Tango y Té News 02/12/09 Valentines, Group Photo

from David Chayes

Tango y Té News--02/12/09--Valentines: Group Photo
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-Saturday's Milonga
-Early Valentines in Sarasota!
-This Satuday: Valentines Milonga!
-February 21: Milonga Cancelled
-a Look Ahead

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-Saturday's Milonga

Feb 07's milonga was again very nice milonga. Even without Thuy, it's wonderful that there were several ladies who are good at doing vals!!! I admit that one year ago I myself was not good at vals yet.

What:       Tango y Té weekly milonga

When:     Saturday  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: lesson in the fundamentals of tango
                               8:30 pm - 12 am: general dancing

Where:    Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange, 601 South Main Street

Cost:       $10 ($5 for students) includes fundamentals lesson and refreshments

Info:          www.tangoyte.com
                 (352) 328-7916
                 (352) 281-0733


-Early Valentines in Sarasota!

Chut, Vidjut and me, David went to Sarasota on Sunday to enjoy the Twilight "Valentines" Milonga. We all had great fun, and enjoyed good dancing interspersed with a dinner served in style, and we each had our "valentines experience." Vidjut turned out to be the youngest tanguero, a favorite wtih the ladies, and was described by someone as a "cupid." Chut was praised by a young man who repeatedly referred to her as "this girl." For me, it was especially great to meet Anna, a modest Vals specialist, and to dance Valses with her on Valentines', after all Vals is the Flowiest dance of all! Also it was great to meet Helaine, the beautiful lady who for years ran a tango school in Umbria, Italy, and who now teaches in Naples, Florida... and it was a special treat to DANCE with Helaine. Helaine loves "Villa Urquiza" style, just like some of us here in Gainesville..!


-This Satuday: Valentines Milonga!

Instead of dictating that the "men wear black and women wear red" on Valentines Day, I decided that I personally will wear light and sunny colors this Saturday, because it feels more "flowy." Feel free to join me in this theme, only if you like the idea!

Then I thought, it would be nice to remember this moment by taking a group picture. So, if you like the idea, please join us for a group picture. We will set it up and take the picture around 10 pm.


-February 21: Milonga Cancelled

February 21 the TyT Milonga is pre-empted by the Brazilian party. This occurrence is a potentially once-every-2-months liability. We may still announce an alternative venue. Please stay tuned.


-A Look Ahead

Feb 14: Regular Milonga
Feb 21: Not a Regular Milonga
Feb 28: Regular Milonga
etc.