Our weekend with Gato & Andrea felt successful. The workshops provided a good workout and the milonga at Jacobs lasted into the wee hours. This Saturday will not involve a lesson but a practica to rehash Gato & Andrea's material The next Saturday Patrick returns for a lesson.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
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.
@>---- Saturday, Oct. 24, Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRESNO
EL CERRITO:
@>---- Thursday (10/22) Tango at The Danceasy - 9951 San Pablo Ave. 94530
7 p.m - drop-in technique class with Gale Robinson
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
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
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
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
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"
SATURDAY:
Sacramento:
SUNDAY:
Sacramento: ,
October 25 At Tango by the River, 1285 J Street, Old Sacramento:
Danville:: at Two Left Feet. 194 Diablo Rd, Danville . David & Mariana teaching
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm: Next 4- weeks beginners series starts on October 11th.
7.30 pm - 8.30 pm: Drop in Intermediate class.
8.30 pm - 10.30 pm: Practica.
Upcoming Sacramento workshops! -
Firehouse 5 Dance
Register at door:
1 class = $30, 2 classes = $50, 3 classes = $65, 4 classes = $80, 5 classes = $90,
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Oct. 19 & 26: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 8 p.m., 2501 McHenry. A good place to practice. ALL levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.
SATURDAY: Oct. 24 Tango "practica" at Julines School of Dance, 144 Woodrow Ave. Just off McHenry. 11 a.m. - $5 for practica. Absolute beginners at 10:15 - $5
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MILONGA IN MODESTO
Our next Modesto milonga is not yet scheduled. Meanwhile many out of town milongas await you.
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.
@>---- Saturday, Oct. 24, Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Chacarera with Oscar & Georgina! Annual Halloween Costume milonga, Oscar & Georgina will teach the chacarera traditional Argentine folk dance) that'i\s fun and flirty. You can learn enough in one hour to dance it. Oscar & Georgina will demonstrate. Cost is $15 for lesson & dance; $10 for dance only. Costumes are encouraged (but never required)! Prizes for the best costumes!
@>---- Sunday, Oct. 25: 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
@>---- Friday, Oct. 30-- Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave. PARTY 8 p.m. Wear a Halloween costume you can dance in! $10 per person with a treat to share, or $15 per person.
EL CERRITO:
@>---- Thursday (10/22) Tango at The Danceasy - 9951 San Pablo Ave. 94530
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, $12 each, include the milonga.
FIVE-BUCK MILONGA, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Take I-80 to the El Cerrito/Central Ave. exit. Central to San Pablo and turn right. Proceed through the next intersection, Fairmount Ave., Look for an awning across from Pier 1 Imports. On-street parking and several lots in the area. If in a bank lot, avoid the ATM parking spaces.
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
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 -
$50 per person or $90 per couple for the month.
Fresno - Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave. 8-9 p.m. Tango Starters . 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"
For October: Milonga con Traspie. Milonga is not as technical as tango and is much more rhythm driven. While the music may seem fast, there is less to think about. The dance is both playful and fun. The práctica which follows is included in the cost of the class and open to the public for a nominal studio fee.
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.
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:
October 23: at Tango by the River, 128 J Street in old Sacramento:
Sacramento:
October 23: at Tango by the River, 128 J Street in old Sacramento:
Workshops with OSCAR & GEORGINA! 8:00-9:30 p.m. --"Tango Technique with Oscar and Georgina" (All levels) Be prepared to challenge yourself and find better and fun ways to improve your tango technique to wow any leader/follower.
Roseville Dance Studio 3992 Foothills Blvd, Roseville Luis "El Suave" teaches beginning tango at (916-719-3765) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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
SATURDAY:
Sacramento:
October 24: At Tango by the River, 1285 J Street, Old Sacramento:
Workshops with Oscar & Georgina:
Workshops with Oscar & Georgina:
2:45-4 p.m. -- Romantic tango: (All Levels)
4:30-5:45 p.m. -- Vals (Intermediate & Up)
SUNDAY:
Sacramento: ,
October 25 At Tango by the River, 1285 J Street, Old Sacramento:
Workshops with Oscar & Georgina
2:45-4 p.m. -- Magnetic Movement (All Levels)
4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Milonga (Intermediate & Up)
Cost is $35 per workshop or 2 for $60, 3 for $85, 4 for $100 OR ALL 5 for $115
Danville:: at Two Left Feet. 194 Diablo Rd, Danville . David & Mariana teaching
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm: Next 4- weeks beginners series starts on October 11th.
7.30 pm - 8.30 pm: Drop in Intermediate class.
8.30 pm - 10.30 pm: Practica.
Fresno Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave. 5-6:30 p.m Beginning Tango Start anytime, group setting, learn the walk, embrace, and the starting movements of this lovely dance. Practica is included. $10 6:30-8 p.m Practica Practice time for all levels (not a party), ask Guy or Kathy any questions about any aspect. $5
Upcoming Sacramento workshops! -
Firehouse 5 Dance
WORKSHOPS WITH THE MAESTRO FACUNDO POSADAS!
Saturday, Oct. 31
1-2:15 p.m. Different walks for tango, vals & milonga (beg)
2:45-4 p.m. Milonga musicality (beg/int)
4:30-5:45 p.m. Milonga technique (beg/int)
Sunday, Nov. 1
1-2:15 p.m. Milonga Traspie - Subtle Traspie (int)
2:45-4 pm Figures in Traspie Combinations (int)
4:30-5:45 p.m. Milonga *Candombe Figures (adv.)
Register at door:
1 class = $30, 2 classes = $50, 3 classes = $65, 4 classes = $80, 5 classes = $90,
6 classes = $95 Pre-register or register as a couple and save $5!
1 class = $25, 2 classes = $45, 3 classes = $60, 4 classes = $75, 5 classes = $85,
1 class = $25, 2 classes = $45, 3 classes = $60, 4 classes = $75, 5 classes = $85,
6 classes = $90
Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009 & 2010
Tango Tours to Buenos Aires for 2009 & 2010
From Patricia Thatcher- Dec. 28 to Jan. 8, 2010.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!!!
Earlybird Price Per Person: $1376 USD without air fare
Earlybird Price Per Person: $1376 USD without air fare
Earlybird deadline is Oct. 30. To register, FAX a registration form
with your $350 deposit directly to Infusions Travel. Credit cards are welcome.
http://www.infusionstravel.com/register/
Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions. Thank you!
http://www.infusionstravel.com/register/
Please contact patricia@infusionstravel.com with questions. Thank you!
http://www.infusionstravel.com
From Negracha & Diego Mar. 6-17 includes:
1) Transport from Airport- to Hotel, and back
2) Hotel selected with the best location for 10 nights.- includes breakfast.
3) Neighborhood walking tour, visits to Noted Coffee shops and museums.
From Negracha & Diego Mar. 6-17 includes:
1) Transport from Airport- to Hotel, and back
2) Hotel selected with the best location for 10 nights.- includes breakfast.
3) Neighborhood walking tour, visits to Noted Coffee shops and museums.
4) Spanish interpreter
5) Milongas the best Milongas in Buenos Aires,
7) Shopping guide: Personal assistance in Shoes, Cd's gifts and much more!!!.
5) Milongas the best Milongas in Buenos Aires,
7) Shopping guide: Personal assistance in Shoes, Cd's gifts and much more!!!.
8) Special Welcome Dinner.
9) Show & Folkloric Peña.
10) 3 Workshops: 3 Workshops with Negracha & Diego
11) One CD with the trip
Before February 1 : U$D 1.350
After February 1 : U$D : 1.500
The deadline and payment.- Does not include airfare
10) 3 Workshops: 3 Workshops with Negracha & Diego
11) One CD with the trip
Before February 1 : U$D 1.350
After February 1 : U$D : 1.500
The deadline and payment.- Does not include airfare
Reservation: 300 guarantees your spot.
<http://ar.mc546.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar> 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: <http://www.cosmotango.com>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: <http://www.cosmotango.com>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
Official Representatives of CITA for the United States
*Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino: <http://www.cosmotango.com>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: <http://www.cosmotango.com>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:
$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
