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Monday

Bulletin, Oct. 27, 2008

Carol Hom gave us a serious dose of technique, emphasizing posture and walk, suggesting practicing tango walk with shopping carts.  An excuse to revisit a wonderful Italian video:  http://www.arzanohumorciak.com/corti_2006/perdizione.html 
Next week/month Patrick will be our instructor.
Gato & Andrea's workshops were sparsely attended, but we who were there had a wonderful workout on milonga as well as basic tango


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 8 p.m., 2501 McHenry Avenue.  A good place to practice class material.  No fee, but you are urged to order food and/or drink off the menu.  Some go early to eat.
 
SATURDAY - Nov. 1 - Classes with Patrick Alessandri  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  
11 a.m. Beginner level, noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica $12 per class.  Practica only $5. One time only introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.


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 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
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.
Cost is $50 per person/$90 per couple for each series.

Roseville Dance  - 3992 Foothills Blvd. - - Suite 175   Roseville, CA 
*6:30 to  7:30 (intermediate),
 7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)  We take a one minute break.      
Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Space is limited;small  classes allow more individual attention. 
The studio uses a card system so missed  classes do not go to waste.
Pricing based on length of time purchased, 12 week cards more cost effective than a still reasonable four week card. 
Free and available parking right in front. :Contact  916-719-3765

Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing -

WEDNESDAY:
Sacramento
At Waldorf School, 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks.   6:30-7 p.m,
Luis "El Suave" Cacérès teaches beginning Tango Argentino
Details:  Luis ---: luiselsuave@comcast.net or 916-807-4210.

At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste 150, West  Sacramento. Emily Trites sitting in for Cynthia Miller teaches Introductory Argentine Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

At Step One, 1920 T Street (at the RR tracks:), 8:30-10:15 p.m."La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa Bohan. Contact alisaandmike@yahoo.com, for info. This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Thursday with Ed & Rebeca!  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
1 1/2 hour class plus two hour práctica. The series of classes and practica is $50 per person/$90 per couple for the month; the drop-in rate is $15 (for class and practica). The practica alone is $5.
                                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
6:30 Beginning Tango / 7:30 Continuing Tango  / 8:30 Practica
$35 month - $10 drop-in - $3 Practica

FRIDAY
TANGO RHYTHM & MOTION 
ODC Dance Commons - 351 Shotwell St., S.F.
Beg/Int Lesson  8:30-9:30 p.m, $10 includes practica
Dance Practice:  9:30 p.m-12:30a.m, $10  *Free w/ classes
 
SUNDAY -
Sacramento: 
Paul Wheeler & Rita Yanson teach at the Roseville Dance studio, 3992 Foothills Blvd.,   St. 175, Roseville, CA 95747, Tel. 916-719-3765.
1-2 p.m     Intermediate Tango
2-3 p.m     Tango Technique
3-4 p.m     Advanced Tango I
4-5 p.m     Advanced Tango II
For info contact Paul (916-521-9197) and Rita (530-304-9403) .

Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom, / 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12                    
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m, $12 
Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/lesson)

Coming up in Sacramento

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Nov. 1 & 2
Santiago CROCE & Amy LINCOLN
Weekend Workshops & Milonga performance
WORKSHOPS@ Tango by the River, 128 J St, Old Sacramento
Saturday:  2:30-4 p.m - An Elegant & Comfortable Walk (All Levels)
        4:15-5:45 pm - Secrets of a good Leader/Follower (All Levels)
Sunday: 1-2:30 p.m. - Villa Urquiza style (All Levels)
        2:45-4:15 p.m - Turns & Simple Sacadas (Int)
        4:30-6 p.m. - Sacadas everywhere (Int)
Workshop Prices for single /couples:
1 Class = $22 / $42
2 Class = $42 / $80
3 Class = $60 / $114
4 Class = $75 / $140
5 Class = $88 / $162
TO REGISTER Contact Michelle at sactanguera@yahoo.com  or (916) 295-9815.
To learn more about Santiago & Amy, please visit their website:  www.santiagoamytango.com



MILONGAS: 
@>----  MODESTO - 
Our next milonga at Jacobs is Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO:
@>----  Saturday:  Nov. 1 , Firehouse #5 Milonga,   2014 B  9TH  Street
(corner of 9th & T), 9 p.m. www.tangoalternativa.com
Santiago & Amy :   milonga 'TANGO DE LOS MUERTOS'
Lesson - 8 p.m. and Milonga - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
*For more details visit www.tangoalternativa.com

TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Tango By The River
February 25 - March 12, 2009 -
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Roundtrip Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires
* Hotel Accommodations with buffet breakfasts
* Tango City Tour
* Tango Show & Fancy Dinner
* Tango Shoe Shopping Tour
* TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS & "EL INDIO."
ONLY $2,773 per person (with workshops)! RESERVE NOW WITH $350 DEPOSIT; REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON WEBSITE at WWW.INFUSIONSTRAVEL.COM
Spaces limited, sold on first-come, first-serve basis.

       
               
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng - 10th Annual Un-Tour to CITA 2009
March 12-29, 2009 
Group travel means substantial discounts on airfare and CITA registration.  Not a guided tour. Participants  have the freedom to explore as they wish.  We  offer tips and resources.
Options Include:
Round-Trip Air on American Airlines via Dallas (outbound) & Miami (inbound)
15 Nights/Double or Single Occupancy Deluxe Rooms at the Hotel Savoy
Daily Continental Breakfast
Roundtrip Airport Transfers
CITA Package A or B
Package does not include: Ezeiza Airport departure tax  (approximately $20 USD)
Pricing Selections
a Full Package including Air, Hotel & CITA ~ or
any single item or combination of items below:
American Airlines     $1512.00
Hotel Savoy (Single)     $2610.00 
Hotel Savoy (Double)     $1365.00
Pre-Travel Meeting     $10.00
Bs.As. Group Dinner (3/13)     $30.00
CITA Package A     $600.00
CITA Package B     $525.00
CITA Package A  (after 12/31)      $675.00
CITA Package B (after 12/31)      $600.00
Un-Tour "Tag Along" Fee      $25.00
Now accepting $500 non-refundable deposits to secure reservations.
Make checks payable to Christy Cote and mail to:
701 Minnesota St. #110  San Francisco CA 94107
Earliest bookings receive the highest priority for CITA  class registration.
Final payment due: December 15, 2008.  10% Late Fee thereafter. 
Fuel surcharge is subject to increase prior to ticketing. 
Participants will be invoiced for any additional charges at that time.
Participants must secure their own roommate when booking a double. 
Check-in on March 13 and check-out March 29 for both parties.
"Tag Along" Fee includes consulting our daily bulletin, joining the collective outings & enjoying
priority seating at some milongas.
For more information contact: Chelsea Eng  :  tangochelsea@hotmail.com 415 584-2704
 
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Sunday

Sunday Workshops with Gato & Andrea

Modesto Tango
Presents Argentine Tango with



Hugo "Gato" Valdéz & Andrea Monti
http://www.gatotango.com

SUNDAY
October 26, 2008

1. 12:00 - 1:30 p.m: Tango - Intermediate level:
Changes of directions, leading exercises, speed control, displacements with embellishments and good navigation.
2. 2:00 - 3:30 p.m: Milonga - Intermediate level:
Rhythm and musicality. Speed. Easy and useful moves, transfer of weight. Introduction to traspié.
1 workshop $30 each , 2 workshops $50

Location: Map

Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club
200 Norwegian (off McHenry)
Modesto, CA 95350

Reserve your place in class
Email: ModestoTango@gmail.com or Call Mary Menz (209) 522-1571
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Thursday

Bulletin, Oct. 20, 2008

Carol Hom gave us a serious dose of technique, emphasizing posture and walk, suggesting practicing tango walk with shopping carts.  An excuse to revisit a wonderful Italian video:  http://www.arzanohumorciak.com/corti_2006/perdizione.html 


Oct. 26 will bring Gato & Andrea workshops - one on tango, one on milonga.  These tango masters are among Modesto's favorites; many of us find milonga the most fun, so this is a chance to refine our technique.

Details of the workshop below.



CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Oct. 20 & 27, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 8 p.m., 2501 McHenry Avenue.  A good place to practice class material.  No fee, but you are urged to order food and/or drink off the menu.  Some go early to eat.

FRIDAY -  Oct  24   - At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2172 Kiernan Ave.  7-9 p.m. Mary teaching the last of a six-week introductory tango class. Partner not necessary; men  encouraged to attend.  Fee:  $3 suggested per session
 
SATURDAY - October 25 - Classes with Carol Hom  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  
11 a.m. Beginner level, noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica $12 per class.  Practica only $5. 
One time only introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.

SUNDAY : GATO & ANDREA, at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club. Sunday, October 26:  Intermediate level classes:
1.  noon-1:30 p.m:  Tango - Leading exercises,  displacements, embellishments and  navigation.
2. 2-3:30 p.m: Milonga - Rhythm and musicality.  Easy, useful moves. Introduction to traspié.  One workshop $30, two $50       


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 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
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.
Cost is $50 per person/$90 per couple for each series.

Roseville Dance  - 3992 Foothills Blvd. - - Suite 175   Roseville, CA 
*6:30 to  7:30 (intermediate),
 7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)  We take a one minute break.      
Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
This month work on barridas and colgadas in the advanced class.
The intermediates  focus on various applications of the barrida.
Space is limited;small  classes allow more individual attention. 
The studio uses a card system so missed  classes do not go to waste.
Pricing based on length of time purchased, 12 week cards more cost effective than a still reasonable four week card. 
Free and available parking right in front. :Contact  916-719-3765

Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing -

WEDNESDAY:
Sacramento
At Waldorf School, 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks.   6:30-7 p.m,
Luis "El Suave" Cacérès teaches beginning Tango Argentino
Details:  Luis ---: luiselsuave@comcast.net or 916-807-4210.

At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste 150, West  Sacramento. Emily Trites sitting in for Cynthia Miller teaches Introductory Argentine Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

At Step One, 1920 T Street (at the RR tracks:), 8:30-10:15 p.m."La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa Bohan. Contact alisaandmike@yahoo.com, for info. This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Thursday with Ed & Rebeca!  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. October   focus on Vals.   1 1/2 hour class plus two hour práctica. The series of classes and practica is $50 per person/$90 per couple for the month; the drop-in rate is $15 (for class and practica). The practica alone is $5.
                                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
6:30 Beginning Tango / 7:30 Continuing Tango  / 8:30 Practica
$35 month - $10 drop-in - $3 Practica

FRIDAY
TANGO RHYTHM & MOTION 
ODC Dance Commons - 351 Shotwell St., S.F.
Beg/Int Lesson  8:30-9:30 p.m, $10 includes practica
Dance Practice:  9:30 p.m-12:30a.m, $10  *Free w/ classes
 
SUNDAY -
Sacramento: 
Paul Wheeler & Rita Yanson teach at the Roseville Dance studio, 3992 Foothills Blvd.,   St. 175, Roseville, CA 95747, Tel. 916-719-3765.
1-2 p.m     Intermediate Tango
2-3 p.m     Tango Technique
3-4 p.m     Advanced Tango I
4-5 p.m     Advanced Tango II
For info contact Paul (916-521-9197) and Rita (530-304-9403) .

Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom, / 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12                    
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m, $12 
Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/lesson)

Coming up in Sacramento
OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS  at Tango By The River:
Wednesday, October 22
7-8:30 p.m. -- Rhythmic Tango and Milonga (All levels)
Saturday, October 25
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- Dancing Style (Intermediate & up)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Adornments for couples (Intermediate & up)
Sunday, October 26
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- The Bandoneón Style (Intermediate & up)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Complex Tango figures (Intermediate & up)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Nov. 1 & 2
Santiago CROCE & Amy LINCOLN
Weekend Workshops & Milonga performance
WORKSHOPS@ Tango by the River, 128 J St, Old Sacramento
Saturday:
2:30-4 p.m - An Elegant & Comfortable Walk (All Levels)
4:15-5:45 pm - Secrets of a good Leader/Follower (All Levels)
Sunday:
1-2:30 p.m. - Villa Urquiza style (All Levels)
2:45-4:15 p.m - Turns & Simple Sacadas (Int)
4:30-6 p.m. - Sacadas everywhere (Int)
Workshop Prices for single /couples:
1 Class = $22 / $42
2 Class = $42 / $80
3 Class = $60 / $114
4 Class = $75 / $140
5 Class = $88 / $162
TO REGISTER Contact Michelle at sactanguera@yahoo.com  or (916) 295-9815.
To learn more about Santiago & Amy, please visit their website:  www.santiagoamytango.com



MILONGAS: 
@>----  MODESTO - 
Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, October 25 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  GUEST PERFORMANCE BY OSCAR MANDAGARAN AND GEORGINA VARGAS! Introductory lesson from 8-9 p.m. Dance 9- midnight.
PERFORMANCE: 10:30 P.M.! $15   includes refreshments. 

@>----  Sunday:  October 26, Rincón Tarasco in Quarry Ponds:
5550 Douglas Blvd. Suite 200, Granite Bay From 5-9:30 pm. Cover is  $5
 Info:  Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net.

@>---- Sunday:  October 26, Dancing at "It's a Grind" coffee house, 2741 Del Paso Road in Natomas Town Center
(Del Paso Rd exit from I-5)  7-9 p.m.

@>----  Saturday:  Nov. 1 , Firehouse #5 Milonga,   2014 B  9TH  Street
(corner of 9th & T), 9 p.m. www.tangoalternativa.com
Santiago & Amy :   milonga 'TANGO DE LOS MUERTOS'
Lesson - 8 p.m. and Milonga - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
*For more details visit www.tangoalternativa.com

TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Gato & Andrea
Openings left for the next trip to Buenos Aires Nov.  8-21. Register Now!!!!  $1600 per person!!!! (Air fare not included)
The trip includes
*13 nights accommodation  in a  Tango Guest House including buffet  breakfast, double occupancy.
*8 private group workshops  with excellent internationally well known teachers 
*12   nights at the best milongas   (best tables booked at first line of dance )
*Included Excursions:
 City Tour in private exclusively for our group, Saturday in Recoleta,  Sunday in San Telmo, Tango Dinner Show at one of the best  show houses, a  day in the country at Estancia, a visit to the   Teatro Colón & Café Tortoni,  Recoleta Cemetery  and others.
Extra: Optional excursions to Tigre & Delta and to Colonia (Uruguay)
From Tango By The River
February 25 - March 12, 2009 -
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Roundtrip Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires
* Hotel Accommodations with buffet breakfasts
* Tango City Tour
* Tango Show & Fancy Dinner
* Tango Shoe Shopping Tour
* TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS AND "EL INDIO" ...
ONLY $2,773 per person (with workshops)!
RESERVE NOW WITH $350 DEPOSIT; REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON WEBSITE at WWW.INFUSIONSTRAVEL.COM
Spaces limited, sold on first-come, first-serve basis.
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Monday

Bulletin, Oct. 13, 2008

    It's time again for our monthly Concetta's milonga.  This gathering is informal and pleasant.  Order something to eat or just a glass of wine and dance with us.

 
Carol Hom of San Francisco will be our instructor Saturday.  She has been Nora Dinzelbachers's assistant for over a decade and /frequently visits Buenos Aires.  The classes are certain to be very accessible.
     Oct. 26 will bring Gato &Andrea workshops - one on tango, one on milonga. Many of us find milonga the most fun, so this is a chance to refine our technique.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Oct.13 & 20, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 8 p.m., 2501 McHenry Avenue.  A good place to practice class material.  No fee, but you are urged to order food and/or drink off the menu.  Some go early to eat.

THURSDAY - October 16,  7-9 p.m. Our milonga at Concetta's to coincide with the 3rd Thursday art walk, where people are encouraged to visit the downtown art galleries, many of them very near Concetta.

FRIDAY - At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2172 Kiernan Ave.  7-9 p.m. Mary teaching a six-week introductory tango class. Partner not necessary; men  encouraged to attend. Dates: Fridays through Oct  24  Fee:  $3 suggested per session
 
SATURDAY - October 18 - Classes with Carol Hom  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  
11 a.m. Beginner level, 12 noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica
$12 per class.  Practica only $5.   Also, one time only introductory  packages of 9 beginner level lessons for $75 available.

Coming up : GATO & ANDREA, at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club.
Sunday, October 26:  Intermediate level classes:
1.  noon-1:30 p.m:  Tango - Leading exercises,  displacements, embellishments and   navigation.
 2. 2-3:30 p.m: Milonga - Rhythm and musicality.   Easy and useful moves. Introduction to traspié.     One workshop $30 , two workshops $50    

 

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 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
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.
Cost is $50 per person/$90 per couple for each series. 

Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing -

WEDNESDAY:
Sacramento
At Waldorf School, 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks.   6:30-7 p.m,
Luis "El Suave" Cacérès teaches beginning Tango Argentino
Contact Luis a : luiselsuave@comcast.net or 916-807-4210 for more info.

At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste 150, West  Sacramento. Emily Trites sitting in for Cynthia Miller teaches Introductory Argentine Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

At Step One, 1920 T Street (at the RR tracks:), 8:30-10:15 p.m."La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa Bohan. Contact alisaandmike@yahoo.com, for info. This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Thursday with Ed & Rebeca!  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
 October will focus on Vals.   1 1/2 hour class plus  a  2 hour práctica . The series of classes and practica is $50 per person/$90 per couple for the month; the drop-in rate is $15 (for class and practica). The practica alone is $5.
                                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
6:30 Beginning Tango / 7:30 Continuing Tango  / 8:30 Practica
$35 month - $10 drop-in - $3 Practica

FRIDAY
TANGO RHYTHM & MOTION 
ODC Dance Commons - 351 Shotwell St., S.F.
Beg/Int Lesson  8:30-9:30 p.m, $10 includes practica
Dance Practice:  9:30 p.m-12:30a.m, $10  *Free w/ classes
 
SUNDAY -
Sacramento: 
Paul Wheeler & Rita Yanson teach at the Roseville Dance studio, 3992 Foothills Blvd.,   St. 175, Roseville, CA 95747, Tel. 916-719-3765.
1-2 p.m     Intermediate Tango
2-3 p.m     Tango Technique
3-4 p.m     Advanced Tango I
4-5 p.m     Advanced Tango II
For info contact Paul (916-521-9197) and Rita (530-304-9403) .

Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom, / 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12                    
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m, $12 
Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/lesson)

Coming up in Sacramento

PAMPA CORTES - October 17, 18 & 19, 2008
Friday, October 17
Tango Milonguero (all levels) Workshop:  6:30- 8 p.m.
Pre-Milonga Class   8-9 p.m.   Milonga:  DJ Pampa Cortés
Saturday, October 18 
Beginning Milonga Traspie  Workshop:  4:3 - 6 p.m.
Intermediate Milonga Traspié 6-7:30 p.m. Pre-Milonga Class   8:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $30 for 1 workshop  $50 for two workshops or $70 for ALL THREE!
Location:  Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd, Roseville - 916.719.3765

OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS  at Tango By The River:
Wednesday, October 22
7-8:30 p.m. -- Rhythmic Tango and Milonga (All levels)
Saturday, October 25
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- Dancing Style (Intermediate & up)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Adornments for couples (Intermediate & up)
Sunday, October 26
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- The Bandoneón Style (Intermediate & up)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Complex Tango figures (Intermediate & up)


MILONGAS: 
@>----  MODESTO -  Thursday, Oct. 16, third Thursday Art-Walk milonga, Concettas, 1205 J Street, 7-9 p.m.  This is a fun, casual event. 
Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Friday, October 17  at   Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd, Roseville
Pre-Milonga Class taught by Pampa Cortes!! 8-9 p.m.
Milonga: DJ Pampa Cortés   9 p.m.-12:30 a.

@>---- Saturday, October 18 at  Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd,Roseville
Pre-Milonga Class taught by Pampa Cortes !! 8-9 p.m,
Milonga: DJ Pampa Cortés 9:00 pm - 12:30 am

@>----  Saturday:  October 18 , Firehouse #5 Milonga,   2014 B  9TH
Street (corner of 9th & T), 9 p.m. www.tangoalternativa.com 

@>----  Sunday: October 19"Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way
(west of San Juan), Fair Oaks, 6-9:30 pm. $5 cover.
Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.
 
@>---- Saturday, October 25 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  GUEST PERFORMANCE BY OSCAR MANDAGARAN AND GEORGINA VARGAS! Introductory lesson from 8-9 p.m. Dance 9- midnight.
PERFORMANCE: 10:30 P.M.! $15   includes refreshments. 

@>----  Sunday:  October 26, Rincón Tarasco in Quarry Ponds:
5550 Douglas Blvd. Suite 200, Granite Bay From 5-9:30 pm. Cover is  $5
 Info:  Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net.

@>---- Sunday:  October 26, Dancing at "It's a Grind" coffee house, 2741 Del Paso Road in Natomas Town Center (Del Paso Rd exit from I-5)  7-9 p.m.


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Gato & Andrea
They still have openings for the Next trip to Buenos Aires
 November 8th to 21st, 2008. Register Now!!!!
 $1600 per person!!!! (Airfare not included)
The trip includes
*13 nights accommodation  in a  Tango Guest House including buffet  breakfast, double occupancy.
*8 private group workshops  with excellent internationally well known teachers 
*12   nights at the best milongas   (best tables booked at first line of dance )
*Included Excursions:
 City Tour in private exclusively for our group, Saturday in Recoleta,  Sunday in San Telmo, Tango Dinner Show at one of the best  show houses, a  day in the country at Estancia, a visit to the   Teatro Colón & Café Tortoni,  Recoleta Cemetery  and others.
Extra: Optional excursions to Tigre & Delta and to Colonia (Uruguay)
http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/home1.html
From Tango By The River
February 25 - March 12, 2009 -
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Roundtrip Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires
* Hotel Accommodations with buffet breakfasts
* Tango City Tour
* Tango Show & Fancy Dinner
* Tango Shoe Shopping Tour
* TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS AND "EL INDIO" ...
ONLY $2,773 per person (with workshops)!
RESERVE NOW WITH $350 DEPOSIT; REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON WEBSITE at WWW.INFUSIONSTRAVEL.COM
Spaces are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Bulletin, Oct. 6, 2008

     Saturday Sean worked on sacadas and barridas.  He had car trouble en route from Berkeley so he barely made it for the intermediates. (I did the beginners.)  He will be back next Saturday with Charity and ... in time for beginners as well.
 
     Oct. 26 will bring Gato &Andrea workshops - one on tango, one on milonga. Many of us find milonga the most fun, so this is a chance to refine our technique.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Oct. 6 & 13, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 8 p.m., 2501 McHenry Avenue.  A good place to practice class material.  No fee, but you are urged to order food and/or drink off the menu.  Some go early to eat.

FRIDAY - At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2172 Kiernan Ave.  7 - 9 p.m. Mary teaching a six-week introductory tango class. Partner not necessary; men  encouraged to attend.
Dates: Fridays through   Oct  24  Fee:  $3 suggested per session
 
SATURDAY - October 11 - Classes with Sean & Charity  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  
11 a.m. Beginner level, 12 noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica
$12 per class.  Practica only $5.   Also, one time only introductory  packages of 9 beginner level lessons for $75 available.

Coming up : GATO & ANDREA, at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club.
Sunday, October 26:  Intermediate level classes:
1.  12:00 - 1:30 p.m:  Tango - Leading exercises,  displacements, embellishments and   navigation.
 2. 2:00  - 3:30 p.m: Milonga - Rhythm and musicality.   Easy and useful moves. Introduction to traspié.                                                      
 1  workshop $30 each , 2 workshops $50

 

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

TUESDAY
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.
Cost is $50 per person/$90 per couple for each series. 

Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing -

WEDNESDAY:
Sacramento
At Waldorf School, 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks.   6:30-7 p.m,
Luis "El Suave" Cacérès teaches beginning Tango Argentino
Contact Luis a : luiselsuave@comcast.net or 916-807-4210 for more info.

At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Ste 150, West  Sacramento. Emily Trites sitting in for Cynthia Miller teaches Introductory Argentine Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate Tango 7:15-8 p.m 

At Step One, 1920 T Street (at the RR tracks:), 8:30-10:15 p.m."La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa Bohan. Contact alisaandmike@yahoo.com, for info. This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Thursday with Ed & Rebeca!  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
 October will focus on Vals.   1 1/2 hour class plus  a  2 hour práctica . The series of classes and practica is $50 per person/$90 per couple for the month; the drop-in rate is $15 (for class and practica). The practica alone is $5.
                                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
6:30 Beginning Tango / 7:30 Continuing Tango  / 8:30 Practica
$35 month - $10 drop-in - $3 Practica

FRIDAY
TANGO RHYTHM & MOTION 
ODC Dance Commons - 351 Shotwell St., S.F.
Beg/Int Lesson  8:30-9:30 p.m, $10 includes practica
Dance Practice:  9:30 p.m-12:30a.m, $10  *Free w/ classes
 
SUNDAY -
Sacramento: 
Paul Wheeler & Rita Yanson teach at the Roseville Dance studio, 3992 Foothills Blvd.,   St. 175, Roseville, CA 95747, Tel. 916-719-3765.
1-2 p.m     Intermediate Tango
2-3 p.m     Tango Technique
3-4 p.m     Advanced Tango I
4-5 p.m     Advanced Tango II
For info contact Paul (916-521-9197) and Rita (530-304-9403) .

Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom, / 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12                    
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m, $12 
Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/lesson)

Coming up in Sacramento

JORGE NEL  at Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento  
Saturday, October 11: 
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- Musicality in tango, milonga and vals (All Levels)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Tango Milonguero Buenos Aires Style (All Levels)
Sunday, October 12:
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- Vals (Intermediate or All Levels if previous classes were taken)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Milonga Canyengue (Intermediate or All Levels as above )

PAMPA CORTES - October 17, 18 & 19, 2008
Friday, October 17
Tango Milonguero (all levels) Workshop:  6:30 - 8:00 pm
Pre-Milonga Class   8:00 – 9:00 pm  Milonga:  DJ Pampa Cortés
Saturday, October 18 
Beginning Milonga Traspie  Workshop:  4:30 – 6:00 pm
Intermediate Milonga Traspié 6:00 – 7:30 pm Pre-Milonga Class   8:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $30 for 1 workshop  $50 for 2 workshops or $70 for ALL THREE!
Location:  Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd, Roseville - 916.719.3765

OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS  at Tango By The River:
Wednesday, October 22
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Rhythmic Tango and Milonga (All levels)
Saturday, October 25
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- Dancing Style (Intermediate & up)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Adornments for couple (Intermediate & up)
Sunday, October 26
2:45-4:15 p.m. -- The Bandoneón Style (Intermediate & up)
4:45-6:15 p.m. -- Complex Tango figures (Intermediate & up)


MILONGAS: 
@>----  MODESTO -  Thursday, Oct. 16, third Thursday Art-Walk milonga, Concettas, 1205 J Street, 7-9 p.m.  This is a fun, casual event.  Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Saturday, Oct. 11 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.   GUEST PERFORMANCE BY JORGE NEL & MILENA! Introductory lesson 8-9  Dance 9 -midnight. PERFORMANCE: 10:30 P.M.! Cost $15 includes refreshments.

@>----  Sunday:  October 12, Dancing at Giovanni's Pizzeria 7-9 pm.
Natomas Town Center (next to It's a Grind) 2701 Del Paso Rd #100.

@>---- Sunday:  October 12, Rincón Tarasco  in Quarry Ponds: 5550 Douglas Blvd. Suite 200, Granite Bay From 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Cover $5 .
 Info:  Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net.


@>---- Friday, October 17  at   Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd, Roseville
Pre-Milonga Class taught by Pampa Cortes!! 8-9 p.m.
Milonga: DJ Pampa Cortés   9 p.m.-12:30 a.

@>---- Saturday, October 18 at  Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd,Roseville
Pre-Milonga Class taught by Pampa Cortes !! 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Milonga: DJ Pampa Cortés 9:00 pm - 12:30 am

@>----  Saturday:  October 18 , Firehouse #5 Milonga,   2014 B  9TH
Street (corner of 9th & T), 9 p.m. www.tangoalternativa.com 

@>----  Sunday: October 19"Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way
(west of San Juan), Fair Oaks, 6-9:30 pm. $5 cover.
Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.
 
@>---- Saturday, October 25 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  GUEST PERFORMANCE BY OSCAR MANDAGARAN AND GEORGINA VARGAS! Introductory lesson from 8-9 p.m. Dance 9-midnight.
PERFORMANCE: 10:30 P.M.! $15   includes refreshments. 

@>----  Sunday:  October 26, Rincón Tarasco in Quarry Ponds:
5550 Douglas Blvd. Suite 200, Granite Bay From 5- :30 pm. Cover is  $5
 Info:  Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net.

@>---- Sunday:  October 26, Dancing at "It's a Grind" coffee house, 2741 Del Paso Road in Natomas Town Center (Del Paso Rd exit from I-5)  7-9 p.m.

EMERYVILLE:
@>----  Saturday, October 11th Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Avenue - 
 "LA MILONGA DE NORA"   Guest Teacher:   GRACIELA GONZALEZ.
 8-8:30 p.m.: Different Basics & Caminadas (All levels).
 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Tango Villa Urquiza Style (Int +)
MILONGA!!!9: 30 - 2:00 a.m.  Guest DJ: "POLO" TALNIR Class + Milonga:
$20, Milonga Only: $15, After 1 a.m.: $ 5. Light snacks and wine included. Ample beautiful floor - free parking - friendly atmosphere - all styles welcome. 

TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Gato & Andrea
They still have openings for the Next trip to Buenos Aires
 November 8th to 21st, 2008. Register Now!!!!
 $1600 per person!!!! (Airfare not included)
The trip includes
*13 nights accommodation  in a  Tango Guest House including buffet  breakfast, double occupancy.
*8 private group workshops  with excellent internationally well known teachers 
*12   nights at the best milongas   (best tables booked at first line of dance )
*Included Excursions:
 City Tour in private exclusively for our group, Saturday in Recoleta,  Sunday in San Telmo, Tango Dinner Show at one of the best  show houses, a  day in the country at Estancia, a visit to the   Teatro Colón & Café Tortoni,  Recoleta Cemetery  and others.
Extra: Optional excursions to Tigre & Delta and to Colonia (Uruguay)
http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/home1.html
From Tango By The River
February 25 - March 12, 2009 -
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Roundtrip Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires
* Hotel Accommodations with buffet breakfasts
* Tango City Tour
* Tango Show & Fancy Dinner
* Tango Shoe Shopping Tour
* TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS AND "EL INDIO" ...
ONLY $2,773 per person (with workshops)!
RESERVE NOW WITH $350 DEPOSIT; REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON WEBSITE at WWW.INFUSIONSTRAVEL.COM
Spaces are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Until Later
Mary Menz  (209) 522-1571
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