Starting next Thursday, June 5, Firehouse Tango will begin our new schedule.  For the month of June,  Fran's beginner lesson will be 7 to 7:30 and his intermediate lesson follows from 7:30 to 8:30.  

Dinner and dancing will begin at 8:30.  We'll also add fifteen minutes at the end of the evening, playing until 11:15. That gives us forty-five minutes more of tango, milonga, and vals.

Let us know what you think.

Sue and Joe Dallon

Next Thursday, June 5 - Birthday of Adrienne Burton

Adrienne, who has been coming to Firehouse for a few years, celebrates her birthday next week.  She is very excited about dancing with the Firehouse Tangueros.  Please don't disappoint her. 

Last Thursday - Belated Birthday of Walter Monteblanco

 
Our dear friend Walter celebrated a belated birthday with us last Thursday, after his extended world travels.

Walter, as he always does, started the birthday dance with Gay, then proceeded to delight the Firehouse ladies (and one brave gentleman: Joe) as they each cut in.  We need to find more reasons for celebrations with this awesome dancer with the large and happy personality.  

Oh, did I mention that fabulous cake?  How about the shared champagne.  While not as good as the tango with Walter, they were incredibly delicious.  

 We know both Fran and Joe since back in the Firehouse # 4 days, and we're absolutely delighted that they are now a couple.   What joy to see them walk through the Firehouse door tonight!  We hope to see more of them during their New Jersey visit.  By the way, when they do come back, make sure to watch them dance. 

 Thanks to Sydney St. James for encouraging me to do my first public hustle.  I've only had a few lessons, but because Sydney is such an excellent leader,  I didn't embarrass myself. 

Carl Remmes, a long time attending friend at Firehouse and experienced tango dancer has decided to make himself available to the Ladies as a professional Gentleman Dance Companion! His new career offers Ladies an opportunity to dance and enjoy his genuine personality, precise leading technique and connection to the "tango experience" that has made him a favorite and a sought out dancer in the New Jersey and New York City area for many years. 

Carl is available for exclusive dancing with you, or you can arrange Timeshare dancing for two or more ladies for two or more hours.  Please check your calendar for upcoming dances that you want to attend and confirm your dates for a fun night out!

Congratulate Carl when you see him, or feel free to call, email or text him at  201 317-1531, email rparl@aol.com, the next time you want to have him as a dance companion for any milonga or social in NJ or NYC.  Good luck Carl!

Address: 532 N Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone:(201) 265-5600

https://www.facebook.com/events/639106026169894/

THE 98TH STARDUST DANCE WEEKEND
JUNE 20-22
PRESENTS....

The STARDUST SUNDAY TANGO PROGAM !!!!!
June 22- 11am-4:30pm

- ARGENTINE TANGO workshops, 11am-1pm, with-
John Hernan Raigoza & Yaisuri Salamanca !
(They took 3rd place in the World Championship in Buenos Aires)

- Elegant Dance Mix Lunch, 1pm-2pm
(Latin~Swing~Ballroom)

- LA RUBIA'S MILONGUITA
2pm-4:30pm
Host & DJ Ilene Marder
Playing the best tango dance music ever!

Really fabulous, large new wood floor, & great sound system for some of the most beautiful dance music ever recorded! Many Hudson Valley and NYC Tangueros join the wonderful Stardust Tangueros for a sensational afternoon....

ALL DAY SUNDAY PACKAGE: JUST $50
-2 hours of Workshops; 1 hour Dance Lunch; 2 hour Milonguita
OR-
Dance Lunch & Milonguita Only: $35
(- MILONGUITA ONLY: Complimentary, No Charge!)

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT MILONGAS WITH STAGE SHOWS CAN BE ADDED TO SUNDAY PACKAGE, OR BOUGHT SEPARATELY
($20 PER NIGHT IF NOT INCLUDED WITH SUNDAY...)

CONTACT ILENE FOR MORE TANGO INFO...

At the Honor's Haven Resort
off Rt. 209, Ellenville, NY
(EASY, BEAUTIFUL RIDE, AND SHORTLINE BUS STOPS DIRECTLY AT HOTEL'S FRONT DOOR).

*** More than 50 dance classes during the weekend too! The hotel usually sells out with dancers!...check out the full program....

http://stardustdance.com/latest_weekend.html
www.stardustdance.com

"Today, you were talking about lead/follow. What you have not mentioned is, what is the leader to do if there is a miscommunication in the lead? My theory is to go with the flow until we are back in sync. Frequently my partner does not even know there was an 'oops' moment. No finger pointing, no scowling, just continue on."

First, I want to thank John very much for his response. It's nice to be reminded that my Tango Tips are not just one-way communications. Feedback like this is what makes a conversation happen. And in this case, I completely agree with his insightful observations.

As I considered the email, I started to think about the point of view that I adopt in these Tango Tips -- which is that of a dance professional, expressing how things would be in an ideal world in which everybody is always doing precisely the right thing. But quite often there's a big difference between what goes on in the dance teacher's imagination and what actually happens on the dance floor.

Nobody's dancing -- my own included -- is perfect. Mistakes in the lead and/or the follow happen all the time. Sometimes, the fault may be mine; sometimes, it may be my partner's. It might be a result of problems on the dance floor. Anything can cause a given step or figure to crash and burn. My attitude, like John's, is "no finger pointing, no scowling, just continue on."

Of course, if I'm teaching a dance lesson, I'll generally comment on what happened when a so-called mistake occurs. That's part of my job in helping my student become a better dancer. But if I'm in the middle of a social dance with somebody and things go wrong, I keep my mouth shut and as John says, "I go with the flow" and try my best to help get things back on track.

Wouldn't it be great, if all of us adopted this point of view? In my opinion, this is exactly the right attitude to take during a social dance. No harm, no foul, just fun.

Your Video Is Ready and Waiting!

"10 More Must-Have Tango Moves You Should Know"

Special April 6, 2014 intensive workshop

with Fran Chesleigh and Pat Altman

Pricing:

·      If you attended the session, we are offering a special discounted price of $25

·      If you did not attend, but would like to have this unique DVD, the regular price is $50

Pick up a DVD:

·      At our Saturday Practica at Dance Manhattan (2-4pm)

·      Or at the Argentine Consulate on Wednesdays (12-2pm)

Order by Mail:

Send a check made out to Fran Chesleigh, and mail it to us at 207 West 106th Street, Apt. 11A, New York, NY 10025. Please include an additional $6 for shipping and handling.

Here's a listing of the ten individual figures we taught that day. If you have any questions, contact us at franchesleigh@mac.com. And please don't forget to practice, practice, practice!

1.   Nito Garcia's ochos with traspie

2.   Julio Balmaceda's "running" molinete

3.   Osvaldo Zotto's back cross with molinete plus adornments

4.   Osvaldo Zotto's back cross with side step to cruzada

5.   Nito Garcia's media vuelta with rulo

6.   Pat's  "Esther Pugliese"adornment sequence

7.   Gustavo Naveira's left-rotating cadena plus adornments

8.   Orlando Paiva's "El Gato" sequence/with adornments

9.   Carlos Gavito's right leg wrap

10. Osvaldo Zotto's "show-stopper" step sequence

 Every day, our dear friend and teacher in Buenos Aires posts a historical tango fact of the day. These interesting and informative tidbits always include English, Spanish and Italian  information and a relevant recording. You can see all of them and listen to the recording by simply joining Monica Paz PractiMilonguero Facebook page. Below is the post for May 25th and a link to the Facebook page, where you can hear the music:

May 25, 1900: Birth of ÁNGEL D'AGOSTINO. With Ángel Vargas as singer D'Agostino had a very "milonguera" orchestra and this was his best time. The sound was sober and tasteful. The repertoire was dedicated to the Buenos Aires tango song, containing real watercolors. Now his own opinion on his style: ... respect for the melodic line and rhythmic accentuation for easy dancing.

 https://www.facebook.com/MPTango

And the following one for her latest interview (She regularly posts interviews that she does with surviving old milongueros) : 

MP Tango Interview

MPTango Presents Jorge Garcia at PractiMilonguero

http://youtu.be/iBvxXlJp3FU

Our group leaves New York on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 10:15 PM and returns Monday, November 10 at 6:15 AM. As I write, the round trip fare for non-stop American flights #953/956 is $1285. Let me know now if you are interested in joining us. You can contact me (Sue) at 201-825-1570 or  firehousetango@gmail.com.

How Much:

Cost of the trip including everything listed below (excluding air) is $2000 (double occupancy). Single supplement is available for an additional fee of $300. Airfare should be about 1,285.

Give check made out to Firehouse Tango for $400 together with your name, address and phone numbers to Sue or send to Sue Dallon, 16 Fox Hollow Rd. Ramsey, NJ 07446. For more information or references ask Sue or call 201-825-1570 or 201-826-6602.

What's included?

·         8 nights / 9 days in Buenos Aires with the friendliest group around

·         Stay at the excellent, centrally located Bauen Suites Hotel

·         Full breakfast every day

·         Transfers to and from hotel (included only if traveling with group on American # 953 Fri Oct 31 and # 956 Sunday November 9 (arriving Mon  10))

·         Welcome luncheon where you will meet the instructors

·         Private group lessons with excellent local teachers and local hosts as partners

·         Milongas with local hosts (male and female) who are there just to dance with us

·         City Tour

·         Full day at gaucho ranch with barbeque and show

·         Popular Tango show with dinner

·         Day at San Telmo Flea Market & enough free time for shopping, exploring the city, visiting museums, taking private lessons, visiting milongas on your own or resting (heaven forbid).

·         You most certainly will want to visit a shoe store (shoes cost about 1/3 of price here).  Prices in Buenos Aires are amazingly low & additional costs are minimal.

·         Excellent & inexpensive local teachers highly recommended by us for privately scheduled lessons.

Optional add-on - Four days in Mendoza - Argentine wine country

The following folks helped set up, break down and clean up before and after the milonga. Without them, there would be no Firehouse Tango.

• Terri Lopez
• Tsipoyra Sartan
• Steve Maisch
  
• Jesse Barton
• Bob Brillo
  
• Steve Turi

• Sydney St. James - Cut up cheese
  
• Eva Roth - Chicken with carrots; Zucchini in tomato sauce
  

• Rifky Mackeen
• Bill Kauken
• George Ngo
• Bob Brillo
• Jack Messing
• Marta Bautis
• Horatio Piccioni
• Francis & Marie
  
• Susan Berardini