CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 22 & Mar. 1: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 6:30 p.m., 2501 McHenry. Practice class material. All levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.
FRIDAY - Feb. 26 Milonga at Jacobs - details above.
SATURDAY - Feb. 27
Gato & Andrea conduct workshops.
11 a.m. (all levels): Style and musicality: Possibilities in parallel, cross systems; double time steps in the walk and changes of directions. Resources for navigation .
12:30 p.m.: Intermediate and up: Displacements with embellishments in line of dance. Moves and positions for entradas and sacadas. Changes of direction. Flexibility of the embrace. Combinations and sequences. $30 a class - both $55
@>---- MILONGAS: Friday, Feb. 26, at Jacobs with Gato & Andrea guest artists.- See above
MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 27 -- Tango by the River 128 J Street, Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9- midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only. DJ: Mike Bohan
@>---- Saturday, Mar. 13 -- Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m. followed by dance 9- midnight. Cost is $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 for milonga only.
@>---- Saturday, Mar. 27 -- GUEST PEFORMANCE BY GUSTAVO & JESICA HORNOS! Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m. followed by dance 9- midnight. About 10:30 p.m., Gustavo & Jesica will demonstrate their lovely tango! Cost $20 per person for lesson & milonga; $15 for milonga only. SPECIAL GUEST DJ: GUSTAVO HORNOS!
OAKLAND
@>---- Saturdays, Lake Merrit Dance Center (Hall 1) Tango Universe Milonga
200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m).
@>---- FRIDAY MAR. 12 LAKE MERRITT DANCE CENTER 200 GRAND AVE
JUDY & JON in the BAY AREA PRE MILONGA CLASS & PERFORMANCE at the Milonga
@>---- FRIDAY MAR. 26 TANGO MAGDALENA Performance
580 GRAND AVE SUITE 305 Judy & Jon in the Bay Area. PERFORMANCE at the Milonga
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
The Tuesday classes run for 4 Tuesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23. Cost is $50
per person or $90 per couple for the month. For February, vals.
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 (Vals for February)
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
5:30-6:45 p.m.- Guided Practica, Facilitator: Michelle Gorre
6:45-8 p.m. - Open Practica. $5 for both
Sacramento Ballet:Sacramento Ballet : 1631 K Street, 95814
Embrace Step Pivot
A 4 week long Introduction to the Argentine Tango. Open to the public.
Lessons begin on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m.
Instructor: Patrick Alessandri
Cost: Series Solo $45/ Couple $80 Single Class Solo $16/ Couple $30
Fresno - Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave. 8-9 p.m. Tango Starters Instruction from the very start, beginners, learn at your pace, individualized, slowly building your confidence, no pressure to move at a group 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)
Berkeley, @ Precious Life Wellness Village. 2116 Berkeley Way,
7 to 8:30 p.m. All levels special class on "Posture + floor craft + musicality".
Price: $13. Personalized attention to each student.
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 tango 7:15-8 p.m.
Step One, 1920 T St. (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. ALL levels and beginners are always welcome.
6:30-7:30 Beginner lesson 7:30-8:30 Práctica Taught by Luis 'El Suave') Cáceres, (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
THURSDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) TANGO EXPLORATIONS
6:30 p.m Beginning Lesson 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango 8:30 p.m Open Practica
Instructors: Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre. This month: syncopations. $10 drop-in / $3 Practica only (Practica FREE with class)
The Dance Corner - corner of Fulton & Marconi across from Town & Country Village 8-9 p.m. beginner lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Taught by Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
Walnut Creek City Recreational Department, 1375 Civic Dr.,
Next series starts Feb. 18.
Beginner class 7:30-8:30 p.m. Intermediate class 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Marcelo Solis - $45 five weeks
SUNDAY: Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom: 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m., $12. Theme of the Month: Ganchos y Boleos
Instructor: Julian Ramil Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/Lesson)
Fresno -
Studio 65, 2977 N. Maroa Ave, Fresno, 93704
All classes held in the Cube - enter at Adornos Art
5-6 p.m. Beginning Tango Start anytime, group setting, learn the walk, embrace, and the starting movements of this lovely dance. Practica is included.
6-7 p.m. Intermediate Argentine Tango Continue your study of technique, skills and musicality. Practica is included.
7-8:30 p.m. Practica Practice time for all levels. Enjoy an unstructured group practice, ask questions about any aspect. Cell: 240-3200
And in March - Sacramento
Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 7 : HOMER and CRISTINA LADAS continue their two-part series: MOSTLY OPEN::
This weekend will focus on the open embrace: developing more expressive movement, dynamic embrace, and transitioning back to close embrace.
In addition, each workshop will focus on one musical concept or orchestra.
(Exact Times will be confirmed)
'Elasticity in the Open Embrace with Julio De Caro'
'The Elegant Step-Over Colgada from Close to Open with Lucio Demare'
'The Leader's Back Sacada from Close to Open with Miguel Calo'
'The Pivot/No-Pivot Wrap with Rodolfo Biagi'
'Fun Open Embrace Milonga Movements with Juan D'Arienzo'
Sunday -- FREE music jam! Open to musicians, singers, dancers and spectators.
PRICES = Individual/Couple
1 Class = $25 ($48)
2 Class = $48 ($90)
3 Class = $72 ($136)
4 Class = $85 ($160)
5 Class = $100 ($185)
TO REGISTER or questions, please contact Michelle Wright:
(916) 295-9815 or sactanguera@yahoo.com
PRIVATE lessons available Friday - Sunday.
Please contact Michelle for more information & scheduling.
Tango Tours to Buenos Aires
From Marcelo Solis:
Nov.19-29. Go to the heart of tango; where the locals go.
Includes:
- Air fare from San Francisco
- Hotel (double occupancy).
- 24 hours assistance
- City Tours
- Shopping tours where locals go for quality and price.
- A day in the country.
- Four tango classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
