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Bulletin August 27, 2007

Modesto tango activity seems to be off this week. No practica tonight, as Jacobs is hosting a jazz concert. No practica on Labor Day as Jacobs will close. We return to Jacobs in two weeks, Sept. 10,  for the next Gato & Andrea workshops.  These will be at Jacobs on Mondays, last two of eight sessions to focus on milonga. Classes will start at 7:30, giving us a chance to go in early to eat, and end at 9 p.m.,  giving us a chance to practice after the class.  More details below.

There also will be no classes on Saturday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day Weekend) - Hope to see you on Saturday, Sept. 8 when Sean and Charity will finish their rotation.

Saturday's New York Times had an article about a weekly milonga in Central Park.  Today's   Video of the Week    gives a peek at that.

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WORKSHOP INFORMATION:  The level is low intermediate to intermediate.
 
 Tango Masters  Hugo "Gato"  Valdez & Andrea Monti
Returning  from  their Buenos Aires   tour
 Fees : 1 or 2 workshops:  $30 each per person
        3 or 4 workshops :  $27 each,
        5 or 6 workshops :  $25 each
        7 or 8 workshops :  $22 each per person
 All classes: Mondays:  7:30 to 9 p.m.
Jacobs Fine Dining: 2501 McHenry  Ave. Modesto
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Class 1: Sept. 10 :  Patterns and figures in close embrace. Links and connection. Double time and musicality (first part)
Class 2: Sept 17 :  Patterns and figures in close embrace. Links and connection. Double time and musicality (second part)
 
Class 3: Sept 24:  Resources  for the dance floor.  Maintaining the line of dance. Simple combinations  for fluidity.

Class 4: Oct 1: Open  and close embrace. Pauses. Sacadas from different positions.
Class 5:  Oct. 8: Turns and voleos.                 

Class 6: Oct. 15: Figures with  turns, voleos, stops and embellishments.

 Class 7:  Oct. 22 : Milonga 1 from the beginning, rhythm, basic steps, embrace.

Class 8:  Oct. 29:  Milonga 2  Easy and playful patterns . Links and combinations.
 
contact:  Mary, 522-1571 or  e-mail: modestotango@gmail.net

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight :  NO  Practica at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry.No practica on  Labor Day.  Hope to see you at the Gato & Andrea workshops on Sept. 10

SATURDAY - (Sept 1):  NO Classes  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club.   200 Norwegian, off McHenry.  Classes resume Sept. 8, Sean & Charity teaching
11 a.m.   Intermediate -
12:30  -  beginning level. Intermediates encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee.  Take this opportunity to perfect your technique. $12 a class per person.  You can pay for the whole month this Saturday ($40 - $10 a week,) and   Introductory packages are available for newcomers which offer nine beginner level classes for $75 (can only be used as the beginner level.)
 
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OUT OF TOWN:  Some expressed interest in these.  It may be the only way to get a tango fix this week.  To carpool call 522-1571.

TUESDAY

Emeryville @ Allegro Ballroom : 5855 Christie Ave.,

Nora Dinzelbacher

7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beg Lev $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Int Lev $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing


SACRAMENTO:
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street Old Sacramento
Level I - Beginning Tango - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II - Intermediate Tango - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango - Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Classes taught by Donna Williams, studio owner/instructor, and Zak Brown, instructor. Cost is $50 per person/$90 per couple for each series.

MILONGAS:

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Saturday, Sept. 22.  Gato and Andrea, with another series of workshops in September and October will be guest artists again.

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE:

SACRAMENTO : 

At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
@>---- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PAMPA CORTES (from "Forever Tango") and VALERIA CORTES! Beginning tango lesson taught by Pampa & Valeria from 8 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), dance from 9 to midnight! Around 10 p.m. Pampa and Valeria will demonstrate their stunning tango. Cost, $15; includes lesson, dance, performance, hors d'oeuvres, refreshments.

FRESNO:
@>---- 2965 NORTH MAROA AVENUE, FRESNO,  93704
Friday, September 14, 8:30 p.m in the Main Room.
$10 per person, beverages will be provided!
If you would like to share an appetizer it will be much appreciated and enjoyed.
 

SAN FRANCISCO
@>---- 
Thursdays  Verdi
2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF
Class Schedule : Beginners - 7:15 to 10 p.m.
Milonga begins at 9.  $15 class & Milonga/$13 Milonga only.

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Gato & Andrea's Accepting sign-ups for November.
 November 9th, 2007 / November 24th 2007

From Michael Taillant in Sacramento:
Leaves from San Francisco Fri. Nov. 30th and returns Sunday Dec. 16th.
Information with Michael Taillant  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com  1-707-628-2601

From Romina & Marcelo September 27 to October 8
Price now $1,990, including air fare from San Francisco, hotel (double occupancy), 24 hours assistance,  In addition to Buenos Aires, we can also arrange visits to any other destinations in Argentina. 925.299.6945   tango@rominamarcelo.com  http://www.rominamarcelo.com/tango_tours.html

From Patricia Thatcher In Sacramento
Johana Copes is organizing the www.bailemostango.com Festival
10 night package including Festival & lodging:
from $2,197 per person with airfare from SFO
November 24 to December 5, 2007 -
This festival lasts seven days, giving you a few extra days to enjoy the city!
http://www.infusionstravel.com/tango%5Ffestival%5Fbuenos%5Faires/

Tango in Central Park (New York)

There is an interesting video and article that has another video of tango in Central Park in the New York Times.

(Note: The above links will open in a new window and you may have to register with the Times to read the article.)


Pupi and Graciela - Recuerdo

This is a rare amateur video of Pupi Castello and Graciela Gonzalez dancing at a practica in the legendary Galeria del Tango in 1994.