Coming up on this Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at 8 p.m.:
LET'S TANGO! Cuarteto Latinoamericano, string quartet,
at Fat Cat Music House & Lounge - 11th Street between I & J
The Cuarteto Latinoamericano will play music from all over Latin America, including some tangos; we have been told tables will be set up with some space in front for dancing. See http://www.modestosymphony.org/jan1008.sj
Today's Video of the Week features a fun milonga, full of "traspies" performed at Salon Canning, one of the most popular milongas in Buenos Aires.
Though our Jan. 19 milonga is cancelled,
our Jan. 20 workshops with Roberto Riobo are still a go.
Argentine Tango Workshops with
Roberto Riobo assisted by Michelle Loughlin
Modesto Fitness and Raquet Club
200 Norwegian Avenue, Modesto
For all levels including beginner; Singles and couples welcome
Roberto Riobo, a native of Buenos Aires, is known throughout Argentina, Northern California and Germany. He graduated from the University of Tango in Buenos Aires, with a superb command of technique and musicality and a deep understanding of the culture and history of the dance. His passion and sense of humor make learning tango fun and easy.
Michelle Loughlin, a Sacramento area native and lifelong dancer,
was the principal dancer in the Sacramento-based Los Tangueros Dance Company.
In 2002 she began performing with Riobo, whom she credits with taking her to "the next level of tango dance."
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Musicality: Moving to the diverse rhythms of tango music
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Expressive techniques & communication between partners
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Expressive techniques & communication between partners
2 - 3:15 p.m. Improvisation with tango steps and combinations.
WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE IN THE YOGA/EXCERCISE ROOM OF MFRC.
Cost: $25 for one workshop; $40 for two; only $50 for all three!
Couples registering together will receive a 10% discount.
For more info contact Mary at 522-1571 or email Modestotango@gmail.com
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight. Jan. 7 & 14: We resume practice and social dancing at Jacobs, 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. See Monday at Jacobs
SATURDAY (Jan. 12) - Classes in Modesto with Patrick teaching.
Classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club.
200 Norwegian, off McHenry.
11 a.m. Intermediate - Patrick will work on back sacadas.
12:30 - Beginner - Intermediates encouraged to stay; no additional fee. A chance to perfect your technique. $12 a class per person. Introductory deals for newcomers 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. To carpool call 522-1571.
TUESDAY:
Sacramento: At Tango by the River, 128 J. Street, Old Sacramento.
Level I at 6:30,
Level II at 7:30, and Level III at 8:30 p.m. Contact Donna at 916-443-7008 or
donna@rivertango.com for more info. http://www.rivertango.com
donna@rivertango.com for more info. http://www.rivertango.com
TUESDAY
Emeryville @ Allegro Ballroom : 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beg Lev $12
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 -
THURSDAYS
Sacramento: at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
ED AND REBECA teach "Tango: Outside the Box."
The cost for classes and practica is $50 per person/$90 per couple for the month; Drop-in rate is $15 . The practica alone is $5.
This class and práctica is for students with a broad range of levels, we recommend that students have specific clearance from Ed and Rebeca.
MILONGAS: Argentine Tango Social Dance
@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008 - Jacobs Fine Dining 2501 McHenry Av
Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 529-2829 Cancelled!
Our next Milonga will be Friday, March 21, with Gato & Andrea as guest artists.
MILONGAS ELSEWHERE
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 – At Tango By the River,
128 J Street in Old Sacramento. Lesson from 8 to 9 p.m.
Dance from 9:00-midnight! Cost is $15 for lesson & dance;
$10 for dance only. Includes refreshments.
@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 – At Tango By the River,
128 J Street in Old Sacramento.
LIVE MUSIC WITH PARLOR TANGO!!!
Cost is $20 for lesson & dance; $15 for dance only.
OAKLAND:
@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 - La Milonga De Jeanne
@ Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave., Oakland
8 p.m. Tango Class by Sean & Charity -
9 p.m.-midnight Milonga Djed by Sean
10:30 Performance by Sean & Charity
$15 Class & Milonga - $12 Milonga only
EMERYVILLE:
@>---- SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2008
"LA MILONGA DE NORA" @ ALLEGRO BALLROOM
5855 Christie Avenue - Emeryville
9:00pm - 10:00pm : Class by Nora & Ed
10:00pm - 2:00am : Milonga!
$15 Class and Milonga. $12 Milonga only. $7 after 12:30am
Light snacks and wine included.
Buenos Aires Tango Tour with Gato and Andrea!
Special trip for Modesto Tango Group, July 12-24, 2008 (registration open!)
Cost: $1500 per person without air fares if by Jan. 31st, 2008.
$1650 for people who register between February 1st and May 31st.
Departure date: July 11th , Arrival in Buenos Aires: July 12th
Departure from Buenos Aires: July 25th, Arrival in California: July 26th
How to register
1. Fill in the registration form, sent to each person who requests it by e-mail to us montitango@hotmail.com or andreaygato@gmail.com.ar in order to register.
2. The second step is the deposit to book the trip.
First period: $1500 per person without air fares
Deposit: $400 per person paid by bank deposit before January 31st, 2008.
Deposit: $400 per person paid by bank deposit before January 31st, 2008.
2nd payment: $600 per person (cash) paid directly to Gato and Andrea while teaching in Modesto up to March 20th 2008 (receipt will be given)
3rd payment: $500 per person paid by bank deposit to Gato and Andrea to May 31st.
Second period (late registration): $1650 per person without air fares
Deposit: $650 per person (cash) directly to Gato and Andrea while teaching in Modesto from February to March 31st 2008 (receipt will be given).
Balance: $1000 per person paid by bank deposit to Gato and Andrea by May 31st.
More details at www.tour-tango.com.ar
The trip includes:
*Transfer from airport to hotel and from hotel to Ezeiza airport in private bus.
*13 nights accommodation in a Tango Guest House in San Telmo (La Casita de San Telmo) , including breakfast, double occupancy. http://www.lacasitadesantelmo.com/english/casita.htm (the whole house for our group!).
*Welcome dinner in a typical local restaurant (all included)
*City Tour in private bus with bilingual guide (8 hours especially designed by us!).
*Walking tour in downtown and Plaza San Martin.
*8 private group tango workshops, one and a half hour each, milonguero
and salon styles (with excellent international well known teachers)
*12 dance nights at the best milongas and dance clubs (best tables booked by us at first line and ticket entrance included)
*Five stars Tango Dinner Show at Esquina Carlos Gardel, the best tango house theatre in BA (all included)
*A day in the country with "fiesta gaucha", "asado criollo", singing, dancing,"gaucho's show", country activities such as riding horses and much more!
*Sunday in San Telmo (visit Plaza Dorrego and experience San Telmo antique and arts and crafts fair)
*Guided visit to the marvelous and unique Teatro Colón & Visit to CaféTortoni
*Guided visit to Recoleta Cemetery and Del Pilar Church (with bilingual guide) +
Walking tour around Recoleta neighborhoods.
*Guided shopping day for tango shoes, clothes and souvenirs
*Guided shopping day for leather clothes.
*Last night farewell dinner at a nice local restaurant parrilla.
*Guided shopping day for tango shoes, clothes and souvenirs
*Guided shopping day for leather clothes.
*Last night farewell dinner at a nice local restaurant parrilla.
*24 hours personalized assistance
Contact Gato and Andrea directly andreaygato@gmail.com.ar ,
Visit our tour website to check other details:
