Patrick finished our "academic year" and we will approach summer differently with no class Saturday, July 4. Some of us will be at Tango Week & Weekend.
We meet again Saturday, July 11, for a "practica" from 10 a.m. to noon with a half hour. introductory lesson for absolute beginners. If your friends wonder if tango is for them, this may be their opportunity. This practica will encourage showing favorite moves. We will resume normal lessons with rotating instructors after Labor Day.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, June 29 & July 6, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs,
8 p.m., 2501 McHenry Avenue. A good place to practice class material. ALL levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.
200 Norwegian. Enjoy the parade and fireworks.
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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,
Last Tuesday Night Classes with Glenn Corteza!
Level I -- 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- The Rhythms of Tango -
Level II -- 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Pivots and Turns -
Level III -- 8:30-9:30 p.m. -- Listening to Music -
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)
Level II -- 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Pivots and Turns -
Level III -- 8:30-9:30 p.m. -- Listening to Music -
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)
Berkeley The Finnish Hall - 1970 Chestnut St.
July 7- Aug. 25; 6:30-8 p.m: 8 week Milonguero Style Series (all levels)
$75/person or $65/person for couples for all eight weeks
***Half price for returning students who have already taken an 8 week close embrace series and want a refresher course.
July 7-28 - 8-9:30 p.m: 4 week Milonguero II Series:
Innovative and Dynamic Movements in Close embrace (intermediate.)
$35/person for all 4 weeks
Registration Deadline for Both Classes July 4
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sacramento. Emily Trites teaches introductory tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate 7:15-8 p.m .
At Step One, 1920 T Street 8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa. For ALL levels. Beginners always welcome.
Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners lesson - Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3
THURSDAY
Sacramento
At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning , 7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / Practica immediately following, $3 (FREE with Class!)
Fresno -
At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning , 7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / Practica immediately following, $3 (FREE with Class!)
Fresno -
The Cube at Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
7:30 p.m - 8:45 p.m Group Beyond the Basics, Techniques & Sequences
$15 drop in, $40 monthly if paid on first Thursday,
El Cerrito The Danceasy - 9951 San Pablo Ave.
7 p.m - drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson
8 p.m - drop-in advanced class with NEGRACHA & DIEGO! (June & July)
8 p.m - drop-in beginners' class with Ann Sheridan
Classes are $12 each and include the milonga.
Followed by a FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 p.m.-1 a.m, Dance recession worries away. The Danceasy welcomes singles.
www.danceasy.com (510) 524-9100 for voice mail danceasy@comcast.net
Berkeley Thursday Nights @ the Beat
2560 9th St. (all-levels)
9-10 p.m.: tango progressive (beg/intermediate.)
9-10 p.m: Beginner Practica
10 p.m- Midnight: Practica
$15 for both classes & practica
$10 for one class & practica
$15 for both classes & practica
$10 for one class & practica
$5 for practica only
Classes taught by Sean & Charity and
Classes taught by Sean & Charity and
Dan & Pier
Practica DJed by Sean
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30-7:30 p.m.,beginners
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 <mailto:luiselsuave@comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m, $12 Instructor: Julian Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/Lesson)
Fresno
Fresno
Kathy and Guy -Sundays in the Cube Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
5-6:30 p.m. Group Basics Lesson in Argentine Tango
($35 per person, class and practica) $10 drop in per person
6:30 - 8 p.m. Practica $5
Time to practice what you have learned, ask questions and get help.
@>---- Saturday, Sept,19 Next Milonga at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest artists Gato & Andrea, direct from Buenos Aires . Workshops with Gato & Andrea will be Saturday, Sept. 19, & Sunday Sept. 20.
MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays, open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m. and milonga at 7 p.m. Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or <mailto:luiselsuave%40comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays, open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m. and milonga at 7 p.m. Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or <mailto:luiselsuave%40comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.
@>---- Sundays, At the Blue Room in the Capital City Hotel,
(the old Clarion Hotel, 2600 Auburn Blvd at the Fulton Ave exit on Bus 80)
2:30 -5:30 p.m.
At the Clarion Hotel in Millbrae During Nora's Tango Week
@>---- Buy Milonga tickets early.
There will be a FREE Milonga on Thursday, July 2, from 6 pm. - midnight.
There will be a FREE Milonga on Thursday, July 2, from 6 pm. - midnight.
All Milongas will feature the music of Buenos Aires DJ , MARIO ORLANDO.
Thursday, July 2 - 6 p.m - 12 a.m WELCOME MILONGA - FREE
Friday, July 3 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Los Hermanos Mercana $25
Saturday, July 4 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Nito & Elba $25
Sunday, July 5 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m -La Milonga del Domingo All artists $30
Monday, July 6 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - la milonga de ..Gustavo y Giselle $25
Tuesday, July 7 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - 40's Milonga (wear a hat) $25
Wednesday, July 8 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - Eduardo Saucedo y Marisa Quiroga $25
Friday, July 3 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Los Hermanos Mercana $25
Saturday, July 4 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Nito & Elba $25
Sunday, July 5 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m -La Milonga del Domingo All artists $30
Monday, July 6 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - la milonga de ..Gustavo y Giselle $25
Tuesday, July 7 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - 40's Milonga (wear a hat) $25
Wednesday, July 8 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - Eduardo Saucedo y Marisa Quiroga $25
Thursday, July 9 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - "Black & White " with the Rivarola $25
Friday, July 10 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m - "La Milonga de Cierre" $30
Saturday, July 11 - 9 p.m - - "CELEBRATION TANGO" All the artists $30
Milonga Packages include:
The Weekend: July 3, 4 &5 - $70 The Week: July 6, thru 10 .....$110
Friday, July 10 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m - "La Milonga de Cierre" $30
Saturday, July 11 - 9 p.m - - "CELEBRATION TANGO" All the artists $30
Milonga Packages include:
The Weekend: July 3, 4 &5 - $70 The Week: July 6, thru 10 .....$110
CELEBRATION TANGO! July 11..with any package -$30
To purchase tickets contact:jewtango@yahoo.com
To purchase tickets contact:jewtango@yahoo.com
NOTE: Looking for Tango Shoes? - Vendors of dance shoes from Argerntina are always present at Tango Week - You do not need to be registered to shop for shoes.
FRESNO
@>---- Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave..
Luau theme: dress and food
$10 if you bring food to share , $15 if you do not
Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009
From Marcelo Solis: September 24th to October 5th
This tour takes you to the heart of tango;
See the places where the locals go to dance.
The trip includes:
- Airfare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
- Hotel (double occupancy) at Hotel Lyon www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
- 24 hours assistance (we know the city and we speak the language!).
- City Tours (you'll get to know all the characteristic places).
- Shopping tours to places where locals go looking for quality and price.
- A Day in the Countryside.
- 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
- City Tours (you'll get to know all the characteristic places).
- Shopping tours to places where locals go looking for quality and price.
- A Day in the Countryside.
- 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,290 - Until July 31st 2009.
To sign get this early bird price I need a $400.00.- advance
(non-refundable).
.I know the culture. I speak the language.
I can also make arrangements for you to visit other destinations in Argentina (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Phone: 415-412-1866 info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com
I can also make arrangements for you to visit other destinations in Argentina (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Phone: 415-412-1866 info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com
From GATO & ANDREA November 2009 (13 nights)
Arrive November 7. Depart November 20.
Trip prices per person in 2009
Accommodation in a 4 stars Hotel $1800 U.S. per person
Accommodation in a Tango Guest House $1600 U.S.
To book make a deposit of $500 dollars. before September 15
More details in our web <http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/>www.tour-tango.com.ar
To book make a deposit of $500 dollars. before September 15
More details in our web <http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/>www.tour-tango.com.ar
Contact us:
montitango@hotmail.com or andreaygato@gmail.com
