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Bulletin, April 12, 2010

Attendees found the milonga and Marcelo Solis  workshops worthwhile. Next
Saturday Patrick rejoins us - and seeking growth, we offer a free lesson to new (or returning) tangueros.  If you know people who wonder if tango is for them, invite them to this. My introductory class for absolute beginners at 10:15 is included.


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, April 12 & 19: 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 -  April 17,  Classes   with Patrick
 11 - 12:15 p.m.-All levels- Beginners encouraged                      
 12:30 - 1:30   - Intermediate level                                                                   
 $12  (per person) - Free class to new & returning students    
Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 to 10:45 am                                               At Juline School of Dance,   - 144 Woodrow Avenue, Modesto                   

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MILONGAS Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO

@>---- Saturday, April 17: Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) LA ALTERNATIVA!  9 p.m. - $10
@>---- Saturday, April 24: Tango by the River-- 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 for milonga only.   DJ: Peter Baldridge

OAKLAND
@>----
Saturdays  Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) Tango Universe Milonga
200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets  8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.).
@>---- Fridays   TANGO MAGDALENA Dance Studio 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305 
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, covers fundamentals:
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate, focuses on pivots, the social setting.
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Advanced: technique, musicality, and  close embrace.
Cost, $50 per person or $90 per couple for month.
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T
GUIDED PRACTICA   5:30-6:45 p.m.  7 p.m. FREE Lesson
 
Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave. 8-9 p.m. Tango Starters. Learn at your pace,  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,  7-8:30 p.m. (drop -in) All levels special class on "Posture + floor craft + musicality". <http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/payment.html>  Price: $13. 
 
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
At Tango by The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento:
NEW Same Sex Tango Class! Beginning Argentine Tango, teacher Donna Williams assisted by Claudia. $50 per person or $90 per couple for five classes.

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.  Beginners always welcome.
Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay www.quarryponds.com
6:30-7:30 Beginner lesson 7:30-8:30 Práctica.  taught by Luis ('El Suave') Cáceres,
THURSDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) TANGO EXPLORATIONS
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica
$10 drop-in, practica only $3 - free with class
Chris & Michelle will continue to explore VOLCADAS & COLGADAS!

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi Sacramento). across from Town & Country Village, 7-8 p.m. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

FRIDAY
Sacramento

Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
**NEW CLASS - TANGO TECHNIQUE W/MICHELLE!** 6-7:15 p.m. 
Wear comfortable shoes & clothing! Open to men & women! No partner needed!  $35/month, $10/drop-in

Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
TANGO BUENOS AIRES WITH MIGUEL TAILLANT!
 7:30 p.m.    $10/drop-in
 
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
PRACTILONGA with DJ KENNY BELL,  7-11 p.m.
Practice steps learned in class or just dance the night. Informal, no dress code.
A great way to improve your tango! Bring your dance shoes!  7-11 p.m.  Cost is $5.

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 (El Suave' Cáceres) 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
 
Lafayette:  
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in) Fundamentals  8-9 p.m.  Intermediate class 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m.-Midnight. $17, classes and milonga,  $7 milonga only. <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>

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: Cadenas (chain sequences) & Giros 
Instructor: Julian  Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/Lesson)
Fresno - Studio 65, 2977 N. Maroa Ave, Fresno, 93704
5-6 p.m.    Beginning  Tango  Start anytime; walk, embrace, starting movements. 
6-7 p.m.    Intermediate Argentine Tango   Technique and musicality. 
7-8:30 p.m.   Practica  for all levels. Included with lessons. 

AND COMING UP:
In
Sacramento: 
SATURDAY, April 17 &  SUNDAY, April  18
WORKSHOPS with MAESTRO Facundo Posadas, an icon in the world of Argentine Tango who has danced with many of the great orchestras.
Saturday, April 17
1-2:15 p.m. Tango Salon - Musicality (beg)
2:45-4 p.m. Interpretation of Different Orchestras (beg/int)
4:30 -5:45 p.m. Subtle Details (beg/int)
Sunday, April 18
1-2:15 p.m. Various Giros "Turns" (int)
2:45-4 p.m. Figuras de Trenza "Braided Figures" (int)
4:30-5:45 p.m. Cadenas "Chains" (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:
1 class = $25, 2 classes = $45, 3 classes = $60, 4 classes = $75,
5 classes = $85, 6 classes = $90
 Contact Michelle at 916-799-1952 or tangomichey@yahoo.com to register.

In Oakland: Facundo Posadas
Wed: Apr 28, May 12, May 19 at Tango Magdalena , 580 Grand Ave, Ste. 305.
4/28 -  7-8:30 p.m - Various Giros
        9-10:30 p.m - Giros & Barrida Combinations
5/12 - 7-8:30 p.m - Figuras de Trenza (braided figures)
        9-10:30 pm - Cadenas (chains)
5/19 - 7-8:30 p.m - Milonga Lisa (smooth milonga)
        9-10:30 p.m - Milonga Traspie
$25 per workshop/$20 with pre-registration
Contact: www.tangomagdalena.com    510-836 0812
At the Airport Clarion in Millbrae:
NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2010 - 13th Anniversary
Welcome Milonga: Thu. July 1.     
DJ: Mario  Orlando from Buenos Aires. 6 p.m.-midnight.  Free                           TANGO WEEK-END: July 2, 3, 4.
Beginner - Intermediate - Advance Level classes to choose from every day
Nightly Milongas with Exhibitions by the Masters
$355 if paid in full before April 30.
$390 after April 30.
TANGO WEEK: July 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Beginner - Intermediate & Advance Level classes a day to choose from
Wednesday Workshops: July 7, 2-5 p.m., with Gustavo  & Giselle. Included for NTW students
  For advanced  dancers,  and teachers.  Pre-registration required. Couples only.    .
  Nightly Milongas with Exhibitions by the Masters
  $555 if paid in full before April 30.(Milongas are included)

  $605 after April 30. (Milongas are included)
 
MASTERS:
 
Gustavo Naveira  & Giselle-Anne - 
 
Eduardo Cappussi & Mariana Flores (first time at NTW)
(For the week only - (July 5 - 9)
Nito & Elba -  Fernanda Ghi & Guillermo Merlo
Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez -
Ines Muzzopappa  & Federico  Naveira (All seven days)
 GUSTAVO & GISELLE  join the NTW program on Wed. July 7-9.
 MILONGAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
       $25: July 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.
       $30: July 4, 9.
       $35: July 10, Celebration Tango!
       Milongas Package: $70    (July 2, 3 and 4)
       Milongas Package: $120  (July 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)

       Celebration Tango! $30    With any package
CELEBRATION TANGO! Saturday, July 10, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Gala Milonga celebrating the 13th Anniversary. Show with the masters. Music by 'HOMBRES DE TANGO"  w/ Seth Azarnow in Bandoneon. DJ: MARIO ORLANDO. Not included in NTW program. For detailed information/registration/payment, visit www.tangoweek.com.

      Tango Tours to Buenos Aires
From Marcelo Solis: Nov.19-29. Includes:
- Air fare from San Francisco
- Hotel   (double occupancy).
- 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/>