Matter Life Ways Senior Concert - Super Dynamite.

      On July 26 - 2012 - The Mather Lifeways Center located at 3235 Central Ave - Chicago, Il 60634 - held a delightful concert for Seniors and everybody who appreciates the multitalented performers.
      The talented performers do a variety of pieces - from Broadway hits and other famous venues.  The audience enjoyed every piece - so the soloist performers do show a lot of enthusiasm - however the lady who accompanies on the piano needs to be complemented on her mastery of the instrument.  She knows how to make the piano stand out - but never upstages the performers. It's a very hard task to accomplish.
     All the tunes were done well - but "Mack the Knife" eternal hit sounded extra good. All the veteran performers seem to have a great time - performing.  It has to do with lack of pressure to become a "super star" in their advanced respective ages.
    Another good thing about this group is that the they involve the audience to participate in their acts - they seem to be more successful in their involving the audiences than other ansembles. Again - in an advanced age - the lack of pressure for stardom equals - great, relaxed performances.
    In a nutshell - the show flows and the smiles on the faces of the audience - are contagious.The lady singing the steady hit - "Can't Help Loving this Man of Mine" - has a magnificent mezzo voice.  The whole group collectively shows tons of talent.
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Chicago has a sensational tea dance in a local studio.

     La Classique School of Dance - a nicely designed dance studio located on 4146 N Elston Ave - Chicago, Il. 60618 - phone 773-588-0806 - holds a successful Tea Dance every Tuesday afternoon. The entrance to the lovely studio - is marked on Hamline Ave - so if you look for that address on N. Elston - you will never find it. I speak with the voice of experience.
     Tea Dancing session - happens every Tuesday from 1-4pm.  The entrance fee is only $10.00 and that includes the lesson from 2:30 till 3 pm - also that entrance fee includes the delicious refreshments.
    The studio owner - Dank Kanosak - an international champion in Ballroom Dancing - from Malasia - offers group classes every day of the week. 

    In the interim - Tuesdays afternoons - is a lot of fun at Dank's studio. Some Tuesdays lots of youngsters show up - while at times - local dance teachers - "fish" some - for private students - however - in general - everybody dances well, has a lot of fun and thus - a relaxed atmosphere - prevails in the studio.
    The beginners can practice - some more advanced moves - while the more accomplished dancers have an opportunity to show off - a bit.
One way or another - it's a lot of fun. See you at the studio - Tuesday afternoons!!!
    

Important Note - The La Classique studio owner - Dank Kanosak - sublet that studio - from the impressively designed - spacious Latvian Community Center - at the heart of Chicago's - Rogers Park - for quite a few years.               Unfortunately - Dank Kanosak - an international ballroom dancing - teacher/champion - from Malasia - passed away - suddenly - at the beginning of 2021 - he was only 60 years old. Now - he is dancing in heaven!  

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The JCC - Squirrel Hill - Pittsburgh, Pa 15217 - Presents an Evening with Oscar Levant.

        The musician Oscar Levant - played "himself" in several Gershwin tributes' movies and he had a way to "own" the screen by not only not allowing himself to be "swallowed" by the glow of genius - George Gershwin - on the contrary - Mr. Levant - basked in their glory and managed to shine magnificently - himself.  Not every super talent - can do it.
     On Thurs. May 24 - 2012 - Mr. Chuck Muckle - Oscar Levant talented impersonator - will host an evening with Oscar Levant from 5:30 pm till 8 pm. This is just a "shoutout" of the coming event - on Fri - May 25 - 2012. It should be a lot of fun!
     You will pay only $15.00 if you are lucky enough to be a senior over 60 years old.  The price of the ticket - includes a delicious dinner. What a deal! Stop at JCC - Squirrel Hill's front desk to get your tickets.  Do it by Wends. May 16 - 2012 - the tickets are going fast!

     See you at the Oscar Levant Tribute!
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Leslie Ferrari - has a Dynamite Fun, Fun, Fun - Single Dances in West View VFW - Super Spacious Facility - Suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa.

      
          Listen up all the single dancers of all ages - a lovely Single Dances Coordinator - Leslie Ferrari - has been organizing a super terrific, fun, enjoyable Singles' Dances for quite a while.
A hilly Westview - is a nice suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa.  
        However - it's worth noting that quite a few friendly couples also attend her dances. The only caveat is that the gentlemen part of the couple will feel secure - and dances some dances with the single ladies - but he is - definitely - not looking to "upgrade" his partner for a "new model". If that is what you intend - some of you - gentlemen - our advice is - do it smarter than in front of your current partner - or your actions will come to "bite you" on your respective "behinds". Usually - the results of your "strategy" come to bite you on your "behind" - sooner than later.
        Not to get too "sidetracked" from Leslie Ferrari's event - evidently the cool couples who attend Leslie's dances - are not apprehensive of any respective "breakages" of their "coupleships" - which might come as a result of their respective partners dancing a bit with other people. They are secure in their unions.
       Leslie engages cool D. J's - with a super good sound system. When I was there - there was an excellent, customary cha-cha lesson with the instructors from the local ballroom studio. It was tons of fun.
       You will also get some snacks.  All this entertainment is reasonably priced.
       See you at Leslie's Singles Dance - soon!
       Keep Dancing - for the flow of positive energies into your lives!!!

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A Quick Review of Feb. 26-2012 - "Night in Buenos Aires" Tango Event presented by Tango Connection Production at Wightman Community Center - Pittsburgh, Pa - Squirrel Hill.

       I promised you a review of last week's Tango Connection Production - called "A Night in Buenos Aires" held at the Wightman Community Center - Pittsburgh, Pa 15217 - Squirrel Hill location - which took place on Sun Feb 26-2012.
    In a nutshell - the event was terrific. The Tango band - called "Cuidado"'s musicians -played a lot of dynamite Tangos and Milongas - their repertoire.
    The band's guest vocalist - Josephine Scaglione - performed some famous Tangos that evening and Ms. Scaglione's well trained for "chanson" genre - alto voice - does a nice job for the Tango songs.
    The minor comment regarding Ms. Scaglione's performing a single vocal tone for the famous Astor Piazzola's classic - "Onda Nueva" - would be that some lyrics would be in order - so she could use her specialty - chanson.  Utilizing only one vocal tone without lyrics - would require totally different vocal training from the one which Ms. Scaglione - presently - commands.
      

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Tonight - Feb. 26 - 2012 - the famous Cuidado band - a terrific Tango orchestra - will play at the Milonga of Connexion.

Where - Squirrel Hill's Wightman Community Center - 5604 Solway St - Pittsburgh, Pa 15217
Squirrel Hill (5 minutes from Forbes and Murray) intersection.

When - Sunday night - February 26 - 2012 - the band starts playing at 8 pm.  The lesson for the beginners - 7 pm.

How much - Only $15.00 - the entry fee - includes a free lesson at 7 pm - plus great Tango music provided by a terrific live band from 8 pm till 11 pm and free refreshments.

     If you want any more details - go to their website - www.pghtango.com.

    Chewy and Julia - are accomplished Pittsburgh's Argentine Tango teachers/performers/musicians - they will teach a beginner's lesson at 7 pm since they are hosting this successful, weekly Sunday night event.
    Don't forget to click here a week from today - as every week! Have a good week - everybody!

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Tango Mondays at Pittsburgh Dance Center - Bloomfield

      Every Monday - from 8pm till 11 pm - the Pittsburgh Dance Center - Bloomfield - 4765 Liberty Ave - Pittsburgh, Pa 15224 - has a sensationally entertaining, relaxing Tango Event - where all styles of Tango are welcomed and guest DJ's play excellent Tangos. If you want to DJ - ask the studio to put your name on the list.
     The website - www.pittsburghdancecenter.com - gives you more details about the varieties of other nights' dances - since the lovely owner of the studio - Holly Kirby - wants Pittsburgh to dance every night! The phone number - 412-681-0111. The E-mail - pittsburghdancecenter@gmail.com
      For the Monday Tango night - a suggested donation is $3.00.  The instructions are free and bring your ipod if you have a special request.
      On the last Monday of the month - Holly Kirby hosts a special Milonga.  Stay tuned for more details!!! 
       Special notice -  Pittsburgh Dance Center - unfortunately - closed. If you are interested in dancing Tango in Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 - google Tango in Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217.



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