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Monday, February 23, 2009

Bulletin, Feb. 23, 2009

Patrick finished his rotation with more work on voleos.  Peter, our technician, will join us Saturday.  Hope to see you there

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Feb. 23 and March 2, 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.

SATURDAY -Feb. 28 - Ongoing classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  -
11 a.m. - noon - Beginning Level, Newcomers encouraged.
Noon - 12:15 p.m.-  supervised practica
12:15-1:15 p.m. Intermediate  level - 1:15 - 2 p.m. Another supervised practica.
$12 per class drop in.  Introductory package of 9 lessons $75 - one-time offer and usable only at 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 this bulletin go to <http://groups.google.com/ group/Modesto- Tango/subscribe>


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

TUESDAY
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
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12- week cards are more cost effective than four-week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
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:  At The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Sean & Charity teaching.
New Tuesday series starts March 10 -  eight- week fundamentals class  6:30 - 8 p.m.
four-week planeos and enrosques for leaders and followers class 8-9:30 p.m.


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 Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

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

Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30 7:30 p.m. Beginners lesson continued
Followed by Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3


THURSDAY
Sacramento 
At Tango By the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento>
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
from 7-8:30 p.m., then práctica 8:30-10:30 p.m. Details: http://www.rivertango.com
 
At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / $3 Practica (FREE with Class!)

Fresno -
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
7:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
Kathy and Guy

FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance
3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners  
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net


SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom
5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
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
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
Regular Classes: 5 p.m. Vals style tango lesson
Sunday 6 p.m. Practica for all levels.

Coming up in San Francisco
The Incomparable Facundo Posadas
Returns  Mar 5-8, 2009:
Facundo Posadas, an icon in the Argentine Tango world, is the only Afro-Argentine on tour to share the roots of this dance by teaching Milonga and Candombe.  Robert Farris Thompson calls Facundo in his book Tango:The Art History of Love "today's master of Argentine tango, milonga, and jazz dance" and tells of the rich history of the Posadas family dating back to the 1800s. Facundo starting dancing early and enjoyed it in Buenos Aires all his life, dancing with many great orchestras   Since 1997 he has traveled extensively teaching and performing at festivals and tango communities around the world .
He has also been in six films including Tango The Obsession which he also narrates, Tango Un Giro Extranio, Despabilate Amor Afro-Argentinos, Negro Che and El Cafe de Los Maestros (by Gustavo Santaolaya filmed in the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires).  He has also been featured in many television shows for Buenos Aires television as well as the BBC in London.
Thursday Mar 5     La Pista, 768 Brannan Street, SF
Class/Milonga/Demo
7:45-9 p.m. - Vueltas for Milonga assisted by Mila Salazar
9-9:30 p.m. - Tango Chat with Facundo
9:30-12 a.m. - Milonga
$25 per person
Friday Mar 6   Monte Cristo Club, 136 Missouri St. at 17th St., SF
Class/Milonga/Demo
8-9 p.m.- Figures for Milonga (all levels) assisted by Christy Cote
9-12 a.m. - Milonga
$15 - Milonga & class
Saturday Mar 7   Late Shift Milonga at Cheryl Burke Dance
Class/Milonga/Demo
8-9 p.m. - Barridas for Milonga (intermediate) assisted by Christy Cote
9 p.m.-2 a.m. - Milonga
$15 - Milonga & Class
Sunday, Mar 8   Cheryl Burke Dance, 1500 16th St. at DeHaro St., SF
Workshops
1:30-3 p.m. - Milonga Traspie (intermediate) assisted by Christy Cote
3-3:30 p.m. - Tango Chat with Facundo Posadas
3:30-5 p.m. - Milonga Condombe (intermediate -advanced) assisted by Christy Cote
$26 per workshop/$5 off when you take both.
Sunday, Mar 8, 2009   Cafe Cocomo's
Class/Milonga/Demo
7:30-8:30 p.m. - Milonga Traspie (all levels)
assisted by Christy Cote
8:30-12:30 a.m. - Milonga
$15 - Class & Milonga
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available at $100 per 55- minute lesson for a person or a couple.  Lessons are available in San Francisco and Oakland (Sat 3/7 only).  To arrange a private lesson just reply to this email or call Christy Cote at 415 519-1333 cell.


@>---- MILONGAS: -
Our next milonga at Jacobs will be March 21.  Guest artists: Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt.  Many of you have seen him dance on some of the videos on our website.

MILONGAS elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO

@>---- February 28,- Tango by the River" 128 J Street,  Old  Sacramento.
Lesson at 8 p.m and dancing until midnight.
Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for more information.

FRESNO

@>---- SATURDAY, MARCH 7 -   8 p.m.
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
7:30 pm Lesson, 8 p.m., Dance Party
$10 per person if you bring an appetizer or dessert to share
$15 per person without food to share
 http://www.fresnodancestudio65.com/fresnodancestudio65_index.html


Tango Tour to Buenos Aires 2009

From Marcelo Solis:
September 24th to October 5th. CST#2085488
Certified travel agents, tango instructors and local people from Argentina,
who  know the culture and speak the language.
Cost: $2,190 until March 6th.
To  get this early bird price we need a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Cost  includes:
Air fare, double occupancy at Hotel Lyon  www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
24 hours assistance, City Tours (to all the characteristic places: Obelisco -
Downtown -Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta ...).
A Day in the Countryside. 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers
Milongas almost every evening or afternoon. Transportation to all the  activities.
A DVD with memories of the trip.
We can also make arrangements for  visits to other destinations (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Marcelo Solis     Phone: 415-412-1866
E-mail: marcelotango@gmail.com
http://marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com/
See photos of our last trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelotango/Mias#

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Bulletin, Feb. 16, 2009

Patrick worked us on more boleos while the beginners practiced their walk, perhaps the most important element in tango.  Thursday is our Art Walk milonga at Concetta's.  This is a nice, informal venue; let's all be there (poster below)


                                                                

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Feb.16 & 23, 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 are urged to order food and/or drink off the menu.  Come early to eat.

THURSDAY -  FEB 19, Art Walk Milonga at  Concetta's, 1205 J Street.  7 to 9 p.m.  Come meet, socialize, have a glass of wine or something to eat, and dance.

SATURDAY -Feb. 21 - Ongoing classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club , 200 Norwegian Avenue.  -
11 a.m. - noon Beginning Level, Newcomers encouraged.
Noon to 12:15 p.m.- supervised practica
12:15-1:15 p.m. Intermediate  level - 1:15 - 2 p.m. Another supervised practica.
$12 per class drop in.  Introductory package of 9 lessons $75 - one time offer and usable only at 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 this bulletin go to <http://groups.google.com/ group/Modesto- Tango/subscribe>


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

TUESDAY
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
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than four-week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
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:  At The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Sean & Charity teaching.
8-9:30 p.m. Feb 3 - Feb 24
Intermediate 4 week series: ganchos and leg wraps
limit 20 students: $35


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 Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

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

Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30 7:30 p.m. Beginners lesson continued
Followed by Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3


THURSDAY
Sacramento 
At Tango By the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento>
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
from 7-8:30p.m., then práctica 8:30-10:30 p.m. Details: http://www.rivertango.com
 

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / $3 Practica (FREE with Class!)

Fresno -
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
7:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
Kathy and Guy

FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance
3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners  
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net


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

Fresno
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
Regular Classes: 5 p.m. Vals style tango lesson
Sunday 6 p.m. Practica for all levels.


@>---- MILONGAS: -  Art Walk  milonga, This Thursday, February 19 at Concettas, 1205 J street.  Plan to come.
Our next milonga at Jacobs will be March 21.  Our guest artists will be Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt.  Many of you have seen him dance on some of the videos on our website.

MILONGAS elsewhere:


SACRAMENTO

@>---- Saturday, February 21, 8 p.m - La AlterNATIVA Milonga
Firehouse 5 , 2014 Ninth St, Sacramento - (916) 446-7522
La AlterNATIVA hosted by Chris, Dan & Michelle! 8 PM  Tango Lesson
 9 PM Milonga with DJ Chris or Michelle featuring Traditional, Non-Traditional & Alternative Music! Contact Michelle @ (916) 799-1952

@>---- February 28,- Tango by the River" 128 J Street,  Old  Sacramento.
Lesson at 8 p.m and dancing until midnight.
Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for more information.

FRESNO

@>---- SATURDAY, MARCH 7 -   8 p.m.
Potluck appetizer or dessert  $10 with food, $15 without
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave


Tango Tour to Buenos Aires 2009
From Marcelo Solis:
September 24th to October 5th. CST#2085488
Certified travel agents, tango instructors and local people from Argentina,
who  know the culture and speak the language.
Cost: $2,190 until March 6th.
To  get this early bird price we need a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Cost  includes:
Air fare, double occupancy at Hotel Lyon  www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
24 hours assistance, City Tours (to all the characteristic places: Obelisco -
Downtown -Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta ...).
A Day in the Countryside. 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers
Milongas almost every evening or afternoon. Transportation to all the  activities.
A DVD with memories of the trip.
We can also make arrangements for  visits to other destinations (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Marcelo Solis     Phone: 415-412-1866
E-mail: marcelotango@gmail.com
http://marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com/
See photos of our last trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelotango/Mias#

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Monday, February 09, 2009

Bulletin, Feb. 9, 2009

Patrick was back, doing boleos with the intermediates and giving beginners a good start on tango walk. This weekend has much Valentines Day activity. Our friends in Fresno will have a Saturday milonga, as will Tango by the River in Sacramento.  There will be no excuse for not getting some sort of tango fix.
                                                                

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Feb. 9 & 16, 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.  Come early to eat.

SATURDAY -Feb. 14 - Ongoing classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club , 200 Norwegian Avenue.  -
11 a.m. - noon Beginning Level, Newcomers encouraged.
Noon to 12:15 p.m.- supervised practica
12:15-1:15 p.m. Intermediate  level - 1:15 - 2 p.m. Another supervised practica.
$12 per class drop in.  Introductory package of 9 lessons $75 - one time offer and usable only at 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 this bulletin go to <http://groups.google.com/ group/Modesto- Tango/subscribe>


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

TUESDAY
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
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than four-week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
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:  At The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Sean & Charity teaching.
8-9:30 p.m. Feb 3 - Feb 24
Intermediate 4 week series: ganchos and leg wraps
limit 20 students: $35


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 Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

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

Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30 7:30 p.m. Beginners lesson continued
Followed by Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3


THURSDAY
Sacramento 
At Tango By the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento>
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
from 7-8:30p.m., followed by práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more info. http://www.rivertango.com
 

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / $3 Practica (FREE with Class!)

Fresno -
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
7:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
Kathy and Guy

FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance
3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners  
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net


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

Fresno
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
Regular Classes: 5 p.m. Vals style tango lesson
Sunday 6 p.m. Practica for all levels.


SPECIAL:
Sacramento
MIRIAM AND LEONARDO,  SUPERSTARS OF DANCE !
Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo who won the Superstars of Dance duet world competition on NBC,  will teach five workshops on the Valentines weekend,   the class before the milonga on Valentines night -- AND perform at the milonga!
The schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 14 -- 2:30 - 4 p.m. -- "Technique for Men and Women: Techniques to Improve Balance and Posture in Social Dancing" (all levels). This is an excellent way to set the foundation for the classes to come.

Saturday, Feb. 14 -- 4:30 - 6 p.m. -- "Tango: Exploring Musicality and Rhythm within Simple Combinations of Steps (all levels)." Technique, Musicality, Connection -- the most important things in dancing tango. 

Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 1-2:30 p.m. -- "Connection and Navigation using Social Patterns" (Intermediate). 

Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 3-4:30 p.m. -- Close Embrace Style to Navigate the Floor" (Intermediate/Advance). 

Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 5-6:30 p.m. -- "Milonga: Rhythm and Navigation in the  Milonga Embrace" (Intermediate). 

Prices:  One class $35,  Two classes $65,  Three classes $80
Four classes $90,  All Five Classes --  $100.
Private lessons   available  at $120 per hour (1 or 2 people).
Contact the studio at 916- 443-7008 to make arrangements.


MILONGAS: -  Our next milonga will be our Art Walk  milonga, on Thursday, February 19 at Concettas, 1205 J street.  Plan to come.

MILONGAS: Elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO:

Saturday, February 14, 2009 -- Tango by the River" 128 J Street in Old
Sacramento  - ANNUAL VALENTINES TANGO DANCE!  Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo will  perform.  They will teach an introductory  lesson  8-9 p.m., then we dance from 9 to midnight! They  perform around 10:30 p.m. 
Cost is $20 for lesson & dance; $15 for dance only.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and dance. Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com.

Sunday, February 15, 2009 Mirabelle's European Pastry Café  ;
7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628.  6-9:30 Milonga ~ $5 cover
Luis El Suave Cáceres, 916.807.4210 <mailto:luiselsuave@comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net


FRESNO
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day
Lesson 7:30 p.m.  $15,   Dance 8:30 p.m.  $5
Refreshments & beverages included .
RSVP, let us know if you plan to join us.
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave

SACRAMENTO
@>---- February 28, 2009- Tango by the River" 128 J Street,  Old  Sacramento.
Lesson at 8 p.m and dancing until midnight.
Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for more information.

FRESNO

@>---- SATURDAY MARCH 7 -   8 p.m.
Potluck appetizer or dessert  $10 with food, $15 without
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave


Tango Tour to Buenos Aires 2009
From Marcelo Solis:
September 24th to October 5th. CST#2085488
Certified travel agents, tango instructors and local people from Argentina,
who  know the culture and speak the language.
Cost: $2,190 until March 6th.
To  get this early bird price we need a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Cost  includes:
Air fare, double occupancy at Hotel Lyon  www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
24 hours assistance, City Tours (to all the characteristic places: Obelisco -
Downtown -Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta ...).
A Day in the Countryside. 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers
Milongas almost every evening or afternoon. Transportation to all the  activities.
A DVD with memories of the trip.
We can also make arrangements for  visits to other destinations (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Marcelo Solis     Phone: 415-412-1866
E-mail: marcelotango@gmail.com
http://marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com/
See photos of our last trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelotango/Mias#
 

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Monday, February 02, 2009

Bulletin, Feb. 2, 2009

Christopher  and Caroline gave us  a wonderful weekend with classes that were fun and accessible.  Our milonga was well attended by local, Sacramento and Fresno tangueros.  A good time was had. Saturday we resume regular classes with Patrick, who was at the milonga.  It will also be the first Saturday of the month, giving you an opportunity to pay $40 for the month.
                                                                

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Feb.  2 & 9, 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.  Come early to eat.

SATURDAY -Feb. 7 - Ongoing classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club , 200 Norwegian Avenue.  -
11 a.m. - noon Beginning Level,  noon to 12:15 - supervised practica
12:15 -  1:15 Intermediate  level
$12 per class drop in. This week,  $40 for the month ($10 a class) , Introductory package of 9 lessons $75 - one time offer and usable only at 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 this bulletin go to <http://groups.google.com/ group/Modesto- Tango/subscribe>
OUT OF TOWN:  Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571


TUESDAY
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
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than four-week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., 
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:  At The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Sean & Charity teaching.
8-9:30 p.m. Feb 3 - Feb 24
Intermediate 4 week series: ganchos and leg wraps
limit 20 students: $35


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 Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

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

Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30 7:30 Beginners lesson continued
Followed by Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3


THURSDAY
Sacramento 
At Tango By the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento>
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
from 7 to 8:30, followed by a práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. For more info. http://www.rivertango.com
 

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / $3 Practica (FREE with Class!)

Fresno
7:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
Kathy and Guy
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave

FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance
3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners  
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom
5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12 , Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m., $12
Instructor: Julian  Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6. pm., $6 (Free w/lesson)

Fresno
Regular Classes: 5 p.m. Vals style tango lesson
Sunday 6 p.m. Practica for all levels.
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave


SPECIAL:
Sacramento
Sean & Charity  conduct workshops at:
FIREHOUSE 5 DANCE  2014 B 9th Street Sac, CA
(between T & U)
Saturday, February 7, & Sunday, February 8.

SATURDAY, THE 7TH
noon to 1:30 p.m. = Making Milonga Fun (All levels)
1:45 to 3:15 p.m. = Cortes en Tango (All levels)
3:30 to 5 p.m. = Improvising w/ Barridas & Paradas (Int)
 
SUNDAY, THE 8TH
1-2:30 p.m. Super Connection! Drawing & Playing w/ the Follower's Free Leg (Int)
2:45-4:15 p.m. = Elastic Crosses (Int/Adv)
4:30 - 6 p.m. = Gancho Boleo Combinations  (Int/Adv)
For info call: (916)799-1952
COST : 1 Class     = $25,   2 Classes = $45,  3 Classes = $60
4 Classes  = $75,   5 Classes = $85,   6 Classes = $90

And Coming up:   
Sacramento:
MIRIAM AND LEONARDO,  SUPERSTARS OF DANCE !
Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo who took first place in the duet category in the Superstars of Dance world competition on NBC,  will be teaching 5 workshops over the Valentines weekend,   the class before the milonga on Valentines night -- AND performing for  the milonga!
The schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 14 -- 2:30 - 4 p.m. -- " Technique for Men and Women: Techniques to Improve Balance and Posture in Social Dancing" (all levels). This one is an excellent way to set the foundation for the classes to come.

Saturday, Feb. 14 -- 4:30 - 6 p.m. -- "Tango: Exploring Musicality and Rhythm within Simple Combinations of Steps (all levels)." Technique, Musicality, Connection -- the most important things in dancing tango. 

Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 1-2:30 p.m. -- "Connection and Navigation using Social Patterns" (Intermediate). 

Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 3-4:30 p.m. -- Close Embrace Style to Navigate the Floor" (Intermediate/Advance). 

Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 5-6:30 p.m. -- "Milonga: Rhythm and Navigation in the  Milonga Embrace" (Intermediate). 

Prices:  One class $35,  Two classes $65,  Three classes $80
Four classes $90,  All Five Classes --  $100.
Private lessons   available  at $120 per hour (1 or 2 people).
Contact the studio at 916- 443-7008 to make arrangements.


MILONGAS: -  Our next milonga will be our Art Walk  milonga, on Thursday, February 19 at Concettas, 1205 J street.  Plan to come.

MILONGAS: Elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Saturday, February 14, 2009 -- Tango by the River" 128 J Street in Old
Sacramento  - ANNUAL VALENTINES TANGO DANCE!  Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo will  perform.  They will teach an introductory  lesson  8-9 p.m., then we'll dance from 9 -midnight! They  perform around 10:30 p.m. 
Cost is $20 for lesson & dance; $15 for dance only.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and dance. Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com.

@>---- Sunday, February 15, 2009 Mirabelle's European Pastry Café  ;
7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628.  6-9:30 Milonga ~ $5 cover
Luis El Suave Cáceres, 916.807.4210 <mailto:luiselsuave@comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net

@>---- February 28, 2009- Tango by the River" 128 J Street,  Old  Sacramento.
Lesson at 8 p.m and dancing until midnight.
Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for more information.
FRESNO
@>---- SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day
Lesson 7:30 p.m.  $15,   Dance 8:30 p.m.  $5
Refreshments & beverages included .
RSVP, let us know if you plan to join us.
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
 
@>---- SATURDAY MARCH 7 -   8 p.m.
Potluck appetizer or dessert  $10 with food, $15 without
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave


Tango Tour to Buenos Aires 2009

From Marcelo Solis:
September 24th to October 5th. CST#2085488
Certified travel agents, tango instructors and local people from Argentina,
who  know the culture and speak the language.
Cost: $2,190 until March 6th.
To  get this early bird price we need a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Cost  includes:
Airfare  , Hotel   (double occupancy) at Hotel Lyon  www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
24 hours assistance, City Tours (to  all the characteristic places: Obelisco -
Downtown -Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta ...).
A Day in the Countryside. 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers
Milongas almost every evening or afternoon. Transportation to all the  activities.
A DVD with memories of the trip.
We can also make arrangements for  visits to other destinations (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Marcelo Solis     Phone: 415-412-1866
E-mail: marcelotango@gmail.com
http://marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com/
See photos of our last trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelotango/Mias#
 

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Sunday, February 01, 2009

Weekend Workshops with Caroline and Christopher


Popular Bay Area performers and instructors 

Caroline Peattie
 and
 Christopher Nassopoulos


will be presenting Argentine Tango workshops and private individual lessons in Modesto


Saturday January 31, 2009
Sunday February 1, 2009





Saturday: 
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.   Embrace and Connection - All levels - beginners encouraged
12:30 a.m. -  2:00 p.m.   Moving in & out of Cross System - Intermediate levels

Sunday: 
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Using the Music: Let the music inspire your movement and connect  you with your partner - All levels
 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Navigation with Different Orchestras - Intermediate level



Private Lessons are available by arrangement with the instructor. To schedule send email toModestoTango@gmail.com or call (209) 522-1571


Teaching Philosophy:



Known for their musicality , Christopher and Caroline are two of the best-known close-embrace instructors of Argentine tango in the United States. They are specialists in teaching lead , follow and uncomplicated walking.  They have made numerous trips to Buenos Aires to learn the traditions of the milongas there and have been invited to teach across the country.  These energetic instructors fill their classes with humor.  Skilled yet unpretentious, Christopher and Caroline have the ability to analyze movement and improve a student’s technique on the most subtle levels. They give their students the building blocks to create their own improvisational dance 

Cost (per person):

$25.00 - 1 Workshop

$40.00 - 2 Workshops
$75.00 - All 4 Workshops

Private lessons:   Christopher or Caroline $80/hr, 
both: $120/hr per hour plus $15 studio fee




 Location: Map

Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club
200 Norwegian
Modesto, CA
(Brigsmore to McHenry, Left on McHenry
Immediate Right on Norwegian)



For additional information see ModestoTango - Argentine Tango or
call (209) 522-1571

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