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Bulletin May 28, 2007

Except those who went to Forever Tango, we just ended a short Memorial Day weekend pause before going into our busy tango summer. Roman will teach on Saturday. That evening (June 2) is our milonga with Gato & Andrea as guest artists. Their workshops will begin Tuesday, June 5. The schedule of classes follows.

Also in this bulletin

In anticipation of our June 2 milonga, our Video of the Week features Gato & Andrea in their last Modesto milonga. Be sure to invite your friends to another elegant evening.




Gato & Andrea return for workshops on Tuesday eves in June and July. They will conduct eight workshops at the Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Ave., Modesto: The cost will be:
1 or 2 workshops $30 each per person
3 or 4 workshops $27 each per person
5 or 6 workshops $25 each per person
7 or 8 workshops $22 each per person
The classes will be mostly geared to intermediates, though the first two would work for beginners with some dance background. All classes: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club: 200 Norwegian Ave. Modesto, Ca
*******************************************************************
Class 1: June 5 : Change of weight and walking technique; walking on the
outside. Leading and musicality.
Class 2: June 12 : Walking, pivot and ochos technique, change of rhythm.
Double time and simple figures.
Class 3: June 19: Overturned ochos; Molinetes, balance, simple turns,
entradas and stops.
Class 4: June 26: Ochos for balance and control. Molinetes. Simple turns.
Leading low voleos.
Class 5: July 10: Low and high voleos; Upper body control; Sacadas;
Figures with sacadas and voleos.
Class 6: July 17: Molinetes and lapiz. Balance and change of weight. Pivot.
Turns with lapiz and turn figures.
Class 7: July 24 : back and forward pivots. Balance; axis. Barridas for the men.
Class 8: July 31: Ganchos technique. Excercises. Simple ganchos and barridas.
contact: Mary, 522-1571 or e-mail: modestotango@gmail.net
OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY There will be no practica at Jacobs on Memorial Day, May 28. See you there June 4. Dinner/dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get needed floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal meeting; some come early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m. There will be no practica at Jacobs on Memorial Day, May 28.

SATURDAY,
Classes with Roman resume on June 2, at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry. He has been focusing on technique and musicality for both classes - classes not to be missed.
11 a.m. (not 11:30) Intermediate - Back from Buenos Aires. Let's see what he has.
12:30 - beginning level. Intermediates encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee.
$12 a class per person. Introductory packages available for newcomers which offer nine beginner level classes for $75 (can only be used as the beginner level.)
That evening, of course, see you all at Jacobs for our milonga.

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to

OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher
5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville CA 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.,
Intermediate Tango (Level II) Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,
Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
Taught by studio owner Donna Williams & Zak Brown;
Cost is $50 per person, $90 per couple for each series

At Step One, 1920 T Street From 8:15 to 9:45 p.m : Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango." Explore the Club Style in May, It's fast paced and fun and you will learn to dance in less space than you imagined possible. Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451.

WEDNESDAY:
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street in Old Sacramento: Tango Technique Class
7:00 p.m. - Open to both men and women! Instructor: Michelle Loughlin
$15/drop-in, $50/month

La Práctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome.

THURSDAY:
Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,
6:30 - 7:30 p.m: Beginning Argentine Tango
7:30 - 8:30 p.m: Continuing ArgentineTango
8:30 - 10:30 p.m: Practica ; Dance to classic as well as neo tango music.
Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Kendra Kambestadt will
be returning to teach with Chris on May 10.
Cost: College student $25/session (with valid ID) Non college-student $35/session.
Practica only: $3



MILONGAS ELSEWHERE:

SACRAMENTO


@>---- 2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga, 2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East) Contact Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824.
@>---- 3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA : 922 8th Street, Sacramento
Time: 9 p.m. Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, No refreshments, so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited.


FAIR OAKS
@>---- 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Mirabelle European Pastry Cafe, 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628,
Phone: 916-535-0100. Good food, an intimate and friendly atmosphere,
great music and Tango. Any birthdays out there? We'll help you celebrate. - $5.

FRESNO
@>---- Friday, June 8 at 8 p.m. $10
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa


UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Gato & Andrea offer a 14 day tour accompanied package.
* AUGUST 11th TO 26th, 2007
you still have two more weeks to register at the promotional price of $1300 per person (it does not include air fares). Check the registration periods:
1. Until May 31st, 2007: U$D 1300
2. Until June 25th, 2007: U$D 1400
3. Until July 25th, 2007: U$D 1500
We have booked a new and great 4 stars hotel for the August trip. It is called Hotel Reino del Plata. Here there is some information:
Located in the heart of historical Buenos Aires , it is only minutes away from the financial district, cultural centers, government buildings, shopping malls and other points of interest.
Property Information
*Open 24 hrs *Car park *Elevator *A/C *Terrace *Safe *Bar *Sauna *Jacuzzi
*(Golf course nearby *Tennis nearby *Horse riding nearby *Exposition/Congress nearby *Cinema, Theatre nearby *Disco nearby)
*Internet connection in lobby *Car reservation *Laundry service *Public parking*Cinema/Theatre reservation *Show reservation *Tourist visit reservation *Restaurant
If you are interested please let us know as soon as possible.

Thursday

Georgina Vargas y Oscar Mandagaran

esibizione: la zamba....21 Octobre 2006
al giardino del tango in Roma

Georgina Vargas y Oscar Mandagaran

esibizione all'alpheus: 8 ottobre 2006

Monday

Bulletin May 21, 2007

No classes next Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend. See you June 2. Our milonga will be that evening.

Roman, the elegant one just back from Buenos Aires, has started some intensive work on technique and musicality. The Gato & Andrea workshops will begin Tuesday, June 5. The schedule of classes follows below.

Also in this bulletin

1. Anibal Troilo (Pichuco) on the anniversary of his death.
2. The Video of the Week is Gato & Andrea in Modesto.

3. Forever Tango - Last chance to get tickets

4.. Workshop Schedule for Gato & Andrea

1. Anibal Troilo, one of the most revered names from the golden age of tango, has a history that spans two periods. The first in 1937, when he put together his first orchestra, until 1954. The second began in 1956, with vocalists Roberto Goyeneche and Angel Cárdenas, and lasted until his death on May 18, 1975. Troilo was a graduate of a musical school led by Julio De Caro.
He added counterpoint to his arrangements, highlighting his own bandoneon solos. The bandoneons took on the rhythm. The egalitarian and interchangeable roles of the Troilo orchestra reflected a cross-section of the public who danced to his music in the social club.

Among the merits attributed to Anibal Troilo were his intuition in selecting his musicians and singers and his ability to adapt them to his ensemble. His favorite composer was himself. Forty-one of his recordings were his.

The life of Anibal Troilo moved around heartaches. A mild stroke had affected him seriously a year before his death. For 20 years he dealt with excruciating pain caused by an arthritic hip. He once went through hundreds of cortisone shots in a sixty-day period.

On the morning of May 18, 1975, Troilo fainted, and spent most of the day in intensive care at the Hospital Italiano. That evening patrons were filing in the doors of the Teatro Odeon for a performance of 'Simplemente... Pichuco'. That evening the show didn't go on. At 11:40 PM the heart of Anibal Troilo played its final note.

2. In anticipation of our next milonga on June 2, our Video of the Week features Gato & Andrea in a performance they did at the last Modesto milonga they were guest artists for. We look forward to seeing them again.

3. No classes makes it a perfect time to go see Forever Tango, the show that triggered many tango obsessions. Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton, May 26. Details: http://bobhopetheatre.com/eventdetails.asp?ID=128. We hope some will take propaganda for our Modesto tango community. There is no Argentine Tango in Stockton. It will also play Fresno on Wednesday, May 30.

3. Gato & Andrea return for workshops on Tuesday eves in June and July. They will conduct eight workshops at the Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Ave., Modesto: The cost will be:
1 or 2 workshops $30 each per person
3 or 4 workshops $27 each per person
5 or 6 workshops $25 each per person
7 or 8 workshops $22 each per person
The classes will be mostly geared to intermediates, though the first two would work for beginners with some dance background. All classes: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club: 200 Norwegian Ave. Modesto, Ca
*******************************************************************
Class 1: June 5 : Change of weight and walking technique; walking on the
outside. Leading and musicality.
Class 2: June 12 : Walking, pivot and ochos technique, change of rhythm.
Double time and simple figures.
Class 3: June 19: Overturned ochos; Molinetes, balance, simple turns,
entradas and stops.
Class 4: June 26: Ochos for balance and control. Molinetes. Simple turns.
Leading low voleos.
Class 5: July 10: Low and high voleos; Upper body control; Sacadas;
Figures with sacadas and voleos.
Class 6: July 17: Molinetes and lapiz. Balance and change of weight. Pivot.
Turns with lapiz and turn figures.
Class 7: July 24 : back and forward pivots. Balance; axis. Barridas for the men.
Class 8: July 31: Ganchos technique. Excercises. Simple ganchos and barridas.
contact: Mary, 522-1571 or e-mail: modestotango@gmail.net
OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) May 21. Dinner/dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get needed floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal meeting; some come early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m. There will be no practica at Jacobs on Memorial Day, May 28.

SATURDAY, May 26: No Classes
Classes with Roman will resume on June 2, at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry.
11 a.m. (not 11:30) Intermediate - Back from Buenos Aires. Let's see what he has.
12:30 - beginning level. Intermediates encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee.
$12 a class per person. Introductory packages available for newcomers which offer nine beginner level classes for $75 (can only be used as the beginner level.)

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to

OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher
5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville CA 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.,
Intermediate Tango (Level II) Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,
Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
Taught by studio owner Donna Williams & Zak Brown;
Cost is $50 per person, $90 per couple for each series

At Step One, 1920 T Street From 8:15 to 9:45 p.m : Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango." Explore the Club Style in May, It's fast paced and fun and you will learn to dance in less space than you imagined possible. Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451.

WEDNESDAY:
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street in Old Sacramento: Tango Technique Class
7:00 p.m. - Open to both men and women! Instructor: Michelle Loughlin
$15/drop-in, $50/month

La Práctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome.

THURSDAY:
Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,
6:30 - 7:30 p.m: Beginning Argentine Tango
7:30 - 8:30 p.m: Continuing ArgentineTango
8:30 - 10:30 p.m: Practica ; Dance to classic as well as neo tango music.
Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Kendra Kambestadt will
be returning to teach with Chris on May 10.
Cost: College student $25/session (with valid ID) Non college-student $35/session.
Practica only: $3

MILONGAS -

@>---- MODESTO: Modesto's next milonga will be Saturday June 2 with the return of Gato & Andrea. Mark your calendars now.

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE:

SACRAMENTO

@>---- -SATURDAY, MAY 26! At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.– OUR JAZZ FESTIVAL MILONGA WITH SPECIAL GUESTS OSCAR MANDAGARAN (from "Forever Tango" and "Malambo!") and GEORGINA VARGAS! Beginning tango lesson taught by Oscar & Georgina from 8:00-9:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), then we'll dance from 9:00 -midnight! Around 10:00 p.m. or so Oscar & Georgina will demonstrate their stunning tango for us!!! Cost is $15; includes lesson, dance, hors d'oeuvres, & refreshments.

@>---- 2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga, 2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East) Contact Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824.
@>---- 3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA : 922 8th Street, Sacramento
Time: 9 p.m. Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, No refreshments, so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited.


FAIR OAKS
@>---- 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Mirabelle European Pastry Cafe, 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628,
Phone: 916-535-0100. Good food, an intimate and friendly atmosphere,
great music and Tango. Any birthdays out there? We'll help you celebrate. - $5.

FRESNO
@>---- Friday, June 8 at 8 p.m. $10
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa


UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Gato & Andrea offer a 14 day tour accompanied package.
• AUGUST 11th TO 26th, 2007
you still have two more weeks to register at the promotional price of $1300 per person (it does not include air fares). Check the registration periods:
1. Until May 31st, 2007: U$D 1300
2. Until June 25th, 2007: U$D 1400
3. Until July 25th, 2007: U$D 1500
We have booked a new and great 4 stars hotel for the August trip. It is called Hotel Reino del Plata. Here there is some information:
Located in the heart of historical Buenos Aires , it is only minutes away from the financial district, cultural centers, government buildings, shopping malls and other points of interest.
Property Information
*Open 24 hrs *Car park *Elevator *A/C *Terrace *Safe *Bar *Sauna *Jacuzzi
*(Golf course nearby *Tennis nearby *Horse riding nearby *Exposition/Congress nearby *Cinema, Theatre nearby *Disco nearby)
*Internet connection in lobby *Car reservation *Laundry service *Public parking*Cinema/Theatre reservation *Show reservation *Tourist visit reservation *Restaurant
If you are interested please let us know as soon as possible.

Bulletin May 14, 2007

Charity finished the work she and Sean did on "colgadas." Saturday Roman (the elegant one), back from Buenos Aires, will teach. Between Saturday lessons, Tango Week, Gato & Andrea workshops in June & July, Oscar Mandagaran workshops in August and any private lesson, summer should be a time of improvement.

Also in this Bulletin

1. The Video of the Week is a performance that begins with a colgada.

2. Get tickets to Forever Tango

3. Workshop Schedule for Gato & Andrea


1. Apropo of our recent work with Sean and Charity, the Video of the Week features David Chiu and Naomi Hotta performing at the Carlos Gardel International day held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles in Dec, 2006. It is a dynamic performance that begins with a frozen colgada.

2. No classes makes it a perfect time to go see Forever Tango, the show that triggered many tango obsessions. Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton, May 26. Details: http://bobhopetheatre.com/eventdetails.asp?ID=128. We hope some will take propaganda for our Modesto tango community. There is no Argentine Tango in Stockton. It will also play Fresno on Wednesday, May 30.

3. Gato & Andrea return for workshops on Tuesday eves in June and July. They will conduct eight workshops at the Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Ave., Modesto: The cost will be:
1 or 2 workshops $30 each per person
3 or 4 workshops $27 each per person
5 or 6 workshops $25 each per person
7 or 8 workshops $22 each per person
The classes will be mostly geared to intermediates, though the first two would work for beginners with some dance background. All classes: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club: 200 Norwegian Ave. Modesto, Ca
*******************************************************************
Class 1: June 5 : Change of weight and walking technique; walking on the
outside. Leading and musicality.
Class 2: June 12 : Walking, pivot and ochos technique, change of rhythm.
Double time and simple figures.
Class 3: June 19: Overturned ochos; Molinetes, balance, simple turns,
entradas and stops.
Class 4: June 26: Ochos for balance and control. Molinetes. Simple turns.
Leading low voleos.
Class 5: July 10: Low and high voleos; Upper body control; Sacadas;
Figures with sacadas and voleos.
Class 6: July 17: Molinetes and lapiz. Balance and change of weight. Pivot.
Turns with lapiz and turn figures.
Class 7: July 24 : back and forward pivots. Balance; axis. Barridas for the men.
Class 8: July 31: Ganchos technique. Excercises. Simple ganchos and barridas.
contact: Mary, 522-1571 or e-mail: modestotango@gmail.net
OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) May 14 & 21. Dinner/dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get needed floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal meeting; some come early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, May 19: Classes with Roman at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry.
11 a.m. (not 11:30) Intermediate - Back from Buenos Aires. Let's see what he has.
12:30 - beginning level. Intermediates encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee. This is your opportunity to work on technique, posture, foot placement and smooth movements and perfect them for the intermediate level. Also, it is good to be there for beginners who need seasoned dancers to try moves with.
$12 a class per person. Introductory packages available for newcomers which offer nine beginner level classes for $75 (can only be used as the beginner level.)

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to

OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher
5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville CA 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.,
Intermediate Tango (Level II) Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,
Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
Taught by studio owner Donna Williams & Zak Brown;
Cost is $50 per person, $90 per couple for each series

At Step One, 1920 T Street From 8:15 to 9:45 p.m : Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango." Explore the Club Style in May, It's fast paced and fun and you will learn to dance in less space than you imagined possible. Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451.

WEDNESDAY:
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street in Old Sacramento: Tango Technique Class
7:00 p.m. - Open to both men and women! Instructor: Michelle Loughlin
$15/drop-in, $50/month

La Pr�ctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome.

THURSDAY:
Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,
6:30 - 7:30 p.m: Beginning Argentine Tango
7:30 - 8:30 p.m: Continuing ArgentineTango
8:30 - 10:30 p.m: Practica ; Dance to classic as well as neo tango music.
Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Kendra Kambestadt will
be returning to teach with Chris on May 10.
Cost: College student $25/session (with valid ID) Non college-student $35/session.
Practica only: $3

MILONGAS -

@>---- MODESTO: Modesto's next milonga will be Saturday June 2 with the return of Gato & Andrea. Mark your calendars now.

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE:

SACRAMENTO

@>---- 2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga, 2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East) Contact Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824.
@>---- 3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA : 922 8th Street, Sacramento
Time: 9 p.m. Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, No refreshments, so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited.

@>---- -SATURDAY, MAY 26! At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.� OUR JAZZ FESTIVAL MILONGA WITH SPECIAL GUESTS OSCAR MANDAGARAN (from "Forever Tango" and "Malambo!") and GEORGINA VARGAS! Beginning tango lesson taught by Oscar & Georgina from 8:00-9:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), then we'll dance from 9:00 -midnight! Around 10:00 p.m. or so Oscar & Georgina will demonstrate their stunning tango for us!!! Cost is $15; includes lesson, dance, hors d'oeuvres, & refreshments.
FAIR OAKS
@>---- 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Mirabelle European Pastry Cafe, 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628,
Phone: 916-535-0100. Good food, an intimate and friendly atmosphere,
great music and Tango. Any birthdays out there? We'll help you celebrate. - $5.


EMERYVILLE
@>---- Second SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH "LA MILONGA DE NORA"
"ALLEGRO BALLROOM" - 5855 Christie Ave -
9:15 p.m - 2 a.m (at the Main Ballroom)
9:15 p.m - 10 p.m: Class by Nora & Edu
10 p.m - 2 a.m.: Milonga
Class + Milonga + Live Music: $20
Class + Milonga + DJ Music: $15
Milonga + Live Music: $15
Milonga: $12
Refreshments and snacks included.

SAN FRANCISCO
@>---- Thursdays
Mariposa Argentine Tango Club at the Verdi Club
http://www.sfmariposaverdi.org/
2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF
7:15-8 p.m. - Close Embrace Basics with Christy and Adolfo
8:45 p.m.-12:30 a.m. - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Cot� with D.J. Emilo Flores, $15 class + Milonga /$14 Milonga only

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Gato & Andrea offer a 14 day tour accompanied package.
� AUGUST 11th TO 26th, 2007
NOVEMBER 9th TO 24th, 2007
If interested please check www.tour-tango.com.ar

From Roberto Riobo:
Tuesday 7 to Saturday 18 , August 2007
Tour price before June 20, 2007: $1450. Prices do not include airfare.
Contact Carolina: info@tangowithcarolina.com / 415-260.0579
www.barriotango.com / 415-261-0569
PO BOX 12009 / San Francisco CA 94112

From Romina & Marcelo:
September 27 to October 8
Price after May 4th is $1,990. This includes: Airfare from San Francisco, Hotel (double occupancy), 24 hours assistance, In addition to Buenos Aires, we can also arrange visits to any other destinations in Argentina. 925.299.6945 tango@rominamarcelo.com http://www.rominamarcelo.com/tango_tours.html

From Patricia Thatcher In Sacramento
Johana Copes is organizing the www.bailemostango.com Festival
10-night package including Festival & lodging:
from $2,197 per person with airfare from SFO
November 24 to December 5, 2007 -
The Festival lasts 7 days so this gives you a few extra days to enjoy the city!


Una Musica Brutal

Clip of David Chiu and Naomi Hotta performing at the Carlos Gardel International day held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles in Dec, 2006. It is a dynamic performance that begins with a frozen colgada.

Wednesday

Tour Buenos Aires with Gato & Andrea

From El Gato & Andrea:

Dear Tangueros,
If you think of investing in a trip to Buenos Aires , don't miss this great opportunity to travel to the Mecca of Tango with two professional Argentinean dancers and masters, Gato Valdez and Andrea Monti. They will guide you to the best local places during the 14 tour days and will accompany you at all times!

The package includes the following:
* Airport pick up and drop off in Buenos Aires
* 13 nights, 14 days at a 4 stars hotel with breakfast
* Welcome dinner
* Tango City Tour (Historic circuit, La Boca, San Telmo, Retiro, Recoleta Cemetery, Centro Cultural Recoleta, Palermo parks and Palermo neighborhood, Mataderos Fair)
* 8 tango classes with excellent teachers (one and a half hours each)
* Colón Theatre visit
* Café Tortoni visit
* A day in the country (with"asado " , " gauchos show," horse riding, music and more!
* 12 milonga nights (entrance tickets included)
* Tango Dinner Show at one of the best dinner theatres in Buenos Aires *Guided shopping day
* Farewell dinner
For more information, details & registration, please visit our trip website http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/home1.html

montitango@hotmail.com / andretodotango@yahoo.com.ar
(415) 425 0515 Thank you! Andrea & Gato

Monday

Bulletin May 7, 2007

A slight change of schedule is ahead Saturday. The Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club will use the studio between noon and 1 p.m. so intermediates will start at 11 a.m. - NOT 11:30 - and finish promptly at noon. An hour later, 1 p.m. (instead of 12:30) the beginners will start. Charity will end her intermediate series on "colgadas."


Also in this Bulletin

1. The Video of the Week is Miriam & Hugo at Tango Week in 2004.

2. Get tickets to Forever Tango

3. Workshop Schedule for Gato & Andrea

4. Get tickets for Nora's Tango Week milongas.


1. Miriam Larici and Hugo Patyn met while performing in Forever Tango (see below). Frequent instructors for Nora's Tango Week, they'll do it again this year. The Video of the Week features their performance at a 2004 Tango Week milonga.

2. No classes makes it a perfect time too see Forever Tango, the show that triggered many tango obsessions. Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton, May 26. Details: http://bobhopetheatre.com/eventdetails.asp?ID=128. We hope some will take propaganda for our Modesto tango community. There is no Argentine Tango in Stockton. It will also play Fresno on Wednesday, May 30.


4. Nora's Tango Week
Many have expressed interest in attending milongas and classes at Nora's Tango Week. Registration is closed for single women in the Tango Weekend program. Couples and single men, however, may still register for the weekend.

As in past years, the beginning level is an integral part of NORA'S TANGO WEEK and as much focus is given beginners as to intermediate and advanced students. It is important to know your level of development. PLEASE take classes geared to your level. Don't be offended if an instructor asks you to change to a more helpful class.
MILONGAS WILL BE OPEN
If you are not signed up for TANGO WEEK/WEEKEND but would like to attend one or more of the Milongas, buy a ticket soon; they are always sold out.

NEW!!! There will be a Milonga (open and FREE) on Thursday, June 28th 6 p.m
Friday, June 29th Milonga from 9 p.m-1 a.m;
Saturday, June 30th "The 40's" (wear a hat night!) from 9 p.m - 2 a.m and
Sunday, July 1st from 9 p.m. will feature performances by ALL masters.
Monday, July 2nd "La Milonga de Oscar & Georgina & Miriam & Hugo"
Tuesday, July 3rd " 40's Night" (wear a hat!) " Luis Castro Y Claudia Mendoza"
Wednesday, July 4th "4th of July Milonga" featuring "GUSTAVO & GISELLE"
Thursday, July 5th "Black and White Milonga" honoring "NITO & ELBA"
Performance by "JULIO BALMACEDA & CORINA DE LA ROSA"
Friday, July 6th from 9 p.m - features performances by ALL masters .
All Milongas will feature live music by "HOMBRES DE TANGO" .
CELEBRATION TANGO
Saturday, July 7th: A Gala Milonga commemorating "NORA'S TANGO WEEK" 10th ANNIVERSARY!!! with a show featuring ALL of the Masters participants Live and DJ Music by: Mario Orlando, the DJ of the best Milongas in Buenos Aires!
ADMISSION: $35 / TIMES: 9 p.m to 2 am; show at 11 p.m
SFO Clarion Hotel / Golden Gate Ballroom - Second Floor
401 E. Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (650) 348-1140



Sunday

Miriam & Hugo

The fabulous Miriam Larci & Hugo Patin performing at Nora's Tango Week '04. Showing us how it's done. Delicious!