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2004

Argentine Tango Party: All-Night Milonga

Featuring: Instructor & DJ Homer Ladas
Occasion: This 3rd Friday, we will be hosting the after-show party for Moti's Love, Loss, Lust and a Tango to be performed at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre.  Come join the cast, crew and all the regulars for an all-night, last-couple standing dance party!
When: Friday, December 17th, 11:30 pm - 5:00 am.
Free Lesson: 10:45 - 11:30 pm. Concurrent Intermediate lesson taught by Homer Ladas & Beginner lesson taught by Sasha Putilin.
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: $7 regular, $5 students
Plus: Nice spread of refreshments and fresh waffles at 3:00 am.
Subscribe: For updates about tango classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango list here.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Love, Loss, Lust and A Tango

Occasion: An outing to see Moti's origninal production, an internationally-inspired, multi-lingual jamboree that incorporates pieces written in Yiddish, Italian, Russian, and Hebrew among others, and capped with a tango, of course. One-night only. Find out more here.
When: Friday, December 17th, 8:00 - 9:45 pm (sharp)
Where: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Reception: Wine and cheese reception: 7pm to 8pm
Tickets:

Advance purchase $15, at the door $20.

  • Online at: www.BGTtickets.com.
  • Barnsdall Gallery Theatre Box Office. Call: 866.881.8399.
  • Tickets are also available from Moti. Call: 310.625.6501.
Carpool: Meet at 6:45 pm at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson, Caltech.
After-show party: The cast and crew will party at Caltech's All-Night Milonga, details below.

Ceroc Party

When: Thursday, December 16, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, or maybe even later.
Where: Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor
Bonus: Good fun, some food & good cerocable music!

Holiday Dance Party

Celebrate the end of the term and the coming holidays! Feel free to get into the holiday spirit and donate a new, unwrapped toy towards CBDC's toy drive for the Toys for Tots Foundation.

When: Saturday, December 11, 8:30 pm-whenever
Where: Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor
Mini-lesson: Hustle, from 8:30-9:00 pm
Cost: Free!
Bonus: Food, refreshments, mixers, and just lots of dancing!

Argentine Tango Workshop: Close Embrace Tango

About: An intensive 3-hour workshop with professional instructor Homer Ladas on close embrace Tango.
When: Saturday, December 11, 12:00-3:00 pm
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: $10
Plus: Free Supervised Practica from 3 to 4 pm. Homer will dj and answer workshop questions.
Description: Close Embrace Tango

1.) Close Embrace Fundamentals in walking, ochos, & turning.
Maintaining the body connection thru basic movements. Volcadas will also be introduced!

2.) 3 Small but dynamic Rhythmic Patterns in Close Embrace!
Understand & dance to the Rik-Tik-Tak rhythms of Golden Age tangos like never before. Complete with technique and styling for leaders and followers alike...

3.) Microtango Movement aka Tango Blues...
The almost invisible but tangible connection elements that really make close embrace worth it.

These classes are designed to work with more intermediate dancers, as well as beginners (although not novice folks).
Subscribe: For updates about tango classes & workshops, subscribe to the argentine-tango list here.

Beginner & Intermediate Ceroc Workshop

Occasion: Ceroc Dance Workshop as Marathon fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training Program.
Who: Robin Nelson
When: Saturday, December 4th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm (Beginner) & 2:45-4:15 pm (Intermediate)
Where:

1365 N. Los Robles, Pasadena

Cost: $15 for one workshop, $25 for both workshops. Space is limited, please rsvp to Robin at: cerocintheusa [at] aol.com
From Robin: I have joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training program. I am committed to raising $2,000 and running this marathon. In return, Team In Training will coach me and my teammates and give us the support we need to meet our race goal.  Now I need your support to meet my fundraising goal. To that end I am holding a Ceroc Dance Workshop at Herb's as a fundraiser.

Argentine Tango Party: All-Night Milonga

Featuring: Instructor & DJ Moti Buchboot
Occasion: Argentine Tango Club hosts an all-night dance party on every 3rd Friday of the month!
When: Friday, Novermber 19th, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: $7 regular, $5 students
Class: FREE Intermediate & Beginner lesson 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Plus: Nice spread of refreshments and fresh waffles at 3:00 am.
Subscribe: For updates about tango classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango list here.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Argentine Tango Workshop: Sacadas/Leg Displacement

About: An intensive 3-hour workshop with professional instructor Moti Buchboot on sacadas (leg displacement), 12-3 pm. Supervised practica  from 3-4 pm.
When: Saturday, November 13th, 12:00-4:00 pm
Where: in South Catalina Rec Room (hardwood floors)
Cost: $10
Description: The Art of Sacadas/Leg Displacement

1.)  1st hour - Leaders' sacadas.
2.)  2nd hour - Followers' sacadas.
3.)  3rd hour - Combining the two.

These classes are designed to work with more intermediate dancers, as well as beginners (although not novice folks).
Subscribe: For updates about tango classes & workshops, subscribe to the argentine-tango list here.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Argentine Tango Workshop: Boleos & Leg Wraps

About: An intensive 4-hour workshop with professional instructor Homer Ladas on boleos & leg wraps.
When: Sunday, Novermber 7th, 12:00-4:00 pm
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: $10 regular, $7 Caltech students
Description: An Introduction and Exploration of Leg Wraps & Boleos

1.)  Elasticity, Groundedness, & Loose Women.
2.)  Things that go Wrap in the Night (i.e. Leg Wraps).
3.)  Discover & Refine circular Boleos (forward & back).
4.)  Musicality thru Expressive use of Leg Wraps & Boleos.

These classes are designed to work with more intermediate dancers, as well as beginners (although not novice folks).
Subscribe: For updates about tango classes & workshops, subscribe to the argentine-tango list here.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Midterm Party

Midterms are over and you need to treat yourself to a fun night... So come join us and have a blast on the dance floor.

When: Saturday, November 6, 8:30 pm-whenever
Where: Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor
Mini-lesson: American Tango, from 8:30-9:00 pm
Cost: Free!
Bonus: Food, refreshments, mixers, and just lots of dancing!

Argentine Tango Party: All-Night Milonga

Occasion: Argentine Tango Club hosts an all-night dance party on every 3rd Friday of the month!
When: Friday, October 15th, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: $7 regular, $5 students
Class: FREE Beginner lesson 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Plus: Nice spread of refreshments and fresh waffles at 3:00 am.
Subscribe: For updates about tango classes, workshops, practicas & parties, subscribe to the argentine-tango list here.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Dancesport Competition Show

What: Golden State Challenge
When: Saturday, October 9th, 7:00 pm - 12 midnight
Tickets: $25; $15 for team members with paid dues. These tickets are normally $40! So take the opportunity to see a great show cheap. RSVP by Oct. 4 to Vanessa :: amicusv2 [at] earthlink.net ::
Event Description: Come join the team in its first outing of the year! We're off to watch a professional dancesport competition in Newport Beach. It will be a night of entertainment and top-notch dancing. The highlight is a showcase performance by 4-Time National Smooth Champions, Michael Mead & Toni Redpath. This is a show not to miss! Carpools will be arranged.

Ballroom Bash/Intro Night

What: Professional and student dance demos, dance mini-lessons, mixers, refreshments, and plenty of ballroom, latin, and swing music all evening!
Introducing: Showcase performance in Argentine Tango by Moti Buchboot & Lisa Pettett.
When: Saturday, October 2nd, 8:00 pm - whenever
Where: in Avery Dining Hall
Cost: FREE!

Ballroom Boot Camp

What: Learn 6 dances in 3 nights! Monday: American Tango and Cha-cha; Tuesday: East Coast Swing and Modern Jive; Thursday: International Waltz and Rumba.
When: Monday, September 27th, 9-10:30 pm
  Tuesday, September 28th, 9:30-11 pm. Demo: 9-9:30 pm outside Winnett.
  Thursday, September 30th, 9-10:30 pm
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: FREE!
Note: No partner or dance experience needed.

West Coast Swing Workshop

When: Last of the series, Monday, September 20th, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Where: in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Instructors: Amateur competitive dancers Gary Ulaner & Leslie Huber
Cost: $1 donation to Caltech Ballroom Club requested.
Description: WCS is a living tradition of early-century swing, danced in a slot to popular music and slower tempos.  The workshop will cover basics: connection, patterns and syncopation. No experience or partner necessary.

Argentine Tango Party: All-Night Milonga

Featuring: Instructor & DJ Homer Ladas
Occasion: Argentine Tango Club hosts an all-night dance party on the 3rd Friday of the month!
When: Friday, September 17th, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am
Where: in Winnett Lounge
Cost: $7 regular, $5 students
Class: FREE con-current Intermediate lesson taught by Homer Ladas & Beginner lesson taught by Mitra Martin, 10:30 - 11:15 pm.
Plus: Nice spread of refreshments and fresh waffles at 3:00 am.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Beginner Argentine Tango Workshops

When: Wednesday & Thursday, September 15th-16th
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 pm, with supervised practica 10:30 pm - 12 midnight
Where: in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Instructor: Wednesday will be taught by dancer Mitra Martin. Thursday will be taught by professional instructor Homer Ladas.
Cost: $5 per class
Note: Complete beginners encouraged to attend free lesson during the Thursday practica, September 2nd, 8 - 9 pm in Winnett with Sasha Putilin.

West Coast Swing Workshop

When: Monday, September 13th, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Where: in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Instructors: Amateur competitive dancers Gary Ulaner & Leslie Huber
Cost: $1 donation to Caltech Ballroom Club requested.
Description: WCS is a living tradition of early-century swing, danced in a slot to popular music and slower tempos.  The workshop will cover basics: connection, patterns and syncopation. No experience or partner necessary.

Ballroom Outing

When: Saturday, September 11th, 8:00 - 11:45 pm
Where: Laura Powell's Ballroom Party at Randal Scott Hall, 1305 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (corner of Colorado & Holliston, behind Holliston Church.)
Mini-lesson: 7:30-8 pm, FREE!
Carpool: Meet at 8:15 pm at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson
Cost: $12
Note: If you want to attend the mini-lesson, our carpool will miss it, but this place is within walking distance.

Intermediate Argentine Tango Workshops with Homer Ladas

When: Wednesday & Thursday, September 8th-9th
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 pm, with supervised practica 10:30 pm - 12 midnight
Where: in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Instructor: Both days will be taught by professional instructor Homer Ladas.
Cost: $5 per class

West Coast Swing Workshop

When: Monday, August 30th, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Where: in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Instructors: Amateur competitive dancers Gary Ulaner & Leslie Huber
Cost: $1 donation to Caltech Ballroom Club requested.
Description: WCS is a living tradition of early-century swing, danced in a slot to popular music and slower tempos.  The workshop will cover basics: connection, patterns and syncopation. No experience or partner necessary.

Outdoor Ceroc

Occasion: Some fun cerocing.  Bid adieu to our favorite Quebeqois Dania!
When: Wednesday, August 25th, 8 - 11 pm
Where: Outside Beckman Institute by the Gene Pool
Plus: Beginners are welcome.  Subscribe to the Ceroc list to find out about our events.

West Coast Swing Workshop

When: Monday, August 23rd, 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Where: in the South Catalina Rec Room
Instructors: Amateur competitive dancers Gary Ulaner & Leslie Huber
Description: WCS is a living tradition of early-century swing, danced in a slot to popular music and slower tempos.  The workshop will cover basics: connection, patterns and syncopation. No experience or partner necessary.

End of Summer Party

Occasion: CBDC is throwing a dance party to celebrate the end of summer!
When: Saturday, August 21st, 8:30 pm to whenever...
Where: in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Mini-lesson: 8:00 - 8:30 pm
Bonus: Great music, lots of food and refreshments, and dancers who just want to have fun!!

All-Night Milonga

Featuring: Instructor & DJ Homer Ladas
Occasion: Argentine Tango Club hosts an all-night dance party on the 3rd Friday of the month!
When: Friday, August 20th, 11:15 pm - 5:00 am
Where: in Winnette Lounge
Cost: $7 regular, $5 students
Class: 10:30 - 11:15 pm with the Intermediate class taught by Homer and the Beginner class taught by Mitra Martin. FREE!
Plus: Nice spread of refreshments and fresh waffles at 3:00 am.
Site: Visit the Caltech Argentine Tango Club site for more info.

Beginner Argentine Tango Workshop

Occasion: Beginner boot-camp in Argentine Tango with instructor Homer Ladas.  Learn all the basic elements and figures so you can enjoy the Milonga on Friday.
When: Thursday, August 19th, 9:00 - 10:30 pm
Where: in Winnette Lounge
Practica: Homer will supervise the practice session from 10:30 pm - 12 midnight.
Cost: $3 for students, $5 for non-students
Plus: Winnett is open for general practica to experienced dancers.

Argentine Tango Outing

Occasion: It is the 3rd Monday of the month and we are on cue to visit Moti's club!
When: Monday, August 16th, 8:30-12 pm
Where: La Milonguita at the Bungalow Club, 7174 Melrose Ave. (2 blocks west of La Brea)
Int. class: 7:30-8:30 pm, the class teaches volcadas, sacadas, colgadas, resbaladas, and more
Cost: $5 for class, $10 for milonguita, students receive $2 discount
Carpool: Meet at corner of San Pasqual & Wilson at 6:45 pm.

Lindy Hop Outing

When: Wednesday, August 11th, 8-11:30 pm
Where: Rusty's Rhythm Club, 8025 W. Manchester, Playa Del Rey (near LAX)
Carpool: Meet at 7 pm at the corner of San Pasqual & Wilson
Cost: $12, with $2 discount for those in the Summer class.
Plus: Live band Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five!

Outdoor Ceroc

Occasion: Our first ceroc without Mike...
When: Tuesday, August 10th, 8 pm-whenever
Where: Outside Beckman Institute by the Gene Pool
Plus: Beginners are welcome.  Subscribe to the Ceroc list to find out about our events.

Lindy Hop Outing

When: Saturday, July 31st, 8-11:30 pm
Where: Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association, 997 E. Walnut, Pasadena (behind the church at the corner of Walnut and Catalina).
Walkpool: If you would like to walk together, it is only 3-4 blocks away from campus, we will be meeting at 7:45 pm at San Pasqual and Wilson.
Cost: $10
Plus: Live band Jumpin' Joz, light refreshments (I hear they have awesome cookies!) and huge dance floor.

West Coast Swing Workshop

When: Saturday, July 31st, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Where: in the Multipurpose Room in the Braun Gym
Instructors: Amateur competitive dancers Gary Ulaner & Leslie Huber
Cost: $1 donation to get Gary & Leslie into the gym.

Salsa Outing

Occasion: Salsa instructor Laura Powell is throwing a huge salsa party...
When: Saturday, July 24th, 8:30 pm-1 am
Where: KC Club, 130 W Pomona Ave., Monrovia  91016
Carpool: Meet at 9:30 pm at San Pasqual and Wilson, Salsa Club is organizing.  We ought to get there by 10 pm.
Cost: $5.  Note that the cover is usually $10, but say you're from Caltech when you come in.
Plus: Nice dance floor, good dancers, and our local Caltech salsero, Stephane, will be one of the DJs ;)

Ceroc Dance Party

What: Celebrating spontaneous dancing at Caltech!
When: Sunday, July 25th, from 6 pm until bodies are willing or 11:30 pm
Where: Check the South Catalina Rec Room first.  If unavailable, there will be a note at the door to meet outside Beckman Institute by the Gene Pool area.
Food: Optional take-out for those with hunger pangs...
Plus: Mike Fleming next week, so send him off with a dance to remember!!

Argentine Tango Structured Practica with Homer Ladas

Occasion: Instructor Homer Ladas is here to supervise our practica and will be teaching a free intermediate class!
When: Tuesday, July 27th
Where: Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Time: Structured practica at 11 pm-2 am, free intermediate class at 10-11 pm.
Cost: $5, plus free intermediate class!
Bonus: Homer will DJ at the practica session and will be available to supervise :)

Outdoor Ceroc

Occasion: Say goodbye to Mike, again!! He is really leaving.  We just love him and can't properly send him off enough.
When: Sunday, July 18th, 7 pm-whenever
Where: Outside Beckman Institute by the Gene Pool
Food: Possibly take-out, possibly a trek to Amigos!
Plus: Video and cameras for posterity :)

All-night Milonga

When: Friday, July 16th, 11:15 pm-5:00 am
Where: Winnett Lounge (2nd floor)
Lesson: 10:30-11:15 pm for beginners
Cost: $7.00 for non-students, $5.00 for students
Plus: Food and refreshments!  Eclectic mix of traditional and modern tango music from our guest DJs... yeah, neat stuff!

Ceroc Party

Occasion: Bid adieu to our beloved instructor Mike Fleming!
When: Saturday, July 3rd, 8 pm-whenever
Where: Winnett
Cost: $3.00
Plus: Food and refreshments

All-night Milonga

When: Friday, June 18th, 11:15 pm-5:00 am
Where: Winnett
Practice: 10:30-11:15 pm, experienced dancers are encouraged to help beginners
Cost: $5.00, $2.00 discount for students
Plus: Food and refreshments

Argentine Tango Outing

When: Monday, June 7th, 8:30-12 pm
Where: La Milonguita at the Bungalow Club, 7174 Melrose Ave. (2 blocks west of La Brea)
Int. class: 7:30-8:30 pm, the class teaches volcadas, sacadas, colgadas, resbaladas, and more
Reg. Cost: $15 for dance & class, $10 for dance only, students receive $2 discount
CBDC Cost: $10 for dance & class,  $7 for dance only
Carpool: Meet at corner of San Pasqual & Wilson at 6:15 pm

End of the Semester Party

Celebrate the end of Spring term and dance all-night!

When: Saturday, June 5th, 9 pm-whenever
Where: Winnett
Mini-lesson: Merengue from 8:30-9 pm
Cost: Free!
Plus: Food, refreshments, games, etc.

Modern Jive Outing

When: Friday, May 14th, 10 pm-2:30 am
Where: Clockwork Orange at The Ruby in Hollywood, 7070 Hollywood Blvd.
Carpool: Meet at San Pasqual and Wilson at 8:30 pm (directions supplied).
Cost: The cover is $5 if you arrive before 10 pm with a coupon from the LA Weekly.  $12 without the coupon or if you arrive after 10 pm.
Notes: Club is 18 and over, 21 to drink. No particular dress code, but dress nicely. Club has 3 floors, 2 of which play good modern jive music. Contact Megan for further details.

Ballroom Midterm Party

It's almost midterm time again. Take a break from your study/work and come to our ballroom party this Friday night. There will be lots of food, refreshments, music and dancing in the Avery dining hall. Oh, and don't forget to come watch the short demos performed by our experienced team member. We will also have the two pieces of dance show formation performances on tape. Don't know how to dance? Come at 8 and we will teach you how to swing.

When: Friday, April 23rd, 8:30 pm-whenever
Where: Avery Dining Hall
Mini-lesson: East Coast Swing, from 8-8:30 pm
Cost: Free!
Bonus: Food, refreshments, dancing, games, etc. Demos will start at around 8:45 pm.

All-night Milonga

Featuring: Professional instructors/DJs Homer Ladas & Moti Buchboot
When: Friday, April 9th, 11:30 pm-5 am
Where: Winnett
Lesson: 10:45-11:30 pm, beginner & intermediate classes held concurrently.
Cost: $7 class+dance; $5 dance only, $2 discounts for students with ID
Plus: Fresh, warm waffles at 3 am

Caltech Dance Show

The first ever Caltech Dance Show will premier at Ramo Auditorium on Friday, March 12th and Saturday, March 13th! Every facet of the Caltech community will be represented by pieces from traditional hula to innovative salsa and captivating belly dance to contemporary jazz. Almost every segment of the Caltech community is represented among the over 50-person cast.

Preferred seating tickets are available for a donation of $2. They will be distributed Wed, Thurs, and Fri (3/10-3/12) from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Red Door Cafe. Ticketholders will be seated 15 minutes before the house is opened to non-ticketholders, who may also choose to donate toward next year's show.

Sponsored by the Caltech Dance Troupe, Moore-Hufstedler Fund, Graduate Student Council, and the Campus Life and Graduate Housing offices.

When: Friday & Saturday, March 12 & 13 at 8:00 pm
Where: Ramo Auditorium
Cost: Free, or preferred seating with $2 donation
More info: Contact Robin Deis or troupe@caltech.edu

All-night Milonga

Featuring: Professional instructors/DJs Homer Ladas & Moti Buchboot
When: Friday, March 12th, 11:30 pm-5 am
Where: Winnett
Lesson: 10:45-11:30 pm, beginner & intermediate classes held concurrently.
Cost: $7 class+dance; $5 dance only, $2 discounts for students with ID
Plus: Fresh, warm waffles at 3 am

Ballroom Spring Party

Our Ceroc formation team will have their 1st performance featuring ceroc and mambo.

When: Friday Mar 5th, 8:30 pm Ceroc mini-lesson, 9 pm general dancing
Where: Avery Dining Hall
Cost: Free!
Cosponsor: Avery House

Viennese Waltz Night

This Valentine's Day, put the moves you learn to use and go spin on that floor. Featuring the Caltech-Occidental Orchestra. Open dancing to waltzes and polkas.

When: Saturday Feb 14th, 8:30-11 pm
Where: Samuelson Pavilion at Occidental College
Cost: Free!
Attire: Semi-formal, black tie optional