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Bulletin, May 17, 2010

We meet once more before summer, a practica following a beginner class.  We hope to start with better attendance in fall to guarantee continuing in Modesto. So come to Juline's for Saturday's finale.  Except for Memorial Day, practicas at Jacobs will continue. Meanwhile look up workshops and out of town milongas listed below.,
"Vibrations of the Soul," a musical history of Argentine tango, promises to be a worthwhile evening. Information on that below.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, May 17 & 24: 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 22,  Practica.  Review material covered in class.
11 a.m. -All levels - beginners encouraged   $5  (per person).
Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15-10:45 a.m. Juline School of Dance, Studio E. 144 Woodrow Ave.

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MILONGAS out of town:

SACRAMENTO:
@>---- 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 p.m.  Lesson: figures, embellishment and musicality, Buenos Aires style.  8:30 p.m.-midnight milonga. 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

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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
 Level I, fundamentals of Argentine tango. basic elements of 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 a social setting. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango. Level III changes monthly but always focuses on technique, musicality, and  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
In Oakland:
5/19 At Tango Magdalena: 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305  Facundo Posadas
           7- 8:30 p.m - Milonga Lisa (smooth milonga)
           9-10:30 p.m - Milonga Traspie
$25 per workshop/$20 with pre-registration
Contact: www.tangomagdalena.com    510-836 0812

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 milonga and 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)

AND COMING UP:
In  Sacramento: MAY 25 - 26, 2010
WORKSHOPS with  Carolina del Rivero & Donato Juarez.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30-10 p.m. "Changes of direction and boleos"
        Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street, Sac, 95818  (Dance Wing, Studio 2)
Wednesday, May 26, 5:15-6:45 p.m. "Barridas combinations ( drags)"
        Tango by the River  128 J St, Old Sacramento
PRICES: Single//Couple
1 Workshop = $25 // $48
2 Workshop = $48 // $90
*Private lessons also available. Please contact Michelle, (see ph# below)
TO REGISTER:
For workshops or privates,   contact Michelle Wright: sactanguera@yahoo or (916) 295-9815
CAROLINA and DONATO powerfully combine their technical and interpretive experience. As teachers, they transmit sensibility, energy and passion. Carolina partnered Fabian Salas for many years, traveling around the world giving workshops and exhibitions,. Donato is one of the most talented of the new generation of tango dancers in Argentina. Musical, elegant, precise, driven, he teaches tango as he dances it. From his hometown of Mar del Plata, Argentina, he has been part of a group of enthusiastic young dancers  tirelessly exploring intricacies of this dance. .

       
June 11 & 12,   8 p.m.  Tango Show! "Vibrations of the Soul." Musical history of Argentine tango, in Sacramento 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 -
Weekend: July 2 - 4,  Week: July 5 - 9
The single most important tango festival in the United States  includes classes, chamuyos and  nightly milongas with exhibitions by the top dancers.
 If you are   registered for Tango Week, the milongas are   included.
For those who wish to purchase milonga tickets,  buy them early as they  are traditionally sold out.
The Milongas will feature  the music of "The" DJ from Buenos Aires, Mario Orlando and, except for July 1st,   Live Music  by Hombres de Tango with Seth Asarnow
To purchase tickets,   catch Jerry Jew at many of the Bay Area milongas or most of Nora's classes... or at jewtango@yahoo.com
Tickets can also be purchased from Nora..


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Marcelo Solis:
Nov. 19th-29 - CST#2085488
Taking 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 (Obelisco - Downtown - Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta and more).
- Shopping tours to 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