Bulletin Jan.29, 2007

The cold snap may be over; February is almost here. Some of us at the Sacramento Parlor Tango milonga encountered a very crowded floor. Many in our group will attend Roman's Tango and Alenxander Technique workshops; he now has a waiting list. Sean and Charity conduct lessons at the Racquet Club. Portland's Valentango festival comes mid-month.

Also in this bulletin.

1. The Video of the Week features Roberto Riobo and Michelle Loughlin at Modesto Tango Milonga on Jan. 20.

2. TANGO AND ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE by Roman and partner Sherry Berjeron February 3rd and 4th.

1. The Video of the Week

Roberto & Michelle interpret "Como dos Extranos" by Caseres from the album "Tango Negro" at the Jan. 20 Modesto Tango Argentino milonga. Though the room was too dark for the video equipment, the expression and dancing are beautiful.

2. TANGO AND ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Workshops offered by Roman & Sherry Feb. 3rd and 4th. has a waiting list. Roman extends his appreciation. The level of dancing in our community can be expected to jump up a few notches as a result of the extra work done by so many in our group.

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) Jan. 29 & Feb. 5. Dinner and dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal meeting; some come early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m. Monday at Jacobs

SATURDAY, Feb. 3: Classes with Sean & Charity at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry. 11 a.m. Intermediate, 12:30 beginning level.

Intermediates are encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee to work on technique and assist beginners. $12 a class per person.

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Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe

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

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher

5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville CA 94608

Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -

TUESDAY: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I)
Intermediate Tango (Level II) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,

Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) 8:30-9:30 p.m.,

Cost is $35 per person/$60 per couple for each

From 8 to 9:30 p.m at Step One, 1920 T Street: Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango" In January they teach Milonga, Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com for info.

WEDNESDAY:

Tango Technique at Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Sacramento 7 to 8 p.m.,

Beginning January 10. Class is taught by Rita Yanson; cost for the four-week series (Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31) is $50 per person.

La Práctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome.

THURSDAY:

Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Cost: College student $25/session

Non college-student $35/session.
Then: Tango Práctica with Zak Brown - 8-10 p.m.

Zak hosts a guided Práctica with a Nuevo tango flair on Thursdays from 8 to 10

Cost is only $3! Parking is free on the streets after 8 p.m.

MILONGAS -

Modesto's next milongaSaturday March 31 at Jacobs

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE

SACRAMENTO

Friday, February 2, La AlterNATIVA Milonga - La AlterNATIVA turns one!

Tango by the River, 128 J Street (Old Sacramento)

8:00 PM Guided Practica / 9:00 PM Milonga

This Friday celebrates La AlterNATIVA turning one! There will be cake & ice cream, balloons and other "party" surprises. www.tangoalternativa.com

2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga

(2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East) Contact Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824 cell

3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA

Where: 922 8th Street, Sacramento

Time: 9 p.m. until people stop dancing (2 a.m., 3 a.m.?...)

Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. The entrance is left of La Bonne Soupe Café. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, following the music. No refreshments so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited. Car pooling advised.

FAIR OAKS

1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 - 9:30 p.m.

"MILONGA MIRABELLE" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (just west of San Juan). Hosted by Mirabelle European Pastry Café. Mini Cover Charge: $5 for dancers (includes two tickets for drawings at 8 and 8:30 p.m.) This charge is to support our host, whether or not we eat and drink there. The Mirabelle will remain open for customers which will expose Argentine tango to a new area with the hope of promoting tango. Teachers are encouraged to put out their flyers.

Every THURSDAY evening at "Café La Boca" at 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard

(at Munroe, diagonally across from Loehmann's Plaza) from 7:30 to 10 p.m, más o menos. Contact Ed Loomis, <mailto:TangoBear@pobox.com> TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451, for info.

FRESNO

Friday, February 16, 8 p.m at Studio 65 , 2965 North Maroa Ave. 93704

Everyone is invited to attend the next Milonga in Fresno with a Valentine theme. $10 per person

Let us know if you will bring a new friend who would enjoy a beginner lesson before the party; one will be offered upon request,

$10 per person. Beverages will be provided.(559) 222-6565

SAN FRANCISCO:

Thursdays

The Mariposa Argentine Tango Club

2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF

7:15-8 p.m - Close Embrace Basics with Christy and Adolfo

8-8:45p.m - Int/Adv Close Embrace

8:45p.m-12:30a.m - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Coté with D.J. Emilo Flores

$15 class + Milonga /$14 Milonga only

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Roberto Riobo & Michelle Loughlin at Modesto Tango

Roberto & Michelle interpret "Como dos Extranos" by Caseres from the album "Tango Negro" at the Modesto Tango Argentino milonga, January 20, 2007. Though the room was too dark for the video equipment, the expression and dancing are beautiful.

Bulletin Jan.22, 2007

The weekend has come and gone with a wonderful milonga and some heavy duty workshops with Roberto Riobo. Patrick attended the milonga, as did Ed Loomis, our founding teacher. Thanks to all who helped make it a great weekend. Sean and Charity will teach this Saturday. A number of people have expressed an interest in the milonga at Tango by the River in Old Sacramento, with Parlor Tango offering live music

Also in this bulletin.

1. The Video of the Week taken at Saturday's milonga.

2. TANGO AND ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE workshops offered by Roman & partner, Sherry Berjeron , February 3rd&4th

1. The Video of the Week is a brief look at this Saturday's milonga after the performance and after the lights went down. Though we are not to visible, we were all having a good time. See if you can recognize yourself or someone you know in the dim light.

2. TANGO AND ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Workshops offered by Roman & Sherry February 3rd & 4th.

Roman writes : I wanted to pass this information on, because we have participated in many workshops together over the years. What did we learn? Many patterns and steps. It didn't make me a more poised and elegant dancer. Then I met my partner Sherry Berjeron-Oliver who had only been dancing tango a few months. She said to me, "I can make you a better dancer, Roman!" (Sherry had been an Alexander Technique teacher for 30 years). I have always been open to new possibilities for improving my dancing, so I proceeded to work with her. She guided me with her hands while I was dancing. Her hands aligned my head and neck while I was standing, sitting, walking and dancing, Her hands changed my Tango form.

"My awareness increased and I discovered so many things I had no idea I was doing while dancing. I was pulling my head and neck down, and because of my head position, my body was tense and my legs could not move freely.

Alexander Technique coordinates mind and body in all activities of living. In the process it organizes our sense of movement, our feelings and emotions, and our experiences of the world around us. Since I've been learning Alexander Technique, I have a general sense of lightness in my movement and a high performance balance. The level of tension throughout my body is reduced. It has enabled me to communicate with followers and aids in listening to the follower's voice while moving freely around the dance floor."

I highly recommend this unique and exciting opportunity. There has never been an Alexander Technique/Tango workshop in this part of the country. If you want to change the quality of your tango form and presentation, don't miss February 3-4th.

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.

Saturday 1 - 4:30;

Saturday night Milonga for Workshop members only 8p.m.

Sunday 12 to 3 p.m.

The workshop will feature small group size with three experts. Personal attention with skilled hands on guidance to retrain your new poise with basic movement and dancing. The instructional process includes video recording and viewing to aid in learning important new principles and how they can enhance your dancing tango.

Workshop is for all levels:

Advanced level dancers will learn to undo unconscious patterns that create undesirable form and prevents them from leading clearly and following effortlessly

Beginner- intermediate level dancers will establish a high performance foundation so you can advance more quickly with your ability to move, lead and follow.

The Milonga will include a special exhibition by Roman & Sherry demonstrating Apilado and Milonga/Salon style of Argentine Tango featuring a little choreographed performance art.

The workshop progresses from beginning to end, so all classes need to be attended.

Cost for 2 day workshop and milonga: $100 - if paid before January 25th.

$120 - if paid after January 25rh

Send tuition to the workshop site: 1340 El Nido Way, Sacramento, CA 95864

Make out checks to Roman Zapata Tabayoyon at above address

916-425-2395 rzapata@comcast.net.

Questions on Alexander Technique Sherry 916-812-8915 info@alexanderatwork.com

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) Jan. 22 & 29. Dinner and dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal meeting; some come early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m. Monday at Jacobs

SATURDAY, January 20: Classes with Sean & Charity at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry.

11 a.m. Intermediate, 12:30 beginning level.

Intermediates are encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee to work on technique and assist beginners. $12 a class per person.

http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe

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

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher in December.

5855 Christie Avenue , Emeryville, California 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -

TUESDAY: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I)
Intermediate Tango (Level II) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,

Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) 8:30-9:30 p.m.,

Cost is $35 per person/$60 per couple for each

From 8:00 to 9:30 p.m at Step One, 1920 T Street: Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango" In , January , they are teaching Milonga, Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com for info.

WEDNESDAY:

Tango Technique at Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Sacramento 7:00-8:00 p.m.,

Beginning January 10. Class is taught by Rita Yanson; cost for the four-week series (Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31) is $50 per person.

La Pr�ctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome.

THURSDAY:

Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Cost: College student $25/session

Non college-student $35/session.
Then: Tango Pr�ctica with Zak Brown - 8-10 p.m.

Zak hosts a guided Pr�ctica with a Nuevo tango flair on Thursdays from 8 to 10

Cost is only $3! Parking is free on the streets after 8 p.m.

MILONGAS -

@>---- Modesto's next milonga Saturday March 31 at Jacobs

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE

SACRAMENTO

@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 27! - At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.

LIVE MUSIC WITH PARLOR TANGO!!! Every year or so are we fortunate enough to get to dance to live tango music. Parlor Tango comes very highly rated. They are dedicated to traditional Argentine tango music composed between 1910 and 1950. Its repertoire of tangos, waltzes and milongas evokes the flavor of black-and-white movies and steamy dance halls. Indeed, Ed Loomis says that Parlor Tango is one of those rare groups that actually gets the traspie rhythms correct in milonga ... so don't miss this wonderful opportunity! As always, there will be a beginning tango lesson from 8:00-9:00 p.m., then dance from 9 to midnight. Cost is $15 and includes lesson, dance (to live tango music!), refreshments and appetizers! PARLOR TANGO is dedicated to traditional Argentine tango music composed between 1910 and 1950. Its repertoire of tangos, waltzes and milongas evokes the flavor of black-and-white movies and steamy dance halls.

@>---- 2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga

(2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East)

Contact: Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824 cell

@>---- 3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA

Where: 922 8th Street, Sacramento

Time: 9 p.m. until people stop dancing (2 a.m., 3 a.m.?...)

Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. The entrance is left of La Bonne Soupe Caf�. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, following the music. No refreshments so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited. Car pooling advised.

FAIR OAKS

1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Next Milonga Mirabelle - January 7, 2007 - See you at Mirabelle's next year!

@>---- "MILONGA MIRABELLE" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (just west of San Juan). Hosted by Mirabelle European Pastry Caf�. Mini Cover Charge: $5 for dancers (includes two tickets for drawings at 8 & 8:30 p.m.) This charge is to support our host, whether or not we eat and drink there. The Mirabelle will remain open for customers which will expose Argentine tango to a new area with the hope of promoting tango. Teachers are encouraged to put out their flyers.

@>---- Every THURSDAY evening at "Caf� La Boca" at 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard

(at Munroe, diagonally across from Loehmann's Plaza) from 7:30 to 10 p.m, m�s o menos. Contact Ed Loomis, <mailto:TangoBear@pobox.com> TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451, for info.

SAN FRANCISCO:

@>---- Thursdays

The Mariposa Argentine Tango Club

2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF

7:15-8 p.m - Close Embrace Basics with Christy and Adolfo

8-8:45p.m - Int/Adv Close Embrace

8:45p.m-12:30a.m - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Cot� with D.J. Emilo Flores

$15 class + Milonga /$14 Milonga only

FRESNO

@>---- Friday, February 16, 8 p.m at Studio 65 , 2965 North Maroa Ave. 93704 (559) 222-6565

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Milonga Modesto January 20, 2007

A breif look at Modesto's milonga after the lights went out.

Workshop with Roberto Riobo

MODESTO TANGO presents
popular Bay Area
ARGENTINE TANGO MASTER

Roberto Riobo
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club

11 a.m.. to 1:00 p.m..

All Levels including beginners:

A workshop to introduce the history, look, style and the sound of Argentine tango. Learn to "connect" to the music, your partners, and people who share the dance floor

• Beginners: Take this workshop and start dancing!

• Current tango dancers: deepen your dance and pick up your practice.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m..

Intermediate:

Explore the mysteries of tango communication, developing eloquent feet and improved balance. Learn to resolve one dance movement into another in a continuous flow of tango improvisations with "sweeps" and "toe touching."

$30 per person per workshop, Private lessons available: $100 hr

Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club
200 Norwegian Ave.. Modesto, Ca 95350

Contact Mary at Modesto Tango: 522-1571, or e-mail: ModestoTango@gmail.com
http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

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Milonga - Jan 20, 2007 Click to Enlarge

Bulletin Jan.15, 2007

This will be a big tango week in Modesto. Our milonga with Roberto Riobo takes place on Saturday, January 20, with workshops on Sunday, January 21. We look to our mini-milonga /practica at Deva, (1202 J Street) on Thursday, Jan. 18, Patrick's class Saturday before the milonga, and our regular gathering on Monday at Jacobs. There can never be too much tango. Details on each follow.

In this bulletin.

1. Roberto Riobo to D.J. our milonga and conduct workshops on Sunday.
2. Mini milonga/practica at Deva.
3. Today's Video of the Week demonstrates the Ocho Cortado. Please tell us your thoughts for future videos.

1. Roberto Riobo, one of the Bay Area's most popular and respected teachers, will conduct workshops on Sunday, Janurary 21, at the

Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club

200 Norwegian Ave.. Modesto, Ca 95350

$30 per person per workshop, (Private lessons available: $100 hr)

See the Flyer for Workshop Descriptions

Riobo, noted as a tango maestro throughout Argentina, the San Francisco Bay area and Germany, graduated from the University of Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and began teaching at Dinzel International, the Centro Educativo Del Tango in Buenos Aires, continuing at the Academia de Tango in Frankfurt, Germany.Moving to the Bay Area in 1999, he became one of the most appreciated tango dancers and teachers on the West Coast. His teaching style reflects a command of technique and musicality, a deep understanding of the culture and history of the dance, and a creative sense of humor that makes learning tango fun and easy.

2. Two days before our milonga at Jacobs, we will have our "mini-milonga/practica" at Deva, 1202 J Street, Art Walk Tango at Deva Our gathering will take place again at 7:30 p.m. to coincide with "art walk," an event put on by the downtown art galleries, who stay open on the third Thursday of the month so that people can walk from one gallery to the other. Last month when "art walk" had been cancelled due to it's proximity to Christmas, our group filled up the cafe, Deva is a popular downtown eatery, so we can expect to see art lovers drop in and hopefully get a good taste of Argentine Tango.

3. To whet your appetite for the Riobo workshops, see the Video of the Week , in which Oscar and Mary Ann Casas demonstrate adding sweeps and "toe touching" to the Ocho Cortado. At the bottom of each video is a link to Post a Comment. Please take a moment to tell us what you liked, didn't like, or your thoughts for future videos.

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) Jan.15 & 22. Dinner and dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal gathering; some arrive early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m. Monday Night at Jacobs

THURSDAY, January 18. Our mini-milonga/practica at Deva, 1202 J Street, at 7:30 p.m. to coincide with "art walk," Deva is a popular downtown eatery, so we can expect to see art lovers drop in. This will be a good way for people to experience Argentine Tango. Art Walk Tango at Deva

SATURDAY, January 20: Classes with Patrick at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry. 11 a.m. Intermediate, 12:30 beginning level. Intermediates are encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee to work on technique and assist beginners. $12 a class per person.

At 8:00 p.m. - MILONGA !! Argentine Tango master Roberto Riobo will teach an introductory Tango class, and at 9:00,he will D.J. for social dancing.

This will be your chance to try Argentine Tango in Modesto, or just sit & watch

At Jacobs Fine Dining - 2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto 95350 - tel. 529-2829

Introductory class and milonga - $10

Milonga/ social dancing only, 9 p.m. - midnight - $5. cover milonga

SUNDAY JANUARY 21, 2007 - Roberto Riobo conducts Argentine Tango Workshops

Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club - 200 Norwegian Ave,

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - All Levels including beginners:

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Intermediate:

$30 per workshop, contact: e-mail: ModestoTango@gmail.com workshop img src="http://modestotango.blogspot.com/2007/01/workshop-with-roberto-riobo-2.html"; alt="Workshop with Robefto";

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 522-1571

http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe

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

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher in December.

5855 Christie Avenue , Emeryville, California 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -

TUESDAY: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I)
Intermediate Tango (Level II) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,

Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) 8:30-9:30 p.m.,

Levels I & II teach fundamentals of Argentine tango. Level III focuses on dancing at the milongas, . Taught by studio owner Donna Williams &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Zak Brown; Cost is $35 per person/$60 per couple for each

From 8:00 to 9:30 p.m at Step One, 1920 T Street: Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango" In , January , they are teaching Milonga, from the top down. Make the dance, Milonga, fun for you too. Class is fast paced and fun just like the dance and by February you will be looking forward to the next milonga tanda instead of sitting them out.

Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com for info.

WEDNESDAY:

Tango Technique at Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento 7:00-8:00 p.m.,

Beginning January 10. Class is for leaders and followers and will help you work on balance , posture, walking, and embellishment technique, Class is taught by Rita Yanson; cost for the four-week series (Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31) is $50 per person.

La Practica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome. Another chance for needed floor time

THURSDAY:

Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Cost: College student $25/session (with valid ID)

Non college-student $35/session.
Then: Tango Pr�ctica with Zak Brown - 8-10 p.m.

Zak hosts a guided Pr�ctica with a Nuevo tango flair on Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m.

Cost is only $3! Parking is free on the streets after 8 p.m.

MILONGAS -

Modesto's milonga, Saturday January 20 at Jacobs, will feature Roberto Riobo as D.J., who will also teach an introductory class at 8 p.m. Jacob's Fine Dining 2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto 95350 - phone 529-2829

Introductory class and milonga - $10

Milonga/ social dancing only, 9 p.m. - midnight - $5. cover

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION milonga

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE

SACRAMENTO

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27! - At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.

LIVE MUSIC WITH PARLOR TANGO!!! Every year or so are we fortunate enough to get to dance to live tango music. Parlor Tango comes very highly rated. They are dedicated to traditional Argentine tango music composed between 1910 and 1950. Its repertoire of tangos, waltzes and milongas evokes the flavor of black-and-white movies and steamy dance halls. Indeed, Ed Loomis says that Parlor Tango is one of those rare groups that actually gets the traspie rhythms correct in milonga ... so don't miss this wonderful opportunity! As always, there will be a beginning tango lesson from 8:00-9:00 p.m., then dance from 9:00 - midnight. Cost is $15 and includes lesson, dance (to live tango music!), refreshments and appetizers!

PARLOR TANGO is dedicated to traditional Argentine tango music composed between 1910 and 1950. Its repertoire of tangos, waltzes and milongas evokes the flavor of black-and-white movies and steamy dance halls.

2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga

(2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East)

Contact: Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824 cell

3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA

Where: 922 8th Street, Sacramento

Time: 9 p.m. until people stop dancing (2 a.m., 3 a.m.?...)

Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. The entrance is left of La Bonne Soupe Caf�. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, following the music. No refreshments so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited. Car pooling advised.

FAIR OAKS

1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Next Milonga Mirabelle - January 7, 2007 - See you at Mirabelle's next year!

"MILONGA MIRABELLE" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (just west of San Juan). Hosted by Mirabelle European Pastry Caf�. Mini Cover Charge: $5 for dancers (includes two tickets for drawings at 8 & 8:30 p.m.) This charge is to support our host, whether or not we eat and drink there. The Mirabelle will remain open for customers which will expose Argentine tango to a new area with the hope of promoting tango. Teachers are encouraged to put out their flyers.

Every THURSDAY evening at "Caf� La Boca" at 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard

(at Munroe, diagonally across from Loehmann's Plaza) from 7:30 to 10 p.m, m�s o menos. Contact Ed Loomis, <mailto:TangoBear@pobox.com> TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451, for info.

SAN FRANCISCO:

Thursdays

The Mariposa Argentine Tango Club

2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF

7:15-8 p.m - Close Embrace Basics with Christy and Adolfo

8-8:45p.m - Int/Adv Close Embrace

8:45p.m-12:30a.m - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Cot� with D.J. Emilo Flores

$15 class + Milonga /$14 Milonga only

FRESNO

Friday, February 16, 8 p.m at Studio 65 , 2965 North Maroa Ave. 93704 (559) 222-6565

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Differentes ochos cortados combinations

Oscar Casas and Mary Ann Casas show some very neat variations on the ocho cortado.

Bulletin Jan. 8, 2007

Normal life resumes. Our new year got off to a nice start with Patrick's class focusing on improvisation, and our practica is on at Jacobs again. As we rev up for our milonga with Roberto Riobo on Saturday, January 20, (with workshops to follow), we also look to our mini-milonga/practica at Deva, (1202 J Street) on Thursday, Jan. 18. Also, Roman will offer private lessons in Modesto on Saturday. He has two openings before Patrick's class. He can be reached at: rzapata@comcast.net, or call his cell phone: 916-425 2395

Also in this bulletin.

1. Roberto Riobo to D.J. our next milonga and conduct workshops on Sunday.

2. The video of the week stars Javier Rodriguez y Andrea Misse in Buenos Aires in January 2006.

1. Roberto Riobo, one of the Bay Area's most popular and respected teachers, will conduct workshops on Sunday, Janurary 21, the day after our next milonga, at the Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club, where we have regular Saturday classes. The classes will be:

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All levels including beginners:

A workshop to introduce the history, look, style and sound of Argentine tango. Learn how to "connect" to the music, your partners, and the people who share the dance floor. Beginners: Take this workshop and start dancing! Current tango dancers: deepen your dance and pick up your practice.

1 to 3 p.m. Intermediate:

Explore the mysteries of tango communication, developing eloquent feet and improved balance. Learn how to resolve one dance movement into another in a continuous flow of tango improvisations

with "sweeps" and "toe touching." Workshop fee $30 per class per student. Attached is a flier. Make copies and distribute.

2.The video features Villa Urqiza Style Tango - Villa Urquiza is a Buenos Aires barrio. Many barrios developed their own tango styles when getting from one milonga to another was more difficult. In this video Javier Rodriguez y Andrea Misse improvise to DiSarli's Corazon at the Italia Unita milonga in Buenos Aires in January 2006.

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) Jan. 8 & 15. Dinner and dancing resumes at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get floor time. No fee, but you are urged to order off the menu. We start about 8 p.m. An informal gathering; some arrive early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, January 13: Classes with Patrick at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry. 11 a.m. Intermediate, 12:30 beginning level. Intermediates are encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee to work on technique and assist beginners. $12 a class per person.

http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe

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

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher in December.

5855 Christie Avenue , Emeryville, California 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -
TUESDAY: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I)
Intermediate Tango (Level II) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,

Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) 8:30-9:30 p.m.,

Levels I & II teach fundamentals of Argentine tango. Level III focuses on dancing at the milongas, line of dance, floor craft, navigation, taking what you already know and making it fit the music AND the other dancers on the floor. Taught by studio owner Donna Williams & Zak Brown; Cost is $35 per person/$60 per couple for each series ($20 for students/$40 for student couples).

From 8:00 to 9:30 p.m at Step One, 1920 T Street: Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango" In , January , they are teaching Milonga, from the top down. Make the dance, Milonga, fun for you too. Class is fast paced and fun just like the dance and by February you will be looking forward to the next milonga tanda instead of sitting them out.

Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com for info.

WEDNESDAY:

Tango Technique at Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento 7:00-8:00 p.m.,

Beginning January 10. Class is for leaders and followers and will help you work on balance , posture, walking, and embellishment technique, Class is taught by Rita Yanson; cost for the four-week series (Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31) is $50 per person.

La Práctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome. Another chance for needed floor time

THURSDAY:

Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Cost: College student $25/session (with valid ID)

Non college-student $35/session.
Then: Tango Práctica with Zak Brown - 8-10 p.m.

Zak hosts a guided Práctica with a Nuevo tango flair on Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m.

Cost is only $3! Parking is free on the streets after 8 p.m.

MILONGAS - @>---- Modesto's milonga, January 20 at Jacobs, will feature Argentine Tango master

Roberto Riobo as D.J., who will also teach an introductory class at 8 p.m. Jacob's Fine Dining 2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto 95350 - phone 529-2829

Introductory class and milonga - $10

Milonga/ social dancing only, 9 p.m. - midnight - $5. cover

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE

SACRAMENTO

@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 - At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Beginning tango lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), and dance from 9 to midnight! Cost is $15 for lesson & dance; $10 for dance only. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and dance.

@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 27! - At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.

LIVE MUSIC WITH PARLOR TANGO!!! Every year or so are we fortunate enough to get to dance to live tango music. Parlor Tango comes very highly rated. They are dedicated to traditional Argentine tango music composed between 1910 and 1950. Its repertoire of tangos, waltzes and milongas evokes the flavor of black-and-white movies and steamy dance halls. Indeed, Ed Loomis says that Parlor Tango is one of those rare groups that actually gets the traspie rhythms correct in milonga ... so don't miss this wonderful opportunity! As always, there will be a beginning tango lesson from 8:00-9:00 p.m., then dance from 9:00 - midnight. Cost is $15 and includes lesson, dance (to live tango music!), refreshments and appetizers!

PARLOR TANGO is dedicated to traditional Argentine tango music composed between 1910 and 1950. Its repertoire of tangos, waltzes and milongas evokes the flavor of black-and-white movies and steamy dance halls.

@>---- 2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga

(2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center - Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East)

Contact: Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824 cell

@>---- 3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA

Where: 922 8th Street, Sacramento

Time: 9 p.m. until people stop dancing (2 a.m., 3 a.m.?...)

Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. The entrance is left of La Bonne Soupe Café. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, following the music. No refreshments so bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited. Car pooling advised.

FAIR OAKS

1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Next Milonga Mirabelle - January 7, 2007 - See you at Mirabelle's next year!

@>---- "MILONGA MIRABELLE" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (just west of San Juan). Hosted by Mirabelle European Pastry Café. Mini Cover Charge: $5 for dancers (includes two tickets for drawings at 8 & 8:30 p.m.) This charge is to support our host, whether or not we eat and drink there. The Mirabelle will remain open for customers which will expose Argentine tango to a new area with the hope of promoting tango. Teachers are encouraged to put out their flyers.

@>---- Every THURSDAY evening at "Café La Boca" at 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard

(at Munroe, diagonally across from Loehmann's Plaza) from 7:30 to 10 p.m, más o menos. Contact Ed Loomis, <mailto:TangoBear@pobox.com> TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451, for info.

SAN FRANCISCO:

@>---- Thursdays

The Mariposa Argentine Tango Club

2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF

7:15-8 p.m - Close Embrace Basics with Christy and Adolfo

8-8:45p.m - Int/Adv Close Embrace

8:45p.m-12:30a.m - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Coté with D.J. Emilo Flores

$15 class + Milonga /$14 Milonga only

FRESNO

@>---- Friday, February 16, 8 p.m at Studio 65 , 2965 North Maroa Ave. 93704 (559) 222-6565

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Villa Urqiza Style Tango

Villa Urqiza Style Tango - Javier Rodriguez y Andrea Misse improvise to DiSarli's Corazon at the Italia Unita milonga in Buenos Aires in January 2006.

Bulletin Jan. 1, 2007

Happy and prosperous new year to all. Tango resumes in Modesto on Saturday. Patrick returns to start off the new year. It has been too long since we've seen him. We are also revving up for our next milonga with Roberto Riobo on Saturday, January 20, with workshops to follow.

Also in this bulletin.

1. Roberto Riobo to D.J. our next milonga and conduct workshops on Sunday.
2. The video of the week features tango legend Carlos Gavito with his partner Marcela Duran in Forever Tango.

1. Roberto Riobo, dancer, historian and teacher, agreed to teach the introductory class, serve as D.J. at our next milonga at Jacobs on January 20 and then conduct two workshops on Sunday January 21. One of the Bay Area's most popular D.J.s and tango instructors, he began teaching with the Dinzels in Buenos Aires. His knowledge of tango history is extensive and he currently conducts a teacher training program for tango instructors. Be sure to mark your calendars for January 20

His Sunday workshops:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Levels - beginners welcome. Connection to the music, your partner and the people who share the floor. History of Argentine Tango . and ways to start on the dance floor.

1 to 3 p.m. Intermediate: The art of touching a foot in different situations. Communication techniques. Movement resolutions. Sweeps. Balance techniques and continuous movement resolutions.

Workshop fee $30 per class per student

2. The video features a scene from "Forever Tango," Luis Bravo's internationally acclaimed dance spectacular. The show, which traces the history of tango through music, dance and dramatic vignettes, features an all Argentine cast. The show's first production number recalls the early home of tango in the brothels of Buenos Aires, the women appropriately attired for their trade, the men suited in gangster mode. Dancers in this video, Carlos Gavito & Marcela Durán.

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY (tonight) Jan 1, Dinner & dancing cancelled. Jan.8. Dinner and dancing resumes at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. A chance to work on moves learned in class and get floor time. No fee, but you are encouraged to order off the menu. We start at about 8 p.m. An informal gathering; some arrive early to dine. We may dance to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, January 6: Classes with Patrick at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club,

200 Norwegian, off McHenry. 11 a.m. Intermediate, 12:30 beginning level.

Intermediates are encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee to work on technique and assist beginners. $12 a class per person.

http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe

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

TUESDAY:

EMERYVILLE - Classes at Allegro Ballroom with Nora Dinzelbacher in December.

5855 Christie Avenue , Emeryville, California 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30 -10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).

SACRAMENTO -
TUESDAY: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

Beginning Argentine Tango (Level I)
Intermediate Tango (Level II) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.,

Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Level III) 8:30-9:30 p.m.,

Levels I & II teach fundamentals of Argentine tango. Level III focuses on dancing at the milongas, line of dance, floor craft, navigation, taking what you already know and making it fit the music AND the other dancers on the floor. Taught by studio owner Donna Williams & Zak Brown; Cost is $35 per person/$60 per couple for each series ($20 for students/$40 for student couples).

From 8:00 to 9:30 p.m at Step One, 1920 T Street : Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach an intermediate/advanced level "Continuing Tango"

Starting Tuesday, January 2nd, They will be teaching Milonga, from the top down. Make the dance, Milonga, fun for you too. Class will be fast paced and fun just like the dance and by February you will be looking forward to the next milonga tanda instead of sitting them out.

Contact Ed Loomis at TangoBear@pobox.com for info.

WEDNESDAY:

La Práctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 - 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome. Another chance for needed floor time

THURSDAY:
Twenty-Something Tango At Tango by the river, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Classes are taught by Chris Peake & Emily Trites. Cost: College student
$25/session (with valid ID) Non college-student $35/session.
Then: Tango Práctica with Zak Brown - 8-10 p.m.

Zak hosts a guided Práctica with a Nuevo tango flair on Thursdays from

8 to 10 p.m. Cost is only $3! Parking is free on the streets after 8 p.m.

MILONGAS - Modesto's next milonga, January 20, 2007, at Jacobs, will feature Roberto Riobo as guest artist.

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE

SACRAMENTO

Friday, January 5, 2007 at Tango by the River 128 J Street (Old Sacramento) Milonga Chocolate Night @ La Alter-NATIVA!

8:00 p.m. to 9:00 - Guided Practica 9:00 p.m to Midnight(ish) -

A sumptuous night of Tango and Chocolate! They'll have chocolate galore, wine, champagne and a few special surprises! Come wearing shades of Chocolate to add to the delicious mood of the evening!

Traditional and Non-Traditional Music by DJ Chris!

2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga

( 2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center -
Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East)

Contact: Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824 cell

3rd Saturdays DOWNTOWN MILONGA

Where: 922 8th Street, Sacramento

Time: 9 p.m. until people stop dancing (2 a.m., 3 a.m.?...)

Music: Tango (traditional and alternative) Cover: $5. The studio is on 8th Street, between I and J. The entrance is left of La Bonne Soupe Café. Go up the steep stairs and turn left, following the music. Refreshments will not be provided, but bring food, wine, beer. Parking on the street may be limited. Car pooling advised.

FAIR OAKS

1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Next Milonga Mirabelle - January 7, 2007 - See you at Mirabelle's next year!

"MILONGA MIRABELLE" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (just west of San Juan). Hosted by Mirabelle European Pastry Café. Mini Cover Charge: $5 for dancers (includes two tickets for drawings at 8 & 8:30 p.m.) This charge is to support our host, whether or not we eat and drink there. The Mirabelle will remain open for customers which will expose Argentine tango to a new area with the hope of promoting tango. Teachers are encouraged to put out their flyers.

Every THURSDAY evening at "Café La Boca" at 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard

(at Munroe, diagonally across from Loehmann's Plaza) from 7:30 to 10 p.m, más o menos. Contact Ed Loomis, <mailto:TangoBear@pobox.com> TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451, for info.

SAN FRANCISCO:

Thursdays

Mariposa Argentine Tango Club at the Verdi Club <http://www.sfmariposaverdi.org/> www.sfmariposaverdi.org

2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF

Thu Dec 28, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
7:15 to 8 p.m.. - Close Embrace Basics with Christy and Adolfo
8 to 8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Close Embrace with Christy and special guest Darren Lees
8:45 p.m. - 12:30 am - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Coté with D.J. Emilo Flores
$15 class + Milonga /$14 Milonga only

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES: