Peter's lesson stressed "calecitas" and what to do with them. Classes will be on hold from Memorial Day through summer. We hope to start with better attendance in fall to guarantee our continuing in Modesto. We will still be at Juline's for the next two Saturdays. Finish out the year in style!
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, May 3 & 10: 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 - May 8, Classes with Peter
11-12:15 p.m. -All levels - beginners encouraged
12:30-1:30 - Intermediate level $12 (per person)
Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 to 10:45 am $5, applied to the class with Peter if you stay. At Juline School of Dance, 144 Woodrow Ave., Modesto
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MILONGAS Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
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MILONGAS Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, May 8, Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- GUEST PERFORMANCE BY OSCAR MANDAGARAN AND GEORGINA VARGAS. Introductory lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $20 per person for lesson & milonga; $15 for milonga only. (Order on-line and get both for$15!)
DJ: Sriram Eleswarapu
@>---- Sunday: Mother's Day, May 9, at Firehouse 5, 2014B 9th St., Sacramento, TEA and TANGO! 2-5 p.m. Milonga. Teas, snacks, ALL TRADITIONAL tango music by DJ Michelle Gorre. When it's warmer iced tea, (maybe mint juleps). $5
@>---- Saturday, May 15, at Firehouse 5! 2014B 9th Street, LA ALTERNATIVA!
SACRAMENTO'S ALTERNATIVE MILONGA! 9:00 p.m. - $10
@>---- Saturday, May 22, -At 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. (Order on-line and both for $10. DJ: Peter Baldridge
@>---- Saturday, May 29, at Firehouse 5! 2014B 9th Street, LA ALTERNATIVA!
SACRAMENTO'S ALTERNATIVE MILONGA! 9 p.m. - $10
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
BERKELEY
@>---- Every 4th Saturday, All Night Milonga 2560 9th St. (Dwight and Parker)
9:30-10:30 Class with DIEGO and NEGRACHA. 10:30 - ??? All-night milonga, performance by Negracha and Diego! $15 for class + milonga, $10 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
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
A month to refine and polish your tango. Level I, fundamentals of Argentine Tango. basic elements of the tango walk (caminada) and introduction of basic steps, emphasizing posture, leading and following skills, and interpreting the music. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Level II focuses on pivots and turns, and applying steps learned into the social setting. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango. Level III changes every month but always focuses on technique, musicality, and going into close embrace. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III Intermediate/Advanced Tango. Tuesday classes runs May 4, 11, 18 & 25. Cost $50 per person or $90 per couple for month.
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) GUIDED PRACTICA W/FACILITATOR!
5:30-6:45 p.m. Guided Session, 6:45-8 p.m. Open Session, $5/both sessions
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
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
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
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA with DJ KENNY BELL!
A practilonga combines the best of a milonga and a practica. It's a place to practice and a great excuse for a party! Practice steps learned in class, ask a friend to show you something new, or just dance the night away to an awesome tango selection. Informal without dress code. 7-11 p.m. (or until the DJ shuts it down). Cost $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>
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
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>
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.
Saturday: SATURDAY: MAY 8
SACRAMENTO: At Tango By The River- 128 J Street, Old Sacramento OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS RETURN !
Oscar and Georgina will be back in one week! Here's their schedule:
Saturday: SATURDAY: MAY 8
SACRAMENTO: At Tango By The River- 128 J Street, Old Sacramento OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS RETURN !
Oscar and Georgina will be back in one week! Here's their schedule:
2:45-4 p.m. -- Tango Technique
4:30-5:45 p.m. -- Milonga
SUNDAY:
Sunday, May 9
SACRAMENTO: At Tango By The River- 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
OSCAR MANDAGARAN & GEORGINA VARGAS RETURN !
2:45-4 p.m. -- Romantic Tango
4:30-5:45 p.m. -- Vals
Cost is $35 per workshop, 2 for $60, 3 for $70 or ALL 4 for $75!!
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ALSO -- NEW SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON!
ALSO -- NEW SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON!
Monday, May 10
7-8:15 p.m. Semi-Private Lesson for intermediate/advanced couples only. The cost is $30 per person; with a five-couple limit; you must sign up as a couple.for an (almost) private lesson with Oscar & Georgina for half the price of a private lesson.
Oscar and Georgina are also available for private lessons for $110 an hour. Private lessons are available from May 7-12. Schedule at info@rivertango.com.
AND COMING UP: In Oakland: Facundo Posadas 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
June 11 & 12, 8 p.m. Tango Show! "Vibrations of the Soul" = A musical History of Argentine Tango - showing in Sacramento for TWO NIGHTS ONLY!
24th Street Theatre (Sierra 2 Center) 2791 24th Street, Sacramento. Cost $25 per person; $20 prepaid. Call 916 443-7008 or click on the link below for details. \
<http://www.rivertango.com/uptashcatota.html>http://www.rivertango.com/uptashcatota.html
June 11 & 12, 8 p.m. Tango Show! "Vibrations of the Soul" = A musical History of Argentine Tango - showing in Sacramento for TWO NIGHTS ONLY!
24th Street Theatre (Sierra 2 Center) 2791 24th Street, Sacramento. Cost $25 per person; $20 prepaid. Call 916 443-7008 or click on the link below for details. \
<http://www.rivertango.com/uptashcatota.html>http://www.rivertango.com/uptashcatota.html
Saturday, June 26, 9 p.m., and Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.
TangoALTERNATIVA and Firehouse5 present Narcotango's only Northern CA concerts in downtown Sacramento! Eastern Star Ballroom, 2719 K Street
2014B 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 916-799-1952 Tickets on sale now. $26
At the Airport Clarion in Millbrae:
NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2010 - 13th Anniversary
Weekend: July 2 - 4, Week: July 5 - 9
For detailed information/registration/payment, visit www.tangoweek.com.
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Marcelo Solis:
Nov. 19th-29 - CST#2085488
Ttaking you to the heart of tango; to see the places where the locals go.
The trip includes:
- Airfare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
- Airfare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
- Hotel (double occupancy) at Hotel Lyon : www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
- 24 hours assistance (we know the city and we speak the language!).
- City Tours ( the characteristic places: Obelisco - Downtown - Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta and much more).
- Shopping tours to places where locals go looking for quality and price.
- A Day in the Countryside.
- 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
- City Tours ( the characteristic places: Obelisco - Downtown - Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta and much more).
- Shopping tours to places where locals go looking for quality and price.
- A Day in the Countryside.
- 4 Tango Classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,290 Until June 11. Early bird price needs $400 deposit before June 11, (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866 <mail to:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
