Christopher and Caroline gave us a wonderful weekend with classes that were fun and accessible. Our milonga was well attended by local, Sacramento and Fresno tangueros. A good time was had. Saturday we resume regular classes with Patrick, who was at the milonga. It will also be the first Saturday of the month, giving you an opportunity to pay $40 for the month.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 2 & 9, 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. Come early to eat.
SATURDAY -Feb. 7 - Ongoing classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club , 200 Norwegian Avenue. -
11 a.m. - noon Beginning Level, noon to 12:15 - supervised practica
12:15 - 1:15 Intermediate level
$12 per class drop in. This week, $40 for the month ($10 a class) , Introductory package of 9 lessons $75 - one time offer and usable only at the beginner level.
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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
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.,
7:30 -8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate 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.
8-9:30 p.m. Feb 3 - Feb 24
Intermediate 4 week series: ganchos and leg wraps
limit 20 students: $35
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sacramento. Emily Trites teaches Introductory Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate Tango 7:15-8 p.m
Sacramento
At Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 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.
Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30 7:30 Beginners lesson continued
Followed by Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3
THURSDAY
Sacramento
At Tango By the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento>
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
from 7 to 8:30, followed by a práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. For more info. http://www.rivertango.com
At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / $3 Practica (FREE with Class!)
Fresno
7:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
Kathy and Guy
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance
3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
SUNDAY
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. pm., $6 (Free w/lesson)
Fresno
Regular Classes: 5 p.m. Vals style tango lesson
Sunday 6 p.m. Practica for all levels.
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
SPECIAL:
Sacramento
Sean & Charity conduct workshops at:
FIREHOUSE 5 DANCE 2014 B 9th Street Sac, CA
(between T & U)
Saturday, February 7, & Sunday, February 8.
SATURDAY, THE 7TH
noon to 1:30 p.m. = Making Milonga Fun (All levels)
1:45 to 3:15 p.m. = Cortes en Tango (All levels)
3:30 to 5 p.m. = Improvising w/ Barridas & Paradas (Int)
SUNDAY, THE 8TH
1-2:30 p.m. Super Connection! Drawing & Playing w/ the Follower's Free Leg (Int)
2:45-4:15 p.m. = Elastic Crosses (Int/Adv)
4:30 - 6 p.m. = Gancho Boleo Combinations (Int/Adv)
For info call: (916)799-1952
COST : 1 Class = $25, 2 Classes = $45, 3 Classes = $60
4 Classes = $75, 5 Classes = $85, 6 Classes = $90
And Coming up:
Sacramento:
MIRIAM AND LEONARDO, SUPERSTARS OF DANCE !
Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo who took first place in the duet category in the Superstars of Dance world competition on NBC, will be teaching 5 workshops over the Valentines weekend, the class before the milonga on Valentines night -- AND performing for the milonga!
The schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 14 -- 2:30 - 4 p.m. -- " Technique for Men and Women: Techniques to Improve Balance and Posture in Social Dancing" (all levels). This one is an excellent way to set the foundation for the classes to come.
Saturday, Feb. 14 -- 4:30 - 6 p.m. -- "Tango: Exploring Musicality and Rhythm within Simple Combinations of Steps (all levels)." Technique, Musicality, Connection -- the most important things in dancing tango.
Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 1-2:30 p.m. -- "Connection and Navigation using Social Patterns" (Intermediate).
Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 3-4:30 p.m. -- Close Embrace Style to Navigate the Floor" (Intermediate/Advance).
Sunday, Feb. 15 -- 5-6:30 p.m. -- "Milonga: Rhythm and Navigation in the Milonga Embrace" (Intermediate).
Prices: One class $35, Two classes $65, Three classes $80
Four classes $90, All Five Classes -- $100.
Private lessons available at $120 per hour (1 or 2 people).
Contact the studio at 916- 443-7008 to make arrangements.
MILONGAS: - Our next milonga will be our Art Walk milonga, on Thursday, February 19 at Concettas, 1205 J street. Plan to come.
MILONGAS: Elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, February 14, 2009 -- Tango by the River" 128 J Street in Old
Sacramento - ANNUAL VALENTINES TANGO DANCE! Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo will perform. They will teach an introductory lesson 8-9 p.m., then we'll dance from 9 -midnight! They perform around 10:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 for lesson & dance; $15 for dance only. Includes hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and dance. Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com.
@>---- Sunday, February 15, 2009 Mirabelle's European Pastry Café ;
7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks 95628. 6-9:30 Milonga ~ $5 cover
@>---- February 28, 2009- Tango by the River" 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Lesson at 8 p.m and dancing until midnight.
Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for more information.
FRESNO
@>---- SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day
Lesson 7:30 p.m. $15, Dance 8:30 p.m. $5
Refreshments & beverages included .
RSVP, let us know if you plan to join us.
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
@>---- SATURDAY MARCH 7 - 8 p.m.
Potluck appetizer or dessert $10 with food, $15 without
Kathy and Guy - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
Tango Tour to Buenos Aires 2009
From Marcelo Solis:
September 24th to October 5th. CST#2085488
Certified travel agents, tango instructors and local people from Argentina,
who know the culture and speak the language.
Cost: $2,190 until March 6th.
To get this early bird price we need a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Cost includes:
Airfare , Hotel (double occupancy) at Hotel Lyon www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
24 hours assistance, City Tours (to all the characteristic places: Obelisco -
Downtown -Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta ...).
A Day in the Countryside. 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers
Milongas almost every evening or afternoon. Transportation to all the activities.
A DVD with memories of the trip.
We can also make arrangements for visits to other destinations (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Marcelo Solis Phone: 415-412-1866
E-mail: marcelotango@gmail.com
http://marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com/
See photos of our last trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelotango/Mias#
E-mail: marcelotango@gmail.com
http://marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com/
See photos of our last trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelotango/Mias#
