A summer schedule is upon us, classes over for the time being. Except on Memorial Day, practicas at Jacobs will continue. Meanwhile look up the workshops and out of town milongas listed below.,"Vibrations of the Soul," a musical history of Argentine tango in Sacrmento, promises to be a worthy evening. Informationt below.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, May 24: 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. No practica on Memorial Day.
SATURDAY - No classes at Juline School of Dance, Studio E. 144 Woodrow Ave. Watch for announcements of classes resuming in the Fall.
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MILONGAS out of town:
MILONGAS out of town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, May 29, Firehouse 5! 2014B 9th Street, LA ALTERNATIVA!
SACRAMENTO'S ALTERNATIVE MILONGA! 9 p.m. - $10
@>---- Saturday, June 12, 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.
@>---- Saturday, June 26, 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.
OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets.
7:30-8:30 p.m. Lesson: figures, embellishment and musicality, Buenos Aires style. 8:30 p.m.-midnight milonga. Performance by Negracha & Diego + Mini Chacarera class + food + raffle+ surprise + the best tango music! DJ: Diego Lanau.
Lesson: $15, Milonga: $10, Lessons+ Milonga: $20
negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar 510-363-6887
@>---- Fridays TANGO MAGDALENA Dance Studio 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305
@>---- 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.).
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 -
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Level I, fundamentals of Argentine tango. basic elements of 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 a social setting. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango. Level III changes monthly but always focuses on technique, musicality, and close embrace. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III Intermediate/Advanced Tango. Tuesday.
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.
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
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
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 milonga and practica. A place to practice and great excuse for a party! Practice steps learned in class, ask a friend to show you something new, or just dance 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:
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
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)
AND COMING UP:
In Sacramento: MAY 25 - 26, 2010
WORKSHOPS with Carolina del Rivero & Donato Juarez.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30-10 p.m. "Changes of direction and boleos"
Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street, Sac, 95818 (Dance Wing, Studio 2)
Wednesday, May 26, 5:15-6:45 p.m. "Barridas combinations ( drags)"
Tango by the River 128 J St, Old Sacramento
PRICES: Single//Couple
1 Workshop = $25 // $48
2 Workshop = $48 // $90
*Private lessons also available. Please contact Michelle, (see ph# below)
TO REGISTER:
For workshops or privates, contact Michelle Wright: sactanguera@yahoo or (916) 295-9815
Carolina and Donato powerfully combine technical and interpretive experience. As teachers, they transmit sensibility, energy and passion. Carolina partnered Fabian Salas for many years, traveling around the world giving workshops and exhibitions,. Donato is one of the most talented of the new generation of tango dancers in Argentina. Musical, elegant, precise, driven, he teaches tango as he dances it. From his hometown of Mar del Plata, Argentina, he has been part of a group of enthusiastic young dancers tirelessly exploring intricacies of this dance. .
June 11 & 12, 8 p.m. Sacramento, at the 24th Street Theatre (Sierra 2 Center), located at 2791 24th St. "Vibrations of the Soul." Musical history of Argentine tango, Directed by Ernesto Rassi, who has put together a cast composed of tango dancers from the Sacramento area, as well as some professional dancers from outside the area. The show includes singing and dancing, as well as projected visual imagery. Tickets $25 at the door, or $20 in advance. Purchase a ticket directly at: www.rivertango.com To learn more about Rassi and this show, visit "California a Todo TANGO" website at: http://californiaatodotango.weebly.com/cast.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 -
Weekend: July 2 - 4, Week: July 5 - 9
The single most important tango festival in the United States includes classes, chamuyos and nightly milongas with exhibitions by the top dancers.
If you are registered for Tango Week, the milongas are included. Purchase milonga tickets early; they usually sell out. Milongas will feature music of Buenos Aires DJMario Orlando and, but for July 1, live music by Hombres de Tango with Seth Asarnow To purchase tickets, catch Jerry Jew at many of the Bay Area milongas or most of Nora's classes... or at jewtango@yahoo.com.
Tickets can also be purchased from Nora..
For more info <http://www.tangoweek.com/>www.tangoweek.com
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Marcelo Solis:
Nov. 19th-29 - CST#2085488
Taking 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 (Obelisco - Downtown - Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta and more).
- Shopping tours to 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.
- 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
