What's New

Monday

Bulletin, August 31, 2009 -

We had our last summer practica at our new location, Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow -and will try to do one every month,  We  break for Labor Day Weekend, resume regular classes at 11 a.m. starting with Sean on September 12.  There will also be a  half hour class for absolute beginners at 10:15 for $5.  If you know folks who might wonder if tango is for them, steer them to the studio at 10 a.m.  We hope to see increased attendance: the very future of tango in Modesto depends on that.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  August  31,  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.
There will be practica on Labor Day, September 7.

SATURDAY - September 5,  No Tango in Modesto. Much happening out of town.

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 - Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,                         
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango
Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.
Contact Donna at 916-443-7008 or  donna@rivertango.com for more info. http://www.rivertango.com

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)

Berkeley -Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St.
Tango with Sean & Charity
September 1, 2009,  6:30 p.m.  To October 20, 2009,  9:30 p.m.
6:30-8 pm 8 week milonguero style series (all-levels)
$75/person or $65/person for couples
8-9:30 4 week volcada series (intermediate)
$35/person
Register by Aug. 31
Phone: 916 7090603
 

WEDNESDAY
Sacramento

Step One, 1920 T Street (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa    9-10:30 p.m.  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 p.m. Beginners lesson  -  Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th Street:  6:45-7:45 p.m  - Former Sacramento Ballet soloist Jeanne Jacobson leads a ballet-based technique class  for social dancers.   Class   includes barre, floor, and center work. $10 drop-in rate,

THURSDAY
Sacramento 
Firehouse 5 Studio : 2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T)
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 Beginning Tango,  7:30 Continuing Tango,  8:30 Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $3/practica (free. with class!)

At Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento:  7-8:30,
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
7-8:30, followed by a práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Tango refinements for ladies & gentlemen.

Fresno -
7:30 p.m.  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.   Beyond Beginning Argentine Tango, Waltz and Milonga group lessons
$15  drop in, $40  monthly if paid on first Thursday, Couples $60 for July


FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance Studio  3992 Foothills
Blvd, Roseville Luis "El Suave" teaches beginning tango at (916-719-3765) from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

Firehouse 5  Studio:   2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T) Miguel Taillant teaches "Tango Buenos Aires" 7:30 p.m. $40 per month: Sessions runs 75 minutes.  Drop-ins $12
 
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave., 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12       
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m,, $12  Instructor: Julian  Ramil   

Fresno
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave  5 p.m  Basics.   6:30 p.m  Practice.
Lesson  $10 includes a supervised practica .  Open Practica  $5

 

LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Friday thru Sunday, September 4-6, 2009.
Sacramento:  Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti teach at The Firehouse #5.  2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T)   For info: tangomichey@yahoo.com or
 
MILONGAS
@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17 (Note Changed date)  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  Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18. with topics specific to our group:
SATURDAY: Oct. 17
11 a.m. - Ladies technique and embellishments -
(Class  specific for women) -
12:30 - Milonga - (all levels) Rhythm and musicality. Close embrace and connection. Speed. Different walks. Plain milonga (easy and useful moves for the social dance, leading  transfer of weight). Combinations and perhaps   some traspié.
SUNDAY: Oct. 18
12 noon - Beginners workshop (all levels welcome!!) working on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. Good resources for good navigation.Coordination and musicality. Flexibility of the embrace.
1:30 - Vals -Rhythm and musicality for vals. Specific figures in cross system. Use of the turns with syncopation for vals; double time and pauses. Different combinations.
1 workshop $30; 2 workshops $55; 3 or 4 workshops $25 each.

MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays,  open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga at the Capital City Hotel, corner of Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard right at the freeway ramps to Business 80,
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.  

SAN FRANCISCO:
@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA  94110
7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class with Christy  & Adolfo
8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Tango class with Christy & Adolfo
Special Guest Instructors:
9/ 10 - Jorge Torres,   What the Eye Sees > The Parada
8:45 p.m - 1 a.m - Milonga with hosts Christy & Adolfo & DJ Emilio
$15 - one class & milonga     $10 - class or milonga only


         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009

From  GATO & ANDREA 
November 2009 & April 2010 (13 nights)
Arrival in Buenos Aires on November 7. Departure  November 20. 
The trip includes
*13 nights accommodation  in a   Tango Guest House with  homemade breakfast
*Welcome  & Farewell dinners in   typical Argentinean "restaurant parrillas"
*Workshops exclusively for our group:  Milonguero and salón styles.
*Dance nights at the best milongas with the  best tables
 $1600  U.S.  dollars per person  without airfare                                
To book deposit  $500 before September 15 
 Contact: montitango@hotmail.com  or   andreaygato@gmail.com 

From Patricia Thatcher-  December 28, 2009 to January 8, 2010.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!!!
Earlybird Price Per Person: $1376 USD without air fare
Earlybird deadline is October 30, 2009.  To register, FAX a registration form
with your $350 deposit directly to Infusions Travel.  Credit cards are welcome.
Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!



From  with Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng-  March 12-28, 2010
Official Representatives of CITA for the United States
*Congreso Internacional de Tango  Argentino: www.cosmotango.com  
 3 Options:
 1. Our Complete Package
  • Roundtrip Air on American Airlines
  • 14 Nights/Double or Single Occupancy at the Hotel Savoy:
  • Daily Continental Breakfast
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers
  • CITA 2010 Registration (Package B - Details:
  • www.cosmotango.com)
  • All of the features listed   in the "Tag Along" Experience
**ESTIMATED PRICING   based on CITA 2009 pricing.
Does not include  Airport departure tax ( $20 USD), or  entry fee imposed by the Argentine government. Fuel surcharge  subject to increase prior to ticketing. Participants will be invoiced for  additional charges at that time. Participants are responsible for securing their own roommate.
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY = $2999  SINGLE OCCUPANCY = $4135
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY after December 1, 2009 = $3343 , SINGLE   =$4453
$500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot!
Earliest bookings receive   priority for CITA class registration.
 2. *CITA Registration   ~ discounted + with perks!
5% discount and the benefit of association with the longest-running and largest international group attending CITA. Priority seating at certain CITA events. You may   wish to add ...   
 3. The Un-Tour "Tag Along" Experience = $175
Stay connected with our group!. Includes:
Pre-Travel Orientation Meeting in San Francisco.
Welcome Dinner in Buenos Aires
Priority Seating for certain CITA events
Daily   suggestions for activities;  meeting times for taxis, dinners & outings;
Showings of tango clothing & shoes from  leading designers with  discounts
For more information contact:  Chelsea Eng       TangoChelsea@hotmail.com             415.584.2704  Or go to www.tangochelsea.com

Friday

Bulletin, August 10, 2009 -

Last Saturday we danced largely non-stop for two hours.  This Saturday is our last Racquet Club practica. We expect to continue them at Juline's School of Dance.  It would be nice to have more experienced dancers to help the less experienced.   

 CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  August 10 & 17,  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 - August 15,  Practica at Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club, beginning with warm up exercises at 10 a.m., and an opportunity to share favorite moves, and  a short introductory class for absolute beginners. 200 Norwegian. $5 to cover club fees.  Regular classes will resume after Labor Day.

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 - Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,                         
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango
Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.
Contact Donna at 916-443-7008 or  donna@rivertango.com for more info. http://www.rivertango.com

Firehouse #5 Studio,   Tuesday, August 11th.
2014B 9th Street. The "Fire Ants" play live tango music every 2nd Tuesday at  Dancing at 8 p.m. Contact Winko <winko@pacbell.net> or  www.tangoalternativa.com for info. 

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
Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West  Sacramento.
Emily Trites teaches Introductory Argentine Tango from 6:30 to 7:15 pm and
Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango 7:15-8 pm

 Step One, 1920 T Street (at the RR tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa    9-10:30 p.m.  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 p.m. Beginners lesson  -  Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th Street:  6:45-7:45 p.m  - Former Sacramento Ballet soloist Jeanne Jacobson leads a ballet-based technique class  for social dancers.   Class   includes barre, floor, and center work. $10 Drop-in Rate,

THURSDAY
Sacramento 
Firehouse 5 Studio : 2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T)
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 Beginning Tango,  7:30 Continuing Tango,  8:30 Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $3/practica (FREE with class!)

At Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento:  7-8:30,
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
7:00 to 8:30, followed by a práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 pm.
Tango refinements for ladies & gentlemen.
Fresno -
7:30 p.m  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.   Beyond Beginning Argentine Tango, Waltz and Milonga group lessons
$15  drop in, $40  monthly if paid on first Thursday, Couples $60 for July

Berkeley  @ the Beat 2560 9th St. (all-levels)
9-10 p.m.: tango progressive (beg/intermediate.) 
9-10 p.m: Beginner Practica 10 p.m- Midnight: Practica
$15  both classes & practica, $10 for one class & practica
$5  practica only   Classes taught by Sean & Charity and Dan & Pier
 
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance Studio  3992 Foothills
Blvd, Roseville Luis "El Suave" teaches beginning tango at (916-719-3765) from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

 Firehouse 5  Studio:   2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T) Miguel Taillant teaches "Tango Buenos Aires" 7:30 p.m. $40 per month: Sessions runs 75 minutes.  Drop-ins $12

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

Fresno
 Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave  5 p.m  Basics.   6:30 p.m  Practice.
 Lesson  $10 includes a supervised practica .  Open Practica  $5


Coming Up
Sacramento
Saturday & Sunday, August 15-16, 2009 Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln teach at The Firehouse #5.  For info: tangomichey@yahoo.com 


Oscar & Georgina teach at TBTR: 128 J Street Old Sacramento.
Thursday, August 20: 
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels)
*Included   is a práctica  from 8:30-10:30 p.m. 

Saturday, August 22
2:30-4 p.m. -- Traspies: What they are and how to do them (All Levels)
4:30-6 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango IV (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) --
 
Sunday, August 23
2:30-4 p.m. -- Milonga (All Levels)
4:30-6 p.m. -- Special Porteño Steps (Intermediate) 

Monday, August 24
7-8:30 p.m. --  Refine what you learned over the weekend. All questions answered!
 
SEPTEMBER 2009:
Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti teach at The Firehouse #5.
Friday thru Sunday, September 4-6, 2009. For info:
tangomichey@yahoo.com or
916-799-1952. www.tangoalternativa.com

 
MILONGAS
@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17 (Note Changed date)  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  Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18.

MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays,  open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga at the Capital City Hotel, corner of Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard right at the freeway ramps to Business 80,
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

@>---- Saturday, August 15 & 29 at Firehouse #5 Studio, 2014B 9TH Street
( 9th & T), "La Milonga AlterNATIVA"  9:00 pm to  Midnight,

@>---- Sunday: August 16  & 30 "Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way
(just west of San Juan), Fair Oaks, Calif. 95628, 6-9:30 pm. $5 cover. 

@>---- Saturday, August 22 at Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
lesson at 8 p.m., dancing 'till midnight.

@>----  Sunday: August 23rd, 2009. 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.


SAN FRANCISCO:
@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA  94110
7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class with Christy  & Adolfo
8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Tango class with Christy & Adolfo
Special Guest Instructors:
8/13-  Jorge Nel
9/17 - George Garcia
9/24 - Pampa Cortes
8:45 p.m - 1 a.m - Milonga with hosts Christy & Adolfo & DJ Emilio
$15 - one class & milonga     $10 - class or milonga only


EL CERRITO
@>---- Thursdays:  - The Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Ave.
7 p.m drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson
8 p.m. - drop-in advanced class
8 p.m. - drop-in beginners' class with Ann Sheridan
Classes are $12 each and include the milonga.
 FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 p.m.1 a.m.! 


SAN FRANCISCO
@>----  Friday, August 14th,  La Milonga de Jeanne.   
Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave, Oakland. (Downstairs)
8-9 p.m. Intermediate class with David & Mariana.
9 p.m. - midnight. Milonga. DJ David Orly-Thompson.
Free Parking
 
FRESNO
@>---- Saturday, August 22, 8:00 p.m.-note change! at Studio 65,
 2965 N. Maroa Ave. 
 $10  plus finger foods to share.  $15  without food. Beverages  provided.

         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009

From Marcelo Solis: September 24th to October 5th
Cost: $2,290.00. - Until August 15th 2009.
Phone: 415-412-1866    info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com


From GATO & ANDREA    November 7 to 20, 2009. Register Now!!!!
$1600 without air fare
Visit our website: www.tour-tango.com.ar 

From Patricia Thatcher-  December 28, 2009 to January 8, 2010.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!!!
Earlybird Price Per Person: $1376 USD without air fare
Earlybird deadline is October 30, 2009.  To register, FAX a registration form
with your $350 deposit directly to Infusions Travel.  Credit cards are welcome.
Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!
 

Monday

Bulletin, August 24, 2009 -

We had our first summer practica at our new location, Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow - suite E, at Woodrow and McHenry behind the India Bistro.  The energy level was good, and the studio is air conditioned.  These practicas have been well received, so we will try to do one every month, so our instructors will essentially have a full month to themselves.  We will meet  one more time, next Saturday - August 29 before breaking for Labor Day, after which we resume regular classes at 11 a.m. starting with Sean and Charity in September

 CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  August 24 & 31,  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 - August 29,  2nd and final practica before classes resume at Juline's School of Dance, beginning with warm up exercises at 10 a.m., a chance to  share favorite moves and a short introductory class for absolute beginners. 144 Woodrow Ave.. $5 to cover club fees.  Regular classes will resume after Labor Day.

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 - Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,                         
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango
Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.
Contact Donna at 916-443-7008 or  donna@rivertango.com for more info. http://www.rivertango.com


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

Step One, 1920 T Street (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa    9-10:30 p.m.  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 p.m. Beginners lesson  -  Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th Street:  6:45-7:45 p.m  - Former Sacramento Ballet soloist Jeanne Jacobson leads a ballet-based technique class  for social dancers.   Class   includes barre, floor, and center work. $10 drop-in rate,

THURSDAY
Sacramento 
Firehouse 5 Studio : 2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T)
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 Beginning Tango,  7:30 Continuing Tango,  8:30 Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $3/practica (free. with class!)

At Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento:  7-8:30,
Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box"
7-8:30, followed by a práctica from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Tango refinements for ladies & gentlemen.
Fresno -
7:30 p.m.  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.   Beyond Beginning Argentine Tango, Waltz and Milonga group lessons
$15  drop in, $40  monthly if paid on first Thursday, Couples $60 for July

Berkeley  @ the Beat 2560 9th St. (all-levels)
9-10 p.m.: tango progressive (beg/intermediate.) 
9-10 p.m: Beginner Practica 10 p.m- Midnight: Practica
$15  both classes & practica, $10 for one class & practica
$5  practica only   Classes taught by Sean & Charity and Dan & Pier
 
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance Studio  3992 Foothills
Blvd, Roseville Luis "El Suave" teaches beginning tango at (916-719-3765) from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

Firehouse 5  Studio:   2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T) Miguel Taillant teaches "Tango Buenos Aires" 7:30 p.m. $40 per month: Sessions runs 75 minutes.  Drop-ins $12
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave., 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12       
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m,, $12  Instructor: Julian  Ramil   

Fresno
Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave  5 p.m  Basics.   6:30 p.m  Practice.
Lesson  $10 includes a supervised practica .  Open Practica  $5

Coming Up
 
SEPTEMBER 2009:
Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti teach at The Firehouse #5.
Friday thru Sunday, September 4-6, 2009. For info:
tangomichey@yahoo.com or

 
MILONGAS
@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17 (Note Changed date)  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  Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18. with topics specific to our group:
SATURDAY: Oct. 17
11 a.m. - Ladies technique and embellishments -
(Class  specific for women) -
12:30 - Milonga - (all levels) Rhythm and musicality. Close embrace and connection. Speed. Different walks. Plain milonga (easy and useful moves for the social dance, leading  transfer of weight). Combinations and perhaps   some traspié.
SUNDAY: Oct. 18
12 noon - Beginners workshop (all levels welcome!!) working on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. Good resources for good navigation.Coordination and musicality. Flexibility of the embrace.
1:30 - Vals -Rhythm and musicality for vals. Specific figures in cross system. Use of the turns with syncopation for vals; double time and pauses. Different combinations.
1 workshop $30; 2 workshops $55; 3 or 4 workshops $25 each.

MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays,  open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga at the Capital City Hotel, corner of Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard right at the freeway ramps to Business 80,
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.  

@>---- Saturday, August  29 at Firehouse #5 Studio, 2014B 9TH Street
( 9th & T), "La Milonga AlterNATIVA"  9 p.m.-midnight,

@>---- Sunday: August  30 "Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way
(just west of San Juan), Fair Oaks, Calif. 95628, 6-9:30 p.m. $5 cover. 

@>---- Saturday, September 12 –At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.   SPECIAL GUEST MAESTRO JORGE TORRES, DANCE CAPTAIN OF "FOREVER TANGO!" Introductory tango lesson from 8-9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), followed by a dance from 9 -midnight! Cost is $15 for lesson and dance; $10 for dance only. Both include refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.  Dance  demonstration around 10:30 p.m.

@>---- Saturday,  September 22 – At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento  SPECIAL GUEST   MIRIAM LARICI AND LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO! Introductory tango lesson from 8-9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), followed by a dance from 9:00- midnight! Cost is $15 for lesson and dance; $10 for dance only. Both include refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.

Oakland
@>---- Friday 28th- Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue. 
Host : Negracha & Diego,  Negracha Sings!!! Come hear Negracha sing ,
7.30-8.30 p.m. Tango lessons,. 8.30- midnight, Milonga!  
 

SAN FRANCISCO:
@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA  94110
7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class with Christy  & Adolfo
8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Tango class with Christy & Adolfo
Special Guest Instructors:
9/ 10 - Jorge Torres,   What the Eye Sees > The Parada
9/17 - George Garcia
9/24 - Pampa Cortes
8:45 p.m - 1 a.m - Milonga with hosts Christy & Adolfo & DJ Emilio
$15 - one class & milonga     $10 - class or milonga only


EL CERRITO
@>---- Thursdays:  - The Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Ave.
7 p.m. - drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson
8 p.m. - drop-in advanced class 
8 p.m. - drop-in beginners' class 
Classes are $12 each and include the milonga.
Introducing the FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.  Dance your worries away to great sounds new and old, at the place that loves you most - The Danceasy!
Cozy and friendly, and   serving bay area tango dancers for more than twelve years. 


         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009

From  GATO & ANDREA 
November 2009 & April 2010 (13 nights)
Arrival in Buenos Aires on November 7. Departure  November 20. 
The trip includes
*13 nights accommodation  in a   Tango Guest House with  homemade breakfast
*Welcome  & Farewell dinners in   typical Argentinean "restaurant parrillas"
*Workshops exclusively for our group:  Milonguero and salón styles.
*Dance nights at the best milongas with the  best tables
 $1600  U.S.  dollars per person  without airfare                                
To book deposit  $500 before September 15 
 Contact: montitango@hotmail.com  or   andreaygato@gmail.com 

From Patricia Thatcher-  December 28, 2009 to January 8, 2010.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!!!
Earlybird Price Per Person: $1376 USD without air fare
Earlybird deadline is October 30, 2009.  To register, FAX a registration form
with your $350 deposit directly to Infusions Travel.  Credit cards are welcome.
Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!
 

Bulletin, August 17, 2009 -

We've had our last Racquet Club practica. Next Saturday we will meet at our NEW location, Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow - suite E, at Woodrow and McHenry behind the India Bistro where we once had Monday practicas.  The new location is well lit, with many mirrors.
Thursday we are back at Concetta's for our monthly Art Walk milonga
   Hope to see us all there.

 CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  August 17 & 24,  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.

THURSDAY - August 20, Art Walk Milonga at Cocettas, 1205 J. Street,  7 - 9.  Enjoy a glass of wine, some food, socialize  and tango.

SATURDAY - August 22,  First meeting at our NEW location. Juline's School of Dance, beginning with warm up exercises at 10 a.m., a chance to  share favorite moves and a short introductory class for absolute beginners. 144 Woodrow Ave.. $5 to cover club fees.  Regular classes will resume after Labor Day.

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 - Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,                         
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango
Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.
Contact Donna at 916-443-7008 or  donna@rivertango.com for more info. http://www.rivertango.com


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

 Step One, 1920 T Street (at the RR tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa    9-10:30 p.m.  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 p.m. Beginners lesson  -  Pràctica until 9 p.m. $3

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th Street:  6:45-7:45 p.m  - Former Sacramento Ballet soloist Jeanne Jacobson leads a ballet-based technique class  for social dancers.   Class   includes barre, floor, and center work. $10 Drop-in Rate,

THURSDAY
Sacramento 
Firehouse 5 Studio : 2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T)
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 Beginning Tango,  7:30 Continuing Tango,  8:30 Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $3/practica (FREE with class!)

At Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento: Thursday, August 20
7:00-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels)
Sacadas -- This is one of the steps that you have always wanted to do at the
milonga, very elegant and lovely.
Included with this class is a práctica hosted by Ed Loomis and Rebeca Basave
from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This is a great chance to practice your technique!

Fresno -
7:30 p.m  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.   Beyond Beginning Argentine Tango, Waltz and Milonga group lessons
$15  drop in, $40  monthly if paid on first Thursday, Couples $60 for July

Berkeley  @ the Beat 2560 9th St. (all-levels)
9-10 p.m.: tango progressive (beg/intermediate.) 
9-10 p.m: Beginner Practica 10 p.m- Midnight: Practica
$15  both classes & practica, $10 for one class & practica
$5  practica only   Classes taught by Sean & Charity and Dan & Pier
 
FRIDAY:
Sacramento:
Roseville Dance Studio  3992 Foothills
Blvd, Roseville Luis "El Suave" teaches beginning tango at (916-719-3765) from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

Firehouse 5  Studio:   2014 9th St  (Corner of 9th & T) Miguel Taillant teaches "Tango Buenos Aires" 7:30 p.m. $40 per month: Sessions runs 75 minutes.  Drop-ins $12
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave., 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12       
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m,, $12  Instructor: Julian  Ramil   

Fresno
 Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave  5 p.m  Basics.   6:30 p.m  Practice.
 Lesson  $10 includes a supervised practica .  Open Practica  $5

Coming Up
Oscar & Georgina teach at TBTR: 128 J Street Old Sacramento.
Thursday, August 20: 
7-8:30 p.m. -- "Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels)
*Included is a práctica  from 8:30-10:30 p.m. 

Saturday, August 22
2:30-4 p.m. -- Traspies: What they are and how to do them (All Levels)
4:30-6 p.m. -- "The beauty of Tango IV (Tango-Milonga-Vals)" (Advanced) --
 
Sunday, August 23
2:30-4 p.m. -- Milonga (All Levels)
4:30-6 p.m. -- Special Porteño Steps (Intermediate) 
 
SEPTEMBER 2009:
Gato Valdez & Andrea Monti teach at The Firehouse #5.
Friday thru Sunday, September 4-6, 2009. For info:
tangomichey@yahoo.com or
916-799-1952. www.tangoalternativa.com

 
MILONGAS
@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17 (Note Changed date)  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  Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18. with topics specific to our group:
SATURDAY: Oct. 17
11 a.m. - Ladies technique and embellishments -
(Class  specific for women) -
12:30 - Milonga - (all levels) Rhythm and musicality. Close embrace and connection. Speed. Different walks. Plain milonga (easy and useful moves for the social dance, leading  transfer of weight). Combinations and perhaps   some traspié.
SUNDAY: Oct. 18
12 noon - Beginners workshop (all levels welcome!!) working on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. Good resources for good navigation.Coordination and musicality. Flexibility of the embrace.
1:30 - Vals -Rhythm and musicality for vals. Specific figures in cross system. Use of the turns with syncopation for vals; double time and pauses. Different combinations.
1 workshop $30; 2 workshops $55; 3 or 4 workshops $25 each.

MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Wednesdays,  open air milongas at Quarry Ponds
(5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746). Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga at the Capital City Hotel, corner of Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard right at the freeway ramps to Business 80,
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

@>---- Saturday, August 22 at Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
lesson at 8 p.m., dancing 'till midnight.

@>----  Sunday: August 23rd, 2009. 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.

FRESNO
@>---- Saturday, August 22, 8:00 p.m.-Adornos Art & Dance
2977 N. Maroa Ave,         between Clinton and Shields, and north of the railroad tracks, same parking lot at Studio 65
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Affordable art for your home & office, jewelry, & gift cards for sale. Dance performances, Dance lessons, and Food                    ARTISTS: Bebe Long, Nancy J. Stegall, Lacy Long & Jonathon Ayala and more!                             
Activities All Day......... Two dance parties will start at 8 p.m.  a milonga and a ballroom party at Studio 65, 
 $10  plus finger foods to share.  $15  without food. Beverages  provided.

EL CERRITO
@>---- Thursdays:  - The Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Ave.
7 p.m drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson
8 p.m. - drop-in advanced class
8 p.m. - drop-in beginners' class with Ann Sheridan
Classes are $12 each and include the milonga.
 FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.! 


         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009

From  GATO & ANDREA 
November 2009 & April 2010 (13 nights)
Arrival in Buenos Aires on November 7. Departure  November 20. 
The trip includes
*13 nights accommodation  in a   Tango Guest House with  homemade breakfast
*Welcome  & Farewell dinners in   typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla"
*Workshops exclusively for our group:  Milonguero and salón styles.
*Dance nights at the best milongas with the  best tables
 $1600  U.S.  dollars per person  without airfare                                
To book deposit  $500 before September 15 
 Contact: montitango@hotmail.com  or   andreaygato@gmail.com 

From Patricia Thatcher-  December 28, 2009 to January 8, 2010.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!!!
Earlybird Price Per Person: $1376 USD without air fare
Earlybird deadline is October 30, 2009.  To register, FAX a registration form
with your $350 deposit directly to Infusions Travel.  Credit cards are welcome.
Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!

Bulletin, August 3, 2009 -

We will soon move operation to our new digs at Juline School of Dance at McHenry & Woodrow, behind the India Bistro, where we once had Monday practicas. Stay tuned for exact times.  Meanwhile we continue summer practicas at the Racquet Club and found them useful; many of us feel quite "worked out" afterwards.   With a short introductory class for absolute beginners and a fee reduced to just cover use of the facility, those who wonder if tango is for them get a chance to learn.  . 

 CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  August 3 & 10,  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 - August 8,  Practica at Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club, beginning with warm up exercises at 10 a.m., and an opportunity to share favorite moves, and  a short introductory class for absolute beginners. 200 Norwegian. $5 to cover club fees.  Regular classes will resume after Labor Day.

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 - Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento,
Patrick Alessandri & Donna Williams Teach the Tuesday Classes for July
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango
Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.


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)

Berkeley - Finnish Hall,  0970 Chestnut Street, 
August, Intermediate Series "Dynamic Turns for the Social Dance Floor"
class with Sean & Charity:  Start Time: Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m.
End Time: Monday, August 24 at 9 p.m.


WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
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 .

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

At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th Street:  6:45-7:45 p.m  - July  -
Former Sacramento Ballet soloist Jeanne Jacobson leads a ballet-based technique class  for social dancers.   Class   includes barre, floor, and center work.
$10 Drop-in Rate,

THURSDAY
Sacramento 
Firehouse 5: 2014 9th St
Tango Explorations with Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre
6:30 Beginning Tango,  7:30 Continuing Tango,  8:30 Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $3/practica (FREE with class!)

Fresno -
7:30 p.m  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.   Beyond Beginning Argentine Tango, Waltz and Milonga group lessons
$15  drop in, $40  monthly if paid on first Thursday, Couples $60 for July


Berkeley Thursday Nights @ the Beat 2560 9th St. (all-levels)
9-10 p.m.: tango progressive (beg/intermediate.) 
9-10 p.m: Beginner Practica
10 p.m- Midnight: Practica
$15 for both classes & practica
$10 for one class & practica
$5 for practica only
Classes taught by Sean & Charity and Dan & Pier
 
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

Firehouse 5:  2014 9th Street -Tango with MIGUEL TAILLANT  7:30 p.m.
working on disassociating the upper and lower body to create turns and "molinetes" to the left and right.  $40 per month; each session runs 75 minutes.Drop-ins: $12.
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville
The Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave., 
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m., $12       
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m,, $12
Instructor: Julian  Ramil   website www.sabordetango.com.

Fresno
 Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave
 5 p.m  Basics of Argentine Tango, Waltz and Milonga group lessons
 6:30 p.m  Time to practice what you have learned in  class and ask questions
 Basics Group Lesson  $10 includes a supervised practica . Open Practica  $5
 
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  Saturday, 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  <mailto:luiselsuave%40comcast.net>luiselsuave@comcast.net .
@>---- 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) 2:30-5:30 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO:
@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA  94110
7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class with Christy  & Adolfo
8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Tango class with Christy & Adolfo
8/6 - Guest instructors - Jon & Judy
8/13- Guest instructor - Jorge Nel
8:45 p.m - 12:30 a.m - Milonga with hosts Christy & Adolfo & DJ Emilio
$15 - one class & milonga     $10 - class or milonga only

@>---- OAKLAND: Friday August 7th- Negracha & Diego, Milonga
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets
7.30-8.30 p.m Tango Lessons, all levels.
8.30.-midnight, Milonga!!( Tango Party)
Join us for a Tango Performance by Negracha & Diego+ Chacarera + Traditional Argentine food +Raffle+ the best tango music! Dj: Diego Lanau
Topic class: Milonga Traspie+ Musicality + Connection!!
Milonga+lesson: $20. Milonga only :$15.  Free Parking


EL CERRITO
@>---- Thursdays:  - The Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Ave.
7 p.m drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson
8 p.m. - drop-in advanced class with NEGRACHA & DIEGO! (July)
8 p.m. - drop-in beginners' class with Ann Sheridan
Classes are $12 each and include the milonga.
 FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 p.m.1 a.m.! 
Kate Schonmeyer    www.danceasy.com  

SAN FRANCISCO
@>----  Friday, August 14th,  La Milonga de Jeanne.   
Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave, Oakland. (Downstairs)
8-9 p.m. Intermediate class with David & Mariana.
9 p.m. - midnight. Milonga. DJ David Orly-Thompson.
Free Parking
 
FRESNO
@>---- Saturday, August 15 8 p.m.  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave. Milonga


         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009

From GATO & ANDREA    November 7 to 20, 2009. Register Now!!!!
The trip includes
*Transfers from Ezeiza Airport to and from hotel to Ezeiza Airport
*13 nights accommodation in a  Tango Guest House .
*Welcome & Farewell dinners in a typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla".
*8 private group workshops (one and a half hour duration, milonguero and salón styles).
*12 dance nights at the best milongas  (best tables booked,)
* Included Excursions:
1. Walking tour in downtown and Plaza San Martin
2. City Tour in private bus with bilingual guide.
3. Sunday in San Telmo
4. Five stars Tango Dinner Show (everything included)
5. A day in the country at Estancia "La Cinacina" in San Antonio de Areco
6. Guided visit to the Teatro Colón Café Tortoni, and  Recoleta Cemetery.
7. Shopping day for tango souvenirs,  shoes. and  leather clothes.
$1600 without air fare
Visit our website: www.tour-tango.com.ar 
Contact us:  montitango@hotmail.com or, andreaygato@gmail.com