23 ::
Glover Tango plays live music at Lambert's, 401 W. 2nd St. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated and/or please tip the band. For information, location go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/ or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com

Thursday, December 25 ::
CANCELLED TODAY !! Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant

Saturday, December 27 ::
Holiday Practicas Running Wild !! Unsupervised practica hosted by Crystal Pirone at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Price $3/$4. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call 512.524.2772

Sunday, December 28 ::
Practica @ Tapestry Dance???? I'm not sure if this is on or if it is canceled for this date...

Tuesday, December 30 ::
Glover Tango plays live music at Lambert's, 401 W. 2nd St. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated and/or please tip the band. For information, location go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/ or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com

Wednesday, December 31 ::
New Year's Eve Milonga at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. More details TBA. 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

Thursday, January 01 ::
CANCELLED TODAY !! Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant

HOU :: 2° Houston Tango Fest :: Right around the corner :: Jan 22-25-2009

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http://houstontangofestival.com/fest.html

The 2° Houston Tango Festival is right around the corner, both in proximity and time - January 22-25, 2009.

Here is the lineup ::

Teachers
Brigitta Winkler [Berlin]
Tomas Howlin [BsAs/Montreal]
Cecilia Gonzalez [BsAs]
Donato Juarez [BsAs]
Javier Rochwarger [BsAs]
w/ Monica Caivano [Austin]
Tova & Carlos Moreno [Boston]

Special Master Classes
Horacio Godoy & Cecilia Garcia [BsAs]

Immersion Tango Workshop for Beginners
Ector Gutierrez [Baton Rouge/New Orleans]

DJs
Avik Basu [Ann Arbor]
Jason Laughlin [North Carolina]
Ramu Pyreddy [Philadelphia/DC]
Shorey Meyers [San Francisco]
Vijay Namasivayam [San Francisco]
Yulia Kriskovets [DC]

Orquesta
Glovertango [Austin]

Yoga
Andrew Dugas [Houston]

12/15 Austin Texas Tango Announcements from Fil

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http://www.austintango.org/pipermail/tango-announce/2008/000400.html

DFW :: Dec 11-14 :: Hugo Patyn Workshop

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http://www.evolutiontango.com/Flyer-Hugo%20OK-print%20copy.pdf

The good folks in Dallas will also be having their Christmas Milonga that Saturday as I understand it...

Sat 12/13 :: East Meets South :: Esquina Tango :: Milonga + Special Event

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http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/special-events/east-meets-south

Join a beautiful collaboration among great talents!
Passion, seduction and soulfulness connect these rich cultures.
Enjoy a full affair of music and dancing in the intimate and vibrant space of EsquinaTango.

Going East
7:30pm Mini Belly Dance Class
8:00-10:00pm 1001 Nights Orchestra
9:00ish Belly Dance Demo by Noelia Guajardo

Going South
10pm Mini Tango Class
10:30ish-12:30ish Glover Gill & Tosca String Quartet
11:30ish Tango Demo
12:30ish-1am DJ

Doors Open at 7:00pm. Food available till 9:00pm!!
Classes are for the total beginners. No partner needed.

'Advance tickets: $15 (till Wednesday, Dec. 10th ) At the Door: $20

http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/special-events/east-meets-south

12/06 Sat :: Milonga + Special Event

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Saturday, December 06: BEN WOITENA: A Retrospective 1963 -- 2008. Meet the Artist. From 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Complimentary Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres. At the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd, Austin, TX 78704. Exhibition continues through January 4, 2009. Attendees are Invited to Stay for "Starry Nights" an Argentine Tango Milonga in Celebration of the Exhibition from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Milonga cover $5.00. Complimentary Wine & Buffet.

12/01 Austin Tango Announcements from Fil

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http://www.austintango.org/pipermail/tango-announce/2008/000393.html

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