Sue's New Year message - our 13th |
THANKS TO EVERYONE - WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU
In 2015, Firehouse Tango continued its tradition of being the best place to dance Tango in New Jersey and the ONLY place to be on Thursday nights.
Though many of
you thank us, the truth is that it's you, our dear Firehouse friends, who generate our success. So at the beginning of the New Year, I want to thank you all for helping and for bringing wine, food, and goodies. Mostly, thank you for coming every week, for the pleasure of your company, and for all of those wonderful tangos.
I wish you all a year filled with good health, love and friendship and as the song
says, "If you have the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance."
Firehouse Tango Holiday Milonga |
Firehouse Tango celebrated the holidays Thursday, December 17th, our last milonga of 2015.
As expected, the hall was filled with happy people dancing the night away. We had door prizes, food, and dancing; and everyone came dressed for a party. Holiday cortinas and the decorated hall set the mood, and many
folks stayed to celebrate for an extra half hour. Santa showed up right on time and proved to be jolly as ever.
Awesome Holiday Dinner by Firehouse friends
The Food
Our Firehouse friends brought loads of delicious food. My mom taught me that making food for people meant that you loved them.
How true!. Happy, Happy New Year to all my dear Firehouse friends.
- Sue Dallon - Brisket with potatoes, carrots, string beans
- Terri Lopez - Arroz con pollo
- Hilda Genni - Two flans
- Mike Porro - Salad
- Judy Wynne - Pumpkin bread
- Flo Salierno -Cranberry trifle
- Georgina Blitzer - Cranberry cake
- Elena Syrett - Apple pie and mince pie
- George Ngo - Beef with broccoli and sesame
chicken
- Marie and Francis - Ribs
- Marta Bautis - Pannetone
- Barbara - Chocolate Christmas cake
The special visitor
Thanks to Rafael for inviting and arranging for our visit from Santa. He did a great job.
The Door prizes
Congratulations to the winners of our fabulous door
prizes. - Diane - Necklace and earrings
- Marie Gregoire - Speaker
- Ken B - Earphones
- Al Ko - Spanish magnetized calendar
- Edna - Collapsible bottle
- Flo - Spanish sign
If you would like to make something for the Christmas/Hanukah/New Years milonga, please let me know. It doesn't even have to be home made. Last Thursday, December 17th - Firehouse Tango Holiday Milonga
See above
If heaven is anything like celebrating one’s birthday at Firehouse Tango, it has a lot to recommend it. Frankly, I’d rather be at Firehouse. Thank you lovely tangueras, for a birthday memory I shall cherish. Con mucho amore, Steve Turi
I keep saying I do not want to celebrate any more birthdays, but how many men will line up to dance with me, if not for the traditional tributes on birthdays.....oh well, you know that is not really true because our tanqueros dance with all of the
ladies... Terri
Lopez
No Firehouse Tango Christmas and New Year's Eves
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Firehouse Tango will be closed on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th and New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31st (We're going to be at Tango
Loco - see below for information) We hope you'll enjoy the evenings, as we all will - and, of course, we'll look forward to seeing you on the following Thursday evening, January 7th.
Happy Holidays! |
New Year's Eve Tango Loco VII Milonga with Mike Porro and Al Ko - Lots of Firehouse friends (including me, Sue) will be there |
Ring in 2016 with Argentine Tango TANGO LOCO VII Second New Years
Milonga To Simply Enjoy Dance & Friendship at Grand Ballroom Authentic Argentine Tango Music provided by DJ Al Ko 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM December 31, 2015 Latin interlude - Salsa lesson 10:00 PM Thursday, December 31, 2015 Light Nibbles BYOW Champagne at Midnight $30 before 12/15 $35 12/16 – 12/30 $40 at the door (if space is available) Mail checks payable to “Tango Loco” to: Michael Porro 180 Old Tappan Rd. Bldg 5, Old Tappan, NJ 07675 Grand Ballroom Dance Studio Midland Park Shopping Center (around the back) 85 Godwin Ave, Midland Park, NJ 07432 For additional information call 201-768-0218 or email: porro@erols.com TANGO LOCO MILONGA is a spontaneous event that arises when the spirit moves us and we have the opportunity to host extraordinary teachers of dance for our tango community. On this night, our extraordinary teachers are you!
January 2016 at Firehouse Tango |
December 31-January 1st - No Firehouse Tango - Happy New Year
January 7 -
No celebrations, just great dancing, learning, eating, and greeting old and new friends for the start of another great
year.
January 14 - Birthday of Erica Alberto
Erica is a new Firehouse friend, but she is a lovely dancer and and even lovelier person. This is her first birthday celebration at Firehouse, and I'm certain that it will be a memorable one.
Belated Birthday of Cris Grapa
Chris Grapa is a great tanguera, a great dancer, and a great
friend. She was so busy that she postponed her December birthday to January so we can all enjoy it. During the milonga, you'll find her at Fran's table or on the dance floor. Chris is still digging out from her damage from Hurricane Sandy, but she comes to Firehouse as often as she can. Carl will start the celebratory tango, and then you guys can all cut in.
January 21 - Birthdays of Estelle Stanger and Rose
Whitehill
Estelle Stanger
Estelle is one of the greatest ladies of Firehouse Tango. We are always thrilled to see her walk through the Firehouse door. We're certain that Bert looks down at the scene with joy and approval. Estelle will try to get to Firehouse on the 21st. She won't dance, but we will sing to her with great enthusiasm.
Rose
Whitehill
Rose is a great dancer and lovely lady who has been a Firehouse fan since our Firehouse # 4 days. She has also been to Buenos Aires with us seven times. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate her birthday. As for the birthday dance, I'm sure that the Firehouse Tangueros will keep cutting in as long as we would let them.
January 28 -
No
celebrations, just great dancing, learning, eating, and greeting old and new friends for the start of another great year. I'm waiting for more suggestions for cortinas. Let me know if you have some favorite non tango music, and I will
try to play it. This week's cortinas were for Christmas and New Years. Next time, I'm not sure.
A cortina (curtain) is a short piece (20–60 seconds) of non-dance music that is played between tandas at a milonga (tango dance event). The cortina lets the dancers know that the tanda has ended. The partners can then without insult thank each other and return to their own tables, to find a new dance partner at the next tanda. Cortinas are used at many of the milongas in Argentina and Uruguay but are increasingly common elsewhere. - Wikipedia
Let us know if you are celebrating an occasion and would like to request special music for that night’s cortinas. We will try very hard to accommodate you. We welcome readers' contributions about Argentine Tango in general and Firehouse Tango in particular. Send your thoughts to firehousetango@gmail.com We welcome readers' contributions about Argentine Tango in general and Firehouse Tango in particular. Send your thoughts to firehousetango@gmail.com
Firehouse Tango lost two very special friends last week. I shall never forget my many wonderful tangos with these two incredible tangueros.
Dave Thomas
Many of our friends expressed sympathy at Dave's passing.
He was a great Firehouse friend, and we have many fond memories of the years he spent with us. In case you missed it, here is my notification:
Sadly, long time Firehouse Tango friend Dave Thomas passed away last night. I will send notification of a memorial service to be announced at a later date. You can send sympathy cards and wishes to his dear fiancee, Susan Konight, at 215 Vreeland Avenue, Boonton, NJ
07005.
Horacio Piccione I am devistated by the loss of another Firehouse friend, Horacio Piccioni, who passed away early yesterday morning. He will be cremated today, and there will not be any service.
If you would like to share some memories of Horacio, e mail them to me, and I will publish them in this
newsletter. Surely, our dear friend would have liked that, since he read my bulletin faithfully every week.
Sue Dallon |
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From Sue Dallon
I, shared many special times with
Horacio. We met for a Spanish-speaking lunch almost weekly, Amazingly, I was able to understand his every word. The words that I didn't know, he made me repeat until I remembered them forever. I learned so much from him.
Like so many of the Firehouse ladies, I loved his unique way of dancing tango. He knew all of the words to every tango and sang as we danced. He didn't know the steps to Chacarera, but we danced it anyway.
He was a great friend, and I shall miss him terribly.
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts.
Sue
From Jorge Fernandez
Hi Sue,
Trust all is well. Judy just broke the news to me. Very
sad to hear about Horacio. An excellent person.
I'd like to share some of my memories....
"I had the honor to meet Horacio about 8 years ago at a milonga in NY. From the beginning we establish great rapport and a good friendship. "how are you Jorgito!? good to see you! Come here, sit with us. Let me introduce you to some people..." would be
his welcoming phrase with a tight hug, at every milonga. Wether in the NY area or in Buenos Aires, his welcoming spirit was always uplifting. For us, dancing was the break of the intense philosophical conversations we maintained throughout the night. On our way back home from milongas in Buenos Aires, Horacio would always give me the architectural history of every prominent building along the way. He didn't die. He only departed earlier to save us a place at the
next milonga. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and the great times! I'll miss you Horacio."
thank you,
hugs,
Jorge
From Al Ko
Sad to see another of
our FH tango friends passed away.
From Debbie Glaser
I'm so saddened by the loss of yet another of our Firehouse family. Horacio was a gentleman who it was a pleasure to dance with. I especially enjoyed him crooning to the songs! We will miss you, Horacio.
From Norma
Arias
I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep Horacio and Dave in my thoughts and prayers.
Many others expressed their sympathy, but didn't want their words published.
From Pat Flaherty
Hi
Sue,
Very sorry to read about Horatio's death. He was a wonderful dancer. I knew about his illness, but Hoped that he would survive. We cannot prevent what happens to our friends, but we can remember how they enjoyed life and be inspired.
The Argentine "caballero",
that came to Firehouse and sat at the bar, and from there connected, had conversations about all sorts of interesting topics, or asked you to dance.I enjoyed conversing with Horacio, and miss not seeing him at bar at the end of the class.
Que en paz descanse. Looking for the perfect holiday gift?
Here’s Fran and Pat’s suggestion for a
perfect holiday gift for your favorite Tango dancer. It’s a gift certificate for a private lesson with Fran! There’s nothing better to kick-start or enhance a dancer’s progress in Tango like a focused private lesson. Your gift can be for a couple, or for either a leader or follower. (For followers, Fran will serve as leader; for leaders, Pat will be on hand to do the honors while Fran teaches the lesson.) Go to our website – www.franchesleigh.com - and follow the link. Happy Holidays! Saturdays with Fran and Pat at Dardo Galletto Studios
Please join us for our Saturday Practica at Dardo Galletto Studios, 151 West 46th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues), 11th floor; 2-4pm, $10 per person. (Bringing a partner isn't necessary.) Pat and I will both be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your dancing, and to help you with material you're working on. Plus you get a new
“must-have” tango move each week! If you’d like a private lesson, you can visit our website at www.franchesleigh.com, call Fran directly at 212-662-7692, or email him at franchesleigh@mac.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/franchesleighllc
View Monica Paz' terrific tango Facebook posts - my pick from
this week is below - Link to New Interview |
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 a link to the Facebook page, where you can hear the music:
Calendario Milonguero
115 years ago, 14 December 1900, is born Juan D ' Arienzo. Here's our little tribute.
You want the video of every day in your milonga? We got him and we want to share.https://www.facebook.com/monica.paz.127/videos/10207935243160288/?theater
Below is a link to Monica's interview with Juan Carlos Pontorielo from February 8, 2011. He passed away recently. How wonderful to have this video history and othes like it that Monica has preserved! Un bello recuerdo
Juan Carlos Pontorielo Q.E. P.D.
https://youtu.be/CiEib0rZ92Q
Los Pitucos Milonga in Franklin Lakes this Saturday, December 19th |
A little bit of Buenos Aires in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Next Milonga - Saturday, December 19th, 2015 Back to basics - Beginner Tango class by Felix "El Tordo". A
great opportunity to introduce your friends to the Tango!
Lesson at 7:00pm Social starting at 8:00pm Couples, singles and beginners welcome!Admission $15, including home cooked "delight" Location: VFW (Veterans of Foreign
Wars) 725 Franklin Avenue (corner of Pulis Avenue)
Franklin Lakes, NJ
07417 For directions click here 
Los
Pitucos Milonga brings the best of Argentine Tango to Northern New Jersey.
Experience the finest of Buenos Aires at our Saturday night Milonga at VFW. Los Pitucos is a Monthly event which is held on the Third Saturday of the month...
Find yourself engulfed in the spirit of Buenos Aires, circa 1940. Mingle with other delightful Tango dancers.
Allow the romance of the period music to move you.
Your evening's hosts "El Tordo" and "El Zurdo" are dedicated to an authentic and enjoyable Tango
experience. Our DJ (and instructor) El Tordo, incorporates composers from the
"Golden Age of Tango" to replicate the best of the Milongas of Buenos Aires.
Milonga Los Pitucos is the first and only Milonga to offer gourmet food, prepared fresh,
by our chef "El Tordo". Chef Tordo takes pride in creating a new dish for every event.
We have been bringing the finest Tango events and music to New Jersey since 2009.
● Beginners Welcome... no partner necessary.
● Cocktail Bar area - BYOB
● Munchies & Finger food (Feel free to bring a dish to share...)
● The evenings "delight" is made fresh before the Milonga by chef "El Tordo"
Simply Social Dancing events in January |
Lisa Skates Simply Social Dancing |
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Please call the restaurants to make a reservation, even on the event day. We are given more space and more food and
more servers base on our Reservations!!
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Biagio's Restaurant for Dinner & Dance 299 Paramus Rd, Paramus NJ
Sunday, January
17th 6:00 to 9:00 pm A mix of music for all types of partner dancing. All levels, singles & couples welcome. $35.00 for dinner and dancing / Cash bar
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Latin Night at La Havana 59 110 Moonachie Ave, Moonachie NJ
Tuesday, January 26th 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Rumba,
& Cha Cha. $20.00 cover includes 2 house drinks or i drink & 1 Latin Night appetizer
Our cancelation policy - We STILL rarely cancel
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Even though we had to cancel once this year, we still rarely cancel!
We want to remind everyone that if the weather looks really bad, we will leave messages on our web site www.firehousetango.com and phone 201-825-1570. You can also reach
us on my cell phone 201-826-6602. Feel free to leave a message on either of these lines.
We cancel only when absolutely necessary (only about eight or nine times in all these years - including, unfortunately, the first scheduled milonga of March, 2015), but please check whenever you're not sure. If there isn't any message, we're on.
During Hurricane
Sandy, when we had only cell phone service, I was able to leave a message on my cell, so I guess that the best number to call is 201-826-6602.
The following folks helped set up, break down and clean up before and after the milonga. Without them, there would be no Firehouse Tango.
- Tsipoyra Sartan
- Steve Maisch
- Bob Brillo -
- Lynn Gross
- Elena Titova
And of course, without Terri Lopez and Steve Turi we would have to close up shop. A reminder that Firehouse Tango does not supply wine - Your fellow tangueros bring it. Therefore, if you drink it, please make sure to bring a bottle every so often.The folks below brought food and wine this week - - Barbara - Cake
- Adrienne Burton - Brie (Cheese) & Gluten Free Crackers
- Stephen Maisch - Bread and stollen
- George Ngo - Sesame Chicken & Beef & Broccoli
- Rose Whitehill - Dips
- Eduardo Campos - Empanadas
- Flo Salierno - Triffle Dessert
- Marta - Panettone
And these people brought wine
- George Ngo
- Solotruk
- Peterson
- Mike Casale
- Al & Lilian
- Dan & Georgina
- Bob
Brillo
- Charles Moorman
- Tony Scorza
- Tonia
- Jorge
- Francis & Marie
- June Stahl
- Victor
Arencibia
- Eduardo Campos
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