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Previous Newsletters
| Sunday, February 05, 2012 - Valentines Milonga Feb 10 |
Dear Tango Dancer:
We all want romance, need chocolate and lust for tango. Satisfy all your cravings at the Valentine's Milonga with a romantic atmosphere, chocolate fountain and classic tango music by DJ Dasha. Come early at 8:00 PM and take a lesson from Jake Spatz and Dasha.
| When |
February 10, 2012
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Admission |
Milonga: $12.00 ($8.00 students)
Lesson: $10.00
Lesson and Milonga: $20.00 ($18.00 students) |
| DJ |
Dasha Khripkova
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| Lesson |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Guest Instructor: Jake Spatz & Dasha Khripkova
Class: Fluid Turns for the Social Floor
Level: Intermediate |
Full lesson description: When the floor gets busy at a popular milonga, tango is all about those nice, close turns. Come join Jake and Dasha for a step-by-step guide to smoothing out the edges, and see how the shape of your embrace can let your turns develop with ease.
The Colvin Run milonga on March 9 is canceled in support of the Tango ¿por qué no? festival on March 9 - 11. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to take workshops from tango maestos.
Starting at 1:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
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The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
| | Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Valentines Dance, Sat. Feb. 4th |
“Valentine’s Dance”
Sat. Feb. 4, 2012
When: Every First Saturday of the month.
Where: Historic Colvin Run Community Hall
10201 Colvin Run Rd. Great Falls, VA 22066 (Directions on our website)
What: 8:00 -9:00, Fox Trot Dance lesson with Fred & Patricia. No Partner required.
9:00 PM to 11:30 PM, “The Family” playing your favorite ballroom, latin and swing tempos.
Admission: Lesson, (optional) $5.00 per person.
Dance, $15.00 per person Includes free sodas and light munchies!
Dress: “Ballroom Casual”
Questions: Call Conrad at 703-795-2003, or check out www.colvinrun.org
What a wonderful place to dance!
| | Sunday, January 08, 2012 - Colvin Run Milonga Jan 13 | 
Dear Tango Dancer:
Don't let the winter blues get you down. Come to the Colvin Run milonga for an up beat night of dancing and fun with DJ Yulia and a lesson from Katya.
| When |
January 13, 2012
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Admission |
Milonga: $12.00 ($8.00 students)
Lesson: $10.00
Lesson and Milonga: $20.00 ($18.00 students) |
| DJ |
Yulia Kriskovets
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| Lesson |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Guest Instructor: Katya Merezhinsky
Class: Dynamic vs. Static Boleos*
Level: Intermediate/advanced |
*Covered in the class: Con and Contra boleos. Sending and receiving the impulse. Controlling the speed and the amplitude. Followers technique. Unusual applications.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Valentin's Milonga on February 10 with DJ Dasha Khripkova.
Starting at 1:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
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The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
| | Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - Social Ballroom Dance, This Saturday, January 7th | We hope you had a great New Year's Eve. So keep that New Year's feeling alive and come to Colvin Runs Dance this Saturday, January 7th. The weatherman looks like he is cooperating by providing good weather.
Like usual
Lesson at 8:00 PM Lesson will be in Salsa/Mambo If you wish to take the lesson the cost is $5.00.
Dance at 9:00 PM until 11:30 pm Cost for the dance is $15:00
Music provided by "The Family" We will be playing dance music during the band breaks
We will continue with free soft drinks and munchies.
If you have questions or need additional information, call Conrad at 703-795-2003
Happy New Year to all our friends! May 2012 be a year filled with happiness, good health and great dancing
| | Saturday, December 17, 2011 - New Years Eve Black and White Milonga | 
Dear Tango Dancer:
Come celebrate New Year's Eve at the Colvin Run Black and White Milonga. We will ring in the New Year literally, by ringing the old school bell - a 75-year tradition at Colvin Run - and a champagne toast at midnight. Wear something dressy that is black or white or both or anything you want, masks and ties are optional, kissing is encouraged, dancing required. In addition to our regular snacks we will have hot hors d'oeuvres and a chocolate fountain. Yes! A CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!!!
| When |
December 31, 2011
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
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| Admission |
$25.00 ($20.00 students)
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| DJ |
Aja Fenn
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Starting at 2:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
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The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
*Artwork by: Masha Abapolnikova
| | Sunday, December 04, 2011 - Holiday Milonga Dec 9 |
Dear Tango Dancer:
Whether you've been naughty or nice, give yourself a gift and come to Colvin Run's Holiday Milonga. We'll deck the dance hall with lots of holiday cheer and layout a spread of tasty snacks. Dance to classic tango tunes by DJ Jake, sign up for a FREE 15 minute massage by Marla Moffet, and see a show dance by Pablo Fontana and his new partner, Svetlana Yakusheva.
| When |
December 9, 2011
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Admission |
Milonga: $12.00 ($8.00 students)
Lesson: $10.00
Lesson and Milonga: $20.00 ($18.00 students) |
| Show Dance |
11:00 PM with Pablo Fontana and Svetlana Yakusheva |
| DJ |
Jake Spatz
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| Lesson |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Guest Instructors: Jake Spatz and Dasha Khripkova
Class: Milonga - Unplugged (see class description below)
Level: Intermediate |
| Massage |
FREE 15-minute massage by Marla Moffet (requires reservation) |
Class description: With simple variations of the grapevine, Jake and Dasha will help you develop a soulful repertoire for dancing the milonga. In addition to practicing a variety of 4-count routines, they will explore how and why to use contrabody movements, and finish with a look at some special "trick" steps.
To help us celebrate the holidays, Marla Moffet, a soon-to-be graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute, will offer free seated massage between 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The first seven tango dancers, who email her at marlamoffet@gmail.com, will receive a free 15-minute massage! (Please indicate which of the below time slots you wish to reserve.)
Massage schedule:
8:30-8:45PM
8:50-9:05PM
9:10-9:25PM
9:30-9:45PM
Break till 10:00PM
10:00-10:15PM
10:20-10:35PM
10:40-10:55PM
Mark your calendar for the upcoming New Year's Eve Black and White Milonga with DJ Aja Fenn.
Starting at 1:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
Promote Your Page Too
The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
| | Friday, December 02, 2011 - Santa will be there to greet you. |
If you have not yet made plans to come to Colvin Run's Holiday Ball this Saturday, Dec. 3rd.,its not too late to do so. You will be glad you did.
Waltz lesson at 8:00 with Fred Long and Guest instructor, Merrilee Miller
Dancing from 9:00 to 11:30 with music by the Family. The Family has added several new songs to their dance music. New sounds and new and exciting tempos.
Admission is $15.00. Includes sodas and Holiday Munchies
Dance Lesson is $5.00 Lesson is optional
Questions: Call Conrad at 703-795-2003
| | Sunday, November 27, 2011 - Colvin Run Holiday Dance, Sat. Dec. 3, 2011 |
WHAT FINER WAY TO GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT THAN DANCING AT THE CHARMING COLVIN RUN COMMUNITY HALL!
The "elves" on the Colvin Run Board will have the Community Hall decorated in its finest "Holiday" attire.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Where: Historic Colvin Run Community Hall
10201 Colvin Run Rd. Great Falls, VA 22066 (Directions on our website)
What: 8:00 -9:00, Waltz lesson with Fred & Patricia. No Partner required.
9:00 PM to 11:30 PM, “The Family” playing your favorite “Holiday” ballroom, latin and swing tempos.
Note: As we did last month, we will be playing recorded dance music during the band breaks.
Admission: Lesson, (optional) $5.00 per person.
Dance, $15.00 per person Includes free soft drinks and Holiday munchies!
Dress: “Holiday Ballroom Dance Attire” (Remember, the Community Hall will be in its finest attire)
Questions: Call Conrad at 703-795-2003, or go to www.colvinrun.org
| | Sunday, November 06, 2011 - Colvin Run Milonga Nov 11 | 
Dear Tango Dancer:
Please join us for a fun night at Colvin Run including a show dance by Juan Cantone and Sol Orozco, one of our favorite couples from Buenos Aires.
| When |
November 11, 2011
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Admission |
Milonga: $12.00 ($8.00 students)
Lesson: $10.00
Lesson and Milonga: $20.00 ($18.00 students) |
| Show Dance |
10:30 PM with Juan Cantone and Sol Orozco |
| DJ |
Sridhar Hannenhalli
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| Lesson |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Guest Instructor: Sridhar Hannenhalli
Class: "Don't stop - learning from mistakes"
Level: Intermediate |
In November there are many things to be thankful for - one of them is tango. Make the pilgrimage to Colvin Run, feast on great music by DJ Sridhar, dance the night away, see a show dance and, oh yes, some food. Starting at 1:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
Juan and Sol will be visiting the DC area Nov 8-23. Check out Diana Escolar's website DC Tango Town for their full schedule of workshops, lessons, and performances. Click here to view their bio and performance video.
Below is our event schedule for the rest of the year:
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Day
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Date
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Event
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DJ
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Lesson
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Show Dance
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| Friday |
December 9 |
Colvin Run Tango |
Jake Spatz
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Jake & Dasha |
Pablo & Svetlana
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| Saturday |
December 31 |
New Year's Eve Milonga |
TBD |
No Lesson
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Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
Promote Your Page Too
The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
| | Sunday, October 16, 2011 - Halloween Milonga Oct 29 | 
Dear Tango Dancer,
Join us for a howling good time at the Blue Moon Halloween Milonga featuring tunes by DJ Tom and The Community Tango Orchestra. Costumes are optional but encouraged.
| When |
October 29, 2011
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Photo by Andrew White
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9 PM to 1 AM |
| Admission |
$13.00 ($3.00 will be donated to Tango Mercurio) |
| DJ (80%) |
Tom White |
| Live Music (20%) |
Community Tango Orchestra |
Tango Mercurio's Community Tango Orchestra under the musical direction of Brett Lemley will play about 30 to 45 minutes of danceable tango music starting around 10:30 PM. If you haven't heard them play, you are in for a real treat. Check out this YouTube video of them performing at Colvin Run. http://youtu.be/0w-hTRxRD6s
To support the Community Tango Orchestra, $3.00 from each admission fee will be donated to Tango Mercurio.
In addition, we will play 45 minutes of neo-tango and alternative music (no cortinas) from 1:00 to 1:45 AM. Feel free to stay and dance while we clean-up.
Check out our event schedule for the rest of the year:
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Day
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Date
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Event
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DJ
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Lesson
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Show Dance
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| Friday |
November 11 |
Colvin Run Tango |
Sridhar Hannenhalli |
Sridhar Hannenhalli |
Juan & Sol
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| Friday |
December 9 |
Colvin Run Tango |
Jake Spatz
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Jake & Dasha |
Pablo & Svetlana
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| Saturday |
December 31 |
New Year's Eve Milonga |
TBD |
No Lesson
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Tango Mercurio has two Tango Initiation Weekend Intensives coming up this Fall, so send your friends, colleagues, reluctant girlfriends and boyfriends, and all of their mother's for a tango introductory blast. The Intensive dates are as follows:
October 29th and 30th 1.00pm-4.00pm Saturday and Sunday
@ Balance Gym 1339 Green Court, NW
November 5th and 6th 1.00pm-4.00pm Saturday and Sunday
@ Balance Gym Downtown, 1339 Green Court, NW
The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
Some Halloween costume Website we like:
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www.spirithalloween.com
Seasonal stores in:
Tysons Corner, VA
Manassas, VA
Gaithersburg, MD
Friendship Heights, DC
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http://www.newyorkcostumes.com/
Seasonal stores in:
Dulles, VA
Manassas, VA
Fair Oaks, VA
Rockville, MD
Bethesda, MD
Silver Spring, MD
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http://www.vampfangs.com/ |
| | Sunday, October 09, 2011 - Colvin Run Milonga Oct 14 | 
Dear Tango Dancer:
Please join us for a special night at Colvin Run.
| When |
October 14, 2011
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Admission |
Milonga: $12.00 ($8.00 students)
Lesson: $10.00
Lesson and Milonga: $20.00 ($18.00 students) |
| DJ |
Aja Fenn |
| Lesson |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Guest Instructor: Aja Fenn
Class: Small, usable dance floor volcadas.
Level: Intermediate-Advanced |
Leave your troubles behind and join us at Colvin Run for an autumn milonga with DJ Aja. And, starting at 1:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
Check out our event schedule for the rest of the year:
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Day
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Date
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Event
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DJ
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Lesson
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Show Dance
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| Saturday |
October 29 |
Halloween Milonga |
Tom White/CTO |
No Lesson
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| Friday |
November 11 |
Colvin Run Tango |
Sridhar Hannenhalli |
Sridhar Hannenhalli |
Juan & Sol
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| Friday |
December 9 |
Colvin Run Tango |
Jake Spatz
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Jake & Dasha |
Pablo & Svetlana
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| Saturday |
December 31 |
New Year's Eve Milonga |
TBD |
No Lesson
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Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
Promote Your Page Too
The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
| | Sunday, October 02, 2011 - Thanks to all who attended our Saturday dance |
If you attended the Saturday dance you know a good time was had by all. You were a fantastic crowd. There were a lot of new faces, many familiar faces, and best of all, several singles. Everyone seemed to enjoy the free munchies we provided so we will continue this as a regular feature of the First Saturday dances.
Many people expressed how much they enjoyed the music played by "the Family". There were some good suggestions about the music and the band will implement them at future dances. Your suggestions are truly appreciated.
If you were not at the dance, you missed a great evening. Lots of nice people and lots of good dancing. But not to worry, there will be another dance on November 5th, so put it on your calendar now!
If you were there, you know it was a good time so bring your friends.
Thanks to all of you for all your support!
The Colvin Run Citizens Association Board
| | Monday, September 26, 2011 - Social Ballroom Dance, Sat. Oct. 1st. |
Colvin Run will kick off its new season on Saturday, Oct. 1st.
There will be a dance lesson in "Triple Swing" at 8:00. Lesson is $5.00 per person
Dancing will start at 9:00 and continue until 11:30.
"The Family" will be playing all your favorite ballroom, latin and swing music.
Admission to the dance is $15.00 per person, which includes free sodas and light munchies.
Dress: Social Ballroom Casual.
Information: Call 703-795-2003
| | Thursday, September 22, 2011 - Annual Picnic, Sunday, September 25th |
That's right. It's "PICNIC TIME!" As you have hopefully heard the picnic has been rescheduled. Let this little reminder help you to decide to come to the picnic and enjoy a great time with great friends and great music.
Picnic will be at the Colvin Run Community Hall on Colvin Run Rd. in Great Falls.
2:30 PM: Food and fun begin.
3:30 PM: Dance music starts to play and the fun continues. While DJ Ed will be out of town, he has helped DJ Bill put together a play list so everyone will have a good time. Bill even has some west coast swing music. You didn't think Ed would let that slip by did you?
Admission is nothing more that a food dish to share with you friends. It will be nice to share a dance as well.
Dress: "Autumn" Casual, Summer ends and Autumn starts September 23rd.
If you have any questions, call Conrad at 703-795-2003
| | Monday, September 05, 2011 - Colvin Run Milonga Sept 9 |
Dear Tango Dancer:
Please join us for a special night at Colvin Run.
| When |
September 9, 2011
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| Where |
Colvin Run Dance Hall
10201 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia
www.colvinrun.org
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| Time |
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Admission |
Milonga: $12.00 ($8.00 students)
Lesson: $15.00
Lesson and Milonga: $20.00 ($18.00 students) |
| DJ |
Manuk Colyakan
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| Lesson |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Guest Instructors: Sol Alzamora and Leandro Capparelli
Class: Turns and Enrosques
Level: Intermediate-Advanced |
| Show |
11:00 PM with Sol and Leandro
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Don't let the end of summer get you down - it's always tango season at Colvin Run. Manuk is our DJ this Friday and will play tango greats, the AC will hum, and the snack table will be piled high with good things to eat. Come and be inspired by a lesson (8:00 PM) and a show dance (11:00 PM) with Sol and Leandro, two talented dancers visiting from Buenos Aires. And, starting at 1:00 AM, Tom will play 30 to 45 minutes of alternative and neo tango music (practica format). Stay late, dance, socialize and have fun while we clean up.
We would like to thank Viviana and Isidoro for hosting Sol and Leandro and organizing their evening with us at Colvin Run. Click here for bio, picture and video of Sol and Leandro.
Sol and Leandro's DC Schedule
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| Thursday |
Sept 8
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Lesson and Show at Eastern Market
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Friday
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Sept 9
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Lesson and Show at Colvin Run
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Saturday
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Sept 10
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Lesson and Show at Milonga Portenia
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Sunday
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Sept 11
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Workshop at Chevy Chase Ballroom
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Tuesday
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Sept 13
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Class at Dansez Dansez
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Thursday
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Sept 15
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Lesson at Eastern Market
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| Tuesday |
Sept 20
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Class at Dansez Dansez |
Thursday
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Sept 22
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Lesson at Eastern Market
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| Sunday |
Sept 25
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Workshop at Chevy Chase Ballroom
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We are also very pleased that another lovely and talented couple from Buenos Aires, Alberto Catala and Belen Montell, will be our special guests at the Sept 9 milonga. They will be teaching an intermediate-advanced level workshop at Colvin Run during the weekend of Sept 17-18. Don't miss this great opportunity to take this workshop and sharpen you dance skills. Click here for a bio of Alberto and Belen and full details and registration for the workshop.
Alberto and Belen's DC Schedule
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| Thursday |
Sept 8
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Visiting Eastern Market
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Friday
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Sept 9
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Visiting Colvin Run
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| Monday |
Sept 12 |
Lesson at Milonga Zandunga |
| Thursday |
Sept 15 |
Show at Eastern Market |
| Friday |
Sept 16 |
Show at Milonga de la Iglesia |
| Weekend |
Sept 17-18 |
Workshop at Colvin Run |
| Monday |
Sept 19 |
Lesson at Milonga Zandunga |
Check out the our Facebook page for Colvin Run Tango to see the line up of upcoming milongas and DJs. Please click the "like" button at the top of the page and become a fan.
Colvin Run Tango
Promote Your Page Too
The 100-year old dance hall is operated by the Colvin Run Citizens Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity. All proceeds from these milongas will go to the operation and preservation of the historic dance hall.
Warmest Regards,
Tom & Susan
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