[TSOM-Announce] January Milonga Cambalache!

🎉JANUARY 3, 2019🎉

 START THE NEW YEAR  with FRIENDS and TANGO 

     ~Milonga Cambalache~

     First Thursdays Happy Hour Milonga

    ~This month's DJ is Jennifer Wang🎉~

Monkon Sushi and Bar
394 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, Minnesota

monkonsushi.com

6:30 - 10:00 PM Happy Hour Milonga

No Cover - suggested $5 tip for DJ 

Come dance and hang out with your Tango friends!
- large wood dance floor
- great sound system
- beautiful wood-carved gazebo dance area 
- lots of free parking
- Light Rail stop directly in front
- awesome partnership with a business that is serving the Hmong 
community with Job Training and ESL classes
- Happy Hour - 2-for-1 beers and rail drinks, DimSum appetizers 
- Lao fusion /Japanese food with authentic homemade special sauces; local, organic and sustainable sources

[TSOM-Announce] New Year's Eve Milonga at the Eagles!

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend 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 We are having a New Year's Eve Milonga and Dance at the Eagles! All the celebrations of a great New Year's EVE: Hats, noisemakers, countdown at midnight, Kisses, food and champagne Wear your fancy outfits, because - why not? Our theme is Extra Elegance. Overdo your fanciest outfit. Lots of gems and glitter, shiny, sumptuous, lavish, ornate - dare we say, gaudy? We do dare! Feel free to outdo yourself! Tango music, plus Swing, salsa and (tangoable) blues sets, DJ'ed by Loisa New Year's Eve Tango Party When: Monday, December 31st, 8:00PM - 12:30 Eagles, 2507 25th St South, Minneapolis. Plenty of free parking, large dance floor (main room) Full bar If you'd like to eat dinner, you will be able to order chicken or beef. Definitely not for couples only - singles very welcome. $15/pp January Schedule: Tuesday: We are back to our regular schedule. Yes, the regular tango lessons are on all month starting January 1st, as is the Tuesday milonga. West Coast Swing lessons for Tango Dancers start on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:30. Sign up now! $10 per lesson. These will be targeted towards tango dancers. It is nice to take lessons from someone who understands the dances you already do, and maybe can speak to you in a language you'll understand faster. Location at 3142 1st Ave S.  Tango Boutique! 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 $150, including some great values in preowned.  All clothes under $100. Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Time to plan for 2019 if you want to go on my tour! The 2019 trip will be in November to December. Pick the dates that work for you and let me know so I can arrange housing. I'll need to know for sure, with a deposit, by the end of July 2019. Limited space is available, so that I can give you the attention you deserve. We have so much fun! See the website for more info.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2018 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  612.822.8436 update subscription preferences

Loisa Donnay
612.822.8436
www.mndance.com

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[TSOM-Announce] TSoM Board Meeting - Thursday Dec 27, 7 pm

All members are welcome.  Please see the agenda below.

Date:               Thursday, December 27, 2018, 7 - 9 pm

Location:         Lunds & Byerlys Uptown Minneapolis,

                        1450 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1.   Introductions 

 2.   Approve Agenda

 3.  Review of November Minutes

 4.   December Milonga Review

 5.   January 12th Milonga:

Location:	Triune	Food:	Corinne/Natalie
MC:	Corinne/Natalie	DJ:	Paul Lohman
Supporting MC:	Mark Jefferis	Clean up Ast:	Linda

 

6.   Treasurer's Report

       - Vanguard Account - discussion to close

7.   2019 Board Membership Committee  

8.   2019 Milonga Rotation and Venue      

9.   TSoM Outreach Committee

     

     

[TSOM-Announce] Tango with Loisa: Classes. Christmas Party Tuesday, 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 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: No class this Tuesday - We start the party early instead!  But we are back at it on Thursday and, of course, Saturday morning. Next week Tuesday falls on January 1st, but we are having class and the party as usual. See below for information on the West Coast Swing lessons.  Private Lessons:  Gift certificates are still available! Any amount, and for a variety of dances. Call to order, and you can pay online, and I can send it by email. Tuesday Christmas Milonga: It's Christmas day!  A great time to take a night off from classes and instead start the party early.  Come around 7:00 dressed in your holiday outfit, and bring your holiday specialty, or favorite, or leftovers.   Upcoming:   NEW YEAR'S EVE!   We are having a New Year's Eve Milonga and Dance at the Eagles on 25th and 25th in South Minneapolis! Hats, noisemakers, countdown at midnight,  Kisses, food and full bar Countdown to 2019 Wear your fancy outfits, because - why not? The theme is glam - the glitzier the better. Gems, satins, glitter, crystals, diamonds, let's outdo ourselves.  Lots of Tango music, plus Swing, salsa and some tangoable blues sets by your DJ Loisa  What: New Year's Eve Tango Party Where: Eagles, 2507 25th Ave S, Minneapolis When: December 31st, 9:00 PM - 12:30 Definitely not for couples only - singles welcome.  $15/pp West Coast Swing lessons for Tango Dancers start on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:30. Sign up now! $10 per lesson. These will be targeted towards tango dancers. It is nice to take lessons from someone who knows how you dance! Location at 3142 1st Ave S.  Musings: Christmas is the season of giving, but tango dancers don't need a season or a holiday in order to be giving. Tango dancers are used to giving, every time they dance. Dancing with someone means giving someone the gift of your attention, your musicality, your acceptance, and your trust. With every dance, we give our touch, our connection, and we do all we can to make another feel beautiful, comfortable and appreciated. Off the floor we bring these gifts to people in our community, too. Christmas is also for family. We are your other family, whether you know it or not. Many of us (including me) have been blessed with an outpouring of love from our tango family at some of our most difficult times. So to all of us in the tango family. I wish us all the merriest of holidays.      Tango Boutique! 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 $150, including some great values in preowned.  All clothes under $100. Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Time to plan for 2018 if you want to go on my tour! The 2018 trip will be in November to December. Pick the dates that work for you and let me know so I can arrange housing. I'll need to know for sure, with a deposit, by the end of July 2018. Limited space is available, so that I can give you the attention you deserve. We have so much fun! See the website for more info.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2019 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  612.822.8436 update subscription preferences

Loisa Donnay
612.822.8436
www.mndance.com

Loisa Donnay
612.822.8436
www.mndance.com

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[TSOM-Announce] Tango con-Fusion - The Holiday Edition

The only tango this weekend

Holiday con-Fusion
Milonga Tango con-Fusion


Saturday is Shaping up
to be a great night

FREE Tango Lesson at 9:00 pm 

THE FLYING PIG STUDIO
6232 Lyndale Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423

Great Tango classics with a mix of Alternative / Nuevo (con Fusion)
Saturday, December 22
Dancing from 9:30 until 1:00 am
Your host and DJ: Paul Lohman

Snacks and beverages provided but feel free to add to the table.

[TSOM-Announce] Puro Tango CANCELED tomorrow night 12-21

Due to an unexpected illness, Micheal has asked to cancel his monthly dance party Puro Tango at our studio tomorrow night, Friday Dec 21st. . With apologies and gratitude to everyone who has supported us over the year. Please send your get-well wishes to Micheal and keep dancing into  2019!

Puro Tango hosted by Micheal Cordner

CANCELED

Four Seasons Dance Studio 

[TSOM-Announce] New Year's Eve Milonga at the Eagles!!

Events in tango with Loisa Donnay Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend 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 Monday, December 31st: New Year's Eve Milonga at the Eagles!! Yes, we are having a New Year's Eve Milonga and Dance at the Eagles on 25th and 25th in South Minneapolis! Hats, noisemakers, countdown at midnight to 2019,  Kisses, food and wine Countdown to 2019 Wear your fancy outfits, because - why not?  Lots of Tango music, plus Swing, salsa and (tangoable) blues sets by your DJ Loisa  Let's ring in the new year with all of our friends! What: New Year's Eve Tango Party When: December 31st, 9:00 PM - 12:30 Definitely not for couples only - singles welcome.  $15/p Tuesday Milonga: Always a fun time. Tonight starts one of the saddest periods in Minnesota, that time of year when the days are shortest and the nights are longest. But we don't mind that! We love the night! We are paying homage to the long nights with at Jammies-themed night on Dec 18th - wear your most comfortable clothes, slippers and your nightcap, bring your teddy bear, we'll sip hot chocolate and eat popcorn, and dance to dreamy tangos. It's going to be a blast!  Next week - it's December 25th, Christmas day and we will still have a party. We are going to forgo the class and start early on our Christmas party.   Tango Boutique! 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 $150, including some great values in preowned.  All clothes under $100. Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Time to plan for 2018 if you want to go on my tour! The 2018 trip will be in November to December. Pick the dates that work for you and let me know so I can arrange housing. I'll need to know for sure, with a deposit, by the end of July 2018. Limited space is available, so that I can give you the attention you deserve. We have so much fun! See the website for more info.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2018 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  612.822.8436 update subscription preferences

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[TSOM-Announce] Tango con-Fusion - The Holiday Edition

You’ve waited a whole month for this.

Warm up with your friends
Saturday
Holiday con-Fusion
Milonga Tango con-Fusion



FREE Tango Lesson at 9:00 pm 

THE FLYING PIG STUDIO
6232 Lyndale Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423

Great Tango classics with a mix of Alternative / Nuevo (con Fusion)
Saturday, October 27
Dancing from 9:30 until 1:00 am
Your host and DJ: Paul Lohman

Snacks and beverages provided but feel free to add to the table.

[TSOM-Announce] Cancelled!: Earth's Single Axis Turn

 

Dear Tango friends,

 

You could argue that the earth is doing a single axis turn, or perhaps better, that we are in a cosmic colgada with old Sol as we dance across the galaxy.  But no matter what you call it, we have enjoyed a very fulfilling year of music and friendship together.  For that, I am truly grateful.

 

Soon comes the marker for rebirth; the closure of a full revolution, and the opening of a new cycle. 

But first we pause: It’s the pause that accentuates our motion, our vitality, and the dynamism of our dance together.

 

So please enjoy Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in the best possible way…without us L.

Desperados Practica is cancelled on this Christmas and New Year’s eves!

Find us again, starting the second Monday night of 2019. J

We look forward to another fantastic year together, having the most fun you can have that is not currently outlawed!

 

Wishing you the very best in all things,

Michael, Scott, and your friends at Desperados

 

 

 

Tango Desperados

                                                           

The Eagles Aerie
25th Avenue and 25th Street
Southeast Minneapolis
Map

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

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

 

[TSOM-Announce] Ouch...

[TSOM-Announce] Tango with Loisa: Back from Buenos Aires!!

Classes, workshops, events in tango this week Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend 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:  I am back from Buenos Aires! Come to classes this month. I have a lot of cool things to show you!  Right when I am back from Buenos Aires, I have a renewed fervor to show you all the important things that you need to dance tango well when you go. Or just if you want to dance tango well. I'm fired up! Now is a great time to come back to classes if you have been away for awhile. Come back and get a full dose of my overflowing enthusiasm, and some great new techniques to make your tango wonderful. Private Lessons:  Scheduling now! Also, don't forget a gift certificate for that special dance partner. Or that couple you know who just announced their engagement. Or that person who needs dance in their life (isn't that everybody?) Any amount can be arranged.  Tuesday Milonga: Always a fun time, and these next weeks will be particularity fun. Tomorrow, Dec 11th, the theme is Buenos Aires! We will have some of the food I brought back, some of the wine I brought back, and of course we will tell some of the stories we brought back!! Wear sky blue and white, with a splash of yellow like the Argentine flag. Next week: It's Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Let's celebrate with a Pajama Party! And we are not closing on Christmas Day, but instead of class, we will just have the party. I am planning a series of classes on West Coast Swing for Tango Dancers in January. Contact me for details and to sign up! Musings: So much has changed in the Buenos Aires milonga scene since I first went in 1998. At first I saw hardly any change, but then as more tourists came, we saw more "tourist milongas", those places where the tango tourist would go and dance the strange type of tango that they learned in their home country, and the serious Buenos AIres tango dancers would go only to solicit students or dates. Now some of the conventions that have become common in the US milongas have seeped into the Buenos Aires milongas. Tandas are often only 3, not 4 songs. Men and women are seated close by each other, even sometimes at the same table. The milongas only last 3 or 4 hours, rather than 6 to 7. Women change their shoes at the table even at the best milongas. I miss many of the old conventions, but I don't mind the men sitting closer, as my eyesight gets worse. I am glad that the music has not changed, and stays traditional. And I am glad that the embrace stays the same, and close connected dancing is how it is done. I don't think that will change. I think the strong women of Buenos Aires would be quite angry if men started to push them into an open embrace to do some "move" they haven't learned yet in close embrace!   Tango Boutique! 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 $150, including some great values in preowned.  All clothes under $100. Come and shop during parties and get an unbiased opinion from seasoned tango dancers. :) Buenos Aires! Time to plan for 2018 if you want to go on my tour! The 2018 trip will be in November to December. Pick the dates that work for you and let me know so I can arrange housing. I'll need to know for sure, with a deposit, by the end of July 2018. Limited space is available, so that I can give you the attention you deserve. We have so much fun! See the website for more info.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2019 Dance with Lois Donnay, All rights reserved. Our address is: Dance with Lois Donnay 3142 1st Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Add us to your address book  612.822.8436 update subscription preferences

Loisa Donnay
612.822.8436
www.mndance.com

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