Peter finished his rotation noting the importance of walking in our dance. The video of Melina & Detlef shows how a simple and elegant walk is all one really needs for a wonderful tango. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nSMK_ubSl0
Patrick will be with us Saturday for one more session before we break for July 4 and begin our summer schedule. Many responses to our request for input have come in. - Here are a few examples to the original proposal of having mostly a "practica" on Saturday mornings with a half hour introductory class and $5 entry fee.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, June 22 & 29, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs,
8 p.m., 2501 McHenry Avenue. A good place to practice class material. ALL levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.
SATURDAY - June 28, regular classes at Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club,
200 Norwegian, Patrick teaching.
Beginner level 11 a.m. to noon, Supervised practica until 12:15
Intermediate level: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - Supervised practica to 2 p.m.,$12 a lesson, intermediates encouraged to do both at no extra fee, work on technique and be there for beginners. Practica, $5, included in lesson. Introductory packages available one time only for $75, include nine lessons, only usable at the beginner level.
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,
Tuesday Night Classes with Glenn Corteza!
The prices for June will be $75 per person or $140 per couple
Level I -- 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- The Rhythms of Tango -
Level II -- 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Pivots and Turns -
Level III -- 8:30-9:30 p.m. -- Listening to Music -
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
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., Suite 150, West Sacramento. Emily Trites teaches Introductory Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate 7:15-8 p.m .
At Step One, 1920 T Street 8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa. For ALL levels. Beginners always welcome.
Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners lesson - Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3
THURSDAY
SATURDAY - June 28, regular classes at Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club,
200 Norwegian, Patrick teaching.
Beginner level 11 a.m. to noon, Supervised practica until 12:15
Intermediate level: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - Supervised practica to 2 p.m.,$12 a lesson, intermediates encouraged to do both at no extra fee, work on technique and be there for beginners. Practica, $5, included in lesson. Introductory packages available one time only for $75, include nine lessons, only usable at the beginner level.
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,
Tuesday Night Classes with Glenn Corteza!
The prices for June will be $75 per person or $140 per couple
Level I -- 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- The Rhythms of Tango -
Level II -- 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Pivots and Turns -
Level III -- 8:30-9:30 p.m. -- Listening to Music -
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
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., Suite 150, West Sacramento. Emily Trites teaches Introductory Tango 6:30-7:15 p.m, Beginning/Intermediate 7:15-8 p.m .
At Step One, 1920 T Street 8:30-10:15 p.m. "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa. For ALL levels. Beginners always welcome.
Waldorf School ; 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks 95628
Classes $50/month. drop-ins $10
6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners lesson - Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3
THURSDAY
Sacramento
THURSDAY, June 25
At Tango By the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels)
Included is a practica hosted by Ed and Rebeca from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning , 7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / Practica immediately following, $3 (FREE with Class!)
Fresno -
The Cube at Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
Thursdays 7:30 p.m Group Argentine Tango lesson, Beyond Beginning
($60 couples, $40 singles) $15 drop in per person
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30-7:30 p.m.,beginners
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 <mailto:luiselsuave@comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12
THURSDAY, June 25
At Tango By the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels)
Included is a practica hosted by Ed and Rebeca from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 p.m. - Beginning , 7:30 p.m. - Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. - Open Practica
$35 Month / $10 Drop-in / Practica immediately following, $3 (FREE with Class!)
Fresno -
The Cube at Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
Thursdays 7:30 p.m Group Argentine Tango lesson, Beyond Beginning
($60 couples, $40 singles) $15 drop in per person
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd., Suite 175, Roseville
6:30-7:30 p.m.,beginners
Luis El Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 <mailto:luiselsuave@comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner 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)
Fresno
Kathy and Guy -Sundays in the Cube Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
5 p.m Group Argentine Tango Basics
Fresno
Kathy and Guy -Sundays in the Cube Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
5 p.m Group Argentine Tango Basics
($35 per person, class and practica) $10 drop in per person
Sacramento
Sunday, June 28 At Tango By the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Workshops with Oscar & Georgina
2:30 - 4 p.m. -- How to lead, follow, and change directions (All Levels)
4:30 - 6 p.m. -- Tango rhythm and phrases (Intermediate)
Cost is $35 per workshop or 2 for $60, 3 for $85, 4 for $100, 5 for $115
Sunday, June 28, 2009, At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street
Jay Abling Workshops - One day only!
Returning to CA for a short time, (before he takes off to teach tango in Oregon, Seattle & Hawaii!),
Weekend Theme: Using the 3 forms of connection
Class One - 2:15 to 3:45: Finding comfort & freedom in both close and open embrace
Class Two - 4:00 to 5:30: Using the invincible, invisible E for dynamic movement
Cost: $25/one class, $40/two classes
Jay will also be available for private lessons on Monday the 29th!
Call Michelle at 916-799-1952 or email her at <mailto:tangomichey@yahoo.com>tangomichey@yahoo.com
MILONGAS
@>---- Saturday, Sept,19 Next Milonga at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest artists Gato & Andrea, direct from Buenos Aires . Workshops with Gato & Andrea will be Sat. Sept. 19, & Sunday Sept. 20.
2:30 - 4 p.m. -- How to lead, follow, and change directions (All Levels)
4:30 - 6 p.m. -- Tango rhythm and phrases (Intermediate)
Cost is $35 per workshop or 2 for $60, 3 for $85, 4 for $100, 5 for $115
Sunday, June 28, 2009, At Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street
Jay Abling Workshops - One day only!
Returning to CA for a short time, (before he takes off to teach tango in Oregon, Seattle & Hawaii!),
Weekend Theme: Using the 3 forms of connection
Class One - 2:15 to 3:45: Finding comfort & freedom in both close and open embrace
Class Two - 4:00 to 5:30: Using the invincible, invisible E for dynamic movement
Cost: $25/one class, $40/two classes
Jay will also be available for private lessons on Monday the 29th!
Call Michelle at 916-799-1952 or email her at <mailto:tangomichey@yahoo.com>tangomichey@yahoo.com
MILONGAS
@>---- Saturday, Sept,19 Next Milonga at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest artists Gato & Andrea, direct from Buenos Aires . Workshops with Gato & Andrea will be Sat. Sept. 19, & Sunday Sept. 20.
MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays, open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m. and milonga at 7 p.m. Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or <mailto:luiselsuave%40comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays, open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m. and milonga at 7 p.m. Contact Luis at 916-807-4210 or <mailto:luiselsuave%40comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net for more info.
@>---- Sundays, At the Blue Room in the Capital City Hotel,
(the old Clarion Hotel, 2600 Auburn Blvd at the Fulton Ave exit on Bus 80)
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
@>---- Saturday, June 27 -At Tango by the River. 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Introductory tango lesson 8-9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), dance 9- midnight!$15 for lesson and dance; $10 for dance only. Both include refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
@>---- Sunday, June 28 - Dancing at "It's a Grind" coffee house, 2741 Del Paso Road in Natomas Town Center (Del Paso Rd exit from I-5) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. "Milonga in Oakland, Tango Show"
with Diego & Negracha - Negracha Sings . Tango Performance, Chacarera, Traditional Argentine food and the best tango music!
Milonga+lesson: $20. Milonga only $15.
7.30-8.30 pm Tango Lessons, all levels.
8.30- midnight, Milonga!!( Tango Party).
Free parking. Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue.
At the Clarion Hotel in Millbrae During Nora's Tango Week
@>---- Buy Milonga tickets early.
There will be a FREE Milonga on Thursday, July 2, from 6 pm. - midnight.
All Milongas will feature the music of Buenos Aires DJ , MARIO ORLANDO.
Thursday, July 2 - 6 p.m - 12 a.m WELCOME MILONGA - FREE
Friday, July 3 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Los Hermanos Mercana $25
Saturday, July 4 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Nito & Elba $25
Sunday, July 5 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m -La Milonga del Domingo All artists $30
Monday, July 6 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - la milonga de ..Gustavo y Giselle $25
Tuesday, July 7 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - 40's Milonga (wear a hat) $25
Wednesday, July 8 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - Eduardo Saucedo y Marisa Quiroga $25
Thursday, July 9 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - "Black & White " with the Rivarola $25
Friday, July 10 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m - "La Milonga de Cierre" $30
Saturday, July 11 - 9 p.m - - "CELEBRATION TANGO" All the artists $30
Milonga Packages include:
The Weekend: July 3, 4 &5 - $70 The Week: July 6, thru 10 .....$110
CELEBRATION TANGO! July 11..with any package -$30
To purchase tickets contact:jewtango@yahoo.com
FRESNO
@>---- Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave..
dance, food, socialize $15 or $10 if you bring a potluck finger food dish.
8.30- midnight, Milonga!!( Tango Party).
Free parking. Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue.
At the Clarion Hotel in Millbrae During Nora's Tango Week
@>---- Buy Milonga tickets early.
There will be a FREE Milonga on Thursday, July 2, from 6 pm. - midnight.
All Milongas will feature the music of Buenos Aires DJ , MARIO ORLANDO.
Thursday, July 2 - 6 p.m - 12 a.m WELCOME MILONGA - FREE
Friday, July 3 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Los Hermanos Mercana $25
Saturday, July 4 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m la milonga de Nito & Elba $25
Sunday, July 5 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m -La Milonga del Domingo All artists $30
Monday, July 6 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - la milonga de ..Gustavo y Giselle $25
Tuesday, July 7 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - 40's Milonga (wear a hat) $25
Wednesday, July 8 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - Eduardo Saucedo y Marisa Quiroga $25
Thursday, July 9 - 9 p.m - 1 a.m - "Black & White " with the Rivarola $25
Friday, July 10 - 9 p.m - 2 a.m - "La Milonga de Cierre" $30
Saturday, July 11 - 9 p.m - - "CELEBRATION TANGO" All the artists $30
Milonga Packages include:
The Weekend: July 3, 4 &5 - $70 The Week: July 6, thru 10 .....$110
CELEBRATION TANGO! July 11..with any package -$30
To purchase tickets contact:jewtango@yahoo.com
FRESNO
@>---- Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m - Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave..
dance, food, socialize $15 or $10 if you bring a potluck finger food dish.
Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009
From Marcelo Solis: September 24th to October 5th
This tour takes you to the heart of tango;
See the places where the locals go to dance.
The trip includes:
- Airfare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
- Hotel (double occupancy) at Hotel Lyon www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
- 24 hours assistance (we know the city and we speak the language!).
- City Tours (you'll get to know all the characteristic places).
- Shopping tours to places where locals go looking for quality and price.
- A Day in the Countryside.
- 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
- City Tours (you'll get to know all the characteristic places).
- Shopping tours to places where locals go looking for quality and price.
- A Day in the Countryside.
- 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,290 - Until July 31st 2009.
To sign get this early bird price I need a $400.00.- advance
(non-refundable).
.I know the culture. I speak the language.
I can also make arrangements for you to visit other destinations in Argentina (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Phone: 415-412-1866 info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com
(non-refundable).
.I know the culture. I speak the language.
I can also make arrangements for you to visit other destinations in Argentina (Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls, etc.)
Phone: 415-412-1866 info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com
From GATO & ANDREA November 2009 (13 nights)
Arrive November 7. Depart November 20.
Trip prices per person in 2009
Accommodation in a 4 stars Hotel $1800 U.S. per person
Trip prices per person in 2009
Accommodation in a 4 stars Hotel $1800 U.S. per person
Accommodation in a Tango Guest House $1600 U.S.
To book make a deposit of $500 dollars. before September 15
More details in our web <http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/>www.tour-tango.com.ar
Contact us: <http://ar.mc536.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=montitango@hotmail.com>
To book make a deposit of $500 dollars. before September 15
More details in our web <http://www.tour-tango.com.ar/>www.tour-tango.com.ar
Contact us: <http://ar.mc536.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=montitango@hotmail.com>
montitango@hotmail.com or andreaygato<http://ar.mc536.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=gatotango@yahoo.com.ar>@gmail.com
