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Bulletin, May 31, 2010

Hope Memorial Day is good.  No practica at Jacobs tonight.  They resume June 7. No classes for now. Look up the workshops and out of town milongas listed below,
"Vibrations of the Soul," June 11 & 12,   8 p.m. Sacramento, at the 24th Street Theatre (Sierra 2 Center), 2791 24th St. Musical history of Argentine tango directed by Ernesto Rassi with a cast of Sacramento area and outside professional tango dancers. Singing, dancing, projected visual imagery. Tickets $25 at the door, $20 in advance.  Purchase a ticket directly at:  www.rivertango.com. To learn more, visit "California a Todo TANGO" at: http://californiaatodotango.weebly.com/cast.html


CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, May  31 no practica at Jacobs: Social dancing and practica will resume on June 7, 6:30 p.m.,  Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry.

SATURDAY -  No class. Watch for announcements of classes resuming in fall.

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MILONGAS out of town:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Sunday, June 6, Capital City Milonga, 6-9:30 p.m. in the Capital City Hotel, 2600 Auburn Blvd at the Fulton Ave exit on B-80 in Sacramento.

@>---- 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. 

@>---- Sunday, June 20, Capital City Milonga  6-9:30 p.m. in the Capital City Hotel,  2600 Auburn Blvd at the Fulton Ave exit on B-80 in Sacramento.

@>---- 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! DJ: Diego Lanau. Lesson: $15, Milonga: $10, Lessons+ Milonga: $20 Negracha & Diego Lanau.  More info:   www.negrachadiego.com negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar   510-363-6887

@>---- Fridays   TANGO MAGDALENA Dance Studio 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305

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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.).

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
 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.

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
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 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)

AND COMING UP:
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  -9
Due to the high volume of registration by followers, registration for single women is closed for both NT Week and Weekend to keep gender balance, an equal number of men and women. There will be a waiting list  until June 10..Followers can be added to Tango Week/Weekend on a first come first served basis as more leaders register. And ladies could recruit a male leader friend to register with. Nightly milongas still open to all. Buy tickets  early;  they are in high demand. For more information, please contact tangoweek@hotmail.com or misstango@hotmail.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).
- 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.
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