"That was an excellent class!" a long time tanguero said last Saturday after Peter's class. You can catch his class for two weeks more. Then Gato & Andrea will be guests at our next milonga, Friday, Feb. 26 with workshops the following Saturday (See below). We again needed more women in all classes the 10:15 a.m. class for absolute beginners as well as Peter's classes.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 8 & 15: 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.
SATURDAY - Feb. 13
Classes at Juline School of Dance, 144 Woodrow (at McHenry), Peter teaching. Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited to the 11 a.m. beginner class with Peter if you choose to stay. Intermediates at noon, $12. 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica, Practica only $5.
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MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 13 --Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
VALENTINE'S MILONGA with GUEST PERFORMANCE BY NBC SUPERSTARS OF DANCE GOLD MEDALISTS MIRIAM LARICI AND LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO!
@>---- SUNDAY, February 14th @ 'The Station' in Roseville
1100 ORLANDO AVE Roseville, CA 95661 Valentine's Day Dinner Dance
Dancing 1:30 pm - Dinner 4:30 pm
$21.95 per person plus tax and tip, $39.95 per couple plus tax and tip
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).
CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Feb 9- March 30, Sacramento Cultural Arts Center - 6520 44th Street #308
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
SUNDAY:
Sacramento: Feb. 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
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.
Still more in February...
Sacramento: Feb. 20, Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
WORKSHOPS with JUAN CANTONE & SOL OROZCO!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010!
1:15 to 2:45 pm- Electrifying Spins: The double pivot
3:00 to 4:30 pm-Circular Movements: The lead, types of pivots & concentric turns
At door: $25 for one workshop or $40 for both
Pre-registration: $20 for one workshop or $35 for both
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.
Cost: $2,290. For this early bird price, send a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866 info@ <http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/>
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 8 & 15: 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.
SATURDAY - Feb. 13
Classes at Juline School of Dance, 144 Woodrow (at McHenry), Peter teaching. Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited to the 11 a.m. beginner class with Peter if you choose to stay. Intermediates at noon, $12. 1-1:45 p.m. guided practica, Practica only $5.
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@>---- MILONGAS: Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Friday, Feb. 26, with Gato & Andrea guest artists. They will conduct two workshops on Saturday, Feb. 27:
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 elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 13 --Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
VALENTINE'S MILONGA with GUEST PERFORMANCE BY NBC SUPERSTARS OF DANCE GOLD MEDALISTS MIRIAM LARICI AND LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO!
Beginning lesson at 8. Dance 9- midnight. $20 per person for lesson & milonga; $15 for milonga only. DJ: Peter Baldridge
@>---- SUNDAY, February 14th @ 'The Station' in Roseville
1100 ORLANDO AVE Roseville, CA 95661 Valentine's Day Dinner Dance
Dancing 1:30 pm - Dinner 4:30 pm
$21.95 per person plus tax and tip, $39.95 per couple plus tax and tip
Please RSVP 916.728.1166
@>---- SUNDAY, February 14th @ Giovanni's Pizzeria
2701 Del Paso Rd Sacramento, CA 95834 7:00 in Natomas. $5
2701 Del Paso Rd Sacramento, CA 95834 7:00 in Natomas. $5
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 20, - Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) LA ALTERNATIVA MILONGA! Guests JUAN CANTONE & SOL OROZCO
9 p.m Milonga - $10
9 p.m Milonga - $10
@>---- 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
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).
CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Feb 9- March 30, Sacramento Cultural Arts Center - 6520 44th Street #308
Eight Week Progressive Tango Course with Argentine Masters GATO & ANDREA. This workshop will introduce dancers to the fundamentals of tango and progress to intermediate & advanced partnering. Hugo "Gato" Valdez and Andrea Monti are noted international artists with a reputation for elegance, technique and musicality.
More info: www.gatotango.com
Eight-week progressive course $160 per person
Couples: $300 registration closes at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 9. Drop-ins welcome but space is limited. No refunds. All students must register for this workshop series.
Details: Sacramento Cultural Arts Center (916)879-5169 6520 44th Street #308, Sacramento, CA 95823 sacculturaldance.com
Eight-week progressive course $160 per person
Couples: $300 registration closes at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 9. Drop-ins welcome but space is limited. No refunds. All students must register for this workshop series.
Details: Sacramento Cultural Arts Center (916)879-5169 6520 44th Street #308, Sacramento, CA 95823 sacculturaldance.com
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
2nd TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - FIREANTS!
Live Tango Music at 8 pm! $5 to $10 donation at the door
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)
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 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.
Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, 95746 www.quarryponds.com
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' 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
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
2nd TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - FIREANTS!
Live Tango Music at 8 pm! $5 to $10 donation at the door
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)
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 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.
Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, 95746 www.quarryponds.com
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' 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 'l Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
Walnut Creek City Recreational Department, 1375 Civic Dr., Beginner class 7:30-8:30 pm. Intermediate class 8:30-9:30 pm. Marcelo Solis - $45 five weeks
Register at <http://www.walnutcreekrec.org/> Call (415) 412 1866.
FRIDAY
Sacramento
-Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Tango Buenos Aires with Miguel Taillant 7:30-8:45 p.m
Traditional tango taught by Argentine native Michael Taillant!
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in. <mailto:tangobravo2k@yahoo.com>
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA!
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 'l Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
Walnut Creek City Recreational Department, 1375 Civic Dr., Beginner class 7:30-8:30 pm. Intermediate class 8:30-9:30 pm. Marcelo Solis - $45 five weeks
Register at <http://www.walnutcreekrec.org/> Call (415) 412 1866.
FRIDAY
Sacramento
-Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Tango Buenos Aires with Miguel Taillant 7:30-8:45 p.m
Traditional tango taught by Argentine native Michael Taillant!
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in. <mailto:tangobravo2k@yahoo.com>
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA!
A practilonga combines the best of a milonga and a practica. The event is informal, no dress code. 7-10 p.m.: DJ KENNY BELL!
Roseville Dance - 3992 Foothills Blvd Suite 175, Roseville
www.rosevilledancing.net. 6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' lesson, Call Roseville Dance for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 pm. Intermediate class 9-10 p.m.
Milonga 10 p.m.-Midnight.
$17, both classes and milonga, $7, milonga only.
More info: <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>
Or call (415) 412 1866
SATURDAY: Sacramento: At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Feb 13 & 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo return, teaching workshops and performing at the Saturday night milonga.
Here is their schedule:
Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 pm. Intermediate class 9-10 p.m.
Milonga 10 p.m.-Midnight.
$17, both classes and milonga, $7, milonga only.
More info: <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>
Or call (415) 412 1866
SATURDAY: Sacramento: At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Feb 13 & 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo return, teaching workshops and performing at the Saturday night milonga.
Here is their schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 13 -- 2:45-4 p.m. -- Tango (All Levels) --
Pure Technique. Navigation, musicality and posture in social dancing.
Saturday, Feb. 13 -- 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Milonga (All Levels) --
Technique in dancing milonga with syncopations and improvisation skills.
Cost is $30 per class; 2 for $55; 3 for $70; 4 for $80 - the best deal!
Cost is $30 per class; 2 for $55; 3 for $70; 4 for $80 - the best deal!
They perform at the milonga that evening
SUNDAY:
Sacramento: Feb. 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Sunday, Feb. 14 -- 2:45 -4 p.m. -- Tango (All Levels) --
Essential Lead and Follow techniques to use on the dance floor. Better
partner connection in improvisation.
Sunday, Feb. 14 -- 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Vals (All Levels) --
Musicality. Posture, rhythm in beautiful and simple vals steps combinations.
Look great anytime!
Cost is $30 per class; 2 for $55; 3 for $70; 4 for $80 - the best deal!
Private lessons available with Miriam at $120 per hour (1 or 2 people).
Contact the studio at 443-7008 to make arrangements.
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom: 5855 Christie Ave.,
Cost is $30 per class; 2 for $55; 3 for $70; 4 for $80 - the best deal!
Private lessons available with Miriam at $120 per hour (1 or 2 people).
Contact the studio at 443-7008 to make arrangements.
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom: 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 pm, $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
7-8:30 p.m. Practica Practice time for all levels. Enjoy an unstructured group practice, ask questions about any aspect. Cell: 240-3200
Still more in February...
Sacramento: Feb. 20, Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
WORKSHOPS with JUAN CANTONE & SOL OROZCO!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010!
1:15 to 2:45 pm- Electrifying Spins: The double pivot
3:00 to 4:30 pm-Circular Movements: The lead, types of pivots & concentric turns
At door: $25 for one workshop or $40 for both
Pre-registration: $20 for one workshop or $35 for both
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.
Cost: $2,290. For this early bird price, send a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866 info@ <http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/>
