Modesto Tango Bulletin, August 23, 2010
Classes will resume on the Saturday after Labor Day, Sept. 11, with Peter beginning a six-week series meant to get the beginners up and running, culminating with a car pool to a milonga or practilonga in Sacramento or the Bay Area.
Our October milonga will be the year's premier tango event. The Mario Parmisano Trio of Buenos Aires tours the world playing tango music with top jazz musicians. Check out their videos. Their most recent promotional is our Video of the Week.
Don't miss tonight's practica at Jacobs. It is a great opportunity to experience tango in an informal, friendly, and supportive setting.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - 7 p.m. tonight, August 23 & 30, 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. Classes resume September 11 with Peter teaching.
Fee will be $75 for the six week series plus the milonga, or $12 drop-in fee.
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MILONGAS Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- 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
@>---- Milonga Argentina with Negracha & Diego., Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue Lesson Int: 8-9 pm: 9-12 Milonga:
Performance by Negracha & Diego and the best music to dance
Lesson: $15, + Milonga: $20., Milonga only: $15
@>---- Saturdays .
Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Avenue:
Tango Universe Milonga 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.).
BERKELEY:
@>---- Saturday, Sept. 4. At The Beat: 2560 9th St., Berkeley
El Bailongo - 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays Late Practilonga
8 - 9 p.m.: Class 9 - 1+ a.m.: Assisted Practilonga: "La Milonguita" with Polo y Diana and Dan & Pier
$10 with class, $5 práctica only after 9
Hosted by Polo & Diana
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: 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!
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.
8-9 p.m. 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)
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 "Creative Dancing". <www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/payment.html> Price: $13.
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
Both class combination is set up like a continuous workshop.
Drop in rate is $15 for one class or $20 for both
Both class combination is set up like a continuous workshop.
San Ramon
ClubSport of San Ramon, 350 Bollinger Canyon Lane
Starts on 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Diego & Negracha teaching
Where: ClubSport of San Ramon, 350 Bollinger Canyon Lane.
The cost is $20 for members and $22 for non-menbers per class.
The cost is $20 for members and $22 for non-menbers per class.
Sing up at the Activieties desk!.
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
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
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
FRIDAY
Sacramento
August 27, Tango by the River, 128 J Street in Old Sacramento
Workshops with Darren Lees : 6-7:30 p.m. -- Dynamic Giros (turns) for the Social dance floor, for Tango & Vals -- With an emphasis on technique and musicality.
tango performer & teacher Darren Lees returns to Sacramento for a weekend of tango workshops! Darren excels at breaking down complex steps and concepts into their simplest elements. He focuses on technique so that by the end of class students are not just able to lead or follow a new step; they are able to lead or follow it well. He's also excellent at handling the logistics of the class, making sure that everyone gets to dance frequently if the gender balance is off. Darren will teach four workshops (assisted by Donna Williams, studio owner) over three days, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, August 27, 28, & 29: Cost is $20 per workshop, or two for $35, three for $45 or ALL FOUR FOR $50 -- THE BEST DEAL!!!
Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA with DJ KENNY BELL!
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 selection. Informal, dress code. 8 to 11 p.m. (or until the DJ shuts it down). Cost $5.
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Tango Technique W/Michelle!
6-7:15 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.
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.
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
Sacramento
Saturday, Aug. 28, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street in Old Sacramento
Workshops with Darren Lees
2-3:30 p.m. -- Volcada Variations -- A dynamic new way to experience the Volcada for the social dance floor. Including back and side volcadas.
4-5:30 p.m.-- Sacada con giro(displacement with a turn) -- Covering beautiful and elegant turns for the social dance floor.
Cost is $20 per workshop, or two for $35, three for $45 or ALL FOUR FOR $50 -
Berkeley
The Beat: 2560 9th St.,
Saturday Sept. 4: 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
9p.m,-1 a.m: Assisted Practilonga: "La Milonguita" with Polo y Diana and Marcelo
$10 with class, $5 práctica only after 9
SUNDAY
Sacramento
Sunday, Aug. 29, 2-3:30 p.m. --Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento MILONGA MAGIC! Workshop with Darren Lees
Cost is $20 per workshop, or two for $35, three for $45 or ALL FOUR FOR $50 --
Fresno:
Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Avenue.
5 p.m. Beginners Lesson 6 p.m. Guided practice Time
7 p.m. social dancing until 8:30 pm. $10 per person
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
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
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/Lesson)
AND COMING UP:
October 2 - 8 p.m. Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley
Sean Dockery & Juliana Motta will wed on the morning of October 2. They hope to spend the evening with us, their friends from the tango community. They will celebrate with a milonga from 8 p.m. to midnight with DJ Mike McCarrel.
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: negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar, www.negrachadiego.com 510-363-6887
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
- 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.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,490 until August 27. Phone: 415-412-1866
<mail to:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
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).
- 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.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,490 until August 27. Phone: 415-412-1866
<mail to:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com
