Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga II / NEWSLETTER 23 Dec 2021 #122
Published: Tue, 12/28/21
Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga
II
Newsletter: 122
Thursday, 23rd Dec. 2021
MESSAGE FROM TERRI:
Terri's Haiku
"No matter how dark it is right now, remember the sun will rise, and you will find your joy again" ~ Minnie Mathenge
Compliments continue to flow in from around the world commenting on our video shares. They ask us to please keep posting the videos. We've gone international!
TANGO REPORT:December 23rd, 202l was another one of the best times we had all year long despite the insanity of shutdowns and closed venues.
DJ Ursula Abolik did not disappoint her playlist was her best selections and had us dancing all night long.
We had fun with the door prizes Ms. Santa Terri Lopez with her two elves assistants Milena and Olivia drew the winning tickets.
We know how to have fun and enjoy each other fearlessly. Tango like there is no tomorrow.
Terri's Firehouse Tango/Milonga II is the premier showcase for all things that celebrate our passion for traditional Argentine Tango.
For your dancing pleasure, our DJ team always include a spicy variety of Tandas from Bachata, Salsa, Merengue and Swing Music too!
All feel welcome and right at home here with us. This is the friendliest Milonga thanks to all of you.
MORE ABOUT US:
Terri's Milonga continues to be the quality showcase of Tango etiquette to the entire community.
We are welcoming, fun loving, and forge close friendships every Thursday night. I would not have it any other way.
Treat yourself and reserve at least one Thursday night to come out for a pre-weekend warm-up.
Come out and enjoy our popular Thursday nights to catch the lesson, polish up what you learned stress-free and call it an early night if you feel like it. Give us a try. It is the practical choice. It works.
We bring you in-demand, talented DJs, top of the line personable Tango instructors, a spacious and clean venue, real hardwood floors and simply, really nice people to mingle and jingle with.
What is specially chill about us is every skill level from the curious to the seasoned make each other feel welcome here.
Nothing intimidating about us. We all learn from and enjoy each other's company at our group lesson, then mingle at the Milongas.
Individually, we each one of us have our own developing styles. This is where we practice it with one another.
It is just a beautiful thing to watch.
If you had not been here yet or it has been awhile, just get yourself over here and enjoy the experience.
This is just some of what makes Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga....
"The place to be every Thursday night!"
VIDEO REPORT - ENJOY:
Check this out: The end of group class demonstration by Analia Carreno and Luis Ramirez on December 23rd, 202l:https://www.facebook.com/firehousetangomilongaII/videos/89392002128269
You'll be pleased to meet Tibor. He is not only a suave greeter but his door management and traffic flow is what makes every minute count for your fun and Tango time.
He also takes all the videos of the Group Class, after lesson demonstration for our Milongueros and Milongueras to enjoy afterwards.
Tibor trouble shoots when we have technical difficulties. He represents management and maintains policy. Tibor is the name, Tango is the game!
NEXT EVENT
Thursday, December 30th 2021 a pre New Years Eve MILONGA - Reserve your Thursday nights
SPECIAL INVITATION:
I extend my personal request to everyone in our Tango community to get together with us again.
The real treat will be for those of us who had not seen one another for a long time make it a point to meet up to renew our friendships at the end of 2021.
Meet up at Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga II for New Years Cheer.
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
Group Lesson: 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Your wonderful instructors Analia Carreno and Luis Ramirez the Masters of Argentine Tango with a talent for teaching and coaching Tango for every skill level. You re going to love it. Please make every effort to be on time for the class
Milonga 8:30PM to 11:15PM
Our Master of Argentine Tango Luis Ramirez will switch hats and will DJ for us to close out the year. You will enjoy tailor-made selections that mix classic and spicy Cortinas designed to inspire and motivate you to practice what you learned. You're going to love it.
UPCOMING EVENT: December 30, 202l
THIS IS IT! Do not miss our terrific pre-New Years Eve party.
Let's champagne toast each other and say so-long, bye-bye, farewell to 2021 and welcome 2022 in Tango style!
Enjoy an entertaining special performance by our Masters of Argentine Tango -- Analia Carreno and Luis Ramirez for our viewing pleasure.
Luis Ramirez will also DJ for the evening. Save the date and join us.
Admission: $20.00 includes guided group lesson and Milonga, snacks and cold and hot beverages, limited free parking available in our lot, convenient street parking, please be kind to our neighbors.
For your convenience you can pay by Venmo@terri-lopez-0
THANK YOU:
To all those who contributed to our snack table. Thank you for sharing. Bringing your own wine is welcome. [BYOW]
See you there!
MORE ABOUT US:
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT - ETIQUETTE IS OUR BRAND:
We are the home of "Tango Etiquette".
Our gents are gallant and our ladies are classy. Gentlemen are exceedingly polite when requesting a lady to dance and our ladies are demure and courteous.
OUR VENUE IS THE BEST:
**We have it ALL under one Tango roof. Be sure to call me to get your name on the Instructors list to book a private lesson for you before the group lesson.**
I prepare the full combination of Tango spirit, fine music, professional instruction, live entertainment, beautiful glimmering hardwood dance floor, spacious venue, dancing Al-Fresco on our outdoor deck, dim-lit romantic ambiance, snack table, ample parking in our adjacent lot and street parking, convenient location that is about15 minutes from the GW Bridge,
gallant gentlemen, elegant ladies, and a passion that electrifies everyone upon entry.
WHY TRY US?
This is your spot to escape: Important information.
I take the time to book the best talent and Tango instructors to give you the personal touch. I schedule each far in advance to ensure we have ample entertainment and continuity with certainty.
This has been evident by the great instructors and DJs we have every week for you.
This chemistry mixed with all of you is what puts the 'fire' in "Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga 2". Our combination of character, charm and magic is no where else to be found:
I offer a steamy, classy ambiance, with a variety of music and talent, and consistent reliability.
Rain, shine or doomsday, we are open!
Come by and check it out for yourself.
Big hugs and thanks to everyone who kicked in and helped us grow together. Love you all.
Our variety Cortinas by our DJs.
We add adobo and sofrito to spice up our Cortinas. Our Cortinas are a delicious mix of Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cumbia and social style dance that simply keep up the mood with sabor [flavor]. Yet, we consistently remain loyal to our roots.
Remember and Remember -- here is where we always keep the traditional Argentine Tango alive!
GENERAL REPORT:
We are fully open!
Our members continue to learn from each other as well. I adore the continued comments I read online about all of you. So proud of you.
Everyone is welcome to join us. We are fully open. So don't forget invite all of your friends and the tango-curious to come on by for a guaranteed fun experience.
Share the videos and photos with your friends on social media and encourage them to join us. We are not snooty here.
NEW STUFF:
Encourage each other as much as I encourage you. Praise each other, compliment each other and coach each other. We are not competitors. We are Tango dancers and Tango friends. Etiquette and good manners set us apart from everyone else.
TALKING POINTS:
Our newsletters is peppered with tango terminology, history, and bits of factoids to help expand your Tango knowledge.
Tango is not only about learning steps, but understanding and listening to the music.
Each artist interprets the same music /song that you dance to, but the musical styles are different.
Your ear, needs to listen so that you can dance to each interpretation from those artists elegantly.
It is written all over the place that the best way to improve your dancing is to know the music you are dancing to as your body moves with the different styles, so that you may look and be lead gracefully on the dance floor. Your style is yours. Own it.
Courtesy Corner: Common courtesy, good manners and tango etiquette always go a long way in making and keeping friends. What happens at Terri's Firehouse Tango - Stays in Terri's Firehouse Tango!
INSTRUCTORS REPORT:
I offer everyone top shelf master instructors that lead by example, coach you, improve your self confidence, and sharpen the skills you've already learned. Our seasoned dancers and our new comers feel at ease. No fear. We all learn from each other. We all coach each other. We all enjoy each other like no place else.
Where ever you go to dance your own unique style will be evident and noticed.
Naturally, every instructor has their own style and methodologies. What works and what sticks with you is all that counts.
NOTE: Analia Carreno and Luis Ramirez are available for private lessons.
**The dance hall is available to us exclusive every Thursday. We are offering private, one on one lessons, by appointment. Call me for details. **
BRAGGING RIGHTS:
It has become quite evident that no matter where our Milongueros and Milongueras go to dance, their style and versatility are immediately recognizable as "you must be from Terri's Firehouse Tango-Milonga II!"
Every seasoned Tangueros feel right at home here because you are always welcome. So continue to come by and join us for the fun of it.
Everyone benefits from the lessons and we all enjoy the exchanges of style, variety and comportment towards one another.
Thursday nights with us are the Tango kick-off so come on over. This is the place for all Tangueros from everywhere to Tango. If you can only Tango one night a week, Thursday nights with us is the place you want to be.
Fun is the operative word. We are not only a showcase for the Tango Community, but the place to go and simply have fun, enjoy really good people and dance like you just don't care!
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DO ME A FAVOR:
Please add your comments and share us on Yelp to help others find us when they are driving up:
For your convenience hand sanitizing stations are situated throughout the place for your comfort and safety.
General precautionary guidelines:
* As much as we miss each other there are a few suggestions:
* We follow the guidelines published by the State of N.J.
* Individual Hygiene - Hand-Sanitizers stations are found throughout the venue, bringing your own is fine.
* As always, follow your personal physicians advice.
* Of course, You know what is best for your own physical and mental health needs
* Your comfort and safety are equally our concern, so let's respect everyone's individual choices as good friends should in accord with your own comfort level.
* Management reserves the right to deny entry or direct anyone to exit the premises at our discretion in accordance with our security protocols and in the interest of our reasonable expectation of privacy.
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Call me with any questions you may have. Share the Newsletter information. We are dancing, socializing, and enjoying our choices to Tango at our Milonga without interruption. This is your place to be every Thursday Night! Save the date.