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tango: January all-Night milonga

With a special performance by
JAIMES FRIEDGEN & REBECCA SHULMAN

Featuring guest DJ from THE 8th STYLE, Seattle
JAIMES FRIEDGEN

Jaimes & Rebecca are teaching at Caltech Jan 12 & 14,
and in Los Angeles from Jan 12-22,
for their full schedule please visit Tango Afficionado: http://tangoafficionado.com/events.htm#jaimesandrebecca

what:	Caltech Tango Club welcomes 2 of the most sought-after tango instructors Jaimes Friedgen from Seattle & Rebecca Shulman from New York to our campus!
When:	2rd Friday, January 12, 10:00 pm - 4:00 am.
Where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter thru the gardens on the North side.
Workshops:	Jaimes & Rebecca are teaching 2 workshops at Caltech. Check the Workshop section for details! Jan 12 Workshop: Linking Turns 1 Friday, 8:30 - 10:00 pm in Dabney Hall, right before the milonga. Jan 14 Workshop: Linking Turns 2 Sunday, 8:00 - 9:30 pm in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor).

cost:	Workshop Only: $10 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $15 regular. Milonga Only: $5 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $7 regular. ~~ Special Discount* ~~ Jan 12 Workshop & Milonga:* $13 for all students & Caltech affiliates (with ID); $20 regular.
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am.

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Modern Jive party

When:	Saturday, January 13, 8:30 pm until the music stops.
where:	North Catalina Rec Room, at the center of the North Catalina Houses on Del Mar & Wilson.
What:	It's time for another evening of ceroc dancing! Please join us, no matter what level dancer you are! The usual - lots of ceroc music, a few snacks, and nice people of all levels to dance with.
cost:	Free!
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Welcome Party Dance Social

The 2007 Dance of the Roses
Pre-Comp Welcome Party
Dance Social

CBDC hosts a ballroom party to welcome competitors to
the 2007 Dance of the Roses, and to kick off the competition!.

featuring:	Latin & Standard, Rhythm & Smooth, plus Nightclub music.
When:	Friday, January 19, from 9:00 pm-12:00 am
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Including:	Refreshments. Partner search board.

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2007 Dance of the Roses

What:	The 2007 Caltech Dancesport Competition featuring Latin & Ballroom and Rhythm & Smooth syllabus & open events, plus beginner & intermediate-level Nightclub events.
When:	Saturday, January 20.
Where:	Brown Gymnasium

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Viennese Waltz Night

CALTECH & OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
presents the annual

VIENNESE WALTZ NIGHT

With music by
OXY/CALTECH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA,
Allen Gross conducting

And a special performance by
OCCIDENTAL FOLK & HISTORICAL DANCE TROUPE

When:	Friday, February 9, 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Grand March commences at 8:00 pm.
Where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter thru the gardens on the North side.
Attire:	For men, shirt and tie minimum, formalwear highly encouraged. White tie would not be out of place (Period costumes from the mid 19th century also great). For ladies, ball gowns or equivalent (Period ball gowns if you want to really go for it). Shoes: No narrow heels, only thick heels (dance shoes with thick heel protectors are barely acceptable). Danceslippers or cuban heels preferred.
cost:	FREE
Clinics:	If you want to learn Viennese Waltz in preparation to this event, there are 2 VW clinics being offered: Clinic 1: Tuesday, February 6, 9-10 pm at the MPR. Taught by CBDC's Tudor & Magda. >> details Clinic 2: Friday, February 9, right after the Grand March. Taught by Oxy Prof. Elizabeth Barber.
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments!

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tango: February all-Night milonga

A VALENTINE MILONGA

Featuring a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE by
DAVID CHIU & NAOMI HOTTA

With Caltech's resident DJ
MATTHEW

David & Naomi will teach a 2 part workshop on Boleos & Sacadas in the Molinete on
2 Sundays, February 25 & March 4. Please see Worskhop section for details.

what:	Tango Club hosts the only all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area every 3rd Friday of the month! Join us this warm summer night, and find yourself dancing in an embrace until dawn...
When:	Friday, February 16, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am.
Where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter thru the gardens on the North side.

lesson:	Beginner mini-lesson 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
cost:	FREE Caltech Grads & Undergrads (with ID); $5 Caltech affiliates (with ID); $5 other college/university students (with ID); $7 regular.
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am!

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Modern Jive party

When:	Monday, February 19, starting around 9:30 pm. Party will transition from the Hustle practice held 8:30-9:30 pm. Note Hustle music is also cerocable!
where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor).
What:	We haven't had a general dance in a while! Beginners welcome! Feb 19 will also coincidentally be the birthday of Alex Ferguson, one of our resident modern jive experts. ;) So if he manages to make it we will have a b-day circle!
cost:	Free!
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Modern Jive party

When:	Saturday, February 24, starting 8:30pm till we get tired; Figure sharing from 10-10:30 pm.
where:	North Catalina Rec Room * The north cats rec room is in the NW corner of the campus map, just east of Catalina Ave.
What:	And remember, we have a modern jive gathering, with a slightly different format - we'll break for ~30 min in the middle to share a few moves, i.e. I'll teach one and then someone else will volunteer to teach a second, then maybe a third someone will teach a 3rd. These moves can be anywhere from beginner to advanced, or remind people of one of the figures we covered in one of the recent workshops - all are fair game! Also, it was Alex's birthday this week so come wish him a happy birthday and dance with him!
cost:	Free per usual, a few snacks provided but it would be good to bring a water bottle.
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tango: march all-Night milonga

Featuring Caltech's resident DJ
MATTHEW

what:	Tango Club hosts the only all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area every 3rd Friday of the month! Join us this warm summer night, and find yourself dancing in an embrace until dawn...
When:	Friday, March 16, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am.
Where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter thru the gardens on the North side.

lesson:	Beginner mini-lesson 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
cost:	FREE Caltech Grads & Undergrads (with ID); $5 Caltech affiliates (with ID); $5 other college/university students (with ID); $7 regular.
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am!

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End-of-Term Ballroom party

Celebrate the end of winter term and
St. Patrick's Day!!

WEAR GREEN.
Relax. Enjoy. DANCE.

featuring:	Swing, Tango, Latin & Ballroom music, a towel mixer, refreshments, and lots of DANCING! Special theme in honor of St. Patty's Day... everyone wear green, green, and more green!
When:	Saturday, March 17, from 9:00 pm until the music stops!
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Mini-lesson:	Swing at 8:30 pm taught by Neil & Jessie.
cost:	Free for Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID); $5 for non-Caltech.

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Modern Jive party

When:	Friday, April 6, starting at 9:00 pm
where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor); if it's busy the backup location will be BI Courtyard (and we'll post signs).
What:	lots of ceroc dancing of all levels. we'll probably break for a ~30 min figure-sharing (i.e. learn new moves!) period around 10:30 pm.
Other:	A few snacks will be provided; it's always a good idea to bring a water bottle though
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Caltech Dance Show

4th Annual Caltech Dance Show

Featuring pieces from traditional hula to innovative salsa, from captivating belly dance to contemporary jazz, and almost every segment of the Caltech community is represented in the cast of more than 50 dancers.

When:	Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14, curtain at 8:00 pm.
Where:	Ramo Auditorium
Tickets:	For tickets contact Caltech Public Events at (626) 395-4652. Tickets are $5 (unreserved seating). Previous years' performances have sold out, so don't delay!

Info:	http://www.its.caltech.edu/~dance/performance.html

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Modern Jive party

When:	Saturday, April 14, after the dance show ~10:00 pm.
where:	Central Catalina Rec Room
What:	More ceroc dancing and a post dance show celebration! Our ballroom ceroc formation team will be performing at the Caltech Dance Show again this year!! After the 2nd (and last) dance show performance this Saturday, members of the modern jive/ceroc formation cast are heading to the Central Catalina Rec Room for - yes - some more dancing!! Please join us in celebrating the completion of the dance show, and more sadly, saying goodbye to our ceroc guru Mike Fleming, who will be off to England next week. (We have lost him for months on end across one or another ocean before, but this time he may be truly gone!) Also say goodbye cerocoholic Raj Kulkarni who is heading back to the UK.
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tango: April all-Night milonga

~*~ 3rd Year Anniversary ~*~

With a special performance by
MONICA OROZCO & SERGEI TUMAS

Featuring guest DJ from El Encuentro
Alexis White
and Caltech's resident DJ
Michael Cohen

Monica Orozco will be teaching the 2nd part of our intermediate series on Technique and Styling starting May 3.

what:	Caltech Tango Club celebrates the 3rd year anniversary of it's All-Night Milonga! Tango Club hosts the only all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area every 3rd Friday of the month! Join us this warm summer night, and find yourself dancing in an embrace until dawn...
When:	Friday, April 20, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am.
Where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter thru the gardens on the North side.

lesson:	Beginner mini-lesson 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
cost:	FREE Caltech Grads & Undergrads (with ID); $5 Caltech affiliates (with ID); $5 other college/university students (with ID); $7 regular.
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am!

subscribe:	For updates about tango outings, parties, classes, & workshops subscribe to the 'argentine-tango' list or visit the Tango Club page.

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Spring Ballroom party

Spring is upon us... shake out those cobwebs
and turn a new leaf.

It's time to dance!

featuring:	Swing, Tango, Latin & Ballroom music, mixers, refreshments, and lots of DANCING!
When:	Saturday, April 28, from 9:00 pm until the music stops!
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Mini-lesson:	Modern Jive at 8:30 pm taught by Eve.
cost:	Free for Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID); $5 for non-Caltech.

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Modern Jive party

When:	Friday, May 4 at ~9:00 pm.
where:	Moved to Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
What:	General modern jive dancing with dancers of all levels and about 30 min of figure sharing (where 2 or 3 people each teach one move; anywhere from beginner to advanced level) at around 10 pm, plus a few snacks!
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Nightclub: West Coast Swing

Night at the Hacienda

what:	A group from our beginner West Coast Swing class is heading to the Hacienda in El Segundo to try out our new moves. Come join us for a fun night of dancing!
When:	Thursday, May 17.
Where:	The Hacienda, 525 N Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA.
Carpool:	Meet at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson at 8:15 pm. Carpool will leave at ~ 8:30 pm. Please bring a car if you can drive. Drivers, please print out directions.
cost:	No cover charge. Please remember to tip the DJ.
Directions:	Take the 110S and 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". Park in the garage on the right, and get the ticket validated inside the hotel. For Hacienda contact info, call 310.615.0015. Click here for a map.
Dress code:	Casual. Bring dance shoes if you have them.

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tango: May all-Night milonga

Featuring Caltech's resident DJ
Michael Cohen

** NOTE this month's milonga will be on the 4th Friday **

what:	Tango Club hosts the only all-night tango dance party in the Los Angeles area every 3rd Friday of the month! Join us this warm summer night, and find yourself dancing in an embrace until dawn...
When:	Friday, May 25, 11:15 pm - 3:00 am.
Where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter thru the gardens on the North side.

lesson:	Beginner mini-lesson 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
cost:	FREE Caltech Grads & Undergrads (with ID); $5 Caltech affiliates (with ID); $5 other college/university students (with ID); $7 regular.
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am!

subscribe:	For updates about tango outings, parties, classes, & workshops subscribe to the 'argentine-tango' list or visit the Tango Club page.

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Summer Ballroom party

Celebrate the end of the term and the start of summer by dancing the night away!

featuring:	Swing, Tango, Latin & Ballroom music, mixers, refreshments, and lots of DANCING!
When:	Friday, June 1, from 9:30 pm until the music stops!
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Mini-lesson:	The jaunty American Foxtrot at 9:00 pm taught by John Crossan.
cost:	Free for Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID); $5 for non-Caltech.

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tango: June all-Night milonga

~*~ SPECIAL BENEFIT ~*~
FOR CRISTINA LADAS

Featuring Caltech's resident DJ
MATTHEW

All proceeds from this month's milonga will be donated towards Cristina's treatment.

when:	3rd Friday, June 15, 11:00 pm - 5:00 am.
where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter Dabney thru the gardens on the North side of the building.
admission:	$5 for Caltech members & other college/university students (with ID) $10 regular
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am.

details about the benefit for Cristina:	This month's all-night milonga will be held as a special benefit for Cristina Ladas. One of our beloved teachers, Cristina Ladas fell ill recently with an acute degenerative kidney disease. On April 21, she was admitted to the ER where tests revealed her kidney's were at 7% normal function. Thankfully, with aggressive treatment, including 18 rounds of plasmapheresis, she is recovering. She still needs to undergo continued chemo and steroid treatments for the next 2 months, but the prognosis is good that she will make a full recovery from the renal failure. For more information and updates regarding Cristina's health, please visit: http://www.freshlaundrytango.info. All profits from this milonga will be donated for the purpose of Cristina's treatment and care.

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Tango Under the Palms

~*~ Tango Under the Palms: A Swingin' Event ~*~

About:	A night of Tango Nuevo with songs from Gotan Project, Melingo, Patricia Kaas, Bajafondo, Tom Jones, Pink Floyd, Massive Attack, Leonard Cohen, Eva Cassidy & Swing wtih Ray Charles, Etta James, and many others.
when:	Saturday, July 7, sunset to sunrise.
where:	The palm trees are located north of the Broad Building #96, see the map. Free parking in the lot off of Wilson Ave.
Admission:	Free for Caltech students, $5 for all others.

Notes:	Beginners are encouraged to attend. Classes will be available! Special prizes for Coolest Tango Move, Best Beginner Couple, and many others.
Music:	Requests/suggestions for songs can be sent to: tangounderthepalms@yahoo.com.

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July All-Night Milonga

Featuring special guest DJ
~*~ MOTI BUCHBOOT ~*~

About:	Tango Club hosts the only all-night milonga in the Los Angeles area every 3rd Friday of every month. Experience our All-Night Milongas... and find yourself in a tango embrace from the wee hours of night until dawn, and enjoying fresh waffles at 2 in the morning!
when:	3rd Friday, July 20, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am.
where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter Dabney thru the gardens on the North side of the building.
Admission:	FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID) $5 for Caltech affiliates & other college/university students (with ID) $7 regular

Lesson:	Free beginner mini-lesson from 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, with the usual fresh waffles at 2 am.

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Summer Ballroom Party

~*~ A Midsummer Night's Dance ~*~
Come join us on this lovely summer evening for an enchanted night of dancing!

featuring:	Swing, Tango, Latin & Ballroom music, mixers, refreshments, and lots of DANCING!
When:	Saturday, August 11, from 9:00 pm until the music stops!
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Mini-lesson:	International Rumba at 8:30pm, taught by Mikhail Kislitsyn and Josephine Lau.
cost:	Free for Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID); $5 for non-Caltech.

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August All-Night Milonga

Featuring one of our teachers and special guest DJ
~*~ HOMER LADAS ~*~

About:	Tango Club hosts the only all-night milonga in the Los Angeles area every 3rd Friday* of every month. Experience our All-Night Milongas... and find yourself in a tango embrace from the wee hours of night until dawn! Homer is in LA this weekend teaching at Caltech, and will also perform for us! Homer will also be giving a workshop before the milonga, starting at 8pm at Dabney Hall. *This month's milonga is on the fourth Friday.
when:	4th Friday, August 24, 10:00 pm - 4:00 am. (Milonga)
where:	At historic Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood floors. Enter Dabney thru the gardens on the North side of the building.
Milonga admission:	FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID) $5 for Caltech affiliates & other college/university students (with ID) $7 regular
Plus:	Nice spread of refreshments and cold drinks to beat the heat.

Workshop:	Improv While Navigating aka 'The Perfect Conversation starts at 8:00 pm.

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Ceroc/WCS Party

About:	Start the month off right with an evening of social dancing. We'll have fast songs for dancing Ceroc, slow songs for dancing West Coast Swing, and many in between that are great for both.
when:	Saturday, September 1, 8:30pm 'til the music stops.
where:	Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. Note: We don't technically have a reservation for Winnett (building 51 on the campus maps, second floor), but hope to be able to dance there anyway. The backup location will be one of the Catalina rec rooms (buildings 116, 111, and 106; we'll let you know which one).

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Intro Night Party

A new term is starting. That means it's time for
~*~ Intro Night ~*~

featuring:	Performances by team and club members and info about about the events and classes we will host this coming year. As usual, we will have a wonderful spread of refreshments, and of course, lots of DANCING!
mini-lesson:	8 pm in Ceroc by club members Neil and Eve.
When:	Saturday, October 13, from 8:30 pm until the music stops!
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
cost:	Free for Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID); $5 for non-Caltech.

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November Night Milonga

~*~ November All-Night Milonga ~*~

with one of our favorite resident DJs
Mike Cohen

Don't miss the only regular all-nighter in the Los Angeles area! Back at historic Dabney Hall with beautiful hardwood floors!

When:	Friday, November 16, from 11:15 pm until 5:00am
Where:	Dabney Hall
lesson:	Free beginner mini-lesson at 10:30-11:15 pm.
admission:	FREE for students (with ID); $5 for Caltech/JPL affiliates; $7 regular
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, and sundaes at 2 am!
parking:	NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Notë: The above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off, but the underground parking lot is open.

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Holiday Ballroom Dance Party

The holidays are almost here! Celebrate with us at our
~*~ Holiday Dance Party ~*~

featuring:	A nice spread of refreshments and an excellent variety of music to satiate your wide array of tastes. Plus, it's free if you arrive before 9:30pm!!
When:	Friday, December 7, from 9:15 pm until the music stops!
Where:	Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
cost:	FREE for Caltech students/affiliates and for other students (with ID); FREE for everyone before 9:30pm $5 if you arrive after 9:30pm and are not a Caltech affilate or a student at another university.

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December All-Night Milonga

~*~ Holiday Milonga ~*~

with one of our favorite resident DJs
Mike Cohen
Featuring lesson and performance by
Coco Baran

Don't miss the only regular all-nighter in the Los Angeles area! Back at historic Dabney Hall with beautiful hardwood floors!

When:	Friday, December 21, from 10:30 pm until 3:00am
Where:	Dabney Hall
lesson:	Free beginner mini-lesson with Coco Baran from 9:30-10:30 pm.
admission:	FREE
plus:	Nice spread of refreshments, and sundaes at 2 am!
parking:	NO STREET PARKING in Pasadena after 2 am. Please park in the campus parking lots. All campus parking areas are FREE and open to visitor parking on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays. Notë: The above-ground parking lot on California Blvd. is closed-off, but the underground parking lot is open.