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Modesto Tango Bulletin, Nov. 16, 2015

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Nov. 16, 2015

We had a wonderful class with Mayumi, but will now be taking a two week break - so Saturday before Thanksgiving, and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 21 & 28 there will be no class.  When we return on December 5, Jean Pierre will return to give us a couple of lessons.  
The big news is that we will be  having  our Monday night practica  at the Clarion TONIGHT!!.  We  start  at 8:30 p.m.  The bar would like to be able to count on  bar and food purchase from those of us attending, so we are all encouraged to buy food or beverages when there. Let us  all  make an effort to be there tonight at the  Shooters bar in the Clarion - 8:30 to 10 p.m.
 

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
 
MONDAY: (tonight, Nov. 16 and Nov 23)  8:30 - 10 p.m. Social dance and practica at the Clarion, 1612 Sisk Rd.  A chance to work on lesson material.  All levels encouraged.  No fee, but we are encouraged to buy food and/or beverages. 

WEDNESDAY: Nov. 18, 2015 2:45  Class  in basics at  Modesto Senior Center,  211 Bodem Avenue.  2:45 p.m. - No fee

SATURDAY:  November 21 & 28,  2015 -  Classes at Studio V cancelled. 

 Keep track with our on line calendar: 
http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural, and social aspects of Argentine tango. 
 
MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

 SACRAMENTO
Fridays:
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway)  Milonga: 8 pm - midnight,  $10
Start your weekend early by coming to dance on Friday at our milonga! 
Feel free to celebrate your special day with us, it can be your birthday, 
anniversary, job promotion, retirement, etc, just remember to inform us of your 
special day and we can all have fun together! 
 
Saturdays: 
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, 2nd & 4th Saturdays  -   
 $10 for the milonga
 
Saturday, Nov. 28 Milonga with DJ Kenny Bell.

Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St. TANGO BRAVO MILONGA!!   hosted by Miguel Taillant:,  1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday.  This is a traditional milonga and   similar to  those  experienced in Buenos Aires.   8 pm - 9 pm:  Tango lesson with Miguel Taillant,  9pm  - 12:30-01-00 am:  Milonga,  $10:00


Sunday:
Every 4th Sunday: ARGENTINE TANGOMILONGA AT CAPITAL DANCE CENTER
 6:30 - 10:30pm.
Capital Dance Center - 11270 Sanders Drive - Near Hwy 50 & Sunrise Ave (behind Costco). - Rancho Cordova, CA
Big beautiful wooden dance floor, an excellent sound & lighting system and a friendly atmosphere. DJ David Graybill.
 BYOB.  Ample, free parking.   $10 per person, call 916-635-2600 to purchase advance tickets with credit card.
Sunday, November 22, 6:30 – 10:30 pm. The Golden Age of Tango! 
Transport yourself to the Buenos Aires of the 1930s and1940s for a great evening of Argentine Tango dancing.  DJ Michael Taillant will play the music of the great composers of the era - Retro attire suggested. **Spacious wooden dance floor** **Delicious refreshments** ** free parking** **BYOB** **Only $10 per person** **Hosted by Patricia, Joanne, Cathi and Michael** 
95742capitaldancecenter@gmail.comwww.capitaldancecenter.com


OAKLAND
Sundays:
Twilight Milonga, Studio 1924, 1924 Franklin St., third floor. (Enter 2419 on lower door handle.)
 DJ: Yuling Chen. Hosts: Count Glover and Melissa.
Close to 19th Street BART, free parking on Sundays. Leave no valuables in cars.  
  
Saturdays:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. 8 p.m. 


EMERYVILLE
Allegro Ballroom, Friday November 20, Jon & Judy teach "Vals Turns with Embellishment" at 7:30.  8:30 Milonga with performance. 

 
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 St., Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm  - learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango: the elements of the tango embrace and posture, and moving with a partner in simple steps, focusing on musicality and connection. 
Intermediate Tango -  7:30-8:30 pm - builds on  material from the beginning class, adding backward ochos, giros (turns), and occasionally barridas (sweeps) and sacadas (invasions). In all classes we focus on technique, connection on the dance floor, and how to apply all steps learned   into the social setting.  Tango Practica: 8:30-9:30 p.m.  -  $12 per class + $5 per practica

  

Fresno: 
Tuesday,  8pm  Studio 65/Adornos, 2965 North Maroa Ave.  

Emeryville:
Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave. - Classes with Nora and Ed.
7:30-8:30 p.m.:  Beginners $12,  8:30-9:30 p.m., intermediates  $12
Extended hours! 9:30-11  p.m.:  Nora & Ed's Practica:  $5  

Oakland
Studio 1924,  - 1924 Franklin Street - Tango Followers Extreme with Luz Castineiras, 7:30-9pm  An energetic, fun and rhythmical class that develops technique & dance conditioning. Dance with traditional & non-traditional tango music. All levels are welcome and leaders are welcome, too!  $15


WEDNESDAY
Sacramento:
Step One, 1920 T St. (at railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-11 p.m. Beginners welcome.  

Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th  St.   
Monthly:  $30   $10 drop-in; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com,  cegoh@aol.comor  now or call 1-916-390-0219 .
 6 - 7 pm:  Basic Beginner Class  (Working on posture, embrace, basic walk, salida, cruzada,  and ochos)
7 - 8 pm:  IntermediateWEDNESDAY:  Beg & Int Tango (w/ Chooi Goh assisted by Karen Potts)
For the Intermediate class,   alternate   Tango, Vals and Milonga , always   giving tango techniques & adornos that pertain to the execution of the elements  taught.  
 November: Milonga, December: Int Tango and so forth).
$40/mth or $12 drop-in   

 
The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd. with Paul Zimny 7 p.m. Argentine Tango 1 - Introductory class explores Argentine Tango basics- progressive class - refreshes by calendar month. 8 p.m. Argentine Tango 2 - you just need to know the basics for a class that further explores the many possibilities for both leaders and followers - progressive class with new theme each calendar month

THURSDAY -  
Sacramento:
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento -  Intermediate/Advanced Tango - 7:00 pm
Practica 8:30  $15 drop in. 

Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St., Chris Peake  6.30-7.30 p.m. Beginning Tango,  7:30-8.30 p.m. Continuing Tango Explorations 8.30 - 11-ish Open Practica - Cost $10 drop-in or $35/month or $5 for practica only

Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street. TOTAL TANGO w/ MIKE & ALISA
 Mike & Alisa will be offering a tango class that will encompass all the concepts, skills and practice that will enable you to look and feel your best while expressing yourself through tango.  You will need to have completed at least the beginning class to take this class.
7:30 - 9:00 pm  :  $50/month or $15 drop-in 

  

Danville:     
Blackhawk Tango, Sycamore club 635 Old Orchard Drive, 7:00 - 7:45 pm Beginner , Intermediate.  7:45-8:30 p.m. practica.  8:30- 10 pm  $10

Oakland: 
Studio 1924, 1924 Franklin Street,  Tango Barre & Conditioning with Luz Castiniera  7-8:30pm.  In this class,   develop and explore an intensive tango workout. Each session offers   to strengthen the body through drills, repetitions, barre & stretching exercises, and musicality.
 prices: Drop-in classes are $15, class packages available ($65 for 5 classes) Street parking is available and we are conveniently located one block from 19th Street BART. For more information, contact us at info@studio1924.com or 510-832-1702.

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

The Dance Corner,  2927 Fulton Ave, Weekly Friday classes  from 7pm to 8pm (still $10 per class) followed by a Práctica from 8pm to 9pm to have more continuous floor time. The Práctica is free to class participants, or only $3 by itself.
This is a lovely dance venue with excellent floor, sound system, & lighting. There's lots of free, safe parking next to the studio. Questions? Please call 916-807-4210. 


Pleasanton: 
Club One, 5860 W Las Positas Blvd. 
Classes and practica in large comfortable room with hardwood floor adjacent to and part of Club One boutique fitness center with clean, elegant, inviting atmosphere, minutes from highway 680 and 580 junction near W. Las Positas Blvd. and Hopyard Road.
6-6:30 p.m. Tango Chat 
6:30-7:15 Beginners Class. Basic fundamentals 
7:15-8 Intermediate Class. Popular steps for social dancing  8-9:30 p.m., practica
Cost: $12 – Free for Club One members, Includes light snacks and refreshments  www.blackhawktango.com
  
SUNDAY
 Emeryville :
Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave.
Beginner Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  - Julian Ramil, instructor 
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.
Tango all levels.  - 5-6 p.m., practica - 6-7 p.m.  $10 -
  
COMING UP: 
At Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street : Special Tango Weekend with Maestros Andrea Monti and her new dance partner, Adrian Durso, in Sacramento, workshops and milonga with dancing & singing show.
ANDREA MONTI, Director of the Argentine Tango USA Official Championship & USA Tango Festival and her new partner,
ADRIAN DURSO, Tango maestro, dancer and singer.
FRIDAY, Dec 4th, pre-milonga workshop & milonga:
7:00 - 8:00 pm: pre-milonga class (intermediate)
Topic: Progressing in the line of dance using changes of directions; turns and resources for crowded floors. Useful combinations and floor craft.
8:00 pm - midnight: Milonga with show (dancing and singing)
$12, includes snacks, BYOB
SATURDAY, Dec 5th workshops:
2:00 - 3:30 pm:
WORKSHOP I: TANGO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: "Rebotes sincopados": rebotes from different positions in cross and paralel systems, changes of direction and resources for good navigation. Rhythmical interpretation.
4:00 - 5:30 pm:
WORKSHOP II: MILONGA - fun playful moves specific for milonga, fluidity and musicality; nice trapie moves; combinations
PRICING:  FRIDAY: $20 pre-milonga workshop only, $30 workshop & milonga (includes show), $12 milonga only (includes show)
SATURDAY: $25 for 1, $45 for 2 
BOTH FRIDAY & SATURDAY: $65 for all 3 workshops, $75 for all 3 workshops and milonga.  
Couple discount: 10% off
Pre-registration discount: 10% off before Nov 27th
PRIVATE LESSONS = One class $110 dollars; Two classes $200
Pack of 3 classes $270 -Pack of 4 classes $ 340  ($10/hr floor fee)
Pre-registration suggested schedule for privates:
THURSDAY: from 4.00pm till 7pm
FRIDAY: from 5.00pm to 7.00pm
SATURDAY: from 11am. to 2pm, and from 5.30 to 7.30pm

TANGO TOURS IN BUENOS AIRES: 

CITA 2016 in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Mar 13-19, 2016
Travel to Buenos Aires and attend the International Tango Congress with Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng.