Terri's Firehouse Tango Milonga II - Terri's Newsletter- Number 34 date: 3/5/2020

Published: Sun, 03/08/20

What Happened:

March 5th was our 34th Event together!

Wonderful turn out. Our dedicated die-hards care nothing about cold or wind, sleet, rain, the boogeyman or Godzilla germs. Our members are unstoppable.

Be sure, no matter what, every Thursday, we are dancing at Terri's Firehouse Tango without a doubt.

The dance floor was electrified and alive with good fun, laughter and elegance. Everyone here have developed into fond friendships and confident Tanqueros.

For 34 consecutive Thursdays you all decided that Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga II was "the place to be" because here is where the people you want to be with are.

Please share your photos with me to post on the website, yelp, and Terri's Tango Tutor. You all looked fabulous!

New Members, First-timers and All-timers:

Welcome to our newest members and first-timers. Don't forget to introduce yourselves and don't be shy. Couples, singles, mingles are all welcome, even to just hang out and socialize with good people.

I appreciate how you all make them feel right at home and welcoming.

We only get one chance at a first impression. You all look amazing.

***Annual Membership Sign-Up contact me ***

"Terri's Tango Haiku":

"Tango is about feeling and sensitivity, otherwise you are just doing gymnastics. You can do all the steps but it has to have the feeling and sensitivity of authentic tango." ~ Miguel Zotto

Talent:

* Our guest DJ "Cool Carlos" Sampaleyo was our amazing music master, tango spinner, milonga minister, and cool guy. Good job.

* Our guest instructors: Karina Romero and Jorge Carmona continue to enchant, beguile, inspire, and instruct with such a low key subtlety that helps everyone overcome all shyness. Nice job!

*Remember, right after the lesson, you are all welcome to continue practicing on the dance floor with each other or on your own. No one has to leave. Stay on as long as you like. It's your night. Enjoy every single minute of it. Practice makes perfect.

Our "Terri's Tango" Brand is Building

Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga II branding is becoming known for well seasoned Tanguero/Tangueras with impeccable courtesy and respect for the art of Tango and one another. The undeniable proof is we must be the standard setters since so many are imitating us. Our formula is working. Thank you all.

New Stuff:

"Terri's Tango Tutor" #4 is under construction now. Your feedback drives content. Most especially when it sticks to the brain, like a melody, jingle, or tune you find yourself humming.

This is the purpose:

It aims to be a good conversation starter. Mix a bit of history, some fun, some videos, that increase our knowledge and provide topics for chit-chat in between Tandas.

Where-ever you may go, you will be well versed and Tango trained courtesy of Terri's Tango Milonga II.

**Check out our new website to view your photos and videos to share and enjoy with your friends and family.

Our websites:

https://www.terrisfirehousemilonga.com/

UPCOMING Next Time:

Our 35th Terri's Firehouse Tango event is Next Thursday, March 12th, 2020! You all are record setters. Keep it going. Who have attended 35 Thursdays in a row besides me? .. I missed two! The bragging rights are all yours!

***Membership Sign-Ups: Limited annual membership slots are now available. Call me direct for details, first come, first served. Love you all. Your memberships are the foundation for our wonderful events. Signing up now! 845 270 1201 or authorhlb@gmail.com

Informational Stuff:

**ATTENTION: Our Admission price is $20.00

Guest of members: $10.00 Your cooperation and support is deeply appreciated.

Hint: Take advantage of VENMO*. This allows you to pay any time or day of the week and walk on through after you alert Tibor. Give it a try. See below.

Talent for 12th March 2020:

Our guest Instructors: The enchanting and "Tangolicious" Duo Karina Romero and Jorge Carmona.

Our guest DJ will be "Debonair Jorge" will entertain us with his style and brand of classics.

*The reason why I try to bring you a variety of music maestro DJs each week is to train your ears to lead your feet. To match your steps to the music, you have to listen to it first." I like to keep us fresh.

FYI: Exclusively for our Firehouse Tango-Milonga II participants, Karina will continue to provide private lessons. Call for an appointment: 1 646 342-9910 ****

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:

*Introducing: Pay by "Venmo" @terri-lopez-0 Download the Venmo app. to your mobile phone or if you already have it, use it to pay before you leave the house, or from the car, or a day before, or week before, then ease past the line. Running late for the lesson? Venmo Tango! We make Tango easy. This is really convenient. Try it. It is really working for a lot of you.

****Look us up on Yelp and please feel free to leave a review and comment for other Milongueros/Milongueras looking to find us. Post comments, invite others, post photos here too. People looking are looking for us. Let them know where we are.****

https://www.yelp.com/biz/firehouse-tango-milonga-ii-maywood

Acknowledgements, Kudos, and Shout-Outs:

Continued honorable mention to the folks who contributed to our tasty snack table. Your good will and consideration for others is so refreshing. You re all so wonderfully thoughtful.

Barbie brought the hot, good, classic movie Popcorn! please pass the popcorn! Rumor is Mattel will be introducing Tango Barbie with popcorn maker included. Just a rumor. We have the original. Nina brought a delicious home made cake which was devoured in seconds and a birthday cake for Carlos to his surprise.

Remember you are welcome to bring over you favorite dish to be added either to the snack table or hot buffet That is always appreciated by all.

Not to forget those top shelf wines!

Thanks to the generosity and sense of community by our friends:

Barbara (Barbie), Bill Auer and Mary Pagano.

They are the bearers of the fruit of the vine, the nectar of Bacchus, jungle juice, Tango fuel... they keep the good times flowing. wink, wink, wink.

We appreciate all of our really big-hearted friends who are always there for us, who give so freely of themselves, rain or shine:

The invaluable, un-expendable, in-exhaustible, renowned; Steve Turi,

Barbara (Barbie) and Tsapora you're the best! Love you all. Many hands lighten the load.Thank you again.

Landlord Stuff:

For safety reasons, avoid leaving spillables under the chairs or anywhere near the dance floor, so I do not slip and fall again. I don't fall so good.

Please do not put cups or any spillable items on top of the equipment. This could cause damage to the owner;s musical equipment.. You can put your initials or name on the wine cups, you can place them on the wine table and retrieve it when you are ready.

ATTENTION WARNING: The thermostats are set to electrocute you if you touch it. Please do not touch the landlord's settings. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Courtesy Promotions For Up-coming Events:

Who: Milonga Los Pitucos

When: Every third Saturday
Where: The American Legion, 65 Oak Street, Oakland, NJ

Who: Carlyn Afternoon Milonga

When: Every first Sunday of the month , 2pm-5pm starting

December 1, 2019

Where: 26 Broadway, Hawthorne NY.

Who: Lisa Simply Social Dancing

When March 8, 2020 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where:Biagio's Dinner Dancing

Paramus New Jersey.

Who: Filippo Ross Art Studio

When: Every Sunday Social, starting January 2020, 7:00 to 10:00 PM .-Lessons included.

Tango,Cha Cha, Waltz, Sala, Quick Step, Merengue, etc.

Where: Bergen Dance Studio .

416 Bergen Blvd.

Palisade Park, NJ 07650 - 201 602-7275

Tri: State Tango Dancing

http://www.newyorktango.com/NJTango.htm

[Thank you Gayle Madera for continuing to be the helpful source for updated listings of Argentine Tango in the New York/New Jersey surrounding area]

Every Thursday you may look forward to:

WHAT WE OFFER: Alert Everybody: Get there before the lesson with enough time to be ready by 7:20 sharp!!! Rally up on the dance floor.

BEGINNER LESSON: 7:20 pm to 7:45 pm [show up sharp]

INTERMEDIATE LESSON: 7:50 pm to 8:45 pm.

MILONGA: 9:00 pm. to 11:15 pm with the friendliest tango dancers around, with some of the most named DJs, playing for your dancing pleasure some of their most popular playlist,
WHERE: Maywood Columbian Club, 105 Grove Ave. Maywood, NJ 07670

WHEN: Every Thursday

TIME: 7:00 pm to 11:15 pm for a fun evening of Argentine Tango with a sprinkling of Latin and Swing.

Enjoy our tasty hot buffet and sumptuous dessert, also you are welcome to bring food and wine if you'd like. * BYO Wine! We do not supply wine

$20.00 at the door or via @Venmo

Dress code suggestion is classy, sassy, dignified, but please, no shorts or jeans and for your own safety, no flip flops. Be mindful how my landlord frowns on maring the wood floors.

Send to my email address for additional information. Our venue address is below, and anyone who has questions or needs directions can call Terri Lopez: 845 270 1201 email: authorhlb@gmail.com

visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/717776201974306/

and https://www.facebook.com/firehousetangomilongaII

Our webpage: https://www.terrisfirehousemilonga.com/

Meet Us At:

Maywood Columbian Club, 105 Grove Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607 - 15 minutes from GWB

"Everyone is Welcome! Firehouse Tango-Milonga II is a cooperative venture, run by dancers for dancers and anyone interested in learning or hanging out with us. Our goal is to collectively provide an environment in which everyone who joins us has the chance to dance and learn Tango, to meet other people who dance and want to learn how to Tango, and generally to have a really wonderful time."

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