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Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 29, 2017




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Observing the beginning of Summer, and Memorial Day, we took a break on the weekend, however Chooi returns to us on Saturday, June 3 to finish out her curriculum. Her classes will begin at 11 a.m. with work that is suitable for all levels, and be followed by a class at 12:30 at a continuation level. We would hope to see some of the people from the  Kiwanis breakfast was a lost of fun who had expressed an interest in pursuing tango themselves. The cost of the classes is $15 for one and $25 for both. Chooi Got of Sacramento conducts what is perhaps the most popular milonga in Sacramento, and has been going up to Sonora to teach there as well She has become the Sonora sweetheart. Come to her class and find out why.


Until later, Mary
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  CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 

TUESDAY: May 30 & June 6, Weekly practica at Urbano California Bistro,7 - 9 p.m. Come to dine, socialize and dance. This is a good time to practice what was covered in class. 1016 H St, Modesto, CA.


WEDNESDAY: May 31 at 2:45 p.m. class at  Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue focusing on tango basics. 2:45 / 3:45. No fee  


SATURDAY: June 3, Classes with Chooi at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., 11 am beginner level, 12:30 continuation level. $15 for one class, $25 for both


   MILONGA



MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

 

SACRAMENTO

Fridays

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

Friday May 26 7 - 8 a pre-milonga workshop by Cristian Palomo & Melisa Sacchi, champion tango dancers. pre-registration required. Go to :tangoonbroadway@gmail.com. $20 per perso  


Saturdays:

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


Sunday:

Every 3rd Sunday: 6:30 to 10:30 pm  

The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento CA 95819. New venue for the third Sunday Milonga. This new space provides a spacious, sprung, wooden dance floor, great light & sound system, all amenities and free parking. Delicious refreshments & BYOB. $10 pp.

OAKLAND

Saturdays:

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


EMERYVILLE

Every 2nd Saturday, milonga at Allegro Ballroom,5855 Christie, hosted by Nora Olivera, first lady of Tango in Northern California. 9 pm - 2 am.


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.


SUNDAY


Sonora, 2nd & 4th Sunday, Chooi Goh teaches at The Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia 95310. Beginners 12 - 1 pm. Intermediate 1:30 - 3:00 pm $10


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. Beginner level. - 5-7:30. $10 -Group Lessons, Practica and Food 1st Sunday: Potluck Dinner & dress to impress Monthly Milonga 2nd Sunday: Group Lesson- Birthdays of the month with dance

3rd Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Chips, Salsa & Margaritas

4th Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Cheese, Crackers, Olives

5th Sunday: Group Lesson - Anything Goes Potluck


Berkeley:

Tango Magdalena, Works Studio; 2566 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Devoting some upcoming sessions to the MILONGA, during the INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED sessions.

MILONGA being a specific rhythm, and NOT a "fast Tango", as some people comment. The secret of the MILONGA is the HABANERA. Understand the HABANERA, to improve your MILONGA joyful experience.

Time : 1 to 2 PM : BEGINNERS 2 to 3 PM : INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED Jean-Pierre Sigh    415-533-3757


MONDAY

Sacramento:

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

Intermediate class 7-8 p.m. Steve Lupi teaches

Beginner-level class, tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills—Intermediate level class focuses on the essential building blocks of Tango to create steps and figures. Must be able to lead/follow ochos, molinetes, and the 8 count basic step.

no partner necessary. Drop-in: $10 or get a 20-class card for $130. Call 916-635-2600for more information.

Tango On Broadway, 2416 18th Street   Advanced class on Monday taught by Count Glover, who we saw dance with Andrea Monti at our February milonga. Class Time: 7 - 8 pm, $12 drop-in or $30/mth (for 3 classes), Time: 8 - 10 pm, $3 or free with any TOB class

Fresno                                                                                                                                                                                         Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Avenue. 6:30 Beginners' Basics

WEDNESDAY

Sacramento:

Step One, 1920 T St. (at railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-11 p.m. Beginners welcome. A good place to practice as there are always regular good dancers there)



Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St  

Monthly: $30 $10 drop-in; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com  cegoh@aol.com 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: Intermediate Milonga (w/ Chooi Goh) 8 - 9 pm: Practice session, free

$40/mth or $12 drop-i  

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.


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: 707-416-9680, 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.

Coming Up


Nora's Tango Weekend. One of the Bay Areas oldest and largest Tango festivals taking place during the 4th of July weekend. For more information  http://www.tangoweek.com

 TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES: 


From Andrea Monti:

DATES: Saturday August 12th to Friday 25th, 2017 (arriving in Buenos Aires on Sat morning and leaving on Friday afternoon /evening)

PROGRAM AND INCLUSIONS:

  • 14 days, - 13 nights accommodation- at a 4 stars Hotel with breakfast in a safe, convenient location.
  • Walking Tour in downtown (Florida St, San Martín Square, Santa Fe Av, 9 de Julio Av and Avenida de Mayo).
  • Welcome dinner in a typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla" (grilled meat), all inclusive.
  • Full Day City Tour in private bus (lunch included): .It includes: A) Historic circuit; B) San Telmo neighborhood; C) Plaza Dorrego; D) La Boca neighborhood; E) Puerto Madero; F) Retiro and Recoleta neighborhoods ;G) "Palermo Chico" residential & Embassy area; H) Palermo Woods and I) "Mataderos" Arts, & Crafts Gaucho's regional Fair 
  • 8 private group workshops (12 hours of instruction in total) for our group with our selected experienced tango teachers.
  • Class assistants : skilled tango dancers hired to assist you to create gender balance and a nice experience for everybody during the classes.
  • 10 milongas (ticket entrance included) 
  • Dance assistants: skilled tango dancers hired to attend some milongas with us.
  • Tickets to the Final rounds of the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup
  • Tickets to go to tango Orchestra Concerts/performances at Tango Buenos Aires Festival and Dance World Cup.
  • Five stars Dinner Show at "Esquina Carlos Gardel" 
  • A day at the "Pampas" countrysidewith "fiesta gaucha", "asado criollo" (barbecue), singing, dancing, "gaucho show".
  • Private Guided visit to Recoleta Cementery and Del Pilar Church Walking tou  
  • Shopping day for tango souvenirs, shoes and clothes.
  • Last night Farewell Dinner at a nice typical restaurant in Palermo or downtown. All inclusive.
  • 24 hour personal assistance by Andrea & Adrián.

COST:
Early bird: U$D 2,550 per person* – making a deposit of U$D 800.00 by May 30, 2017.
Late Booking: May 31 till June 15, U$D 2,700 per person* – making a deposit of U$D 1,000.00 by June 15, 2017.
Remaining balance deadline: July 1, 2017
Cost calculated for double occupancy. Single occupancy costs extra. Prices may go up for groups of less than 8 people.
LIMITED SPOTS! BOOK NOW!


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Sunday

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 22, 2017




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Chooi worked us on back ochos and saccades on Saturday.   Next Saturday classes will be cancelled as it is the memorial day weekend. Our morning milonga at the Kiwanis omelette breakfast was a lost of fun.  Our Modesto group was augmented by a good number of Sacramento tangueros.  We all enjoyed our breakfast and the socializing that went along with it as well as the dancing.  A number of people expressed an interest in pursuing tango themselves.


Until later, Mary
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  CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 

TUESDAY:  May 23 & 30, Weekly practica  at Urbano California Bistro,7 - 9 p.m.   Come to dine, socialize and dance.  This is a good time to practice what was covered in class. 1016 H St, Modesto, CA.

WEDNESDAY: May 24 at 2:45 p.m. class  at  Modesto Senior Center,  211 Bodem Avenue   focusing  on tango basics.    2:45 / 3:45.  No fee.  

SATURDAY: May 27,  Classes  cancelled at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., due to the Memorial Day Weekend.

   MILONGA



MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

 

SACRAMENTO

Fridays

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

Friday May 26 7 - 8 a pre-milonga workshop by Cristian Palomo & Melisa Sacchi, champion tango dancers.  pre-registration required.  Go to :tangoonbroadway@gmail.com.  $20 per person  


Saturdays:

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


Sunday:

 Every 3rd  Sunday:   6:30 to 10:30 pm.  

The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento CA 95819. New venue for the third Sunday Milonga. This new space provides a spacious, sprung, wooden dance floor, great light & sound system, all amenities and free parking.    Delicious refreshments & BYOB.   $10 pp.
 

OAKLAND

Saturdays:

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


 EMERYVILLE

 Every 2nd Saturday, milonga at Allegro Ballroom,5855 Christie,  hosted by Nora Olivera, first lady of Tango in Northern California. 9 pm - 2 am.


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.

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.  Beginner level.  - 5-7:30.  $10 -Group Lessons, Practica and Food 1st Sunday: Potluck Dinner & dress to impress Monthly Milonga                2nd Sunday: Group Lesson- Birthdays of the month with dance

3rd Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Chips, Salsa & Margaritas

4th Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Cheese, Crackers, Olives

5th Sunday: Group Lesson - Anything Goes Potluck


Berkeley:

Tango Magdalena, Works Studio; 2566 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Devoting some  upcoming sessions to the MILONGA, during the INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED sessions.

MILONGA being a specific rhythm, and NOT a "fast Tango", as some people comment. The secret of the MILONGA is the  HABANERA. Understand the HABANERA, to improve your MILONGA joyful experience.

Time : 1 to 2 PM : BEGINNERS       2 to 3 PM : INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED  Jean-Pierre Sighe    415-533-3757


MONDAY

Sacramento:

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

Intermediate class 7-8 p.m.  Steve Lupi  teaches

Beginner-level class,  tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills—Intermediate level  class focuses on the essential building blocks of Tango to create  steps and figures.    Must be able to lead/follow ochos, molinetes, and the 8 count basic step.

 no partner necessary. Drop-in: $10 or get a 20-class card for $130. Call 916-635-2600for more information.

Tango On Broadway, 2416 18th Street.   Advanced class on Monday   taught by Count Glover, who we saw dance with Andrea Monti at our February milonga.    Class Time: 7 - 8 pm,  $12 drop-in or $30/mth (for 3 classes), Time: 8 - 10 pm, $3 or free with any TOB class

Fresno:

Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Avenue.  6:30 Beginners' Basics

WEDNESDAY

Sacramento:

Step One, 1920 T St. (at railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-11 p.m. Beginners welcome.  A  good place to practice as there are always regular good dancers there)



Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th  St.  

Monthly:  $30   $10 drop-in; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com,  cegoh@aol.com  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:  Intermediate  Milonga (w/ Chooi Goh)  8 - 9 pm: Practice session, free

$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.


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: 707-416-9680, 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.

Coming Up

Nora's Tango Weekend. One of the Bay Areas oldest and largest Tango festivals taking place during the 4th of July weekend.  For more information:  http://www.tangoweek.com

 TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES: 



From Andrea Monti: 



DATES:   Saturday August 12th to Friday 25th, 2017 (arriving in Buenos Aires on Sat morning and leaving on Fridayafternoon /evening)

PROGRAM AND  INCLUSIONS:

14 days, - 13 nights accommodation- at a 4 stars Hotel with breakfast in a safe, convenient location.

Walking Tour in downtown (Florida St, San Martín Square, Santa Fe Av, 9 de Julio Av and Avenida de Mayo).

Welcome dinner in a typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla" (grilled meat), all inclusive.

Full Day City Tour in private bus  (lunch included): .It includes: A) Historic circuit; B) San Telmo neighborhood; C) Plaza Dorrego; D) La Boca neighborhood; E) Puerto Madero; F) Retiro and Recoleta neighborhoods ;G) "Palermo Chico" residential & Embassy area; H) Palermo Woods and I) "Mataderos" Arts, & Crafts Gaucho's regional Fair 

8 private group workshops (12 hours of instruction in total)  for our group with our selected experienced tango teachers.

Class assistants : skilled tango dancers hired to assist you to create gender balance and a nice experience for everybody during the classes.

10 milongas  (ticket entrance included) 

Dance assistants: skilled tango dancers hired to attend some milongas with us.

Tickets to  the Final rounds of the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup

Tickets to go to  tango Orchestra Concerts/performances at Tango Buenos Aires Festival and Dance World Cup.

Five stars Dinner Show at "Esquina Carlos Gardel" 

A day at the "Pampas" countryside  with "fiesta gaucha", "asado criollo" (barbecue), singing, dancing, "gaucho show".

Private Guided visit to Recoleta Cementery and Del Pilar Church Walking tour  

Shopping day for tango souvenirs, shoes and clothes.

Last night Farewell Dinner at a nice typical restaurant in Palermo or downtown. All inclusive.

24 hour personal assistance by Andrea & Adrián.

COST:
Early bird: U$D 2,550 per person* – making a deposit of U$D 800.00 by May 30, 2017.
Late Booking: May 31 till June 15, U$D 2,700 per person* – making a deposit of U$D 1,000.00 by June 15, 2017.
Remaining balance deadline: July 1, 2017
Cost calculated for double occupancy. Single occupancy costs extra. Prices may go up for groups of less than 8 people.
 LIMITED SPOTS! BOOK NOW!


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Monday

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 15, 2017


Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 15,  2017
Chooi returns on Saturday to continue her curriculum.  Her classes are always worth the time.  The first class at 11 am will feature tango basics, and the second class at 12:30 will be at a more intermediate level.She has become the sweetheart of the Sonora group, come and find out why.  

Then on Sunday, May 21, the Kiwanis Omelette  Breakfast at the Seasons on 945 McHenry has invited us  to dance during the breakfast. We have  one of our newest member, Anthony Butera, well connected to both the Kiwanis and St. Joseph's parish, to thank  for these opportunities to dance before an audience that may never have been exposed to social Argentine Tango.  We have a chance to contribute to a good cause ($10 buys our breakfast) we get to dance the rest of the morning, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Afternoon milongas are not that uncommon, but a morning breakfast milonga will likely break a mold, so, come one, come all and be involved in this mold-breaking. 

 
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
TUESDAY:  May 16 &23, Weekly practica  at Urbano California Bistro,7 - 9 p.m.   Come to dine, socialize and dance.  This is a good time to practice what was covered in class. 1016 H St, Modesto, CA.

WEDNESDAY: May 10 at 2:45 p.m. class  at  Modesto Senior Center,  211 Bodem Avenue   focusing  on tango basics.    2:45 / 3:45.  No fee.  

SATURDAY: May 20,  Classes with Chooi  at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., 11 a.m. focused on basics, 12:30 p.m. continuation level.   $15 for one class, $25 for both.  

Keep track with our on line calendar: 
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   

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

Sunday:
 Every 3rd  Sunday:   6:30 to 10:30 pm.  
The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento CA 95819. New venue for the third Sunday Milonga. This new space provides a spacious, sprung, wooden dance floor, great light & sound system, all amenities and free parking.    Delicious refreshments & BYOB.   $10 pp.
 
OAKLAND
Saturdays:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. 8 p.m. 

 EMERYVILLE
 Every 2nd Saturday, milonga at Allegro Ballroom,5855 Christie,  hosted by Nora Olivera, first lady of Tango in Northern California. 9 pm - 2 am.

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

SUNDAY
Columbia:  2nd & 4th Sundays, Dance Castle,  23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia 95310.  Beginners 12 - 1 pm.  Intermediate 1:30 - 3:00 pm  Classes taught by Chooi Goh.  $10

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.  Beginner level.  - 5-7:30.  $10 -Group Lessons, Practica and Food 1st Sunday: Potluck Dinner & dress to impress Monthly Milonga                                                                                                     2nd Sunday: Group Lesson- Birthdays of the month with dance 
3rd Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Chips, Salsa & Margaritas 
4th Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Cheese, Crackers, Olives 
5th Sunday: Group Lesson - Anything Goes Potluck 

Berkeley:
Tango Magdalena, Works Studio; 2566 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Devoting some  upcoming sessions to the MILONGA, during the INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED sessions.
MILONGA being a specific rhythm, and NOT a "fast Tango", as some people comment. The secret of the MILONGA is the  HABANERA. Understand the HABANERA, to improve your MILONGA joyful experience.
Time : 1 to 2 PM : BEGINNERS       2 to 3 PM : INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED  Jean-Pierre Sighe    415-533-3757

MONDAY
Sacramento:
Capitol City Dance Center,   Beginning Argentine Tango Class, Mondays from 6 to 7pm , 
Intermediate class 7-8 p.m.  Steve Lupi  teaches 
Beginner-level class,  tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills—Intermediate level  class focuses on the essential building blocks of Tango to create  steps and figures.    Must be able to lead/follow ochos, molinetes, and the 8 count basic step.
 no partner necessary. Drop-in: $10 or get a 20-class card for $130. Call 916-635-2600 for more information.
Tango On Broadway, 2416 18th Street.   Advanced class on Monday   taught by Count Glover, who we saw dance with Andrea Monti at our February milonga.    Class Time: 7 - 8 pm,  $12 drop-in or $30/mth (for 3 classes), Time: 8 - 10 pm, $3 or free with any TOB class
Fresno:                                                                                                                                                                                         Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Avenue.  6:30  Beginners' Basics
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento:
Step One, 1920 T St. (at railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-11 p.m. Beginners welcome.  A  good place to practice as there are always regular good dancers there)


Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th  St.   
Monthly:  $30   $10 drop-in; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com,  cegoh@aol.com  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:  Intermediate  Milonga (w/ Chooi Goh)  8 - 9 pm: Practice session, free
$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. 

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: 707-416-9680, 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. 

COMING UP:
Nora's Tango Weekend. One of the Bay Areas oldest and largest Tango festivals taking place during the 4th of July weekend.  For more information:  http://www.tangoweek.com

TANGO TRIPS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Andrea Monti: 
DATES:   Saturday August 12th to Friday 25th, 2017 (arriving in Buenos Aires on Sat morning and leaving on Friday afternoon /evening)

PROGRAM AND  INCLUSIONS:
  • 14 days, - 13 nights accommodation- at a 4 stars Hotel with breakfast in a safe, convenient location.
  • Walking Tour in downtown (Florida St, San Martín Square, Santa Fe Av, 9 de Julio Av and Avenida de Mayo).
  • Welcome dinner in a typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla" (grilled meat), all inclusive.
  • Full Day City Tour in private bus  (lunch included): .It includes: A) Historic circuit; B) San Telmo neighborhood; C) Plaza Dorrego; D) La Boca neighborhood; E) Puerto Madero; F) Retiro and Recoleta neighborhoods ;G) "Palermo Chico" residential & Embassy area; H) Palermo Woods and I) "Mataderos" Arts, & Crafts Gaucho's regional Fair 
  • 8 private group workshops (12 hours of instruction in total)  for our group with our selected experienced tango teachers.
  • Class assistants : skilled tango dancers hired to assist you to create gender balance and a nice experience for everybody during the classes.
  • 10 milongas  (ticket entrance included) 
  • Dance assistants: skilled tango dancers hired to attend some milongas with us.
  • Tickets to  the Final rounds of the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup
  • Tickets to go to  tango Orchestra Concerts/performances at Tango Buenos Aires Festival and Dance World Cup.
  • Five stars Dinner Show at "Esquina Carlos Gardel" 
  • A day at the "Pampas" countryside  with "fiesta gaucha", "asado criollo" (barbecue), singing, dancing, "gaucho show".
  • Private Guided visit to Recoleta Cementery and Del Pilar Church Walking tour  
  • Shopping day for tango souvenirs, shoes and clothes.
  • Last night Farewell Dinner at a nice typical restaurant in Palermo or downtown. All inclusive.
  • 24 hour personal assistance by Andrea & Adrián.
COST:
Early bird: U$D 2,550 per person* – making a deposit of U$D 800.00 by May 30, 2017.
Late Booking: May 31 till June 15, U$D 2,700 per person* – making a deposit of U$D 1,000.00 by June 15, 2017.
Remaining balance deadline: July 1, 2017
Cost calculated for double occupancy. Single occupancy costs extra. Prices may go up for groups of less than 8 people.
 LIMITED SPOTS! BOOK NOW!
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Mary Menz