[TSOM-Announce] Vals, Parties, Rock 'n Roll, upcoming

Classes, workshops, events in tango this week Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Regular Group Lessons Class and Event Calendar Tuesdays: Beginning Tango 6:30-7:45PM - Intermed: 7:45-9 PM Thursdays Int/Advanced tango, 7PM Saturdays: Beginning tango 10:00 AM - 11:30 A Saturday 3PM: Rock & Roll Next Workshop Duluth Regular Public Dances Tuesday Tango Party 9:00  Milonga with talk, food and wine, 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5 1st Wed: Krung Thep, 2523 Nicollet, 7PM Classes this Week: We have been having great fun improving and expanding our milonga, and I am almost satisfied with how everyone is doing. ;)  This week we are going to transition to Vals! Much of what we learned in beginning milonga can be transferred to vals with some minor changes, and we will learn some of the best ways to take full advantage of the beauty of the vals rhythm in Intermediate and Advanced.  No need to be afraid of vals - but neither should you be complacent with your vals skills. We're going to learn some new things! Tuesday Party  Tuesday at 9, after the lessons. Our Mardi Gras celebration was a blast last week!  Want to host a party some week? Pick your own theme, but let me do the cleanup? Let me know! Saturday Rock & Roll:  This weekend I am starting the Rock and Roll lessons that have been requested long ago. In Buenos Aires, there is always a tanda of Rock & Roll.  We do that here, as well, and the floor always fills up. Why not learn a little of this fun, energetic dance? C'mon - you envy that fun. We will start Saturday at 3PM.  So far, I'll need some extra men, but keep checking as that may change. Only $10/per Private Lessons:  Call me and schedule!  Saturday, Feb 28th:  I am teaching an Argentine tango lesson at 7:30pm at Cafe Bailar in Hopkins. Come and help out, then stay for the BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY and POTLUCK that starts at 8:30.  www.CafeBailar.com,  Ucoming:  Krung-Thep Thai Milonga, March 4th. The Duluth Tango Weekend has been rescheduled to the weekend of March 26th and 27th. Then, I'll be in Thunder Bay on April 25th and 26th.  Susana Miller will be here the 3rd weekend of May. Tango Boutique! New arrivals! Clothes, shoes and accessories for the dancer.  Clothes that fit, stay on, have color, flow beautifully, with real style.  And great prices! Shoes from $40 to $120.  All clothes under $100.  Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Time to plan for next year! Late November and December, the best time to be in BA  Our dates are from November 19 or 20th, but you can pick the dates that work for you and still stay in the house with us. We have so much fun!.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2015 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. This email is sent to you because you opted in.  www.mndance.com Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  612.822.8436  unsubscribe | update subscription preferences

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[TSOM-Announce] Rock 'n Roll lessons Saturday, Tango classes, upcoming tango events

Classes, workshops, events in tango with Lois Donnay Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Regular Group Lessons Class and Event Calendar Tuesdays: Beginning Tango 6:30-7:45PM - Intermed: 7:45-9 PM Thursdays Int/Advanced tango, 7PM Saturdays: Beginning tango 10:00 AM - 11:30 A Saturday 3PM: Rock & Roll Next Workshop Duluth Regular Public Dances Tuesday Tango Party 9:00  Milonga with talk, food and wine, 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5 1st Wed: Krung Thep, 2523 Nicollet, 7PM Saturday Rock & Roll:  This weekend I am starting a series in the Rock and Roll lessons! In Buenos Aires, there is always a tanda of Rock & Roll.  We do that here, as well, and the floor always fills up. Why not learn a little of this fun, energetic dance? C'mon - you envy that fun. We will start Saturday at 3PM.  So far, I'll need some extra men, but keep checking as that may change. Only $10/per person, Curious as to what it looks like?  Here is a video of famous milonguero Gabriel Misse dancing rock and roll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY47focCL6U    As one of my students says - He smokes the floor. Tango Classes this Week: Milonga Month is almost over  This week we transition to Vals! Much of what we learned in beginning milonga can be transferred to vals with some minor changes, and we will learn some of the best ways to take full advantage of the beauty of the vals rhythm in Intermediate and Advanced.  No need to be afraid of vals - but neither should you be complacent with your vals skills. We're going to learn some new things! Tuesday Party  Tuesday at 9, after the lessons. Our Mardi Gras celebration was a blast last week!  Want to host a party some week? Pick your own theme, but let me do the cleanup? Let me know! Private Lessons:  Call me and schedule!  Saturday, Feb 28th:  I am teaching an Argentine tango lesson at 7:30pm at Cafe Bailar in Hopkins. Come and help out, then stay for the BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY and POTLUCK that starts at 8:30.  www.CafeBailar.com  Upcoming:  Krung-Thep Thai Milonga, First Wednesday  March 4th 7:00. The Duluth Tango Weekend has been rescheduled to the weekend of March 26th and 27th. Then, I'll be teaching in Thunder Bay on April 25th and 26th.  Susana Miller will be here the 3rd weekend of May. Tango Boutique! New arrivals! Clothes, shoes and accessories for the dancer.  Clothes that fit, stay on, have color, flow beautifully, with real style.  And great prices! Shoes from $40 to $120.  All clothes under $100.  Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Time to plan for next year! Late November and December, the best time to be in BA  Our dates are from November 19 or 20th, but you can pick the dates that work for you and still stay in the house with us. I have a commitment from 5 now, so don't wait too long.  We have so much fun!.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2015 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. This email is sent to you because you opted in.  www.mndance.com Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  612.822.8436  unsubscribe | update subscription preferences

[TSOM-Announce] Mala Yunta - Milonga Carnaval

Queridos tangueros,

As you know, in South America, February is the month of Carnaval and there are many celebrations everywhere.  It's the time to leave your worries behind and enjoy life, music, dance and friends.  We are happy just because it's CARNAVAL!  (in Spanish it's Carnaval, not Carnival).  Nothing else matters...

This Friday, Feb 27th at Mala Yunta Milonga we'll celebrate Carnaval!  But don't worry, we'll keep it a Milonga!

What: Milonga Carnaval

Where: Four Seasons Dance Studio

When: Fri, Feb 27th from 9:30 until you leave

DJ: Kori

Admission: $10 general, $5 students

Snacks and drinks.  Feel free to BYOB.

Special: 

10:30pm - Raffle & don't miss a Samba gafieira Demo by Don DeBoer and Jackie Higgins (from Four Seasons Dance Studio).  This Brazilian dance originated in the 1940s in Rio de Janeiro's gafieira (working-class dance halls).  Is it the "brazilian tango"?

Samba no pe (Brazil, Northeast of Argentina): This is the typical dance that you see in the Brazilian Carnival parades.  Everybody is welcome to join and have fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZMdVDkzpT4

If you want to have a glimpse at Samba basic steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5loHqKffn8

Then we continue with our traditional milonga.  If you want more of our  fun dance traditions, we could have another "tanda-break" with:

Cuarteto Cordobes (popular music born in Cordoba province, to me is very similar to Merengue, but please don't tell that I said that…)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYIu9nR_A_Y

how it's danced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upQHXI_iGHM

Cumbia Argentina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwZDovf3kuM

how it's danced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71KFRx0Zu2c

Carnavalito (Norhwest of Argentina, South of Peru, North of Chile, Bolivia):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJs5JY-zmNY

Paso basico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1mR8x1b5SU

 

Los esperamos!!

Bataclan Tango

[TSOM-Announce] Fwd: Newsletter Tango and I for March

TANGO FUSION, Tango and I is moving to Dance Life Ballroom Guest instructors Nick Jones & Diana Cruz, Marina Kenny Classes for Wednesday evening Sabine talks about Buenos Aires Diana Devi her foot blog A message from Joy Davina Natural Tango Festival Denver info View this email in your browser Tango fusion this Saturday evening february 28    Come dance with us! We start with a mini lesson by Diana Devi at 9 o'clock followed by social dancing to the tunes of DJ Paul Lohman. Time 9pm till 1am Cost $10 Light snacks available / byob Where; at Social Dance Studio, 3742 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis NO PRACTICA THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28 March with guest teachers! Nick & Diana plus Marina Kenny! March Wednesday evening lesson at the Social Dance Studio are full of surprises this month. Since Sabine Ibes is away to learn and play in Buenos Aires, we have some special treats for all of the students:   Wednesday March 18 Nick Jones & Diana Cruz Topic:  Twisty turny things - what can you do with a turn anyway?   The 730 class will be an introduction to the topic with specifics on how to play with turns.   830 class building on those concepts taking them to a more advanced level.  So now that you are turning what can you do with it?    Wednesday March 25 Marina Kenny   Topic, 7.30 class: Turns How to wind up and how to unwind and what you can do with it.  Want to create that swooshy feeling for your follower?  Or as a follower how to create that in your own body?  Everyone loves a swoosh  so is here the basic using a turn. 8:30 class : we will build on the 7:30 class So now that you have the energy of the wind up what you can do with it as a leader or as a follower.  Unique and different ways to play!  March 28 - guided practica with Marina, plus March 28, 8 till 9.30 Class with Marina before Tango Fusion Milonga!   For these special classes we will NOT accept SDS class credit. ( nor can we accept credit card payments) Sooooo: Cost: $ 20 per class ( cash or check)  &&&&&&&&&&& Wednesday March 4 and 11 Diana Devi will be teaching the classes assisted by Marcy Muldoon!  Regular 6.30 beginner classes March 4-11-18-25!   Topic: As the world turns, or this the season turn turn turn.  Either way it is pretty clear we are going to be working on turns!     March 4th  730 class  The follower becomes the center of the Universe (well maybe just the turn)  and the leader is the circling planet earth!   8:30 class  - takes the same concept but looks at follower embellishments while the leader is doing a molinette and why this is fun for both the follower and the leader.     March 11th. Let's reverse it now the leader becomes the center of the Universe and the followers is turning around the leader.    730 class exploring options for the leader while the follower is doing a turn.   8:30 class Take the same concept but looks at leader embellishments while the follower is doing the molinette.  After all leaders like embellishments too!  As per Usual: Every Saturday Practica from 3.30 till 5 at the Social Dance Studio Calendar in March: 5 - Classes with Diana Devi 7 - Practica 3.30 - 5 11- Classes with Diana Devi 14 - Practica 3.30 -5 18 - Beginner class with Diana Devi, other classes with Nick&Diana 21 - NO Practica - workshops with Nick & Diana 22 - Workshops with Nick & Diana 25 - Beginner class with Diana Devi, other classes with Marina Kenny 28 - Practica with Marina Kenny 28 - Class with Marina Kenny before Tango Fusion Milonga   Meanwhile in Buenos Aires,            a note about Sabine her travels     While spring is suppose to start springing in Minnesota, South America is transitioning into their fall. Which means for the tango dancers; muggy hot nights on crowded dance floors. Definitely not for the squeamish; close embrace with dancers who, like everybody else, are hot and muggy as well.    Finding milongas (Argentine Tango dances) by following the vaporous music sounds that hang in the air outside an unmarked door, right next to the little hideaway which serves Argentinean steak and sausages on a bun.  That is where I am headed in a couple of days; Buenos Aires, the city where you can dance tango every day of the week and every hour of the day.  And while I am looking forward to social dancing, I am even more so, looking forward to training my Tango skills with teachers that I love to learn from. Every day you can find me in one or two classes, a practica and in the evening, dancing at local milongas. My heart and mind swell with tango knowledge as do my feet, from walking everywhere and dancing for 8 to 12 hours a day!    I keep an online journal on my Facebook page, sharing some pictures of my travels, adventures and lessons. Gone for a month, I will bring back know-how to our classes and our tango community. Back in time to celebrate the last month at the Social Dance Studio! I will see you all in April! *Sabine, tango addict* Diana Devi's final installment of Fabulous Feet Part 3 is available on line.  Do you have questions about buying shoes?     Shoes -Fabulous Shoes! Both men and women love shoes; they are one of the ways we can express ourselves with fashion. For dancing however, the choice of shoes must be more than skin deep. I love tango shoes and have them for every occasion: for practice; for milongas; for slippery floors; for sticky floors; even for dancing outside. Some would say I am obsessed with shoes; I, on the other hand, consider myself prepared. It is important to have the right equipment, and when you think about it, shoes are the equipment of the tango dancer! Having the right shoes is critical for the tango dancer. They can promote good balance or make it more difficult. Improperly fitting shoes can cause a host of problems from calluses, corns, bunions, chronic foot pain and many others. Unfortunately, problems with the dancer's feet do not stop at the feet! These problems will "travel up the body" creating problems in the knees and hips which can then travel up to the shoulders and neck. So now you know why I think the appropriate shoe and the right fit are so important! So what do you need to think about initially when considering a new pair of shoes? This can be a lot of fun because you start with the fashion or style you want the shoe to have. Then consider what the shoe feels like and how it fits. You also need to consider where you are going to be wearing them; especially what the dance floorwill be like. These basic areas will determine what kind of shoe you will buy. Read the rest of the article by clicking here at Oxygen tango A message from Joy Davina Dear Social Dance Community - In 2000 I had a dream of opening up a dance studio that would cater to social dancing and group class education, and would be affordable and welcoming to anyone who walked through the door. The bank loaned me fifteen thousand dollars and with the help of many hands, we opened our doors at 6015 Lyndale Ave S.  It is now 2015, we have moved three times and I have seen Social Dance Studio blossom into a vibrant community hub. I have seen many dancers and teachers grow personally and professionally. We all have created shows, performance teams, dance venues, workshops and a multitude of classes. We have celebrated birthdays, marriages, births and graduations. I couldn't be more grateful and proud. A year ago I told my landlord that I would like to find a permanent home for SDS, one which would allow us to grow and for me to save for retirement. I looked for over a year, put in 2 offers and was unable to secure a space. My landlord raised my rent over 40% in November of 2014. Although I have absorbed the extra expense until the end of April 2015, it would be financially unwise for me to continue in this current relationship.  Sometimes the universe makes me pause and reflect on exactly what my purpose is and what direction I am taking. This is one of those times.  It is my promise this year to be true to myself and follow my heart. The truth is that I love running a studio, and I truly care about all of you, but I also want to live a life without regrets. I am ready to step out from behind the scenes and dance on a professional level. I am ready to build a home and life with my fiance, David. I can never get back time that I miss with family/loved ones or the time I could be spending on growing in other areas of my life. I always give more than 100% and the studio has been my life for  the past 15 years. I am now called to create in new ways.  What Does This Mean For Us?  We are definitely going strong until April 30th with classes, workshops and events. We are celebrating 15 years of dance on April 3-5th 2015. We are honoring group class packages and private lessons until April 30th.  No refunds will be issued as we are giving everyone 90 days notice. It's time to make dance a priority and come in to take classes and private lessons! I am open to talking to anyone who has questions. You are all a beautiful part of my life and the memories we have created together will forever stay with me. Moving forward, I am both heart broken and excited at the same time. I know that the SDS spirit will stay in Minneapolis. I have no doubt that my talented teachers will create new programs to serve the dance community. As SDS closes its doors at the end of April, many new doors will open. My biggest and heartfelt hug to all of you! Joy Davina Founder of Social Dance Studio   A group of 10 People from Minneapolis are registered already! Come and join them, by using our very private and secret code: Minneapolisgroup   (one word)  Want to book private lessons at Tango and I? Go to our website and find the calendar (under contact)  Copyright © 2015 Tango and I, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Tango and I 5816 Pleasant Ave Minneapolis, Mn 55410 Add us to your address book

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