[Tango] Tango this week

[Lois Donnay]

One last week before Milonga Month! We'll start milonga on Thursday in the advanced class, 
because I would like to get a lot covered with the advanced students in milonga this month. 
So this week on Tuesday we will finish up on the techniques and the possibilities of the 
ocho cortado and other clockwise turns, then next week it's milonga.

If you have been away from tango, or considering starting, Milonga Month is the time. Many 
of my best students started with milonga, and of course my students are my best 
advertisement. Milonga is great for leaders because it's all about the feel and technique, 
without muddying the dance with lots of moves. For followers, the speed of milonga helps 
your quickness, while reducing anticipation. If you have been in tango for awhile, but are 
still uncomfortable with milonga, you'll make great strides in your tango if you work on 
your milonga.

Milonga Martes (Tuesday party) is going strong! Lots of fresh fruit, which always reminds 
me of Buenos Aires.  And lots of vino tinto, which also reminds me of Buenos Aires. Oh, and 
then there's the great dancers!

Looking for some shoes? One of my students brought some back from BA last week. Sizes are 
8-9. Come check them out - they're going fast!

No, this Thursday is not the 1st Thursday of the month, so it is not Babalu's night. Next 
week.

Several of my students are attending the tango open practica Monday nights from 8:00-10pm 
at Oddfellows Hall, 2382 Hampden Ave. St. Paul, MN. It is a great place to practice in a 
low pressure setting. $3 For more info: email Lindsay at orrxx058 at umn.edu or call 
651.249.1433. (One comment here: I've been getting complaints from beginning dancers that 
they are being lectured by their partners in practicas, and even worse, on the dance floor. 
I wish I had the ability to stop this, but teachers have less control than you think. If 
you don't like it, tell them you'd just like to practice. Sometimes people forget, and a 
gentle reminder is appreciated)

Christopher Everett is your DJ for this Friday night's Milonga in Hopkins Friday, Aug 1, 
9:30pm 816 Mainstreet, Hopkins MN,  treats provided, please feel free to bring items to 
share, Music: 9:30PM ~2AM. Cost: $10 at the door. Utango Student Members no-charge. --- See 
TSoM Calendar http://www.mntango.org/tsomcal/ for details and Map  Dan Griggs is the host 
of "Milonga todos los primeros Viernes del Mes!"  612.281.1953

Lois Donnay
www.mndance.com

Schedule for tango lessons:
Beginners 6:30 PM - Tuesdays Old Arizona Studios
Intermediates - 8:00-9:30 PM Tuesdays  Old Arizona Studios
Classes held at Old Arizona Studios, 2821 Nicollet Ave S. 55408  Door code
24135
Advanced - 8:00-9:30 PM Thursdays,
Beginners 10 AM -11:30 AM Saturdays,   classes held at: 3142 1st Ave S,
Mpls, 55408
Cost is $15 per person per class

Just drop in! No partner necessary. All classes emphasize authentic
Argentine tango.