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Modesto Tango Bulletin, February 8, 2016




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We return to the studio on Saturday, with Patrick at the helm, conducting a couple of workshops.  The first one at 11 am for all levels, beginners particularly encouraged, and the second class at 12:30 at a more intermediate level. The cost of one class is $15, for both classes, $25, which covers the fee for the nextt  week's follow-up class.

We  are still meeting  for a practica on TUESDAY night   at the Clarion. on Sisk Road.   Starting at 8:30 p.m.,  We are encouraged to buy food or beverages from the bar as they are allowing us to use their facility with no charge.


Until later, Mary
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  CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 

TUESDAY: ( Feb.9 )  8:30 - 10 p.m. Social dance and practica at the Clarion, 1612 Sisk Rd.  A chance to work on lesson material.  No fee, but we are encouraged to buy food and/or beverages.

 

WEDNESDAY: February 10, 2016  Class  at  Modesto Senior Center   at  211 Bodem Avenue. Class will focus on basics.  2:45 p.m.  No fee.  Instructor, Mary Menz

 

SATURDAY: February 13, 2016 -  Classes at Studio V ,  4345 Spyres, with Patrick Alessandri, one of Sacramento's first tangueros.  Patrick comes out of a classical ballet background, having danced with the Sacramento Ballet.  His  first class, covering basics, with beginners particularly encouraged will be at 11 a.m.  The second class, at a more intermediate level will be at 12:30.   The cost of one class is $15, both classes $25.  Patrick was one of our regular instructors in the early days of Modesto Tango and people often found his classes to be quite fun.


   MILONGA



MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

 

 SACRAMENTO

Fridays at Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway)  Milonga: 8 pm - midnight,  $10

$10, includes snacks,  BYOB.

 

Saturdays:

Tango by the River, 128 J Street, 2nd & 4th Saturdays  -   $10 for the milonga

 

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:

Normally, Every 4th Sunday: Except that in February, the ARGENTINE TANGOMILONGA AT CAPITAL DANCE CENTER milonga will be on Feb. 20 as tango masters,  Gustavo Benzecry-Saba & Maria Olivera will be conducting special workshops that weekend, as well as offer a short performance during the milonga that evening.  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. January 24 DJ Joe Kehrt.

BYOB.  Ample, free parking.   $10 per person, call 916-635-2600 to purchase advance tickets with credit card.

**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

Saturdays:

Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. 8 p.m.

DANVILLE

Every 1st Sunday:  Sycamore Tango Club -  635 Old Orchard  Drive,

*Class 4:00 to 5:00   Milonga 5:00 – 9:00   $10

*Beautiful hardwood dance floor *Elegant Settings and lounge area *Convenient free parking *Only 3 minutes from I 680


CLASSES OUT OF TOWN:

Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.


MONDAY

Sacramento:

Capitol City Dance Center,   Beginning Argentine Tango Class, Mondays from 6 to 7pm 

A new Argentine Tango instructor, Steve Lupi, assisted by Patricia Thaxter bring over 26 years of experience teaching and dancing Tango.

This beginner-level class is tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills— no partner necessary. All musical styles of Argentine Tango will be introduced.  Supportive and comfortable dance or leather-soled shoes are recommended.

Drop-in: $8 or get a 20-class card for $130. Call 916-635-2600 for more information.  

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,   at 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 

 

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. 

$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

 

 

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: 707-416-9680tangobravo2k@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  - Lisette Perelle, 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


Saturday, February 20, & Sunday, February 21, workshops with Gustavo Benzecry-Saba & Maria Olivera at Capital Dance Center, 11270 Sanders Dr. Rancho Cordova. 

Saturday Feb. 20 Intermediate Vals  1:30 to 3:00 pm, Intermediate Milonga 3:15 to 4:45 pm  $25 for one workshop, $45 for both

Sunday, Feb 21, 6:00 -  7:00 pm Intermediate Tango -  $18 pre-milonga workshop, $12 for Milonga with a performance by Gustavo & Maria.

 

March 27 - 27, At the San Francisco Airport Mariott -  Argentine Tango USA Official Festival & Championship  a unique four-day Official Tango event including both an international TANGO FESTIVAL  (with workshops, performances, live music and social dancing), and the only Official Argentine Tango Competition in the US.  Super Early Bird discounts end Dec. 31.  

ARGENTINE TANGO USA is a sanctioned OFFICIAL BRANCH IN THE UNITED STATES to Tango Buenos Aires Festival and Dance World Cup organized by the Office of Festivals and Central Events of the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the Autonomous City Of Buenos Aires, which is the highest authority regarding the organization, program planning and overall execution of Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup (Mundial de Tango)  For more information: http://tangousachampionship.com



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