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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       


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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.

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.