Bulletin, September 28, 2009 -

Many have trouble finding Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow. Tango classes are not in the main building but across the way - same parking lot, Studio E. 

Sean & Charity finished their rotation. Next Saturday will be a practica, not a lesson, with an opportunity to work on class material.  The 10 a.m. absolute beginner class will still take place, with a $5 fee for the entire session. October will give us two practicas, a weekend with Gato & Andrea,two classes with Patrick. Many options.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Sept. 28:  NO tango at Jacobs, which will host a rock concert.  We will meet there again on Monday, Oct. 5 . 

SATURDAY - Oct. 3  -  Practica   at Juline School of Dance -  144 Woodrow (Corner of McHenry) Studio E.   11 a.m.  1  p.m.  $5.

Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, 

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MILONGA  IN MODESTO

@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17   Next Milonga at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave.  starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest artists Gato & Andrea from Buenos Aires . Workshops with them Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18. with specific topics:

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. Easy and useful moves for the social dance, leading  transfer of weight.  Perhaps some traspié.

SUNDAY: Oct. 18

Noon - Beginners workshop (all levels welcome!!) working on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. 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. 

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. Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga. Capital City Hotel, Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard.   2:30-5:30 p.m.

@>---- Saturday,   Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)

Special Halloween Milonga Oct. 31!

 

@>---- Saturday,   Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)

Nov. 21 - Daniel Peters & Pier Voulkos!

FH5's 2nd Anniversary Milonga & Celebration! 

SAN FRANCISCO:

@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street

San Francisco, CA  94110

7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class    8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv  class  Gustavo & Maria - Oct 1

(No Milonga - Thursday Oct 15)

The Bogart Trio (live music) - Oct 22

Facundo Posadas - Oct 22, 29 & Nov 5

8:45 p.m - 1 a.m - Milonga with hosts Christy & Adolfo & DJ Emilio

$15 - one class & milonga     $10 - class or milonga only

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS 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 -Advanced Tango - Focussing on Sacadas in September

Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.

Fresno - Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  8-9 p.m.  Tango Starters  for those who have never had instruction in social dance or are just starting with only a few lessons. Learn at your own pace. $10 per person

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   Tango   6:30-7:15 p.m. and

Beginning/Intermediate   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.

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" followed by a práctica   8:30-10:30 p.m. Tango refinements for ladies & gentlemen.

Fresno -

7:30 p.m.  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.   Beyond the Basics for those who have been learning and practicing technique and musicality.

 $15 drop-in, Monthly $40 single, $60 couple

 

FRIDAY:

Sacramento:

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

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

Oct. 2 @ Lafayette Dance Center. 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Guest instructors: Gustavo Benzecry Sabá & María Olivera

8-9 p.m. Fundamentals & technique class. 

9-10 p.m. Intermediate class

10- midnight: Milonga (dance party)

$12 class and milonga, $17 both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only

 

SUNDAY

Sacramento - Oct. 4th  Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)

 J. Abling!  1:00 pm to 2:15 pm***

Subject: Understanding the role of Music in Following & Leading.

WHAT DOES BEING MUSICAL REALLY MEANS IN TANGO.

One of the differences between a good dancer and a great dancer is understanding HOW to be musical. Using THREE guidelines, we will learn how to dance in a magical musical mutuality.

Diagnostic Practica - 2:30-4 p.m. SUBJECT: GANCHOS If you've learned  gancho sequences or combinations, bring those along and let's work out the kinks to make them more comfortable, and musical.

1 Class/Diagnostic = $25,  2 Classes/Diagnostics = $45, 3 Classes/Diagnostics = $60,

Fresno

Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.   5-6:30 p.m  Beginning  Tango Start anytime   and learn the walk, the embrace, and  starting movements of this   dance. Practica is included. $10 per person 6:30 p.m   Practica   $5  Practice time for all levels, an unstructured group practice,   ask Guy or Kathy any questions.

Upcoming Sacramento workshops! - Firehouse 5 : 2014 9th Street (9th & T)

Oct. 30- Nov. 1, 2009 - Facundo Posadas! Halloween Milonga Oct. 31!

 

Nov. 21 - Daniel Peters & Pier Voulkos! FH5's 2nd Anniversary Milonga! 

 

Feb. 20, 2010 - Sol Orozco & Juano Cantone! 

         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009

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.

http://www.infusionstravel.com/register/

Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!

http://www.infusionstravel.com

From Negracha & Diego Mar. 6-17 includes:

1) Transport  from Airport- to Hotel, and back

2) Hotel selected with the best location for 10 nights.- includes breakfast.

3) Neighborhood walking tour, visits to Noted Coffee shops and  museums.

4) Spanish interpreter

5) Milongas  the best Milongas in Buenos Aires, 

7) Shopping guide: Personal assistance in Shoes, Cd's gifts and much more!!!.

8) Special   Welcome Dinner.

9) Show & Folkloric Peña.

10)  3 Workshops: 3 Workshops with Negracha & Diego 

11) One CD with the trip

Before February 1 : U$D 1.350

After February 1  : U$D : 1.500

The deadline and payment.- Does not include airfare

Reservation:  300 guarantees your spot.
+ info: negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar

Tel SF: (925)956-9965  (925)337-3423   BUE:15-6542-6909 .

From  with Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng-  Mar. 12-28, 2010

Official Representatives of CITA for the United States

*Congreso Internacional de Tango   Argentino: www.cosmotango.com  

 1.   Complete Package

• Roundtrip Air on American Airlines (via Dallas)
• 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 below in the "Tag Along" Experience

**ESTIMATED PRICING  based on CITA 2009 pricing. Plus airport departure tax (approx. $20 USD), or possible entry fee by  Argentine government. Participants are responsible for securing their own roommate.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY = $2999  SINGLE OCCUPANCY = $4135

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY after Dec. 1  = $3343

SINGLE OCCUPANCY after Dec. 1 = 4453

$500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot!

Earliest bookings receive   priority for CITA class registration.

For  information contact:

Chelsea Eng   TangoChelsea@hotmail.com     415.584.2704 Or www.tangochelsea.com

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Bulletin, September 21, 2009 -

Many have trouble finding Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow. Tango classes are not in the main building but across the way - same parking lot, Studio E. 

We will see Sean & Charity on Saturday.  In the meantime, the 10:00 a.m. absolute beginner class brought more new people who stayed for the 11 a.m.  class.

 We hope to see increased attendance; the future of  Modesto tango depends on that. We will be back at Jacobs tonight.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Sept. 21: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining,  8 p.m., 2501 McHenry. 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.

NOTE:  No tango next Monday (Sept. 28) as Jacobs hosts a rock concert.

SATURDAY - Sept. 26,  - Classes with Sean & Charity at Juline School of Dance -  144 Woodrow (Corner of McHenry) Studio E.   11 a.m. Beginner level, noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica $12 per class.  Practica only $5. Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited toward class you decide to stay.  One time only introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.

SUNDAY - Sept. 27,  2-6:00 p.m. in Twain Harte, Kevin Barr hosts a little tango and BBQ party for Foothill tangueros and wants valley people on his  deck. All you need is your tango face and a sense of well being!  If you can make it let them  know so they can prepare. 24211 Tom Marshall Ct. Twain Harte, CA 95383

home: (209) 586 0815 - kev@barrconstruction.com    cell 209 770 0227

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MILONGAS IN MODESTO

@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17   Next Milonga at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave.  starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest artists Gato & Andrea from Buenos Aires . Workshops with them Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18. with specific topics :

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. Easy and useful moves for the social dance, leading  transfer of weight.  Perhaps some traspié.

SUNDAY: Oct. 18

Noon - Beginners workshop (all levels welcome!!) working on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. 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. 

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. Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga. Capital City Hotel, Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard.   2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

@>---- Saturday,  Sept. 26, Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento  GUEST   MIRIAM LARICI AND LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO! Lesson at 8 p.m.,

Milonga 9 - midnight!   $15 for lesson and dance; $10 for dance only.

Includes refreshments.

@>---- Sunday, Sept 27: Dancing at "It's a Grind" coffee house, 2741 Del Paso Road in Natomas Town Center (Del Paso Rd exit from I-5) 6:30-8:30 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO:

@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street

San Francisco, CA  94110

7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class    8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv  class 

Special Guest Instructor: Sept, 24 - Pampa Cortes

Gustavo & Maria - Oct 1

(No Milonga - Thurs Oct 15)

The Bogart Trio (live music) - Oct 22

Facundo Posadas - Oct 22, 29 & Nov 5

8:45 p.m - 1 a.m - Milonga with hosts Christy & Adolfo & DJ Emilio

$15 - one class & milonga     $10 - class or milonga only

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS 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 -Advanced Tango - Focussing on Sacadas in September

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:  

Sept. 22 @ Precious Life Wellness Village. 2116 Berkeley Way,  7-8:30 p.m. All levels special class on "small details that have a BIG INFLUENCE on your dance". Marcelo Solis teaching$13

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. and

Beginning/Intermediate   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.

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"

 followed by a práctica   8:30-10:30 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 September

 

FRIDAY:

Sacramento:

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

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

Lafayette:   

Sept. 25 @ Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd

Guest instructors:  Gustavo Benzecry Sabá & María Olivera

8-9 p.m. Fundamentals & technique class. 

9-10 p.m. Intermediate class

10- midnight: Milonga (dance party)

$12 class and milonga, $17 both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only

SATURDAY,

Berkeley Sept. 26 @ The Beat 2560 9th St.

Gustavo Benzecry Sabá & María Olivera

9:30-10:30 pm Tango Class with Gustavo Benzecry Sabá & María Olivera

10:30- midnight milonga DJ Rina. Hosted by Rina Gendelman.

SUNDAY

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

 

         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 

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.

http://www.infusionstravel.com/register/

Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!

http://www.infusionstravel.com

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  

 1.   Complete Package

• Roundtrip Air on American Airlines (via Dallas)
• 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 below in the "Tag Along" Experience

**ESTIMATED PRICING  based on CITA 2009 pricing. Plus airport departure tax (approx. $20 USD), or possible entry fee by  Argentine government. Participants are responsible for securing their own roommate.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY = $2999  SINGLE OCCUPANCY = $4135

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY after December 1, 2009 = $3343

SINGLE OCCUPANCY after December 1, 2009 = 4453

$500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot!

Earliest bookings receive   priority for CITA class registration.

For  information contact:

Chelsea Eng   TangoChelsea@hotmail.com     415.584.2704 Or www.tangochelsea.com

Bulletin, September 14, 2009 -

Many have trouble finding Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow - Tango classes are not in the main building but across the way - same parking lot at Studio E. 

It was great to see Sean again.  Next week Charity will pick up where he left off.

Thursday is our monthly art walk milonga (dance party) at Concetta's downtown. 

Hope for a good turnout there.

The  half hour  absolute beginners class brought two new people who stayed for Sean's class.  Again, if you know folks who might wonder if tango is for them, steer them to the studio at 10 a.m.  Meanwhile we hope to see increased attendance; the  future of tango in Modesto depends on that. We will be back at Jacobs tonight as well.  Opportunities to dance this week are multiple.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Sept. 14 & 21: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining,  8 p.m., 2501 McHenry. 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 -  September 17 - Art Walk Milonga at Concetta's 1205 J Street.  We dance as passersby walk from art gallery to art gallery.August was for photography, and many passersby sported cameras and captured us.  Who knows what it is this month?  Come enjoy wine, food. socializing  and an opportunity to dance.  7-9 p.m.

SATURDAY - September 19,  - Classes with Charity LeBron at Juline School of Dance -  144 Woodrow (Corner of McHenry)   11 a.m. Beginner level, noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica $12 per class.  Practica only $5. Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited toward class with Charity if they decide to stay.  One time only introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.

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MILONGAS IN MODESTO

@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17    Next Milonga at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry Ave.  starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest artists Gato & Andrea from Buenos Aires . Workshops with them Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17-18. with specific topics :

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. Easy and useful moves for the social dance, leading  transfer of weight.  Perhaps some traspié.

SUNDAY: Oct. 18

Noon - Beginners workshop (all levels welcome!!) working on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. 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. 

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. Class at 6 p.m., milonga at 7 p.m.

@>---- Sundays, The Capital City Milonga. Capital City Hotel, Fulton Avenue & Auburn Boulevard.   2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

@>---- Saturday, Sept. 19, "La Milonga AlterNATIVA" at Firehouse #5 Studio, 2014B  9th St. (9th & T), Lesson at 8 p.m.   Milonga at 9   Performance by Mirabai Deranja & Julio Marino!

 

@>----  Sunday, Sept. 20: "Milonga Mirabelle" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, Calif. 95628, 6-9:30 .pm. $5 cover.

@>---- Saturday,  Sept. 26, Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento  GUEST   MIRIAM LARICI AND LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO! Lesson 8-

Milonga 9 - midnight!   $15 for lesson and dance; $10 for dance only.

Includes refreshments.

@>---- Sunday, Sept 27: Dancing at "It's a Grind" coffee house, 2741 Del Paso Road in Natomas Town Center (Del Paso Rd exit from I-5) 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

FRESNO

@>----  Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.

SAN FRANCISCO:

@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street

San Francisco, CA  94110

7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango class   / 8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv  class 

Special Guest Instructor: Sept, 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

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS 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 -Advanced Tango - Focussing on Sacadas in September

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)

WEDNESDAY

Sacramento

Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West  Sacramento.

Emily Trites teaches Introductory   Tango   6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and

Beginning/Intermediate   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.

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"

 followed by a práctica   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 September

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)   6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.

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

 

SUNDAY

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

 

         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 

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.

http://www.infusionstravel.com/register/

Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!

http://www.infusionstravel.com

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  

 1. Our Complete Package

• Roundtrip Air on American Airlines (via Dallas)
• 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 below in the "Tag Along" Experience

**ESTIMATED PRICING  based on CITA 2009 pricing. Plus airport departure tax (approx. $20 USD), or possible entry fee by  Argentine government. Participants are responsible for securing their own roommate.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY = $2999  SINGLE OCCUPANCY = $4135

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY after December 1, 2009 = $3343

SINGLE OCCUPANCY after December 1, 2009 = 4453

$500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot!

Earliest bookings receive   priority for CITA class registration.

For  information contact:

Chelsea Eng   TangoChelsea@hotmail.com     415.584.2704 Or www.tangochelsea.com

Tuesday

Bulletin, September 7, 2009 -

We start autumn by resuming regular lessons at our new location, Juline's School of Dance, 144 Woodrow . Sean will open the year with the beginner class at 11 a.m. There will also be a half hour absolute beginners class at 10:15 for $5.  If you know anyone who has wondered if tango is their dance, steer them to the studio at 10 a.m.  Meanwhile we hope to see increased attendance. Tango in Modesto depends on that.  Also, unless you go out of town for tango, you must wait until Saturday. Jacobs will be closed for Labor Day.

 CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Sept. 7,  NO PRACTICA - Labor Day.

SATURDAY - September 12,  - Classes with Sean  Dockery at Juline School of Dance -  144 Woodrow (Corner of McHenry) 11 a.m. Beginner level, noon intermediate level, 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica $12 per class.  $30 for the month if paid at the beginning of the month.  Practica only $5. Class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited toward class with Sean if you decide to stay.  One time only introductory packages of nine beginner level lessons for $75 available.

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MILONGAS

@>---- Saturday, Oct, 17   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. 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!!) work  on tango fundamentals with technique applied to social dance patterns. Changes of directions. Resources for   navigation, coordination and musicality, flexibility of the embrace.

1:30 - Vals -Rhythm and musicality for vals. Figures in cross system. Turns with syncopation,  double time and pauses. 

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.

@>---- Tuesday, September 8; The "Fire Ants" play live tango music at Firehouse #5 Studio, 2014B  9th Street. Dancing at 8 p.m. Info:  www.tangoalternativa.com. 

@>---- Saturday, September 12 –Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.   SPECIAL GUEST  JORGE TORRES, DANCE CAPTAIN OF "FOREVER TANGO!" Introductory  lesson  8  p.m.,   dance   9 -midnight!  $15   lesson and dance; $10  dance only. Refreshments..  Dance  demonstration  10:30 p.m.

@>----  Sunday, September 13:   Giovanni's Pizzeria- 7-9  p.m.

Natomas Town Center (next to It's a Grind) 2701 Del Paso Rd #100.

Fresno

@>----  Saturday, September 19, 8 p.m  Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave.

Oakland

@>----  Friday, September 11th  Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave ,

THE LAST MILONGA DE JEANNE!

8-9 p.m.. Intermediate class.   9- midnight. Milonga.

Performance by David & Mariana.

SAN FRANCISCO:

@>---- Thursdays: The Verdi Club Milonga,  2424 Mariposa Street

7-8 p.m - Beg. Tango.   8-8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Tango class 

Special Guest Instructors:

9/ 10 - Jorge Torres,   What the Eye Sees > The Parada

9/17 - George Garcia

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

@>---- Thursday -The Danceasy -  9951 San Pablo Ave.
7 p.m. - drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson

8 p.m. - drop-in advanced class with DAVID & MARIANA!

8 p.m. - drop-in beginners' class with Ann Sheridan

Classes are $12 each and include the milonga.

FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 pm to 1 am!

 

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS 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 

7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate 

8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Int./Advanced  - Focuss on Sacadas in September

Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.

Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.

7:30-  p.m.: Beginner Level $12     8:30  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 6:30-7:15 p.m. and

Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango 7:15-8 p.m.

Step One, 1920 T Street, "La Práctica" with Mike & Alisa , 9-10:30 p.m. 

ALL levels. Beginners are always welcome.

THURSDAY

Sacramento 

Firehouse 5 Studio : 2014 9th St  ( 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: 

7:00 to 8:30 p.m. , Ed Loomis & Rebeca Basave teach "Tango: Outside the Box" 

Práctica   8:30 to 10:30 pm.  4 -week series  $50 per person/$90 per couple;   drop-in rate:$15 (for class and practica). Practica alone is $5.

For September: Rhythmic Tango, How to  and why is it different.

Fresno -  7:30 p.m.  at Studio 65,  2965 N. Maroa Ave. 

Beyond Beginning: Tango, Waltz and Milonga.

$15  drop in, $40  monthly if paid on first Thursday, Couples $60 for September

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.:  Miguel Taillant teaches "Tango Buenos Aires" 7:30 p.m. $40 mo. :   75 minute  sessions.  Drop-ins $12

 

SUNDAY

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

Saturday, September 12

Tango by the River - 128 J Street , Old Sacramento, CA 95814

Jorge Torres, a master of his craft, with "Forever Tango"  as dance captain & principal dancer for nine years.  Currently  in Chicago, he divides his time   between teaching in and performing in "Forever Tango".

Jorge will teach fluid techniques that deceive the eye.

Workshop 3:30-5 p.m.:  Eyes vs. Brain > Focus:  Illusions on the Floor (Parada, Barrida, Sacada)

Workshop 5:30-7 p.m.:  Perception > Focus:  Illusions on the Fly (Boleo, Gancho, Enganche)

 

         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 

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.

http://www.infusionstravel.com/register/

Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions.  Thank you!

http://www.infusionstravel.com

 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  

Complete Package

• Roundtrip Air on American Airlines
• 14 Nights/Double or Single Occupancy at the Hotel Savoy:
• Daily Continental Breakfast
• Airport Transfers
• CITA   Registration (Package B - Details:
www.cosmotango.com)

**ESTIMATED PRICING  based on CITA 2009 pricing.

Does not include Airport departure tax (approx. $20 ), or   entry fee imposed by the Argentine government.   You must securing your own roommate.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY = $2999  SINGLE OCCUPANCY = $4135

$500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot!

Earliest bookings receive the highest priority for CITA class registration.

For more information:  Chelsea Eng       TangoChelsea@hotmail.com             415.584.2704   Or   www.tangochelsea.com

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