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Bulletin, Dec. 1 2008

Happy December.  Our year is near an end. I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was good even without classes last Saturday. Local tangueros traveled to the Bay Area and Sacramento to satisfy needs for a tango fix. 

We resume classes December 6 starting with Roman Tabayoyon, one of our first instructors. It has been a while since we saw him, so it will be fun to have him and his elegant styling again if only for a week. He  will also  be available for private lessons and encourages them. (916) 425-2395 or e-mail zapata@surewest.net.

The first Saturday of the month is an opportunity to pay for classes in advance, $10 a class - $30 for the three-week month.  December teachers will be Roman, Carol Hom & Peter, each for one week, giving all a chance to experience their styles.

In January we will add 15- minute practicas to the beginner class and start the intermediates at 12:15.  Then we will have another practica from 1:15 to 2 p.m.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Dec. 1 & 8, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs,
8 p.m.,     2501 McHenry Avenue. A good place to practice class material.  No fee, but you are urged to order food and/or drink off the menu.  Some go early to eat.
 
SATURDAY - December 6 at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.   11 a.m. Beginner level, noon Intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica $12 per class.  Practica only $5.  This week, pay for the month $30.  One-time introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.


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

TUESDAY
Sacramento - At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
3- WEEK PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER!
Because of the Christmas holiday, all of the classes at Tango by the River
will run for 3 weeks instead of 4 --. The prices are pro-rated accordingly.
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, & 16:
Level I - Beginning Tango - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II - Intermediate Tango - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango - Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 p.m.
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
 
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd. Ste 175, Roseville, 6:30-7:30 (intermediate),
7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)   Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Focusing on specific aspects of Tango, Valz, and Milonga
there is limited space and  smaller classes to give more individual attention. 
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than 4 week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
 At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste 150, West  Sacramento. Emily Trites  teaches Introductory  Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

At Step One, 1920 T Street  8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa.  This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Ed & Rebeca at  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, & 18:
"Tango: Outside the Box" -- Continuing Tango,
Level III+ -- 7:00-8:30 followed by a práctica from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
The práctica is included with the cost of the class and  is also open to people not
taking the class.  The cost for the práctica alone is $5. (The práctica
is free to those who signed up for the Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday series.)
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
Tango Explorations with Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 to 11:30 p.n. Open Practica
$10 drop-in / $35 month / $3 Practica (FREE with class!)

Berkeley:  at the Beat,  2560 9th St,. Berkeley
8-9 p.m. Tango Foundations Class
9-10 p.m. Beginners Practica
9-10 p.m. tango Progressive Class
10 p.m. -Midnight Open Practica
Drop in Classes - 10 for one, 15 for both, $5 for practica only
Classes rotate between Sean & Charity and Daniel & Pier


SUNDAY -
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave.,
Beginner: 2-3 p.m, $12; Int/Adv:  3-4 pm, $12 Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/Lesson)

MILONGAS: 

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs is Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

@>---- Saturday December 6, 2008  La alterNATIVA Milonga! Firehouse 5 Dance - 2014 B 9th St (between T & U)
8 p.m. - Lesson   -  9 p.m. - Milonga 
$15 Lesson & Milonga / $10 Milonga only!


@>---- Saturday, December 13 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
 Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost is $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.

 
@>---- Saturday, December 20, 2008 
3RD ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND & MASQUERADE BALL!
Firehouse 5 Dance - 2014 B 9th St (between T & U)
8 p.m. - Lesson  - 9 p.m. - Milonga 
$15 Lesson & Milonga / $10 Milonga only!
More info to come...!

@>---- Saturday, December 27 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.
@>---- Wednesday, December 31 --At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MILONGA! I can't imagine a better way to greet the new year than by dancing tango, sipping champagne,and enjoying the company of tango friends (kissing at midnight!) So mark your calendars for  New Year's Eve, the last milonga of the year, replete with fireworks over Tower Bridge!  The Old Sacramento New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular boasts two fireworks shows. The first will be launched at 9 p.m., with the second at midnight. In year's past, we have all moved outside at midnight to watch the fireworks. This year, we're going to stay inside and do the traditional countdown -- 3, 2, 1 ... kiss! If you want to see fireworks come early enough to catch the 9 p.m. show so at midnight we can stay indoors and have our own fireworks right here at TBTR!  Introductory tango
lesson 8-9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. or so. Cost is $15 for lesson and dance. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (including champagne!).


 TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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* Airport Transfers & Welcome Lunch
* Hotel Accommodations with buffet breakfasts
* Tango City Tour
* Tango Show & Fancy Dinner
* Tango Shoe Shopping Tour
* Assistance of Bilingual Trip Host
AND ...

* EXCLUSIVE TANGO WORKSHOPS
WITH OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS AND "EL INDIO" ... 10 Tango Workshops with 3 of the Best Master Tango Teachers Today!
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RESERVE NOW WITH $350 DEPOSIT; REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON WEBSITE at WWW.INFUSIONSTRAVEL.COM
Spaces are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.


From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng - 10th Annual Un-Tour to CITA 2009
March 12-29, 2009 
Group travel with discounts on airfare and CITA registration.
Options Include:
Round-Trip Air on American Airlines via Dallas (outbound) & Miami (inbound)
15 Nights/Double or Single Occupancy Deluxe Rooms at the Hotel Savoy
Daily Continental Breakfast
Roundtrip Airport Transfers
CITA Package A or B
Does not include: Ezeiza Airport departure tax  (approximately $20 USD)
Pricing Selections
a Full Package including Air, Hotel & CITA ~ or
any single item or combination of items below:
American Airlines     $1512
Hotel Savoy (Single)     $2610 
Hotel Savoy (Double)     $1365
Pre-Travel Meeting     $10
Bs.As. Group Dinner (3/13)     $30
CITA Package A     $600
CITA Package B     $525
CITA Package A  (after 12/31)      $675
CITA Package B (after 12/31)      $600
Un-Tour "Tag Along" Fee      $25
Now accepting $500 non-refundable deposits to secure reservations.
Make checks payable to Christy Cote and mail to:
701 Minnesota St. #110  San Francisco CA 94107
Final payment due: December 15, 2008.  10% Late Fee thereafter. 
Fuel surcharge is subject to increase prior to ticketing. 
Participants will be invoiced for any additional charges at that time.
Participants must secure their own roommate when booking a double. 
contact: Chelsea Eng:  tangochelsea@hotmail.com or (415) 584-2704