Tango Club of Albuquerque Tango News Update

July 3, 2009

Ongoing Tango Club of Albuquerque events at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE (not the one-way Coal), Albuquerque, New Mexico. Located two blocks south of Central; 2nd block east of San Mateo, between Central & Zuni. [Map]

Please no street shoes or shoes that leave marks on the dance floor, per venue manager's request/signage.

Tuesday Night Milonga, 8:00-10:30pm. $3 members; $5 guests. FREE for
first-time attendees. Refreshments served. 7/7 DJ: Paul Akmajian.

New! Free introductory Argentine Tango dance class, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:00pm at Lloyd Shaw. Rotating teachers. Subsequent lessons $5 (includes entrance to Tuesday Night Milonga from 8:00-10:30pm).

No Saturday Afternoon Practica on the 4th of July.

CURRENT & UPCOMING TCA EVENTS & NEWS

TCA Kellys Milonga, Sun July 5, 7:30-10:30pm at Kellys Brew Pub, 3222 Central Ave SE, in the Nob Hill business district, Albuquerque. Free. Support our hosts & tip generously. 7/5 DJ: George Simmons. Next dates (subject to change): 7/19; 8/2 & 16; 9/6 & 20; 10/4 & 19; 11/1 & 15; 12/6 & 20. Kellys website: kellysbrewpub.com

"Tango por la Tarde,” TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Sun June 28, 6:00-9:00pm. 7/12 DJ: Paul Akmajian. Free event. Bring your own water, if desired. Next dates (subject to change): July 26, Aug 9 & 23, Sept 13 & 27, Oct 11.
Old Town is in the NW quadrant of Albuquerque & is bordered by Rio Grande Blvd on the west, Mountain Rd on the north, Central Ave. on the south. From Santa Fe/North: I-25 south to I-40 west; exit Rio Grande Blvd; south on Rio Grande (stay in your left lane) to Mountain Rd. Veer left onto Romero St. Parking is usually available around the Plaza; see map for additional parking areas. Old Town Map: oldtownalbuquerque.com/map_old_town.htm

SAVE THE DATE: TCA Holiday Milonga 2009, Saturday, December 12.

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Tango on the Radio

"Corazón Tanguero," a radio program devoted to Argentine Tango, is on the air on 1st & 3rd Mondays on KUNM (89.9 FM), 9:30-10:00pm. Hosted by Jenny DeBouzek on the 1st Monday & by Sebastian Pais on the 3rd Monday. Jenny also hosts the Global Music Program on the 1st Monday of the month, 10:00pm-1:00am. Jenny DeBouzek, (505)242-6198 or jenny@tangodowntown.net

OTHER WORKSHOPS IN NM

Currently scheduled tango workshops in New Mexico.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

Independence Day Milonga at Studio East, Sat July 4th, 8:00pm-Midnight. DJ: Giorgio Bianchi, playing mostly golden era tango, some alternative towards the end. Wear something red, blue or white (or all of the above)! Cover $5. BYO drinks & snacks! Studio East, 332 Camino Del Monte Sol, Santa Fe. Questions: Giorgio, (505)920-7742.

Argentine Tango with Tara Fortier, July 11-12 in Taos at Taos Tango Studio, 204 Bendix Drive, Unit E.
Tara Fortier is a very beautiful, elegant and yet an extremely powerful dancer. Known as an excellent leader and follower, she has been teaching tango internationally since 2003 and is one of the few North Americans who has taught at a major festival in Buenos Aires. With a clear and precise perspective on the dance, Tara emphasizes natural movement and clear body mechanics in her teaching and her dancing. All classes with be packed with follower and leader technique.
Sat July 11: Followers Technique, 1:00-2:30pm; Drags and Sacadas, 2:45-4:15pm.
Saturday Night Milonga, 8:00pm-12am. DJ: Mike Malixi. Location TBA.
Sun July 12: Boleos, 12-1:30pm; Ganchos, 1:45-3:15pm.
$20/class or $70/all 4 classes.
Email Mike Malixi,  taostango@gmail.com if you plan on attending so he may determine appropriate studio space.
More info on Workshops page

The Heart of Milonguero Tango, July 12-October 11, Int. level series of workshop classes in Albuquerque with Liz Haight, assisted by Masami Hirokawa at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. Sun July 12: Women’s Technique, 2:00-3:15pm; Balance, Stability and Axis for Leaders and Followers, 3:30-4:45pm. Flier with full schedule & details.
This series is intended for intermediate level dancers. Beginners or those new to on-body dancing may attend, but must bring their own partners to work with throughout the classes. Classes can be attended separately but most will be gained by attending classes sequentially. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register before class begins.
Full Pass (7 days/14 classes) paid by July 12: $180 for women; $165 for men.
By day or class: $30/day or $20/class.
Next dates: 8/2, 16 & 30; 9/13 & 27; 10/11.
Questions & RSVP: Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net

Santa Fe Tango on the Plaza, Sun July 12, 6:00-9:00pm. The Santa Fe Plaza Gazebo is booked for three Sunday evenings this summer. DJs: Masami & Liz. Cost: SF Tango cannot charge an admittance fee for this event, but would very much appreciate donations towards their expenses before or after the milonga. Food & drinks: Choose from numerous restaurants in downtown Santa Fe within walking distance of the Plaza. You could enjoy an early dinner and then head over, or go out for a little something after dancing! Next date: August 9. There are small gaps between the wood planks so keep this in mind when choosing your shoes for the night.
More info: info@santafetango.org or www.santafetango.org

Chan Park, July 18-19 in Sandia Park. Attaining Zen Moments in Tango: A Workshop with Chan Park at Vista Grande Community Center, Sandia Park, NM. Chan Park, author of the book "Tango Zen: Walking Dance Meditation" uses principles of Zen, martial arts, and yoga, to grow connection, awareness, and silent communication in dancers. Hosted by Daniel Boardman: daniel@danielboardman.com
Registration Flier & more info available now on Workshops page

Saturday Night Milonga, July 18, 8:00pm-Midnight at Julie Reichert & Bill Mohr's in conjunction with Chan Park workshop. Potluck (BYOB), & dancing at Julie & Bill's charming South Valley home in Albuquerque. Lovely wood dance floor. Everyone welcome. Map & directions. Workshop info.

Agustina Videla & Claudio Asprea, July 24-26 at Studio Roma, 1508 Roma Ave
NW in Albuquerque. Hosted by Lee Blaugrund/Studio Roma.
Registration Flier & more info available now on Workshops page

Milonga Roma, Sat July 25, 8:00pm-Midnight. Intimate Buenos Aires-style milongas with food & drink at a beautiful space in the Albuquerque Old Town/ Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW. $5. Hosted by Lee Blaugrund/Studio Roma. No street shoes/shoes that may mark the dnace floor please! Map link (off-site)

Milonga Roma is on Roma Ave. at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post building at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna (Laguna is just west of a Dairy Queen, a few blocks east of Rio Grande Blvd). From the intersection of Central & Laguna, go north on Laguna. The street becomes Roma as it curves east. The address is posted on the wall next to the entrance gate.

Pocho & Nely, August 20-27, at Studio Roma in Albuquerque. Details TBA.

Susana Miller, Oct 31-Nov 2, hosted by Tango Downtown in Albuquerque.
Classes Sat & Sun afternoons and Mon evening.
Sat Night Halloween Milonga, location TBA. TCA Kelly’s Milonga Sun evening.
More details soon. Website: tangodowntown.net
Karen Reck & Paul Akmajian, karen@tangodowntown.net or (505)453-1786

Holiday Milonga, Fri Dec 18 at Double Time Dance Studio, 112 Morningside SE in Albuquerque. (505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com

Tango Lounge Holiday Milonga, Sat Dec 19 in Santa Fe at Studio East:, 332
Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre, Santa Fe. Luren, (505)660-0075 or tangousa@cybermesa.com

Forever Tango, Sun Mar 7, 2010, 3:00pm at UNM's Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque. Created & directed by Luis Bravo, featuring 14 dancers, one vocalist and an 11-piece orchestra. (For purchase in season ticket packages only at this time. Single event tickets available closer to the performance date.) www.popejoypresents.com

Maria Olivera & Gustavo Benzecry Sabá, April 2010 at Studio Roma in Albuquerque. Details TBA.

OTHER ONGOING EVENTS | Please confirm with organizers.

Santa Fe Tango, a tango association in Santa Fe presents milongas, lectures & more. Visit www.santafetango.org

Practica/Milonga, Mondays thru 7/30 at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE in Albuquerque. Practica 7:45pm; Milonga 8:30-10:30pm. $4 for entire evening. Hosted by Gary Diggs, (505)293-5343 or gdiggs@comcast.net

Tango Luna Alternative Tango, Mondays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center in Albuquerque. Int/Adv Flashy Move taught by Brian Mahieu & Betzi Hitz, 7:00-7:30pm. Milonga 7:30-10:00pm. $5 for entire evening. Begins 7/20. Kick-off party with pizza & cake! 7/20 DJ: Diane McGee; 7/27 DJ: Richard Womack. First Mondays of the month are “Follow's Choice — follows ask leads to dance!” Diane McGee, dimcgee@comcast.net or (505)792-4160

(Some)* Mondays, Alternative Practilonga at Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Dr E #3 in Santa Fe, 8:00-11:00pm. DJ: Giorgio Bianchi. $5. Bring your own snacks & beverages (no alcohol); water provided. No street shoes, please. *Call Giorgio to confirm dates or for more info, (505)920-7742.

Ongoing Tuesday Night Milongas in Santa Fe at El Meson, 213 Washington Ave, +/-7:30-11:00pm. $5 minimum consumption. Hosted by Shahin Medghalchi, ellatidodeltango@earthlink.net or (505)983-9650.
El Meson website: elmeson-santafe.com

Lobo Tango Practica, Wednesdays at Winnings Coffee Company, 111 Harvard Dr SE in Albuquerque. An evening of tango in a relaxed coffee house atmosphere. Class w/ Caroline & Constantine, 7:00-8:00pm; Practica, 8:00-10:00pm. Free, but please patronize Winnings Coffee to keep this event going. ckhripin@unm.edu

tangoXchange, Thursdays, 8:00-11:00pm at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center in Albuquerque. "Explore and share what you find most interesting about tango in all of its fascinating and diverse styles. Learn, get feedback, push your boundaries, discover new movements, and most importantly, have fun. Come prepared with lots of curiosity, ideas and experiences." All levels welcome. $5 admission, full-time students free. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com or (505)506-1728.

Friday Night Milonga at Double Time Dance Studio, 112 Morningside SE in Albuquerque. 7:00-8:00pm, Tango Fundamentals lesson; dancing, 8:00pm-11:00pm. BYOB or snacks. $15 includes class & milonga; $5 milonga only.
(505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com
Website: www.doubletimedance.com

Practica at Studio East in Santa Fe, Fridays, 7:00-9:00pm. Hosted by Anne Manzler Driscoll. Rotating DJs. $3 cover. On alternate weeks (dates subject to change) after the Tango Practica. Around 9:00pm the Blues Night takes over, $3; no extra charge for those attending the Tango Practica. Anne, (505)577-5997

Tango Milonga at Studio East, some Saturdays, 8:00pm-Midnight. DJ: Giorgio Bianchi playing mostly golden era tango, some alternative towards the end. Cover $5. BYO drinks & snacks! Studio East, 332 Camino Del Monte Sol, Santa Fe. Questions: Giorgio, (505)920-7742.

Santa Fe Tango Milongas at Body, some Sundays, 4:00-8:00pm, 333 Cordova Rd in Santa Fe. Held in Body’s new addition adjacent to the restaurant. The Floor is smooth concrete. $3/SFT members; $5/students; $8/non-members. Food & drink may be purchased from Body’s restaurant until 9:00pm. More info: info@santafetango.org or www.santafetango.org

Milongas at Joe's Diner, some Sundays, 5:30-9:00pm in the Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Rd. (junction of Zia & Rodeo Rd) in Santa Fe. $5 cover charge added to your bill. Joe's has a full menu, wine list, and great desserts. Please tip generously! Hosted by Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net
Check out the menu at joesdinerandpizza.com

CLASSES

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EVENTS IN OTHER STATES

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Tango News Update is compiled & maintained by Karen Reck. Please send any additions/corrections to her at paulnkaren@earthlink.net.