As we rev up for September classes, mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 15, our Jacobs gala with the Mario Parmisano ensemble, Argentine musicians on a world tour promoting a CD focused on Piazzolla works. Their performance at a fixed price meal precedes dancing.
SATURDAY - No class. Watch for announcements of classes resuming in fall.
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MILONGAS out of town:
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
Emeryville, Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
Danville,
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,
>From Marcelo Solis:
On a January Wednesday, Tango Buenos Aires returns to the Gallo Center; the center wants a pre-show lobby milonga. Details on both events later. Meanwhile your editor prepares for another trip to Tango Mecca - Buenos Aires and classes with some legendary milongueros. I'll have much to report on my return. I will put our one more bulletin before I leave and then Dennis Kennelly, our web-master will keep you posted in my absence. Laura Paul will be taking charge of the Monday practica at Jacobs.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - 7 p.m. Tonight, July 26 & Aug. 2, Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. Currently Modesto's only tango outlet. No fee, but you're encouraged to order food or drink off the menu. A good place to practice class material. Come early to eat; check out a new menu for the "Blue Sage Bistro".
SATURDAY - No class. Watch for announcements of classes resuming in fall.
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MILONGAS out of town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, July 31, 2010 Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) LA ALTERNATIVA! Sacramento's alternative milonga! 9 p.m. - $10
@>---- Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T), TEA and TANGO!
Every second Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Milonga. Iced teas and treats as you dance to all traditional tango music from DJ Michelle Gorre.
@>---- Sunday, August 1, 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. $5
OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays, TANGO MAGDALENA Dance Studio 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305
@>---- Saturdays . Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Avenue:
Tango Universe Milonga 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
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango : Learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango: the basic elements of the walk and basic steps, emphasizing posture, leading and following skills, and interpreting the music.
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango: focus on pivots and turns,
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango : changes every month but always focuses on technique, musicality, and taking it into close embrace.
For July, the Level III class will continue with a choreography to the music of Recuerdo by Osvaldo Pugliese. The Level II class provides the technique applied in the Level III class. Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple for the 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.
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,
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 "Creative Dancing". <www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/payment.html> Price: $13.
<www.preciouslifewellness.com/Home_Page.html>Precious Life Wellness Village,
Danville,
Two Left Feet studio, 194 Diablo Road, Ed Gillis teaching
7:30-8:30 Level one (fundamental elements)
8:30-9:30 Level two (combining the elements)
9:30-10:30 Practica (no charge)
Drop in rate is $15 for one class or $20 for both
9:30-10:30 Practica (no charge)
Drop in rate is $15 for one class or $20 for both
Both class combination is set up like a continuous workshop.
San Leandro
Daytime Tango on Tues, July 27 only
Pampa Cortez with Gigi Jensen is teaching a special class for two weeks on Vals Cruzado & Milonga. 2- p.m. $8 drop in
RSVP required - call Gigi (510) 326-6415
Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro
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,
Oakland: Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave (VFW Hall) Last of the July Musicality Series w/ Pampa Cortes. Different musical styles want different dance vocabularies. Pampa shares how he makes his artistic choices depending on the music. For intermediate & advanced students only.
July 28: Pugliese
8:30-10 p.m. Inter/Adv Class w/ practica - $15 drop in or $48 for the series
Pre-registration for complete series w/ credit card available ($2 additional charge.)
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beg Class will still be taught by Warren & Gigi Jensen
$15 drop in
(510) 326-6415 English / (713) 894-9435 Spanish
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THURSDAY
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THURSDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) TANGO EXPLORATIONS WITH CHRIS & MICHELLE!
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango
7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica (FREE with Lesson!)
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $5/practica only
This month we will work with weight distribution and weight changes!
The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). 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
Walnut Creek: New series start At Social Hall, Civic Community Center
1375 Civic Dr,. City of Walnut Creek Recreation Department. CA 94596. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginner tango class. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate tango class on "Posture and dynamics of dancing".
<http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/payment_walnutcreek.html>Cost: $45 Five weeks. Register on line at www.WalnutCreekRec.org or call (925) 943-5858.
FRIDAY
Sacramento
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Sacramento
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA with DJ KENNY BELL!
A practilonga is a combination of a milonga and a 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 the night away. Informal, no dress code. A great way to improve your tango! 8-11 p.m. (or until the DJ shuts it down). Cost $5.
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Tango Technique W/Michelle!
6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Class includes warm-up, isolations, drills, routines, floor work & cool-down! Great exercises to do on your own to become a better "partner". Wear comfortable shoes & clothing & get ready to work out! Open to men & women! No partner needed! $35/month, $10/drop-in
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) TANGO BUENOS AIRES W/MIGUEL TAILLANT! 7:30 p.m. $10/drop-in
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. Fundamentals & technique class.
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in) Fundamentals 8-9 p.m. Fundamentals & technique class.
9-10 p.m. Intermediate class on: "Rhythm".
10 p.m.-midnight Milonga, Stay after class to practice or after 10 p.m. to dance .
10 p.m.-midnight Milonga, Stay after class to practice or after 10 p.m. to dance .
$12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. Snacks and refreshments included.
SATURDAY
Berkeley
The Beat: 2560 9th St.,
Saturday July 31: El Bailongo - Late Práctica
8 - 9 p.m: Class with Marcelo Solís: rhythm, posture and the dynamics of dancing
9 - 1 a.m: Assisted Practilonga: "La Milonguita" with Polo y Diana and Marcelo
$10 with class, $5 práctica only after 9
SUNDAY
Fresno: Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Avenue.
5:00 pm Beginners Lesson 6 p.m. Practice Time
6:30 pm Beyond & More Lesson 7:30 p.m. Practice time until 8:30 p.m .
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
4 Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3: p.m. $12
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/Lesson)
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Diego & Negracha: Nov. 16-27. Negracha & Diego Lanau, born in Argentina, trained since youth as tangueros, communicate the true style and social conduct of tango as danced in Buenos Aires. Sit at "insider" tables and enjoy by top tier dancers and world-famous musicians. Theirt team will help you feel safe and comfortable. Visit parks, museums and historic neighborhoods; enjoy the cafes and restaurants; and shop. Meet legendary dancers from the '40s who chat about their experience, and their feelings about tango. Diego & Negracha will make sure you don't leave Buenos Aires wishing you had had a chance to dance with the locals
Tango Tour Milonguero
+10 Days Accommodation.
+10 Milonga nights.
+ Workshops with the best milongueros, translation in English.
+ The best reservations in the milongas.
+ Milongas with live music, orchestras and performances.
+ City Tour.
+ Visit to tango shoe store and tango clothes, personal assistance.
+ Medical assistance (one appointment.)
+ English-Spanish translation.
For details, including prices:
>From Marcelo Solis:
Nov. 19-29 - 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 speak the language!).
- City Tours (Obelisco - Downtown - Plaza de Mayo - Cafe Tortoni - San Telmo - Recoleta and more).
- 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 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.
- Four tango classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,590. Phone: 415-412-1866
