What's New

Monday

Bulletin, Jan. 28, 2013

Friday, Feb. 1: our First Weekend Milonga.  7:30 p.m. at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave. No guest artists, no introductory lesson, just a chance to dance, dine and socialize.  These gatherings are small but enjoyable.
March will see another guest artist, Marcelo Molina who in 2011 won the Stage Tango championship for the USA in the competition for the tango world cup.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Jan. 28 & Feb. 4. Social dancing and practica, Jacobs, 2501 McHenry. 7-9 p.m., an opportunity to practice what we learned in class. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early to dine.

WEDNESDAY -  Jan. 30,  Beginner class, Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.
free  

FRIDAY - Feb 1. Milonga at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry.. $5 at the door.

SATURDAY - Feb. 2, 11 a.m.  - Beginning basics,  VBoogie's Dance Journey,  711 10th St.   $10.

Keep track of events with our on line calendar <<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango. To unsubscribe:<<<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

MILONGAS
@>---- First Friday milonga Feb. 1 at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave.  7:30 p.m.


MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

SACRAMENTO

@>----  Wednesday's Bravo Restaurant 1465 Eureka Road, Roseville,  Tango 6:30-9:30 p.m. Good food, good prices

@>---- Saturday, February 2nd, Saturday, Feb. 16. At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St.   Firehouse Five Milonga  9:00 pm  Cover $10 Beginning lesson at 8 pm (must have at least 4 people for the lesson.) Join hosts Chris Peake, Dan Printz for a casual, friendly alternative to the Traditional Milonga DJ featuring Traditional, Non-Traditional & Alternative Tango Music.

OAKLAND
@>---- Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 

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

TUESDAYS               
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St  7:30-9 p.m. Beginning Basics Tango
with Barbara Bauer &  Patrick Alessandri solid foundation for all further tango exploits  $40/month, $12/drop-in class.   email tanguera007@gmail.com

Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento.  Further Explorations in Tango 
Volcada. A new series  with Donna & Nicholas,  covering Volcadas -- beautiful off-axis movements - elegant and graceful and oh-so-sexy. Tuesday classes  designed for those with some Argentine tango experience. 7-8:30 p.m, practica 8:30-9:30 p.m;  (tango experience required). Drop-in fee: $15

Sierra 2 Center - Studio 1, 2791 24th St.,   TANGO TECHNIQUE1
6:30-7:45 p.m.   Learn exercises to do on your own to be a better partner. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing!  Cost: $40/month, $12/drop-in. Studio 1 is at the back-end of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater) to 4th Avenue.  Turn left onto 4th Avenue, then an immediate left into the parking lot.

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

24th Street Dance Studio, NEW  2724 24th St., "Puro Tango Salon" - New Class Series: "Beginner's Tango Level 2: Back to the Basics for Int/Adv Dancers!"
7:45-9 p.m.  $40/Four Lesson Month | $15 Drop-in;
Instructors Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell.   visit www.kbelltango.com.

THURSDAY

Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 pm -- Learn the fundamentals:   Drop-in fee $10
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Builds on material from the beginning class,
Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; included with class attendance; $5 without.
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St., Tango Explorations
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango,  Chris Peake
8:30 p.m. Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $5/practica  (free with class!)
 
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  Tango technique.  Group lessons,
8 p.m.  $10.  fresnotango@gmail.com     559-240-3200
           
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  
One class for $10, Two for $15, Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m., practica - 6-7 p.m.
Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., fresnotango@gmail.com    559-240-3200

Oakland: Tango Magdalena, 580 Grand Ave.:
BEGINNERS: 2:15 - 3:15 PM:, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

COMING UP!

ARGENTINE TANGO USA 
OFFICIAL USA CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL 2013
Official branch of "Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup"
San Francisco Airport Marriot Hotel, CA.
CALL FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS 
to compete March 28-31 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel:
EARLY BIRD for all Festival and Competition passes until Feb. 24!
The four-day event includes the only official US championship  and a festival with great tango show, live music, "milongas" and exclusive workshops directed by professional Argentine tango masters. The  Salon and Stage winning couple  get the  official title of Argentine Tango USA Champions and will  the only USA authentic representatives to compete in Buenos Aires' main international event Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup, having the right and advantage of entering directly at the Semifinal round (avoiding almost 500 competing couples from around the world that are registered every year for the classifying rounds).

Alicia Pons teaches a workshop: at Cafe Florida. 710 Florida St., San Francisco,  on Wednesday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m. $25 (includes milonga).
               

Boot Camp with Christy & Eduardo Saucedo   May 4-5
Linden Street Dance, Oakland

Boot Camp with Joaquin Amenabar, author of "Tango: Let's Dance to the Music!" Aug 3-4   Linden Street Dance, Oakland


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:  CITA  Mar 10-16, 2013
Join Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng in Buenos Aires for CITA 2013,
the 15th Annual International Tango Congress.
To join the mailing list of others interested in attending CITA 2013  click <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Fo7gspCym-QGxD_LvZBRCu-XeMGzCGJRJ0g6CYvLYYFovGP59FK1FUWSVt6ZdX7RzGayba4Q0sTqsVuRAuk4Tdh7db1anyI83DoOyXPwWPUJtxpBokScPNhrlDnEKNrMxGGRxbLu2-5N92uSHKfQU_UlnotnGOaa>HERE


From Donna Tielsch (916 443-7008) of Tango by the River,  March 17- April 2, Fee includes:
  • Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires & back
  • 14 nights in Buenos Aires, at Hotel Bisonte Palace (with modern conveniences like wireless internet, etc.) Price is per person, double occupancy. Private rooms are available at additional cost.
  • Tango Dinner Show &  at "Esquina Carlos Gardel"
  • City Tour in Buenos Aires
  • Recommendations & group outings to nightly milongas,
  • Tango clothes & shoe shopping.
  • Optional: Walking tour to the grave sites of Carlos Gardel and other greats.
  • Optional: Tour of Teatro Colon, one of the world's most beautiful theatres.
  • Optional: One day excursion to Colonia in Uruguay (via Buquebus ferry).
  • Optional: One day excursion to El Tigre.
  • Optional: Instruction with Oscar Mandagaran, Eduardo Saucedo, and others.
Dates: 16 nights (14 in Buenos Aires + 2 nights on the plane), leaving Sacramento on March 17 and returning to Sacramento on April 2.  $3,350.

From Marcelo Solis: The Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires March 2013 Tango Tour: March 22-31.  Workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires:   CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/ if you want to go to the payment menu.
9 Intensive Days: 12 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice - $720 
9 nights at Hotel Lyon  Single room $945, double $1062, triple $1350.
9  milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance,  $380
Airport/Hotel/Airport: Bus $45; Taxi (up to three persons) $125.- | Additional nights at Hotel Lyon: $105 single, $118 double or $150 triple room. | Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. | Tours in the city, country side, Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!!
To go to the payment menu, please CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/

Bulletin, Jan. 21, 2013

This Week's Video shows Caroline and Christopher dancing a Vals,  demonstrating   concepts presented at their Modesto workshops this month.  Enjoy. Another first Friday milonga 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave. No guest artists, no introductory lesson, just a chance to dance, dine and socialize. Mark your calendars.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Jan. 21 & 28. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry. 7-9 p.m., an opportunity to practice what we learned in class. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early to dine.

WEDNESDAY -  Jan. 23,  Beginner class at Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.
Free  

SATURDAY - Jan 26, 11 a.m.  - Beginning basics,  VBoogie's Dance Journey,  711 10th St.   $10.

Keep track of events with our on line calendar <<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango. To unsubscribe:<<<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

MILONGAS
@>---- First Friday milonga Feb. 1 at Jacobs, Our next guest artist will be Marcelo Molina, 2011 Tango USA Stage division winner on March. 2.  Details later.

MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

SACRAMENTO

@>----  Wednesday's Bravo Restaurant 1465 Eureka Road, Roseville,  Tango from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Good food, good prices

@>---- Fridays,  "La Milonguita"  24th St. Dance Studio, 2724 24th St.,  
All-Levels lesson: 7-8 p.m., milonga: 8 p.m.-midnight.
Class Only: $10,  milonga only: $10, class + milonga: $15
Hosts Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell, DJ Kenny Bell
@>----  Saturday, Jan 26, Tango by The River, 128 J St, Old Sacramento ,   MILONGA WITH CARLOS & MAYTE with performance.


OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. $15,  $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 

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

TUESDAYS               
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St  7:30-9 p.m. Beginning Basics Tango
with Barbara Bauer &  Patrick Alessandri solid foundation for all further tango exploits  $40/month, $12/drop-in class.   email tanguera007@gmail.com

Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento  Further Explorations in Tango 
Volcada. A new series  with Donna & Nicholas,  covering Volcadas -- beautiful off-axis movements that are elegant and graceful and oh-so-sexy. Tuesday classes are designed for those with some Argentine tango experience. 7-8:30 pm, practica 8:30-9:30 pm;  (tango experience required). Drop-in fee: $15

Sierra 2 Center - Studio 1, 2791 24th St.,   TANGO TECHNIQUE1
6:30-7:45 p.m.   Learn exercises to do on your own to be a better partner. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing!  Cost: $40/month, $12/drop-in. Studio 1 is at the back-end of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater) to 4th Avenue.  Turn left onto 4th Avenue, then an immediate left into the parking lot.

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

24th Street Dance Studio, NEW  2724 24th St., "Puro Tango Salon" - New Class Series: "Beginner's Tango Level 2: Back to the Basics for Int/Adv Dancers!"
7:45-9 p.m.  $40/Four Lesson Month | $15 Drop-in;
Instructors Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell.   visit www.kbelltango.com.

THURSDAY

Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 pm -- Learn the fundamentals:   Drop-in fee $10
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Builds on material from the beginning class,
Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; included with class attendance; $5 without.
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St., Tango Explorations
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango,  Chris Peake
8:30 p.m. Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $5/practica  (free with class!)

 
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  Tango technique.  Group lessons,
8 p.m.  $10.  fresnotango@gmail.com     559-240-3200

FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Tango Bravo - Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
Contact: 707-416-9680,: tangobravo2k@yahoo.com                         

The Dance Corner. 2990 Fulton Ave. Class  at 7 p.m., $10 includes practica from 8-10:30 p.m.  $5 for práctica only,   Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:

Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 p.m. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. 

Emeryville:

Emeryville Senior Center  4321 Salem St.
Golden Age Tango Academy, classes and practica. Classes by Ivan Shvarts,
415. 760. 9374: tangocuriosity@gmail.com, goldenagetangoacademy@gmail.com; 
1-3:30 p.m. free

               
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  
One class for $10, Two for $15, Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m., practica - 6-7 p.m.
Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., fresnotango@gmail.com    559-240-3200

Oakland: Tango Magdalena, 580 Grand Ave.:
BEGINNERS: 2:15 - 3:15 PM:, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

COMING UP!

Weekend of Jan. 26-27 @ Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento;  Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes return.
SATURDAY, Jan. 26,  2-3:30 p.m. -- Dynamics of the Movement -- Make every move powerful and smooth with projection and intention (all levels)
SATURDAY, Jan. 26,  4-5:30 p.m. -- Pauses & Embellishments   (Intermediate or all levels for those who took the previous class)
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. -- Milonga, Sequences to Dance in Reduced Spaces (Intermediate or All Levels for those who took the previous classes)
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Enrosques and Dynamics of the Turn in the molinete, the most important aspects (Intermediate/Advanced)


ARGENTINE TANGO USA 
OFFICIAL USA CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL 2013
Official branch of "Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup"
San Francisco Airport Marriot Hotel, CA.
CALL FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS 
to compete March 28-31 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel:
EARLY BIRD for all Festival and Competition passes until Feb. 24!
The four-day event includes the only official US championship  and a festival with great tango show, live music, "milongas" and exclusive workshops directed by professional Argentine tango masters. The  Salon and Stage winning couple  get the  official title of Argentine Tango USA Champions and will  the only USA authentic representatives to compete in Buenos Aires' main international event Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup, having the right and advantage of entering directly at the Semifinal round (avoiding almost 500 competing couples from around the world that are registered every year for the classifying rounds).

Alicia Pons teaches a workshop: at Cafe Florida. 710 Florida St., San Francisco,  on Wednesday March 20 at 7:30-9 p.m. $20 if paid before Jan, 26. $25 after (includes milonga).
               

Boot Camp with Christy & Eduardo Saucedo   May 4-5
Linden Street Dance, Oakland

Boot Camp with Joaquin Amenabar, author of "Tango: Let's Dance to the Music!" Aug 3-4   Linden Street Dance, Oakland


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:  CITA  Mar 10-16, 2013
Join Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng in Buenos Aires for CITA 2013,
the 15th Annual International Tango Congress.
EARLY PRICING DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JAN 15TH. 
To join the mailing list of others interested in attending CITA 2013  click <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Fo7gspCym-QGxD_LvZBRCu-XeMGzCGJRJ0g6CYvLYYFovGP59FK1FUWSVt6ZdX7RzGayba4Q0sTqsVuRAuk4Tdh7db1anyI83DoOyXPwWPUJtxpBokScPNhrlDnEKNrMxGGRxbLu2-5N92uSHKfQU_UlnotnGOaa>HERE


From Donna Tielsch (916 443-7008) of Tango by the River,  March 17- April 2, Fee includes:
  • Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires & back
  • 14 nights in Buenos Aires, at Hotel Bisonte Palace (with modern conveniences like wireless internet, etc.) Price is per person, double occupancy. Private rooms are available at additional cost.
  • Tango Dinner Show &  at "Esquina Carlos Gardel"
  • City Tour in Buenos Aires
  • Recommendations & group outings to nightly milongas,
  • Tango clothes & shoe shopping.
  • Optional: Walking tour to the grave sites of Carlos Gardel and other greats.
  • Optional: Tour of Teatro Colon, one of the world's most beautiful theatres.
  • Optional: One day excursion to Colonia in Uruguay (via Buquebus ferry).
  • Optional: One day excursion to El Tigre.
  • Optional: Instruction with Oscar Mandagaran, Eduardo Saucedo, and others.
Dates: 16 nights (14 in Buenos Aires + 2 nights on the plane), leaving Sacramento on March 17 and returning to Sacramento on April 2.  $3,350.

From Marcelo Solis: The Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires March 2013 Tango Tour: March 22-31.  Workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires:   CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/ if you want to go to the payment menu.
9 Intensive Days: 12 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice - $720 
9 nights at Hotel Lyon  Single room $945, double $1062, triple $1350.
9  milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance,  $380
Airport/Hotel/Airport: Bus $45; Taxi (up to three persons) $125.- | Additional nights at Hotel Lyon: $105 single, $118 double or $150 triple room. | Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. | Tours in the city, country side, Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!!
To go to the payment menu, please CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/

Sunday

Christopher and Caroline Vals

Monday

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2013

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Jan. 14, 2013

Saturday's lesson focused on basic walking and rhythm - a good place to start and review continuously. If you've had no chance to check out the article about us in Stanislaus magazine (page 34), look for a copy. We will try to put an electronic copy on our website.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Jan. 14 & 21. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry. 7-9 p.m., an opportunity to practice what we learned in class. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early to dine.

WEDNESDAY -  Jan. 16, Beginner class at Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.
Free  

SATURDAY - Jan 19, 11 a.m.  - Beginning basics,  VBoogie's Dance Journey,  711 10th St.   $10.

Keep track of events with our on line calendar <<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango.sTo unsubscribe:<<<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

MILONGAS
@>---- Our next guest artist will be Marcelo Molina, 2011 Tango USA Stage division winner. Save March. 2.  Details later.

MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

SACRAMENTO

@>----  Wednesday's Bravo Restaurant 1465 Eureka Road Roseville, CA 95661 ,  Tango from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Good food, good prices

@>---- Friday, Jan. 18,  Tango by The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento , 6:30-8 pm. Wine & Tango. Taste exquisite wines, learn about wine making!

@>---- Fridays,  "La Milonguita"  24th St. Dance Studio, 2724 24th St.,  
All-Levels lesson: 7-8 p.m., milonga: 8 p.m.-midnight.
Class Only: $10,  milonga only: $10, class + milonga: $15
Hosts Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell, DJ Kenny Bell
 
@>---- Saturday, Jan.19 "La Alternativa" @ Firehouse 5 Dance, 2014 9th St. 
 Pink is the color of roses, of passion, of grace. Wear pink. 9 p.m.-1 a.m , $10

@>---- Sunday, Jan. 20:  MEXCAL TAQUERIA MILONGAS, 1620 W. El Camino (SW corner Truxel & El Camino) DJ Michelle  6:30-9 p.m.  Come early to eat!  (Don't forget to tip the DJ and Server!)

@>----  Saturday, Jan 26, Tango by The River, 128 J St, Old Sacramento ,   MILONGA WITH CARLOS & MAYTE with performance.


OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. $15,  $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 
 

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

TUESDAYS               
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St  7:30-9 p.m. Beginning Basics Tango
with Barbara Bauer &  Patrick Alessandri solid foundation for all further tango exploits  $40/month, $12/drop-in class.   email tanguera007@gmail.com

Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento  Further Explorations in Tango 
Volcada. A new series  with Donna & Nicholas,  covering Volcadas-- beautiful off-axis movements that are elegant and graceful and oh-so-sexy. Tuesday classes are designed for those with some Argentine tango experience. 7-8:30 pm, practica 8:30-9:30 pm;  (tango experience required). Drop-in fee: $15

Sierra 2 Center - Studio 1, 2791 24th St.,   TANGO TECHNIQUE1
6:30-7:45p.m.   Learn exercises to do on your own to be a better partner. Wear comfortable shoes and  clothing!  Cost: $40/month, $12/drop-in.
Studio 1 is at the back-end of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the Theatre) to 4th Avenue.  Turn left onto 4th Avenue, then an immediate left into the parking lot.

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

24th Street Dance Studio, NEW  2724 24th St., "Puro Tango Salon"
New Class Series: "Beginner's Tango Level 2: Back to the Basics for Int/Adv Dancers!"
7:45-9 p.m.  $40/Four Lesson Month | $15 Drop-in
Location: 24th Street Dance Studio | 2724 24th Street, Sacramento, 95818
Instructors Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell.   visit www.kbelltango.com.

THURSDAY

Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 pm -- Learn the fundamentals:   Drop-in fee $10
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Builds on material from the beginning class,
Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; included with class attendance; $5 without.
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St., Tango Explorations
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango,  Chris Peake
8:30 p.m. Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $5/practica  (free with class!)

 
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  Tango technique.  Group lessons,
8 p.m.  $10.  fresnotango@gmail.com     559-240-3200

FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Tango Bravo - Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
Contact: 707-416-9680,: tangobravo2k@yahoo.com                         

The Dance Corner. 2990 Fulton Ave. Class  at 7 p.m., $10 includes practica from 8-10:30 p.m.  $5 for práctica only,   Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:

Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 p.m. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. 

Emeryville:

Emeryville Senior Center  4321 Salem St.
Golden Age Tango Academy, classes and practica. Classes by Ivan Shvarts,
415. 760. 9374: tangocuriosity@gmail.com, goldenagetangoacademy@gmail.com; 
1-3:30 p.m. free

               
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  
One class for $10, Two for $15, Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m., practica - 6-7 p.m.
Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., fresnotango@gmail.com    559-240-3200

Oakland: Tango Magdalena, 580 Grand Ave.:
BEGINNERS: 2:15 - 3:15 PM:, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
 

COMING UP!

Weekend of Jan. 26 & 27 @ Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento;  Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes return.
SATURDAY, Jan. 26,  2-3:30 p.m. -- Dynamics of the Movement -- Make every move powerful and smooth with projection and intention (all levels)
SATURDAY, Jan. 26,  4-5:30 p.m. -- Pauses & Embellishments   (Intermediate or all levels for those who took the previous class)
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. -- Milonga, Sequences to Dance in Reduced Spaces (Intermediate or All Levels for those who took the previous classes)
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Enrosques and Dynamics of the Turn in the molinete, the most important aspects (Intermediate/Advanced)


ARGENTINE TANGO USA 
OFFICIAL USA CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL 2013
Official branch of "Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup"
San Francisco Airport Marriot Hotel, CA.
CALL FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS 
to compete March 28-31 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel:
EARLY BIRD for all Festival and Competition passes until Feb. 24!
The four-day event includes the only official US championship  and a festival with great tango show, live music, "milongas" and exclusive workshops directed by professional Argentine tango masters. The  Salon and Stage winning couple  get the  official title of Argentine Tango USA Champions and will  the only USA authentic representatives to compete in Buenos Aires' main international event Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup, having the right and advantage of entering directly at the Semifinal round (avoiding almost 500 competing couples from around the world that are registered every year for the classifying rounds).


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:  CITA  Mar 10-16, 2013
Join Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng in Buenos Aires for CITA 2013,
the 15th Annual International Tango Congress.
EARLY PRICING DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JAN 15TH. 
To join the mailing list of others interested in attending CITA 2013  click <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Fo7gspCym-QGxD_LvZBRCu-XeMGzCGJRJ0g6CYvLYYFovGP59FK1FUWSVt6ZdX7RzGayba4Q0sTqsVuRAuk4Tdh7db1anyI83DoOyXPwWPUJtxpBokScPNhrlDnEKNrMxGGRxbLu2-5N92uSHKfQU_UlnotnGOaa>HERE


From Donna Tielsch (916 443-7008) of Tango by the River,  March 17- April 2, Fee includes:
  • Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires & back
  • 14 nights in Buenos Aires, at Hotel Bisonte Palace (with modern conveniences like wireless internet, etc.) Price is per person, double occupancy. Private rooms are available at additional cost.
  • Tango Dinner Show &  at "Esquina Carlos Gardel"
  • City Tour in Buenos Aires
  • Recommendations & group outings to nightly milongas,
  • Tango clothes & shoe shopping.
  • Optional: Walking tour to the grave sites of Carlos Gardel and other greats.
  • Optional: Tour of Teatro Colon, one of the world's most beautiful theatres.
  • Optional: One day excursion to Colonia in Uruguay (via Buquebus ferry).
  • Optional: One day excursion to El Tigre.
  • Optional: Instruction with Oscar Mandagaran, Eduardo Saucedo, and others.
Dates: 16 nights (14 in Buenos Aires + 2 nights on the plane), leaving Sacramento on March 17 and returning to Sacramento on April 2.  $3,350.

From Marcelo Solis: The Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires March 2013 Tango Tour: March 22-31.  Workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires:   CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/ if you want to go to the payment menu.
9 Intensive Days: 12 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice,- $720 
9 nights at Hotel Lyon  Single room $945., double  $1062., triple $1350.
9  milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance,  $380
Airport/Hotel/Airport: Bus $45; Taxi (up to three persons) $125.- | Additional nights at Hotel Lyon: $105 single, $118 double or $150 triple room. | Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. | Tours in the city, country side, Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!!
To go to the payment menu, please CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/


Until later, Mary

Our website: <<<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/>
Our email::<mailto:ModestoTango@gmail.com>ModestoTango@gmail.com>

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Jan. 7, 2013

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Jan. 7, 2013

Saturday workshops with Caroline and Christopher were fun and instructive with much material to digest.  I don't know when they will return, but it will happen.
We resume Saturday lessons this week. Tango got lovely press in the January Stanislaus Magazine, found in coffee shops and other places with free magazine racks. The article is on page 34.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Jan. 7 & 12. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry. 7-9 p.m., an opportunity to practice what we learned in class. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early to dine.

WEDNESDAY -  Jan. 9, Beginner class at Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.
Free  

SATURDAY - Jan 12, 11 a.m.  - Beginning basics,  VBoogie's Dance Journey,  711 10th St.   $10.

Keep track of events with our on line calendar <<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango.sTo unsubscribe:<<<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

MILONGAS
@>---- Our next guest artist will be Marcelo Molina who won the Tango USA Stage division in 2011. Save March. 2.  Details later.

MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

SACRAMENTO

@>---- Saturday, Jan. 12 @ Tango by The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento -- The first milonga of 2013 , with Israel Lipinsky, special guest DJ from the Bay Area,

@>---- Friday, Jan. 18,  Tango by The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento , 6:30-8 pm. Wine & Tango. Taste exquisite wines, learn about wine making!

@>---- Fridays,  "La Milonguita"  24th St. Dance Studio, 2724 24th St.,  
All-Levels lesson: 7-8 p.m., milonga: 8 p.m.-midnight.
Class Only: $10,  milonga only: $10, class + milonga: $15
Hosts Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell, DJ Kenny Bell

@>---- Saturday, Jan.19 "La Alternativa" @ Firehouse 5 Dance, 2014 9th St. 
 Pink is the color of roses, of passion, of grace. Wear pink. 9 p.m.-1 a.m , $10

@>---- Sunday, Jan. 20:  MEXCAL TAQUERIA MILONGAS, 1620 W. El Camino (SW corner Truxel & El Camino) DJ Michelle  6:30-9 p.m.  Come early to eat!  (Don't forget to tip the DJ and Server!)

@>----  Saturday, Jan 26, Tango by The River, 128 J St, Old Sacramento ,   MILONGA WITH CARLOS & MAYTE with performance.

OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. $15,  $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 
 

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

TUESDAYS               
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St  7:30-9 p.m. Beginning Basics Tango
with Barbara Bauer &  Patrick Alessandri solid foundation for all further tango exploits  $40/month, $12/drop-in class.   email tanguera007@gmail.com

Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento  Further Explorations in Tango 
7-8:30 pm, practica 8:30-9:30 pm;  (tango experience required). Drop-in fee: $15

Sierra 2 Center - Studio 1, 2791 24th St.,   TANGO TECHNIQUE1
6:30-7:45p.m.   Learn exercises to do on your own to be a better partner. Wear comfortable shoes and  clothing!  Cost: $40/month, $12/drop-in.
Studio 1 is at the back-end of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the Theatre) to 4th Avenue.  Turn left onto 4th Avenue, then an immediate left into the parking lot.

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

THURSDAY

Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 pm -- Learn the fundamentals:   Drop-in fee $10
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Builds on material from the beginning class,
Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; included with class attendance; $5 without.
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St., Tango Explorations
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango,  Chris Peake
8:30 p.m. Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $5/practica  (free with class!)

 
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  Tango technique.  Group lessons,
8 p.m.  $10.  fresnotango@gmail.com     559-240-3200

FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Tango Bravo - Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
Contact: 707-416-9680,: tangobravo2k@yahoo.com                         

The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave. Class  at 7 p.m., $10 includes practica from 8-10:30 p.m.  $5 for práctica only,   Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:

Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 p.m. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. 

Emeryville:

Emeryville Senior Center  4321 Salem St.
Golden Age Tango Academy, classes and practica. Classes by Ivan Shvarts,
415. 760. 9374: tangocuriosity@gmail.com, goldenagetangoacademy@gmail.com; 
1-3:30 p.m. free

               
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  
One class for $10, Two for $15, Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m., practica - 6-7 p.m.
Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., fresnotango@gmail.com    559-240-3200

Oakland: Tango Magdalena, 580 Grand Ave.:
BEGINNERS: 2:15 - 3:15 PM:, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
 

COMING UP!

Weekend of Jan. 26 & 27 @ Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento;  Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes return.
SATURDAY, Jan. 26,  2-3:30 p.m. -- Dynamics of the Movement -- Make every move powerful and smooth with projection and intention (all levels)
SATURDAY, Jan. 26,  4-5:30 p.m. -- Pauses & Embellishments   (Intermediate or all levels for those who took the previous class)
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. -- Milonga, Sequences to Dance in Reduced Spaces (Intermediate or All Levels for those who took the previous classes)
SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 4-5:30 p.m. -- Enrosques and Dynamics of the Turn in the molinete, the most important aspects (Intermediate/Advanced)


ARGENTINE TANGO USA 
OFFICIAL USA CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL 2013
Official branch of "Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup"
San Francisco Airport Marriot Hotel, CA.
CALL FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS 
to compete March 28-31 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel:
EARLY BIRD for all Festival and Competition passes until Feb. 24!
The four-day event includes the only official US championship  and a festival with great tango show, live music, "milongas" and exclusive workshops directed by professional Argentine tango masters. The  Salon and Stage winning couple  get the  official title of Argentine Tango USA Champions and will  the only USA authentic representatives to compete in Buenos Aires' main international event Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup, having the right and advantage of entering directly at the Semifinal round (avoiding almost 500 competing couples from around the world that are registered every year for the classifying rounds).


Boot Camp with Christy & Eduardo Saucedo   May 4-5
Linden Street Dance, Oakland

 
Boot Camp with Joaquin Amenabar, author of "Tango: Let's Dance to the Music!" Aug 3-4   Linden Street Dance, Oakland


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:  CITA  Mar 10-16, 2013
Join Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng in Buenos Aires for CITA 2013,
the 15th Annual International Tango Congress.
EARLY PRICING DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JAN 15TH. 
To join the mailing list of others interested in attending CITA 2013  click <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Fo7gspCym-QGxD_LvZBRCu-XeMGzCGJRJ0g6CYvLYYFovGP59FK1FUWSVt6ZdX7RzGayba4Q0sTqsVuRAuk4Tdh7db1anyI83DoOyXPwWPUJtxpBokScPNhrlDnEKNrMxGGRxbLu2-5N92uSHKfQU_UlnotnGOaa>HERE


From Donna Tielsch (916 443-7008) of Tango by the River,  March 17-April 2, Fee includes:
  • Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires & back
  • 14 nights in Buenos Aires, at Hotel Bisonte Palace (with modern conveniences like wireless internet, etc.) Price is per person, double occupancy. Private rooms are available at additional cost.
  • Tango Dinner Show &  at "Esquina Carlos Gardel"
  • City Tour in Buenos Aires
  • Recommendations & group outings to nightly milongas,
  • Tango clothes & shoe shopping.
  • Optional: Walking tour to the gravesites of Carlos Gardel and other greats.
  • Optional: Tour of Teatro Colon, one of the world's most beautiful theatres.
  • Optional: One day excursion to Colonia in Uruguay (via Buquebus ferry).
  • Optional: One day excursion to El Tigre.
  • Optional: Instruction with Oscar Mandagaran, Eduardo Saucedo, and others.
Dates: 16 nights (14 in Buenos Aires + 2 nights on the plane), leaving Sacramento on March 17 and returning to Sacramento on April 2.  $3,350.

From Marcelo Solis: The Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires March 2013 Tango Tour: March 22-31.  Workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires:   CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/ if you want to go to the payment menu.
9 Intensive Days: 12 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice,- $720 
9 nights at Hotel Lyon  Single room $945., double  $1062., triple $1350.
9  milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance,  $380
Airport/Hotel/Airport: Bus $45; Taxi (up to three persons) $125.- | Additional nights at Hotel Lyon: $105 single, $118 double or $150 triple room. | Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. | Tours in the city, country side, Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!!
To go to the payment menu, please CLICK http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-2013/payment-menu-2013/


Until later, Mary

Our website: <<<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/>
Our email::<mailto:ModestoTango@gmail.com>ModestoTango@gmail.com>

Saturday

Workshops and Milonga with Christopher and Caroline

Popular Bay Area performers and instructors 

Caroline Peattie and Christopher Nassopoulos


will be presenting Argentine Tango workshops and hosting a milonga in Modesto


Saturday January 5, 2013



Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.   All Levels - Beginners encouraged
2:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.   Continuing Level

Private Lessons are available Sunday January 6 by arrangement with the instructor. To schedule send email toModestoTango@gmail.com or call (209) 522-1571
___________________________________________________

Milonga
7:30 p.m. - Christopher and Caroline will teach an introductory class. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of tango and to meet your fellow dancers.

8:30 p.m. - Midnight - Christopher will be the DJ and share his great selection of Argentine Tango Dance music.

10:30 p.m. - a performance by Christopher and Caroline. Bring your friends who are not dancers. They will love the performance.
Teaching Philosophy:
Caroline Peattie and Christopher Nassopoulos are social tango dancers and instructors who have been teaching since 1999 and 1994 respectively. They have forged a bond with each other and with thousands of dancers in North and South America over the years, through their open, understanding, and relaxed approach to teaching Argentine tango. They have taught at festivals and workshops too numerous to count and are gifted instructors with uncanny skill and wisdom to help dancers identify their natural, graceful, and authentic patterns of movement. They dance with freedom and relaxation and teach from that foundation, independent of a student's style of dance or mode of embrace. They have made it their mission to send students from the workshop setting to the dance floor, with new, fresh skills and grounded walking that are immediately useful and appreciated by their dance partners. Many of Caroline and Christopher's students, both leaders and followers, have gone on to become some of the most sought-after social dancers in the U.S., and all are better prepared for dancing in both crowded festivals and in Buenos Aires, where navigation, understanding of the codes, and true lead and follow are prized above all else.

Cost (per person):
$25.00 - 1 Workshop
$40.00 - 2 Workshops
$10.00 - Milonga (includes introductory lesson)

Private Lessons: 

  • Christopher or Caroline $80/hr, both: $120/hr per hour, 
Free parking at
2501 McHenry Av
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-2829


Jacobs is a full service restaurant and is available
for drinks, hors d'oeuvre, or dinner at your pleasure.

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