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Bulletin, May 10, 2010

We have one more class with Peter, who worked on boleos last week. We then have one more gathering - a May 22 practica preceded by  a beginners class.  Classes will be on hold from Memorial Day through summer. We hope to start with better attendance in fall to guarantee continuing in Modesto. We are at Juline's for the final two Saturdays. Finish the year in style! Our instructor Sean just became the father of a baby girl.  Best wishes to Sean, Juliana and Sophie, their new daughter.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, May 10 & 17: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining,  6:30 p.m., 2501 McHenry. Practice class material. All levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.

SATURDAY -  May 15,  Classes  with Peter
11-12:15 p.m. -All levels - beginners encouraged                       
12:30-1:30   - Intermediate level  $12  (per person)   
Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 to 10:45 am $5, applied to the class with Peter if you stay. At Juline School of Dance, Studio E. 144 Woodrow Ave.

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MILONGAS out of town:

SACRAMENTO:
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Saturday, May 15, at Firehouse 5!  2014B 9th Street,
LA ALTERNATIVA!
SACRAMENTO'S ALTERNATIVE MILONGA!  9:00 p.m. - $10
@>---- Saturday, May 22, -At Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 for milonga only. (Order on-line and both for $10. DJ: Peter Baldridge

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Saturday, May 29, at Firehouse 5!  2014B 9th Street, LA ALTERNATIVA!
SACRAMENTO'S ALTERNATIVE MILONGA!  9 p.m. - $10

OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets.
7.30- 8-30.pm  Lesson: figures, embellishment and musicality- Buenos Aires Style.  8.30 pm to Midnight Milonga: Tango performance by Negracha & Diego + Mini Chacarera class + food + raffle + surprise + the best tango music! Dj: Diego Lanau.
Lesson: $15, Milonga: $10, Lessons+ Milonga: $20
Negracha & Diego Lanau.  More info:   www.negrachadiego.com

@>---- Fridays   TANGO MAGDALENA Dance Studio 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305

@>---- Saturdays  Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) Tango Universe Milonga
200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets  8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.).

BERKELEY
@>---- Every 4th Saturday,  All Night Milonga 2560 9th St. (Dwight and Parker)
9:30-10:30   Class with DIEGO and NEGRACHA. 10:30 - ??? All-night milonga,  performance by Negracha and Diego! $15 for class + milonga, $10 milonga only.
 
CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571

TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
A month to refine and polish your tango.  Level I, fundamentals of Argentine Tango. basic elements of the tango walk (caminada) and introduction of basic steps, emphasizing posture, leading and following skills, and interpreting the music. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Level II focuses on pivots and turns, and  applying  steps learned  into the social setting. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango. Level III changes every month but always focuses on technique, musicality, and going into close embrace. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III Intermediate/Advanced Tango. Tuesday .

Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T
GUIDED PRACTICA W/FACILITATOR!
5:30-6:45 p.m. Guided Session, 6:45-8 p.m. Open Session, $5/both sessions

Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave. 8-9 p.m. Tango Starters. Learn at your pace,  building your confidence, no pressure to move at a group pace. $10 per person.

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, 
Precious Life Wellness Village.  2116 Berkeley Way,  7-8:30 p.m. (drop -in) All levels special class on "Posture + floor craft + musicality". <
http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/payment.html>  Price: $13. 
 
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
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.

Step One, 1920 T Street (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa  9-10:30 p.m.  Beginners always welcome.

Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay
www.quarryponds.com
6:30-7:30 Beginner lesson 7:30-8:30 Práctica taught by Luis ('El Suave') Cáceres,

THURSDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) TANGO EXPLORATIONS
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica
$10/drop-in

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi Sacramento). across from Town & Country Village, 7-8 p.m. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210
luiselsuave@comcast.net

FRIDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
**NEW CLASS - TANGO TECHNIQUE W/MICHELLE!** 6-7:15 p.m. 
Wear comfortable shoes & clothing! Open to men & women! No partner needed!  $35/month, $10/drop-in

Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
TANGO BUENOS AIRES WITH MIGUEL TAILLANT!
 7:30 p.m.    $10/drop-in
 
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA with DJ KENNY BELL!
A practilonga combines the best of a milonga and a practica. A place to practice and  great excuse for a party! Practice steps  learned in class, ask a friend to show you something new, or just dance to an awesome tango selection. Informal without dress code. 7-11 p.m. (or until the DJ shuts it down). Cost $5.
               
Roseville Dance -  3992 Foothills Blvd Suite 175, Roseville 
www.rosevilledancing.net. 6:30-7:30 Beginners' lesson, Call Roseville Dance  for prices. Taught by Luis (El Suave' Cáceres) 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

Lafayette:  
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in) Fundamentals  8-9 p.m.  Intermediate class 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m.-Midnight. $17, classes and milonga,  $7 milonga only. <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>

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.
Theme of the Month: Cadenas (chain sequences) & Giros  Instructor: Julian  Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/lesson)

Fresno -
Studio 65, 2977 N. Maroa Ave, Fresno, 93704
5-6 p.m.    Beginning  Tango  Start anytime; walk, embrace, starting movements. 
6-7 p.m.    Intermediate Argentine Tango   Technique and musicality. 
7-8:30 p.m.   Practica  for all levels. Included with lessons.

AND COMING UP:
In Oakland: At Tango Magdalena: 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305  Facundo Posadas5/12 - 7-8:30 p.m - Figuras de Trenza (braided figures)
      9-10:30 pm - Cadenas (chains)
5/19 - 7-8:30 p.m - Milonga Lisa (smooth milonga)
  9-10:30 p.m - Milonga Traspie
$25 per workshop/$20 with pre-registration
Contact: http://www.tangomagdalena.com/    510-836 0812
June 11 & 12,   8 p.m.  Tango Show! "Vibrations of the Soul." Musical history of Argentine tango, in Sacramento just two nights! 24th Street Theatre (Sierra 2 Center) 2791 24th Street, Sacramento. Cost $25 per person; $20 prepaid.  Call 916 443-7008 or click on the link below for details.
Saturday, June 26, 9 p.m., and Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.
TangoALTERNATIVA and Firehouse5 present Narcotango's only Northern CA concerts in downtown Sacramento!  Eastern Star Ballroom, 2719 K Street
2014B 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818  916-799-1952  Tickets on sale now. $26

At the Airport Clarion in Millbrae:
NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2010 - 13th Anniversary 
Weekend: July 2 - 4,  Week: July 5 - 9
For detailed information/registration/payment, visit www.tangoweek.com.


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Marcelo Solis:
Nov. 19th-29 - CST#2085488
Ttaking you to the heart of tango; to see the places where the locals go.
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 ( the characteristic places: Obelisco - Downtown - Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta and much more).
- 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 June 11. Early bird price needs $400 deposit before June 11, (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866    <mail to:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com