Wednesday, November 30, 2016

[TSOM-Announce] TaNgO FUNdamentals and Tango for you ( how to build your tango body!) and FOOT KITS !

This week we will have our usual schedule.  



Tango FUNdamentals  - This week we will play with the lock back ochos from November!   A new lease on common steps and movements.  Class perfect for beginners or those that want to learn a new role, or for someone who wants a different approach.  


Followed by Tango for You  We will spend an hour working on individual technique then move into  partner movements that use those same movements.  We will be continuing the drills plus adding a few more new things to the mix! Now that you have the twist what do you do with it?  


Where are these classes?  At the Historic Triune Masonic Temple

Address:  1898 Iglehart Ave St Paul MN 

When: Thursday night at 7pm and 8pm

Cost $15 per class or 2 for $25 College Students 1/2 price. 


Practica on Sunday 


Where is the practica?  At the Historic Triune Masonic Temple

Address:  1898 Iglehart Ave St Paul MN 

When: Thursday night at 7pm and 8pm

Cost $5 College Students 1/2 price.


Foots kits are make the perfect Holiday gift!  

So what is in the kit? Gel toes, exercises, soothing ointment , smoothing tools etc! All in a nice recommissioned carrying case! 

$20.00!!


See you on Thursday ! 


Diana 


--
Diana D Devi
Argentine Tango
Certified Gyrotonic® Instructor

The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham) 

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

[TSOM-Announce] Midwest Tango Festival - Thanks

 

Thanks to everyone who made the Midwest Tango Festival such a success.

First of all to Grace Evitt and Mark Dy-Liacco for choosing Minneapolis.

Then to all the local folks who helped out in one way or another.

(Truly, truly sorry if I have missed someone.)

 

Barbara Haselbeck

Brittany Drury

Connie Stack

Eric Li

Fran Howley

Irene Erickson

Janeen Rae

Sandra Uri

Terri Davis

Linda McFadden

Kat Luther

Katerina Karter

Niko Salgado

Parvin Dorostkar

Sarah Sommers

Suzanne Doyle

Lubomir Vojtisek

Naseema Omer

 

Monday, November 28, 2016

[TSOM-Announce] TSoM Holiday Milonga Spectacular

Mark Your Calendars now!

TSoM’s Holiday Milonga

is coming December 10th

 

 

This event will take place at the

Historic Theodore Wirth Chalet

 

Even Juan D’Arienzo is excited.

Click here to see his personal invitation.

(really, do it! He really wants you to come)

 

There will be:

Dancing (of course)

Live Music

Prize drawings for personalized TSoM shoe bags

Catered food from Cossettas

 

A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED Event

 

TSoM members pay just $8.00 (students: $5.00)

Otherwise the cost is $20.00

 

You can also check it out on Facebook

Click here

(you don’t need to be a Facebook member to view the event)

[TSOM-Announce] Milonga Alquimia - This Friday

Milonga Alquimia – Friday, December 2nd

 

View the Facebook event and share

Friday, November 25, 2016

[TSOM-Announce] Tango with Loisa: Classes with Augusto and Grace, parties, Midwest Tango Festival, news from Buenos Aires


Tango news from Loisa Donnay
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Regular Group Lessons Class and Event Calendar
  • Tuesday: Beginning Tango 6:30-7:45PM - Intermed: 7:45-9 PM
  • Thursday: Advanced tango, 7:30-9PM 
  • Saturday: Beginning tango 10:00 - 11:30AM
  • Regular Saturday workshops in essential topics
Regular Public Dances
  • Tuesday Tango Party 9:00  Milonga with talk, food and wine, 3142 1st Ave S, 55408. $5

Classes this Week and Upcoming: Last week while I am in Buenos Aires, Augusto took over the Tuesday classes.  This weekend, of course you will all be taking the Midwest Tango Festival classes, so Saturday classes are cancelled. Next Tuesday - Grace Mittenthal will teach on Nov 29th! She is an awesome teacher - makes things clear and easy, and will definitely improve your tango.. She will help you process and keep all the things you learned a the Midwest Tango Festival. Maybe you can get a private in with her as well. Then, the following Tuesday, Augusto will teach.I will be back by December 10th.

Want to know what my group is up to in Buenos Aires? The best way is to follow us on Facebook.

Tuesday Party: Yes, the parties are on!! You people certainly don't need me to have fun! 9PM every Tuesday. You really should try it - so much fun!

This Weekend's Events and Milongas: MIDWEST TANGO FESTIVAL!!! DO NOT MISS!
REMEMBER...If you haven't purchased your passes yet, go to www.midwesttangofestival.com and register now! Here's a quick summary of the milongas:

Friday, November 25, 2016 - Welcome Milonga - Four Seasons Dance Studio - 8p Mixer, 9p-4a Milonga, $20
Saturday, November 26, 2016 - Grand Milonga - Gale Mansion - 830p-1230p, $25
 All Night Milonga - 1a-5a, $25 ($40 for both milongas)
Sunday, November 26, 2016 - Farewell Milonga - Southern Theater - 830p-3a - $20
midwesttangofestival@gmail.com

Musings: I'm in Buenos Aires again, to renew my tango soul and remind myself of what great dancing is, and most importantly, to get rid of any of my own complacency. Too often, when tango gets difficult, we start to replace it with "flash". Yes - learning a pattern can be so much easier. The leader learns it, the follower learns it, we do it - tango happens!  But that's a shallow - really shallow - replacement for the beauty that is tango. (I call it paint by numbers tango-ick). It is not enough. Not nearly enough. It is so easy to fall into that trap, and I think so many here in Minnesota have. I promise, as I do every year, to have a renewed commitment to instilling in every tango dancer here, the true, deep beauty of authentic Argentine tango.Every one. I can't wait!!!
Dance Boutique

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 milonga

Buenos Aires!

Time to plan for 2017~ if you want to go with me! The next trip will be in November to December 2017. Pick the dates that work for you and let me know so I can arrange housing. Limited space is available, so that I can give you the attention you deserve. We have so much fun!. Follow our adventures on Facebook.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

[TSOM-Announce] Online Registration

Just a reminder that online registration for Midwest Tango Festival will end on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. However, registration will be available at the time of the festival. Go to www.midwesttangofestival.com for more information. And check out the Updates tab for the latest regarding the festival.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

[TSOM-Announce] This Saturday Nov. 19

  • This Saturday Nov. 19






    Saturday at 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM  

  • Twin Cities T'ai Chi Ch'uan  2242 University Ave, Suite 207, Saint Paul
  • Cost is $10.00
    Kalin is our DJ of the evening!
    Enter thru the back parking lot door. (Look for our sign)

    If you have questions or need assistance call 626-318-0372.

    See you soon,

    Jean
    --
    And Crew
    Don, Linda, Vessela and Kalin
    Tango5400@gmail.com

    http://tango5400.wordpress.com/

    [TSOM-Announce] Tango FUNdamentals , Practica and Tango Festival in Minneapolis !

    This week we will have our usual schedule.   Next week is Thanksgiving so no class on Thursday November 24th and no practica on Sunday November 27th. 


    So what is up for this week?  


    Tango FUNdamentals  - This week we have ocho madness continues this week more on ochos, focusing on how much we want to rotate!   A new lease on common steps and movements.  Class perfect for beginners or those that want to learn a new role, or for someone who wants a different approach.  


    Followed by Tango for You  We will spend an hour working on individual technique then move into  partner movements that use those same movements.  We will be continuing the drills plus adding a few more new things to the mix! Now that you have the twist what do you do with it?  


    Where are these classes?  At the Historic Triune Masonic Temple

    Address:  1898 Iglehart Ave St Paul MN 

    When: Thursday night at 7pm and 8pm

    Cost $15 per class or 2 for $25 College Students 1/2 price. 


    Practica on Sunday 


    Where is the practica?  At the Historic Triune Masonic Temple

    Address:  1898 Iglehart Ave St Paul MN 

    When: Thursday night at 7pm and 8pm

    Cost $5 College Students 1/2 price.


    SO have you heard about the Tango Festival that is coming to the twin cities?  


    Midwest Tango Festival  is happening November 25-November 27th.  Class, milongas and lots of good dancers.  


    check it out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestTangoFestival/



    --
    Diana D Devi
    Argentine Tango
    Certified Gyrotonic® Instructor
    ​ and so much more 


    The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham) 

    [TSOM-Announce] Puro Tango this Friday night at Four Seasons Dance Studio

    Please join us for tango dancing and conversation this Friday night at Four Seasons Dance studio in downtown Minneapolis. Micheal Cordner is the host for the evening we're calling the "recovery" milonga, to take the edge off the stress of the recent elections. Four Seasons is a comfortable and elegant gathering place next to the beautiful Loring Park. Micheal has been hosting this event for a long time and plays a great selection of the classics for your dancing pleasure. Light snacks are served. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share with the group.

    Puro Tango
    Four Seasons Dance
    1637 Hennepin Ave. S  (entrance in the alley behind Cafe Lurcat)
    $10 cover charge ..1/2 price for students
    9pm to 1am

    Tuesday, November 15, 2016

    Re: [TSOM-Announce] Tsom-announce Digest, Vol 119, Issue 6

    Hello Twin Cities!!  Oh my God!!  Where has the time gone?  In less than ten days, we have a slew of people coming to invade your community and share the passion/obsession we all have with tango!!

    While there are quite a few Twin Cities tango dancers signed up, I have been contacted by many who apologize for not being able to commit to the whole weekend, and therefore have not registered because they aren't sure what they can commit to.  Mark and I are extremely sensitive to this issue and we also understand that some may reconsider joining due to the costs of ala carte.  So, we have decided to put together a Mix & Match option for those who are interested in just doing a couple of the events.  For $100, you can choose four (4) events of your choice to attend.  Depending on what you choose to participate in, you could save a few bucks here or there.  This option is already on our website.  So if this option works for you, please take advantage of  it.  Unfortunately, it will end with online registration and only ala carte registration will be available during the festival.

    And we are finalizing the details on the website regarding local recommendations from members of the tango community.  So, if you have anything you'd like to share with our out-of-town visitors, please send an email to midwesttangofestival@gmail.com

    Thank you, again, for having us and we look forward to this spectacular event!!

    Grace & Mark
    MTF2016


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    Today's Topics:

      1. Bathrobe Tango Training..??!! This Monday.
          (Michael via Tsom-announce)
      2. Desperados Solo Mini Lesson (Michael via Tsom-announce)


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    Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 13:42:11 -0600
    From: Michael via Tsom-announce <tsom-announce@lists.mntango.org>
    To: <tsom-announce@mntango.org>
    Subject: [TSOM-Announce] Bathrobe Tango Training..??!! This Monday.
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    Do you want to be the fast track to the ultimate Tango experience?  Well,
    come to Desperados, and don't forget to  bring your bathrobe!!



    Seriously. 

    Yes. I think I know the first three letters of the words forming in your
    mind.. The first one starts with W, right?  Well, read on anyway:



    Our Tango Desperados are always looking to achieve new dance goals, and we
    have some incredible talents in our community with generosity and creativity
    to spare. So this Monday, bring your open mind and (closed?) bathrobe to
    elevate your dancing.  What's in store?  Well, a mini lesson on solo
    practice by our very talented Gretchen Larson.



    Sometime shortly after 8, we'll digress from our usual shared practice, to
    open our minds to solo practice.  Gretchen will lead us through some
    concepts on developing our solo dance for better dancing with partners.
    Why do you need a bathrobe?  Well, let's put it this way: I don't know
    exactly, but consider the possibilities if you show up without it! Maybe
    you've had that dream. Put it in the car now, so you don't forget.



    The Taster will start near  8:30 and run 20-30 minutes. Before and after
    we'll have excellent music and the nicest bunch of dancers in town to enjoy
    your favourite subversions.





    Wishing  you all the best,

    Your Desperados Extraordinaire :

    Michael and Scott





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    Desperados Tango Practica

    <http://www.minneapoliseagles34.org/index.html> The Eagles Aerie
    25th Avenue and 25th Street
    Southeast Minneapolis
    Map
    <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2507+East+25th+Street,+Minneapolis,+MN&hl=en
    &sll=46.44186,-93.36129&sspn=11.813018,22.390137&oq=2507+E+25th+street,+min&
    hnear=2507+E+25th+St,+Minneapolis,+Hennepin,+Minnesota+55406&t=m&z=16>

    Small Ballroom, Monday Evenings, 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 ish!

    Drop-In Rate -- $5.00
    Quarterly, 13-Week Subscription Rate -- $40.00



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    As mentioned earlier, there is a unique mini-lesson tomorrow.  Here are
    some of the secret details:













    Dear tango friends and fellow students:
    I'm sharing my current SOLO practice habits at Tango Desperados on November
    7.
    Do you have trouble deciding on an agenda,measuring your progress
    documenting your work? And why are we doing this anyway? All these burning
    questions and more!
    This is part one of a two part series.

    Come on let's do this thing!
    Gretchen



    Heartily seconded, tripled, and more by Michael, Scott and your friends at
    desperados..

    And don't forget your bathrobes.

    I don't know why. No-one will tell me either!



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    [TSOM-Announce] TSoM Board Meeting - Thursday

    All are welcome this Thursday

    Come and see your hard working TSoM Board in action.

     

    Tango Society of Minnesota [TSoM]

    Board Meeting Agenda

     

    November 17, 2016

    7:00 pm

    Location: Minneapolis Central Library

    300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

     

     

    1.     Introductions

    2.     Approve Agenda

    3.     Review of October Minutes

    4.     Process Documents

    5.     Board nominations Committee

    6.     Midwest Tango Festival Update

    a.      food

    7.     Review of November Milonga

    8.     December 10 Milonga

    a.      MC – Paul Lohman

    b.     Food – Augusto Morrone and Fran Howley

                                                        i.     Decorating – Sandra Uri and Janeen Rae

    c.      DJ –

    d.     Lesson – No lesson

    9.     Treasurer’s Report – none this month                            

    10.  Membership Update -

    11.  Venue Contracts for 2017

    12.  DJ & Teacher Rotation 2017

    13.  Web Site Update

    14.  TSoM Long-range planning 2017 and beyond

    a.      Outreach committee?

    15.  TSoM Policies

    16.  Next meeting:

     

     

    Thursday, November 10, 2016

    [TSOM-Announce] Midwest Tango Festival 2016 - Early Bird Extension Ending

    REMEMBER...the extended Early Bird Pricing ends this Sunday, November 13, 2016.  If you haven't purchased your passes yet, go to www.midwesttangofestival.com and register now!  Online registration will continue until November 23, 2016.  For those of you wondering what the milonga schedule for that weekend will be, here's a quick summary:

    Friday, November 25, 2016 - Welcome Milonga - Four Seasons Dance Studio - 8p Mixer, 9p-4a Milonga, $20
    Saturday, November 26, 2016 - Grand Milonga - Gale Mansion - 830p-1230p, $25
      All Night Milonga - 1a-5a, $25 ($40 for both milongas)
    Sunday, November 26, 2016 - Farewell Milonga - Southern Theater - 830p-3a - $20

    We are still waiting for some suggestions from the community for our out of town attendees! Send your suggestions to midwesttangofestival@gmail.com!

    Grace

    [TSOM-Announce] November 12th 2nd saturday Milonga

    On the Cusp of the largest Supermoon in 68 Years

     

    TSoM presents the

    2nd Saturday Super Milonga

     

    Saturday, November 12, 2016

    at

    Four Seasons Dance Studio

    1637 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

     

    There will be a free lesson at 8:30p by Diana Devi

     

    The music, provided by DJ Paul Lohman, starts at 9:30p and goes until 1:00a

     

    Admission

    Members - $8  Non-members - $10

    Student members - $7  Non-members - $8

     

    Light snacks provided – contributions of food or wine always celebrated.

    Enter the studio through the alley beside Café Lurcat.

     

    Always check the web site for complete information about TSoM Events

    www.mntango.org

     

    Become a member today: http://www.mntango.org/join.html

     

    Tuesday, November 8, 2016

    [TSOM-Announce] Tango FUNdamentals on Thursday, TSOM on Saturday and Practica on Sunday with Pauline Oo!!

    Class on Thursday, Tsom on Saturday and Practica on Sunday!


    Tango FUNdamentals  - This week we have ocho madness continues this week more on back ochos, what flavor do you want?   A new lease on common steps and movements.  Class perfect for beginners or those that want to learn a new role, or for someone who wants a different approach.  


    Followed by Tango for You  We will spend an hour working on individual technique then move into  partner movements that use those same movements.  We will be continuing the drills plus adding a few more new things to the mix! Now that you have the twist what do you do with it?  


    Where are these classes?  At the Historic Triune Masonic Temple

    Address:  1898 Iglehart Ave St Paul MN 

    When: Thursday night at 7pm and 8pm

    Cost $15 per class or 2 for $25 College Students 1/2 price. 


    Saturday TSOM milonga is this Saturday and I will be the guest instructor!  Please come join me...  the class will be form 8:30 to 9:30 and will be held at 4 Seasons.  


    Sunday Practica ....... Pauline Oo will be hosting !  

    I will be not be able to be with you so the beautiful wonderful Pauline will be hosting this Sunday....  Please come play with Pauline! 

    Time from 3-5 pm  - $5.00 College Student half price!  


    Diana D Devi
    Argentine Tango
    Certified Gyrotonic® Instructor
    ​ and so much more 
    (Soon to be a Certified Health Coach!!) ​


    The body tells the truth ( paraphrasing Martha Graham)