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Bulletin, Dec. 29, 2008

Happy New Year, Modesto tangueros: No classes in Modesto last Saturda or next, so  we must get our tango fixes elsewhere. See you, Sean & Charity January 10.

The following article on tango etiquette was on Tango-L this week; those going out of town for a milonga pay attention. 

Tango in Argentina takes more than a command of the steps and some semblance of rhythm. You also should understand the subtle signals that regulate tango hall life where tradition still rules. One misstep, and you may kiss finding a partner good-bye. The golden rule of tango: the less chitchat, the better.

Partnering
The man always invites the woman to dance, but not verbally. He tries to catch her   eye from across the room and nods, a move called a cabeceo. This allows a woman to avoid a man she doesn't want to dance with and saves the fragile male ego from being turned down publicly. "Some even consider it a faux pas to walk to a woman's table when she is not looking at you," says Buenos Aires dancer and instructor Julio Balmaceda.

Switching
If a woman accepts a cabeceo with a nod or a smile, they meet on the dance floor. A tango at a milonga is essentially a 12- minute date -- pairs usually start dancing at the beginning of a three-to-four-song set called a tanda and switch partners during the musical interludes that separate the sets. Breaking off a dance in the middle of a tanda is considered an insult. A pair dancing together for three tandas in a row proclaim themselves off-limits to other prospective partners."Unless you want to dance with the woman you came with all night, you have to make signals to other men that it's all right to ask her to dance -- by dancing with other women yourself or sitting at separate tables, for example," says Marina Palmer, author of "Kiss & Tango: Diary of a Dancehall Seductress."

Dressing
Sneakers and jeans are acceptable at some informal dance halls, but at traditional milongas men wear suits and dress shoes, women clingy dresses and spike heels. "People with beat-up shoes don't get asked to dance -- it's similar to smelling bad or having stained clothes," says Alicia Muñiz, co-owner of the Buenos Aires tango shoe store Comme Il Faut.

Traffic Rules
In sharing tight spaces,, collisions are inevitable -- especially if men go against code and lead partners the wrong way (the right way is counterclockwise). Accidents happen also when men lead into showy kicks or spins -- a crowded milonga no-no. If two couples bump into each other, the man who caused the collision is expected to extend a verbal apology to the offended couple. But the golden rule of tango is the less chitchat, the better. "If you or your partner makes a mistake, stumbles, or steps on the other's toes, try to ignore it and go on as if nothing happened," says Marina Palmer, author of "Kiss and Tango". "The idea is to hang on to the moment and the intense communion between two dancing souls. Apologizing too much breaks the spell."
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In January we add 15- minute practicas to the beginner class and start the intermediates at 12:15.  We will have another practica from 1:15 to 2 p.m.

In preparation for our weekend with Caroline & Christopher at the end of January, we have a video.  It is in our on-line flier for our workshops with them.



CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight,  Dec. 29 & Jan. 5, 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 -January 3 - NO CLASSES  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  - Holiday break
Normally: .  11 a.m. Beginner level,
$12 per class.  Practica only $5.
Classes will resume on January 10 with Sean & Charity.   
One-time introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.

 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 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
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd. Ste 175, Roseville, 6:30-7:30 (intermediate),
7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)   Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Focusing on specific aspects of Tango, Valz, and Milonga
there is limited space and  smaller classes to give more individual attention. 
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than four-week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Diego & Negracha filling in for Nora & Ed, who will be in Buenos Aires for the holidays.
7:30 -8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)


Berkeley:  At The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Sean & Charity teaching.
6:30 - 8 p.m. Jan 6 - Feb 24 ; 8 week beginning close-embrace series limit 30 students, register by Jan 3: $75
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8-9:30 p.m. Jan 6 - Jan 27
Intermediate 4 week series: overturned ochos and back sacadas
limit 20 students, registration deadline Jan 3; $35
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8-9:30 p.m. Feb 3 - Feb 24
Intermediate 4 week series: ganchos and leg wraps
limit 20 students, registration deadline Jan 31: $35


WEDNESDAY

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

At Step One, 1920 T Street  8:30-10:15 p.m.  Taking a break for New Years Eve.  Will resume January 7.  "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa.  This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento
at Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
EVERY Thursday starting JANUARY 1, 2009!
6:30 PM - Beginning Tango
7:30 PM - Continuing Tango
8:30 PM - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / $3 Practica (FREE with Class!)

SUNDAY
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12                 

Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m., $12

Theme of the Month: Enrosques & Molinetes

Instructor: Julian  Ramil 

Dance Practice: 4-6. p.m., $6 (Free w/Lesson)


COMING UP:

Sacramento:
Dec. 29 - Jan. 4:    Oscar & Georgina's last stop before heading  to Argentina.
They will be in Sacramento  and available for private lessons from Monday,
December 29th until Sunday, January 4th. In addition there will be two workshops
on Sunday, January 4th, one on tango and the other on milonga. More details to
follow on these workshops. If you are interested in a private lesson please contact me Ed Loomis at : TangoBear@pobox.com for times.
 

Jan 2-4, 2009: Homer & Cristina LADAS Weekend of tango at  Firehouse5
Weekend will include:
Friday PRACTILONGA Fri - Sun Intermediate & Advanced Workshops
Sunday FREE Music Jam
More details coming soon!
Please contact Michelle Wright for questions at:

(916) 295-9815 or sactanguera@yahoo.com
For more information on Homer & Cristina visit:
http://freshlaundrytango.info/



http://modestotango.googlepages.com

MILONGAS: 

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs is Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.  They will also conduct workshops on Saturday and Sunday, with an emphasis on social dancing rather than flashy moves.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

@>---- Saturday, January 3 -- At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St  La Alternativa.


@>---- Wednesday, December 31 --At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MILONGA! I can't imagine a better way to greet the new year than by dancing tango, sipping champagne and enjoying tango friends (kissing at midnight!) So mark your calendars for  New Year's Eve, the last milonga of the year, replete with fireworks over Tower Bridge!  The Old Sacramento New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular boasts two fireworks shows. The first will be launched at 9 p.m., with the second at midnight. In year's past, we have all moved outside at midnight to watch the fireworks. This year, we're going to stay inside and do the traditional countdown -- 3, 2, 1 ... kiss! If you want to see fireworks come early enough to catch the 9 p.m. show so at midnight we can stay indoors and have our own fireworks right here at TBTR!  Introductory tango
lesson 8-9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. or so. Cost is $15 for lesson and dance. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (including champagne!).

Bulletin, Dec. 22, 2008

Peter worked on "connection" in both classes last Saturday.   Connection  with one's partner is a major element in Argentine Tango; we were treated to an excellent lesson on that.

There will be no classes on the next two Saturdays, December 27 and January 3,Holidays are upon us and most of us will do other things.  We will see you
January 10.  Sean & Charity will teach.

In January we add 15- minute practicas to the beginner class and start intermediates at 12:15.  We will have another practica from 1:15 to 2 p.m.

In preparation for our weekend with Caroline & Christopher at the end of January, we have a video.  It is in our on-line flier for our workshops with them
.




HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
                                                                        http://modestotango.googlepages.com/

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Dec. 22 & 29, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs, 8 p.m.,     Even though there may be no classes - 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 - December 27 - NO CLASSES  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  - Christmas break
Normally: .  11 a.m. Beginner level,
$12 per class.  Practica only $5.
Classes will resume on January 10 with Sean & Charity.   
One-time introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.

 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 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

 
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd. Ste 175, Roseville, 6:30-7:30 (intermediate),
7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)   Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Focusing on specific aspects of Tango, Valz, and Milonga
there is limited space and  smaller classes to give more individual attention. 
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than 4 week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Diego & Negracha filling in for Nora & Ed, who will be in Buenos Aires for the holidays.
7:30 -8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

WEDNESDAY

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

At Step One, 1920 T Street  8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa.  This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 
SUNDAY
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12                 

Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m., $12

Theme of the Month: Enrosques & Molinetes

Instructor: Julian  Ramil 

Dance Practice: 4-6. p.m., $6 (Free w/Lesson)


COMING UP:

Sacramento:
Dec. 29 - Jan. 4:    Oscar & Georgina are making one last stop in Sacramento before heading  to Argentina.
They will be in Sacramento  and available for private lessons from Monday,
December 29th until Sunday, January 4th. In addition there will be two workshops
on Sunday, January 4th, one on tango and the other on milonga. More details to
follow on these workshops.

     If you are interested in a private lesson please contact me Ed Loomis at : TangoBear@pobox.com for times.
 

Jan 2-4, 2009: Homer & Cristina LADAS Weekend of tango at  Firehouse5

Weekend will include:
Friday PRACTILONGA Fri - Sun Intermediate & Advanced Workshops
Sunday FREE Music Jam
More details coming soon!
Please contact Michelle Wright for questions at:

(916) 295-9815 or sactanguera@yahoo.com
For more information on Homer & Cristina visit:
http://freshlaundrytango.info/



http://modestotango.googlepages.com

MILONGAS: 

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs is Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.  They will also conduct workshops on Saturday and Sunday, with an emphasis on social dancing rather than flashy moves.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

Saturday, December 27 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.


 MILONGAS on SUNDAY:


Every fourth Sunday: 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 pm. Next: Dec. 28.

Wednesday, December 31 --At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MILONGA! I can't imagine a better way to greet the new year than by dancing tango, sipping champagne,and enjoying the company of tango friends (kissing at midnight!) So mark your calendars for  New Year's Eve, the last milonga of the year, replete with fireworks over Tower Bridge!  The Old Sacramento New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular boasts two fireworks shows. The first will be launched at 9 p.m., with the second at midnight. In year's past, we have all moved outside at midnight to watch the fireworks. This year, we're going to stay inside and do the traditional countdown -- 3, 2, 1 ... kiss! If you want to see fireworks come early enough to catch the 9 p.m. show so at midnight we can stay indoors and have our own fireworks right here at TBTR!  Introductory tango
lesson 8-9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. or so. Cost is $15 for lesson and dance. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (including champagne!).

Tuesday

Bulletin, Dec. 15 2008

The move Carol worked us on last Saturday may have seemed simple, but we were  worn out at the end of the class.  The double cruzada and media vuelta will require work in our practice sessions.
Peter will join us next Saturday for the last class this year.
Thursday is our Art Walk Milonga at Concetta's.  Hope to see you there.
 
In January we add 15-minute practicas to the beginner class and start intermediates at 12:15.  We will have another practica from 1:15 to 2 p.m.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Dec.15 & 22, 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 - Dec. 18, Art Walk Milonga at Concettas (see poster above) 1205 J Street, 7-9 p.m. Order food and wine, socialize and dance.  Let Modestans on their way from one gallery to another get a chance to watch Argentine Tango in action.
 
SATURDAY - December 20 at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue. Peter Baldridge teaching.  11 a.m. Beginner level, 
noon Intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica
$12 per class.  Practica only $5.   
One-time 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
3- WEEK PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER!
Because of the Christmas holiday, all of the classes at Tango by the River
will run for 3 weeks instead of 4 --. The prices are pro-rated accordingly.
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, & 16:
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.
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
 
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd. Ste 175, Roseville, 6:30-7:30 (intermediate),
7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)   Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Focusing on specific aspects of Tango, Valz, and Milonga
there is limited space and  smaller classes to give more individual attention. 
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than 4 week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 -8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

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

At Step One, 1920 T Street  8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa.  This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Ed & Rebeca at  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, & 18:
"Tango: Outside the Box" -- Continuing Tango,
Level III+ -- 7-8:30 followed by a práctica 8:30-10:30 p.m. The práctica is included with the cost of the class and  is also open to people not taking the class.  The cost for the práctica alone is $5. (The práctica is free to those who signed up for the Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday series.) The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60 per couple.
                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
Tango Explorations with Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30-11:30 p.n. Open Practica
$10 drop-in / $35 month / $3 Practica (FREE with class!)

Berkeley:  at the Beat,  2560 9th St,. Berkeley
8-9 p.m. Tango Foundations Class
9-10 p.m. Beginners Practica
9-10 p.m. tango Progressive Class
10 p.m. -Midnight Open Practica
Drop in Classes - 10 for one, 15 for both, $5 for practica only
Classes rotate between Sean & Charity and Daniel & Pier

Sunday
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12                 
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m., $12
Theme of the Month: Enrosques & Molinetes
Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6. p.m., $6 (Free w/Lesson)

COMING UP:

Jan 2-4, 2009: Homer & Cristina LADAS Weekend of tango at  Firehouse5
Weekend will include:
Friday PRACTILONGA Fri - Sun Intermediate & Advanced Workshops
Sunday FREE Music Jam
More details coming soon!
Please contact Michelle Wright for questions at:
(916) 295-9815 or sactanguera@yahoo.com
For more information on Homer & Cristina visit:
http://freshlaundrytango.info/



MILONGAS: 

@>---- This Thursday  (Dec. 18) Art Walk Milonga at Concetta's. - Poster above

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs is Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.  They will also conduct workshops on Saturday and Sunday, with an emphasis on social dancing rather than flashy moves.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:
 
@>---- Saturday, December 20, 2008 
3RD ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND & MASQUERADE BALL!
Firehouse 5 Dance - 2014 B 9th St (between T & U)
8 p.m. - Lesson  - 9 p.m. - Milonga 
$15 Lesson & Milonga / $10 Milonga only!
This is the 3rd year   Winter Wonderland Milonga!  This year  we are also making it a Masquerade Ball!  Come dressed in white, wear a mask and see yourself mysteriously glow with Holiday cheer as you dance the night away!
Laura will  definitely be going to this one.   She says it's really magical to see tangueros in white under a black light swooping around the floor like  so many ballerinas in Nutcracker, ( or like Corpse Brides, perhaps.)
If interested in car-pooling with her, e-mail: laura_paull@yahoo.com
 

@>---- Saturday, December 27 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.

@>---- MILONGAS on SUNDAY:
 
Every first, third, and fifth Sunday, Next: Dec. 21.  "Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way (just west of San Juan), Fair Oaks, 6-9:30 p.m. $5 cover.
Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.

Every fourth Sunday: 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 pm. Next: Dec. 28.

@>---- Wednesday, December 31 --At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MILONGA! I can't imagine a better way to greet the new year than by dancing tango, sipping champagne,and enjoying the company of tango friends (kissing at midnight!) So mark your calendars for  New Year's Eve, the last milonga of the year, replete with fireworks over Tower Bridge!  The Old Sacramento New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular boasts two fireworks shows. The first will be launched at 9 p.m., with the second at midnight. In year's past, we have all moved outside at midnight to watch the fireworks. This year, we're going to stay inside and do the traditional countdown -- 3, 2, 1 ... kiss! If you want to see fireworks come early enough to catch the 9 p.m. show so at midnight we can stay indoors and have our own fireworks right here at TBTR!  Introductory tango
lesson 8-9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. or so. Cost is $15 for lesson and dance. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (including champagne!).

Monday

Bulletin, Dec. 8 2008

It was nice to have Roman instructing last Saturday - a good dose of basic posture and moves. Carol Hom joins us this Saturday. Long a pal of Nora Dinzelbacher, she brings good moves that serve as foundation to any tango. 
In January we add 15- minute practicas to the beginner class and start the intermediates at 12:15.  Then we will have another practica from 1:15 to 2 p.m.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Dec. 8  & 15, 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 - December 13 at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian Avenue.  Carol Hom teaching 11 a.m. Beginner level, 
noon Intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica
$12 per class.  Practica only $5.   
One-time 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
3- WEEK PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER!
Because of the Christmas holiday, all of the classes at Tango by the River
will run for 3 weeks instead of 4 --. The prices are pro-rated accordingly.
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, & 16:
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.
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
 
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd. Ste 175, Roseville, 6:30-7:30 (intermediate),
7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)   Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Focusing on specific aspects of Tango, Valz, and Milonga
there is limited space and  smaller classes to give more individual attention. 
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than 4 week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
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)

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

At Step One, 1920 T Street  8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa.  This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Ed & Rebeca at  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, & 18:
"Tango: Outside the Box" -- Continuing Tango,
Level III+ -- 7-8:30 followed by a práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The práctica is included with the cost of the class and  is also open to people not
taking the class.  The cost for the práctica alone is $5. (The práctica
is free to those who signed up for the Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday series.)
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
Tango Explorations with Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 to 11:30 p.n. Open Practica
$10 drop-in / $35 month / $3 Practica (FREE with class!)

Berkeley:  at the Beat,  2560 9th St,. Berkeley
8-9 p.m. Tango Foundations Class
9-10 p.m. Beginners Practica
9-10 p.m. tango Progressive Class
10 p.m. -Midnight Open Practica
Drop in Classes - 10 for one, 15 for both, $5 for practica only
Classes rotate between Sean & Charity and Daniel & Pier

Sunday
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2:00-3:00 pm, $12                 
Int/Adv Lesson:  3:00-4:00 pm, $12
Theme of the Month: Enrosques & Molinetes
Instructor: Julian  Ramil 
Dance Practice: 4-6:00 pm, $6 (Free w/Lesson)


MILONGAS: 

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs is Jan. 31, with Carolyn & Christopher as guest artists. Mark your calendar.  They will also conduct workshops on Saturday and Sunday, with an emphasis on social dancing rather than flashy moves.
 
Milongas Elsewhere:

@>---- Saturday, December 13 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
 Christmas Milonga ! Tis the Season ... don we now our tango apparel and fa-la-la-la-tango!   Add some tango fun to the holiday season with Tango by the
River's Annual Christmas Milonga! This Saturday, December 13.
They will  serve their own special recipe Spiced Apple Cider--and even play some
Christmas songs you can tango to! Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m., then dance from 9 to midnight. Cost $15 for lesson and dance; $10 for dance only. Both include appetizers and refreshments. 
 
@>---- Saturday, December 20, 2008 
3RD ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND & MASQUERADE BALL!
Firehouse 5 Dance - 2014 B 9th St (between T & U)
8 p.m. - Lesson  - 9 p.m. - Milonga 
$15 Lesson & Milonga / $10 Milonga only!
More info to come...!

@>---- Saturday, December 27 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.

@>---- MILONGAS on SUNDAY:
Every second Sunday: Dancing at Giovanni's Pizzeria 7-9:p.m.
Natomas Town Center (next to It's a Grind) 2701 Del Paso Rd #100.
Next: December 14th, 2008.

Every first, third, and fifth Sunday, Next: Dec. 21.  "Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way (just 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.

Every fourth Sunday: 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 pm. Next: Dec. 28.

@>---- Wednesday, December 31 --At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MILONGA! I can't imagine a better way to greet the new year than by dancing tango, sipping champagne,and enjoying the company of tango friends (kissing at midnight!) So mark your calendars for  New Year's Eve, the last milonga of the year, replete with fireworks over Tower Bridge!  The Old Sacramento New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular boasts two fireworks shows. The first will be launched at 9 p.m., with the second at midnight. In year's past, we have all moved outside at midnight to watch the fireworks. This year, we're going to stay inside and do the traditional countdown -- 3, 2, 1 ... kiss! If you want to see fireworks come early enough to catch the 9 p.m. show so at midnight we can stay indoors and have our own fireworks right here at TBTR!  Introductory tango
lesson 8-9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. or so. Cost is $15 for lesson and dance. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (including champagne!).


 TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES


From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng - 10th Annual Un-Tour to CITA 2009
March 12-29, 2009 
Group travel with discounts on airfare and CITA registration.
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
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
Hotel Savoy (Single)     $2610 
Hotel Savoy (Double)     $1365
Pre-Travel Meeting     $10
Bs.As. Group Dinner (3/13)     $30
CITA Package A     $600
CITA Package B     $525
CITA Package A  (after 12/31)      $675
CITA Package B (after 12/31)      $600
Un-Tour "Tag Along" Fee      $25
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
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. 
contact: Chelsea Eng:  tangochelsea@hotmail.com or (415) 584-2704
 

Bulletin, Dec. 1 2008

Happy December.  Our year is near an end. I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was good even without classes last Saturday. Local tangueros traveled to the Bay Area and Sacramento to satisfy needs for a tango fix. 

We resume classes December 6 starting with Roman Tabayoyon, one of our first instructors. It has been a while since we saw him, so it will be fun to have him and his elegant styling again if only for a week. He  will also  be available for private lessons and encourages them. (916) 425-2395 or e-mail zapata@surewest.net.

The first Saturday of the month is an opportunity to pay for classes in advance, $10 a class - $30 for the three-week month.  December teachers will be Roman, Carol Hom & Peter, each for one week, giving all a chance to experience their styles.

In January we will add 15- minute practicas to the beginner class and start the intermediates at 12:15.  Then we will have another practica from 1:15 to 2 p.m.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Dec. 1 & 8, 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 - December 6 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.  This week, pay for the month $30.  One-time introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.


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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
3- WEEK PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER!
Because of the Christmas holiday, all of the classes at Tango by the River
will run for 3 weeks instead of 4 --. The prices are pro-rated accordingly.
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, & 16:
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.
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
 
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd. Ste 175, Roseville, 6:30-7:30 (intermediate),
7:31 to 8:31 (advanced)   Rita Yanson and Paul Wheeler teaching
Focusing on specific aspects of Tango, Valz, and Milonga
there is limited space and  smaller classes to give more individual attention. 
Pricing is based on the length of time purchased so 12 week cards are more cost effective than 4 week cards which are still very reasonable. 
 
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)

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

At Step One, 1920 T Street  8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa.  This práctica is for ALL levels and beginners are always welcome. 

THURSDAY
Sacramento: 
Ed & Rebeca at  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, & 18:
"Tango: Outside the Box" -- Continuing Tango,
Level III+ -- 7:00-8:30 followed by a práctica from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
The práctica is included with the cost of the class and  is also open to people not
taking the class.  The cost for the práctica alone is $5. (The práctica
is free to those who signed up for the Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday series.)
The pro-rated cost for the three-week December series is $35 per person or $60
per couple.
                                                                               
Tango Classes with Chris Peake & Michelle Loughlin, 
Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th St, Sacramento (between T & U)
Tango Explorations with Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 to 11:30 p.n. Open Practica
$10 drop-in / $35 month / $3 Practica (FREE with class!)

Berkeley:  at the Beat,  2560 9th St,. Berkeley
8-9 p.m. Tango Foundations Class
9-10 p.m. Beginners Practica
9-10 p.m. tango Progressive Class
10 p.m. -Midnight Open Practica
Drop in Classes - 10 for one, 15 for both, $5 for practica only
Classes rotate between Sean & Charity and Daniel & Pier


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

MILONGAS: 

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

@>---- Saturday December 6, 2008  La alterNATIVA Milonga! Firehouse 5 Dance - 2014 B 9th St (between T & U)
8 p.m. - Lesson   -  9 p.m. - Milonga 
$15 Lesson & Milonga / $10 Milonga only!


@>---- Saturday, December 13 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
 Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost is $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.

 
@>---- Saturday, December 20, 2008 
3RD ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND & MASQUERADE BALL!
Firehouse 5 Dance - 2014 B 9th St (between T & U)
8 p.m. - Lesson  - 9 p.m. - Milonga 
$15 Lesson & Milonga / $10 Milonga only!
More info to come...!

@>---- Saturday, December 27 -- At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Introductory Tango lesson 8-9 p.m. Dance 9 -midnight. Cost $15 for lesson & dance, $10 for dance only; both include appetizers and refreshments.
@>---- Wednesday, December 31 --At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MILONGA! I can't imagine a better way to greet the new year than by dancing tango, sipping champagne,and enjoying the company of tango friends (kissing at midnight!) So mark your calendars for  New Year's Eve, the last milonga of the year, replete with fireworks over Tower Bridge!  The Old Sacramento New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular boasts two fireworks shows. The first will be launched at 9 p.m., with the second at midnight. In year's past, we have all moved outside at midnight to watch the fireworks. This year, we're going to stay inside and do the traditional countdown -- 3, 2, 1 ... kiss! If you want to see fireworks come early enough to catch the 9 p.m. show so at midnight we can stay indoors and have our own fireworks right here at TBTR!  Introductory tango
lesson 8-9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. or so. Cost is $15 for lesson and dance. Both include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (including champagne!).


 TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES

Tango by the River & Infusions Travel proudly present this fabulous BUENOS AIRES TANGO IMMERSION!
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Roundtrip Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires
* Airport Transfers & Welcome Lunch
* Hotel Accommodations with buffet breakfasts
* Tango City Tour
* Tango Show & Fancy Dinner
* Tango Shoe Shopping Tour
* Assistance of Bilingual Trip Host
AND ...

* EXCLUSIVE TANGO WORKSHOPS
WITH OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS AND "EL INDIO" ... 10 Tango Workshops with 3 of the Best Master Tango Teachers Today!
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.


From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng - 10th Annual Un-Tour to CITA 2009
March 12-29, 2009 
Group travel with discounts on airfare and CITA registration.
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
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
Hotel Savoy (Single)     $2610 
Hotel Savoy (Double)     $1365
Pre-Travel Meeting     $10
Bs.As. Group Dinner (3/13)     $30
CITA Package A     $600
CITA Package B     $525
CITA Package A  (after 12/31)      $675
CITA Package B (after 12/31)      $600
Un-Tour "Tag Along" Fee      $25
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
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. 
contact: Chelsea Eng:  tangochelsea@hotmail.com or (415) 584-2704