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Bulletin, April 5, 2010

We still await responses to a survey of those who no longer attend our events. There are only 19 questions. For those who deleted the link, here it is again:


After a week's break we resume with a vengeance Saturday: workshops by Marcelo Solis during the day, a milonga at Jacobs that evening.

A tanguero, choreographer and instructor who led Modesto's first Argentine tango workshop, returns. Born in Rosario, Argentina, he began tango in 1986 at age 20. He stresses exercises and explaining fundamentals. He has taught and performed in Argentina, USA, Canada and Europe. Currently active in the Bay Area, he gives group classes, special workshops and private lessons, visits Buenos Aires several times a year, teaches and performs in big milongas.  We feature his annual tango tour to Buenos Aires in our newsletter.
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CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK


MONDAY - Tonight, April 5 & 12: 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 10,  WORKSHOPS  with MARCELO SOLIS  &  OLGA
 11 - 12:15 p.m.- Rhythm and musicality in basic elements All levels-
                Beginners encouraged                   
 12:30 - Cadence: How technique is related to musicality  - Intermediate level                                                                 
 1  workshops $20  (per person),  2 workshops $35                                                         At Juline School of Dance,   - 144 Woodrow Avenue, Modesto                   

@>---- MILONGA  THAT EVENING, Saturday, April 10, with Marcelo Solis.  at Jacobs Fine Dining:2501 McHenry Ave. Introductory lesson 7:30 p.m.  Short performance by Marcelo & Olga 10: 15 p.m.   

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MILONGAS elsewhere:

SACRAMENTO
@>---- Sunday, April 11,   Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T).   2-5 p.m. Teas, treats and tango. Traditional music from DJ MICHELLE. 
@>---- Saturday, April 17, 2010: Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) LA ALTERNATIVA!  9:00 p.m. - $10
@>---- Saturday, April 24, 2010  At Tango by the River-- 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 for milonga only.   DJ: Peter Baldridge

OAKLAND
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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 to 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 taught by studio owner Donna Williams assisted by Claudia. The series begins Wednesday, April 7, from 5-6 p.m. and continues weekly through April.  $50 per person or $90 per couple for the five class series.

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,
Oakland:
Wednesday, April 7: Lake Merrit Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue:
Beginner's Class for first-timers on 1st Wednesday of month . FREE.!

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, both classes and milonga,  $7, milonga only.
More info: <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, 2010
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.

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! Sat 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/>