[Tango] Tango this week and beyond

[Lois Donnay]

So much to talk about this week that I hope I can get it all in. Such  
a problem – too much fun!
First, the upcoming events:
Tuesday night dance, drink and talk at my house, 3142 1st Ave S.  
Starts at about 9:30, usually ends just after midnight. Bring some  
wine, some food or put some bucks in the kitty.

This Saturday May 19th the Black Dog tango will be held at Old Arizona  
to make room for all the people who will come for Maxi’s lesson and  
DJ’ing. Maximiliano Gluzman started dancing in 1997. He soon  
discovered milonguero style and studied with the most renowned  
Argentine teachers in this style: Susana Miller, Ana Maria Schapira,  
Pedro "Tete" Rusconi, Pocho y Neli, Ricardo Vidort and Jorge Kero.  
Even if his main source of practice has been dancing in the milonga  
through endless hours, he has also embraced teaching as a main activity.
His topic will be floorcraft and dancing in small spaces. This is one  
of the biggest questions that I get – what do I do when the traffic  
stops?

Old Arizona Studios, 2821 Nicollet Ave S, Mpls, 55408  $15 for the  
lesson, $5 for the dance.  Lesson at 7 to 8PM, dancing at 8. In the  
dance studio, in the purple building. They will have a theater  
performance that night, so please be sure that you come into the  
correct building.  We will have signs up.

May 23rd is this year’s Asthma Walk and Fundraiser. This is the one  
that we had at Matty B’s last year. Silent Auction, Chocolate Buffet &  
Live Music Wednesday May 23rd, 2006 6:30-11:30

Eagles Club #34
2507 25th Street • Minneapolis, MN -- Free parking
(612) 724-9714
$20 Suggested Cover (but we won't turn anyone away!)

Silent Auction: Items include restaurant gift certificates, a vintage  
sable fur, TPC Golf Package, Pampered Chef Package, Wild Hockey  
Memorabilia, Private wine tasting at WineStyles, paintings, dance  
lessons and much much more! Great door prizes given out throughout the  
night: wine, coffee packages, movie passes...

A Chocolate Buffet will feature chocolate desserts from local  
bakeries, hotels, restaurants, and catering services.

Lois Donnay will provide a free dance lesson: Tango to the Blues.  DJ  
Lois Donnay 10 - 11:30

Live Music by The Butanes - 3 time winner of the City Pages Best of  
the Twin Cities Best Blues Band play 7-10 pm www.thebutanes.com

For more information contact Lisa Thurstin at:  
lisa.thurstin at alamn.org, cell 612-360-5154 or work 651-223-9568



June 30th is the Outdoor Milonga at Old Arizona. You don’t want to  
miss this one! We will dance in the courtyard, but the garage door to  
the theater will be open so we can dance on a wood floor. But who  
would want to do that? Unless it rains


Now to the lessons:
Tonight and every Monday is for the guys. Following for leaders helps  
you to explore what it is really like on the other side.
Guys who just want to lead are welcome to come and help out at no  
charge. Leading a guy, according to David, is kind of like warming up  
with two bats. So you will get something out of it, too! 3142 1st Ave S

In Tuesday’s beginner’s class, we have been getting the cross figured  
out. On Thursday, we play with it some more.
Saturday’s classes (3142 1st Ave) have had fewer people, so if you  
want some extra attention this is a great class to attend.

More info on the Buenos Aires trip – if you want to sign up for the  
email list on the November trip, go to      
http://gamma.hostaga.com/mailman/listinfo/bsas_mndance.com

Lois Donnay
Minneapolis, MN
612.822.8436
www.mndance.com