 Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts the only
monthly all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area! |
|
When: |
Friday, December
16th, 11:15
pm to ~5:00 am. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge (2nd floor) --
NOTE! There is a different location for this month's milonga.
It is NOT in Dabney Hall. |
|
Cost: |
FREE!
Happy Holidays from Tango
Club!! |
|
Lesson: |
Starting at
10:30 pm. Taught by Caltech Tango Club members. |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of
refreshments, and the usual fresh waffles at 2 am. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango
classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the
argentine-tango list
here. |
Ballroom
End-of-Term Party
|
Occasion: |
Celebrate the end of
Fall term with a night of dancing, featuring a mix of ballroom
& social dances. |
|
When: |
Friday, December 9th, starting
at 9:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Cost: |
Free! |
|
Plus: |
Great music,
some fun mixers & a nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Toy Drive: |
In the spirit of
the holiday season, you can bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy
Drive!!! |
West
Coast Swing Party
| What: |
Show off your
stuff at the end of the WCS Series and meet other WCS dancers. |
|
When: |
Thursday, November
28th. |
|
General Dancing: |
Starts at 8:30
pm until the music stops. |
| Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
| Plus: |
Refreshments
served! |
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts
the only monthly all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles
area! |
|
When: |
Friday, November
25th, 11:15 pm to ~5:00 am. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall with nice large hardwood floors |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5
students |
| Beginner
Lesson: |
Starting at 10:30
pm. Taught by Caltech Tango Club members. |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of
refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2:00 am. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about
tango classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe
to the argentine-tango list
here. |
Viennese
Waltz Night at Occidental College
|
Occasion: |
A special night of Viennese
Waltz brought to you by Occidental College. |
| Featuring: |
Live music by the Occidental
College orchestra, plus a performance piece by Oxy Historical
Dance Troupe! |
|
When: |
Saturday,
November 19th, starting at 8:20 pm with the dance exhibition
starting at 8:30 pm. |
|
Where: |
At the Samuelson Pavilion,
Occidental College. Directions can be found at: www.oxy.edu |
|
Carpool: |
A carpool will meet at 7:30
pm at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson. |
| Cost: |
Free. |
|
Dresscode: |
Formal attire encouraged.
Tails and gowns will not be out of the norm! |
West
Coast Swing Night-Out at the Hacienda
|
When: |
Thursday, November 17th |
|
Where: |
The Hacienda, 525 N Sepulveda
Blvd, El Segundo, CA. |
| Carpool: |
Meet at the corner of San
Pasqual & Wilson at 8:30 pm. Carpool will leave at 8:45
pm.
Please bring a car if you
can drive. Drivers print out directions.
|
|
Cost: |
No cover charge at the door. |
|
Directions: |
110S. 105W. Exit Sepulveda
South (the exit after LAX airport). The Hacienda will
be on the right after a few lights. There is a big red
neon sign that says "Hacienda". There is a
parking garage on the
right, and the ticket can be validated inside the hotel.
For Hacienda contact info: 310.615.0015. |
|
Extras: |
Please remember to tip the DJ if they have a
jar out. Bring an ID, as discussed. Have
a great time. |
Viennese
Waltz Workshop
| What: |
A 2 hour crash-course in VW
in preparation for Viennese Waltz Night at Occidental College. |
|
Instructors: |
Top-amateur dancers Mike and
Alice Cho. |
|
When: |
Sunday,
November 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
| Cost: |
$5. Free for Caltech Ballroom
Team members. |
| Note: |
The VW workshop will be held
in lieu of the regular Beginner Team Class. This workshop
is open to the public. |
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts
the only monthly all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles
area! |
|
When: |
Friday, October
21st, 11:15 pm to ~5:00 am. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall with nice large hardwood floors |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5
students |
| Beginner
Lesson: |
Starting at 10:30
pm. Taught by Caltech Tango Club members. |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of
refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2:00 am. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about
tango classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe
to the argentine-tango list
here. |
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts
the only monthly all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles
area! |
|
When: |
Friday, September
23rd, 11:15 pm to ~5:00 am. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall with nice large hardwood floors |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5
students |
| Beginner
Lesson: |
Starting at 10:30
pm. Taught by Caltech Tango Club members. |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of
refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2:00 am. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about
tango classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe
to the argentine-tango list
here. |
BALLROOM BOOTCAMP: SEPT 26, 27 & 29 • A FREE 3 day introduction to 6 ballroom dances!
•
Click here for details • |
|
|
Outing
to USA Dance (formerly USABDA) LA
|
Occasion: |
Dance, mingle,
and possibly enjoy/perform showcases with the USA Dance LA
members. |
|
When: |
Friday,
September 16th, ~6pm-~12am |
|
Theme: |
End of Summer
Luau |
|
Dancing: |
7:30-11pm |
|
Where: |
Meet at San
Pasqual/Wilson at 6pm to carpool or meet at:
Culver City Masonic Hall; 9635 Venice Blvd.; Culver City, CA
90232
at 7pm for dancing |
|
Cost: |
$12 - public
$10 - USA Dance members and buddies
$5 - collegiate dancers |
|
For more information: |
Contact Kenneth
Kuo ::Dogbert [at] ugcs.caltech.edu:: |
Summer
Dance Party
|
Occasion: |
Enjoy the heat
of the summer night at the ballroom dance party. |
|
When: |
Saturday, August
20th. |
|
Mini-lesson: |
8:30-9:00 pm. |
|
General Dancing: |
Starts at 9:00
pm until the music stops. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall |
|
Cost: |
FREE! |
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts the only
regular all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area
every 3rd Friday of the month! |
|
When: |
Friday, August 19th, 11:15
pm - 5:00 am. |
| Free
Lesson: |
10:30 - 11:15 pm taught by
Tango Club. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall with a nice large hardwood
floor |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5 students |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Intermediate
Tango Workshop
|
Featuring: |
Professional instructors
Edmundo & Elizabeth Thomas |
|
What: |
Edmundo & Elizabeth will be
teaching a workshop on their specialty, Milonga con Traspie
(techniques for dancing triple-step milonga style). This 3-hour workshop
is part of the
Intermediate Argentine Tango summer workshop series. |
| When: |
Saturday, August 13th, 4:00
- 7:00
pm. |
|
Where: |
in Multi-purpose
Room, Braun Gym (hardwood floors with floor-length
mirrors) |
|
Cost: |
$15 |
| Note: |
If you do not have a gym
membership, you will have to pay $5 at the front desk to enter
the gym. If you do have to pay, then the workshop fee will be
only $10. |
Ceroc Party
|
Occasion: |
Show off your
stuff at the end of the Ceroc Series, party until the music
stops! |
|
When: |
Thursday, August
11th, starts at 9:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall |
|
Cost: |
FREE! |
Hustle
Workshop
|
Featuring: |
Professional instructor
Gary Ulaner |
|
What: |
1 hour
Basics followed by 1 hour Intermediate/Advance. |
|
When: |
Tuesday, August 9th,
8:00-10:00 pm |
|
Where: |
in
Page Dining Hall |
|
Cost: |
$4 for 1-hr Basics class;
$4 for 1-hr Int/Advance class. |
Ballroom
Team Workshop
|
When: |
Saturday, August 6th,
4:00-6:00 pm |
|
Where: |
in
Multi-purpose Room, Braun Gym (hardwood
floor) |
|
Contact: |
Team Captain Wanwan Yang for
details: yww [at] its.caltech.edu |
Intermediate
Tango Workshop
|
Featuring: |
Professional instructors
Alexis & Barbara White |
|
What: |
Caltech Tango Club is starting
its Intermediate Argentine Tango workshop series this
Saturday, July 30! Professional instructors Alexis and
Barbara White will be introducing intermediate level concepts
for
tango in a 2-hour workshop. |
|
When: |
Saturday, July 30th,
4:00-6:00 pm |
|
Where: |
in
Multi-purpose Room, Braun Gym (hardwood
floor) |
|
Cost: |
$10 |
|
Note: |
If you do not have a gym
membership, mention at the front desk that you are attending
the tango workshop, and they will waive your entrance fee. |
Ballroom
Team Workshop
|
Instructor: |
Tudor Stoenescu |
|
When: |
Saturday, July
23, 4:00-6:00 pm |
|
Where: |
in
Multi-purpose Room, Braun Gym (hardwood
floor) |
|
Contact: |
Team Captain
Wanwan Yang for details: yww [at] its.caltech.edu |
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts the only
regular all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area
the 3rd Friday of the month! |
|
When: |
Friday, July 15th, 11:15
pm - 5:00 am. |
| Free
Lesson: |
10:30 - 11:15 pm taught by
Tango Club. |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Hall with a nice large hardwood
floor |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5 students |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Ballroom
End-of-Term Party
|
Occasion: |
Come celebrate the
end of Spring term with Ballroom Club. |
|
When: |
Saturday, May
21st. |
|
Mini-lesson: |
Rumba from
8:30-9:00 pm. |
|
General Dancing: |
Starts at 9:00
pm until the music stops. |
|
Where: |
in
Avery Dining Hall |
|
Cost: |
FREE! |
Viennese
Waltz Night
|
Occasion: |
A special night
of Viennese Waltz brought to you by Caltech & Occidental
College. |
| Featuring: |
Live music by
the Occidental College orchestra, plus a performance piece
by Oxy Historical Dance Troupe! |
|
When: |
Saturday, April
30th, with grand march at 8:00 pm. Floor open until 11:00
pm with music performed by the orchestra. |
| Mini-lesson: |
A quick lesson
in Viennese Waltz will be taught after the grand march. Please
consider taking the
Beginner Standard class which will be covering V. Waltz
in its first 4 weeks for a full taste. |
| Where: |
in
Dabney Gardens |
| Dress
Code: |
Formal attire
encouraged. |
|
Cost: |
FREE! |
Cerocoholics
Anonymous
Argentine
Tango Workshop with Homer Ladas
|
Featuring: |
A
special 4 part workshop with professional instructor Homer
Ladas for advance and intermediate level dancers! |
|
When: |
Sunday, April 17th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Description: |
Four 1-hour classes on some challenging concepts:
- 1st class: Dynamic Turns
in close embrace.
- 2nd class: Forward Volcada
in close embrace.
- 3rd class: Open Turns and
Alterations.
- 4th class: Dynamic
Sequence -- i.e. Homer's Surpice Class!
|
|
Cost: |
Caltech & Oxy
Students with ID
- $20 for 4 classes
- $15 for 3 classes
- $10 for 2 classes
- $5 for 1 class
|
Regular Price
- $25 for 4 classes
- $20 for 3 classes
- $15 for 2 classes
- $10 for 1 class
|
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Ballroom
Spring Semi-Formal
|
Occasion: |
Come celebrate the Spring
term with some ballroom, latin, and swing dancing! Plus great
music, refreshments and 2
student performances in Argentine Tango and Ceroc from our
lovely CBDC dancers!! |
|
When: |
Saturday, April 16th |
|
Mini-lesson: |
Waltz from 8:30-9:00 pm |
|
General Dancing: |
Starts at 9:00 pm until the
music stops |
|
Where: |
in
Dabney Gardens |
|
Dress Code: |
Dress to impress! Prefrosh
welcome to attend in whatever attire you have :) |
|
Cost: |
FREE! |
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
| Featuring: |
DJ & professional instructor
Homer Ladas |
|
Occasion: |
Tango Club hosts the only
regular all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area
the 3rd Friday of the month! |
|
When: |
Friday, April 15th, 11:15
pm - 5:00 am. |
| Free
Lesson: |
10:30 - 11:15 pm, taught
by Homer Ladas. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5 students |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Hustle
Outing
|
What: |
Get your Hustle skills up
and ready for Gary's
Intermediate Hustle class starting Tuesday, April 19th. |
|
When: |
Wednesday, April 13th,
9:30-12:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
The Hacienda, 525 N Sepulveda
Blvd, El Segundo, CA. Hacienda contact info: 310.615.0015.
|
|
Carpool: |
9:00 pm at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson. Drivers please print out a map. |
2005
Caltech Dance Show
|
Occasion: |
Watch dancers from the
Caltech Ballroom Dance Club, Ballroom Dance Team, Salsa
Club, Dance Troupe, plus other students and affiliates
perform original dance pieces at the 2nd annual Caltech
Dance Show! |
|
When: |
3 performances, including
a Sunday matinee: April 8, 9 & 10. |
|
Where: |
in Ramo Auditorium |
| Tickets: |
$5 (unreserved seating).
Available via
Public Events. |
|
Site: |
http://www.its.caltech.edu/~dance/Caltech_Dance_Show.html |
|
Cerocoholics
Anonymous
Argentine
Tango : All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Argentine Tango Club hosts
an all-night dance party the 3rd Friday of the month! |
|
When: |
Friday, March 18th, 11:15
pm - 5:00 am. |
| Free
Lesson: |
10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Beginner lesson taught
by Sasha Putilin. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5 students |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Hustle
Outing
|
When: |
Wednesday, March 9th,
9:00-12:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
The Hacienda, 525 N Sepulveda
Blvd, El Segundo, CA. Hacienda contact info: 310.615.0015.
|
|
Carpool: |
8:15 pm at the corner of San
Pasqual & Wilson. Drivers please print out a map. |
End-of-term
Ballroom Party
|
Occasion: |
Come celebrate the end of
Winter Term... Hang out with a bunch of people and have loads
of fun dancing... |
|
When: |
Saturday, February 26th,
starts at 8:30 pm |
| Free
Lesson: |
8:30-9:00 pm in American
Rumba |
|
General Dancing: |
9:00 pm onward! |
|
Cost: |
FREE! |
|
Plus: |
Refreshments, good music &
great dancing! |
Argentine
Tango: All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Argentine Tango Club hosts
an all-night dance party the 3rd Friday of the month! |
|
When: |
Friday, February 18th, 11:15
pm - 5:00 am. |
| Free
Lesson: |
10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Beginner lesson taught
by Sasha Putilin. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5 students |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Hustle
Outing
|
When: |
Wednesday, February 16th,
9:00-12:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
The Hacienda, 525 N Sepulveda
Blvd, El Segundo, CA. Hacienda contact info: 310.615.0015.
|
|
Carpool: |
8:15 pm at the corner of San
Pasqual & Wilson. Drivers please print out a map. |
Cerocoholics
Anonymous
| When: |
Thursday, February 10th,
8:00 pm. |
| Where: |
Central Catalina Rec Room |
Hustle
Outing
|
When: |
Wednesday, February 2nd,
9:30-12:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
The Hacienda, 525 N
Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA.
|
|
Carpool: |
9:00 pm at the corner of San Pasqual
& Wilson. |
2005 Caltech
Dancesport Competition
|
Occasion: |
CBDC hosts it's 2nd annual
Dancesport Competition which features event competitions
in both International Latin & Standard and American Rhythm &
Smooth, plus a number of Nightclub events.
The competition will feature
members of the Caltech Ballroom Dance Team, as well as a host of other
amateur and collegiate dancers from around the country! |
|
When: |
Saturday, January 29th.
Competition held all day, check the
Schedule on competition website for individual event
times. |
|
Where: |
in
Brown Gymnasium |
|
Particants: |
Competitors should visit the
Event Info section of the website for competition details. |
|
Spectators: |
The competition is open to
the general public and spectators are much welcome to watch,
enjoy and cheer. The
event is free for all Caltech affiliates, and only $5 for the
general public. |
|
Information: |
All competition information
can be found at the competition website:
http://ballroom.caltech.edu/comp/comp-2005/ |
Ballroom
Party
|
Occasion: |
CBDC hosts our first ballroom party
of the new term. Come relax and enjoy, meet other
dancers and welcome competitors for the
2005 Caltech Dancesport
Competition! |
|
When: |
Friday, January 28th, starting
at 8:30 pm. |
|
Where: |
in
Avery Dining Hall |
|
Plus: |
Refreshments and great ballroom
dancing! |
Argentine
Tango: All-Night Milonga
|
Occasion: |
Argentine Tango Club hosts
an all-night dance party the 3rd Friday of the month! |
|
When: |
Friday, January 21st, 11:15
pm - 5:00 am. |
| Free
Lesson: |
10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Beginner lesson taught
by Sasha Putilin. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Cost: |
$7 regular, $5 students |
|
Plus: |
Nice spread of refreshments. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
Hustle
Outing
|
When: |
Wednesday, January 12th,
10:00-12:00 pm. |
|
Where: |
The Hacienda, 525 N Sepulveda
Blvd, El Segundo, CA. |
|
Mini-class: |
8:00-9:30 pm at the
South Catalina Rec Room.
|
|
Carpool: |
9:30 pm at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson. |
Argentine
Tango Beginner Workshop
| What: |
A 2-week workshop for complete
beginners & novices. These workshops are amateur-taught,
and are designed to help complete beginners to become familiar
with the basic elements in tango and to give a preview of
more complicated figures that arise from these elements. We
will focus a lot on leading and following exercises and technique
to help beginners become comfortable with the dance. |
|
When: |
2 Mondays only. January 10,
6-8 pm & January 17, 6-9 pm. |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
|
Cost: |
$1 |
|
Description: |
- January 10 will cover basics
of walking, molinete and ochos. These are fundamental elements
in tango.
- January 17 will review ochos and introduce some basic paradas,
ganchos, leg drags and forward sacadas, plus basic Milonga
patterns. |
| Notes: |
No partner or experience necessary.
Must attend Jan. 10 workshop to take Jan. 17 workshop. Close-toed
shoes only. Smooth-bottomed shoes & no loose heels (heel
of shoe strapped to foot) are highly recommended for pivoting. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about tango classes,
workshops, practicas & milongas, subscribe to the argentine-tango
list
here. |
|
Site: |
Visit the
Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info. |
"Double-trouble"
Modern Jive Workshop
| What: |
On Sunday, Jan 16th, we'll be
holding the "Double Trouble" Modern Jive workshop
-- where one guy dances with 2 girls (I know, what a perfect
place for it with these Caltech gender ratios...but it sounds
like lots of fun!). |
|
When: |
Sunday, January 16, 12:00 - 2:00
pm |
|
Where: |
in
Winnett Lounge |
| Instructor: |
Robin Nelson |
|
Cost: |
$15 for the 2 hour workshop.
Your $15 goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and is
tax-deductable. |
| Registration: |
We would REALLY REALLY like to
know in advance how many people are coming, so please reply
to me if you are. If you absolutely can't commit till the
last minute, just show up anyway, but otherwise let me know!
|
| Other
stuff: |
If you have a friend without modern
jive experience, he/she (especially she!:)) is welcome too
- since it's a new type of modern jive dancing, we'll be starting
with the basics. |
|
Subscribe: |
For updates about our cerocing
activities, subscribe to the cerocoholics_anonymous list here. |
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