Argentinean composer Enrique Santos Discรฉpolo once said, ยThe tango is a sad thought that you can dance.ย See how melancholy you can be at the three-day Houston Tango Festival. A combination master class, conference and dance party all rolled into one, with an intensity on par with the dance itself, the festival includes all levels of classes with guest instructors from around the country, who will teach everything from the most basic steps to the tiniest flourishes, and marathon dance sessions.
After the dayยs lessons, everyone comes together and the energy extends into vast milongas, or tango dance parties, featuring performances, DJs and live music. Todayยs opening milonga features Austinยs Glovertango Orchestra and runs from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdayยs events are noon to 6 a.m. and Sundayยs events are noon to 3 a.m. Ley Student Center, Rice University, 6100 Main. For a full schedule, eยmail houstontango-festival@gmail.com or visit www.houstontangofestival.com. Individual events start at $10; $160 for full festi-val pass.
Jan. 25-27, 2008
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