Your editor is on her way to tango Mecca - Buenos Aires. Laura will lead Monday night practicas and Dennis will send out this bulletin. I have not decided whether to take my laptop, but one way or another will probably send some updates as we will be at a tango festival focusing on close embrace milonguero style 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
Fresno
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.
THURSDAY
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - 7 p.m. Tonight, Aug. 2 & 9, 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, August 7, at Firehouse 5 Dance Studio 2014B 9TH ST, (9th & T)
La alterNATIVA Milonga 9 p.m. - $10
@>---- Sunday, August 8, 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.
@>---- Saturday, August 14, -- 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. DJ: David Graybill (916) 443-7008
@>---- Sunday, August 15, Capital City Milonga 6-9:30 p.m, Capital City Hotel, 2600 Auburn Blvd at the Fulton Avenue exit on I-80 in Sacramento. $5
@>---- Saturday, August 21, at Firehouse 5 Studio 2014B 9th St, (9th & T)
La alterNATIVA Milonga 9 p.m. - $10
@>---- Saturday, August 28, -- 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. DJ: Peter Baldridge (916) 443-7008
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
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
NEW 'DANCE FITNESS PROGRAM' LOTS of new classes:
Bachata,Salsa, Tango, Yoga/Pilates, West Coast Swing
In August get all for $50 per person; $90 per couple! For those who sign up this month; that price for three months is guaranteed!
TUESDAY CHOREOGRAPHY CONTINUES IN LEVEL III CLASS
The Tuesday classes run August 3, 10, 17, & 24 (with a free class & practica on the last Tuesday, August 31).
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango: fundamentals of Argentine Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate - Applying steps into the social setting
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Int/Adv Tango- changes every month but takes everything into the close embrace.
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Technique w/Michelle Open to men & women!
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
$35/month, $10/drop-in
Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
8:00 pm-9:00 pm Beyond Beginning Technique and Skills
$10 per person, in the Cube at Studio 65
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.
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 Free 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
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
The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). across from Town & Country Village, 8-9 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
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA with DJ KENNY BELL!
A place to practice and a great excuse for a party! Practice steps just learned in class, ask a friend to show you something new, or just dance to an awesome tango selection. Informal, dress code,s 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 .
$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
9p.m,-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. Guided practice Time
7:00 pm social dancing until 8:30 pm. $10 per person
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)
AND COMING UP:
OSCAR & GEORGINA RETURN AUGUST 14 & 15
Oscar Mandagaran and Georgina Vargas return to Sacramento for a weekend of workshops August 14 and 15! Beautiful dancers and great teachers, they have a sensuous and elegant tango style and are delightfully clear and precise teachers.
Let them help you take your tango to the next level!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
1. 2:45-4 p.m. -- Tango Technique, 2. 4:30-5:45 p.m. -- Milonga
Sunday, August 15, 2010
3. 2:45-4 p.m. -- Romantic Tango, 4. 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Vals
Cost $35 per workshop, 2 for $60, 3 for $70, 4 for $75! The Best Deal!
Oscar and Georgina are also available for private lessons for $110 an hour. Contact the studio at info@rivertango.com to schedule.
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Diego & Negracha: Nov. 16-27.
+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
The trip includes:
- Airfare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
- Hotel (double occupancy) at Hotel Lyon: www.hotel-lyon.com.ar
- 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).
- 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: $2,490 until August 27. Phone: 415-412-1866
