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Bulletin, January 24, 2011

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Jan. 24, 2011
Local tangueros went to the Eduardo Saucedo-Marisa Quiroga workshops in Fresno last weekend.  Definitely a couple worth catching; they will make return trips, so watch for  announcements.


CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, Jan. 24 & 31. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. It is  a fun evening in a good place to practice class material.

WEDNESDAY - Jan. 26 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).

SATURDAY - Jan. 29 @ 11 a.m. Class at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. (between G & H).  This beginner level class will progress through basic concepts.  If enough other people show up at noon we continue with a "practica." Seasoned tangueros are encouraged to join at noon.  Price of lessons: $10 drop-in.

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Milongas Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO:
@>----  Jan.  29 @ Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).
La alterNATIVA Milonga 8 p.m. lesson,  9 p.m. milonga - $10

@>---- Sunday, Feb.6 : Capital City Milonga,  at Boca Restaurant, 1212 Howe Ave,     Doors open 4 p.m. Dancing 5-9 p.m.  $5 non-members.   Dinner menu available. 

@>---- Sunday, Feb. 13:   Sacramento Tango Club,  Boca's Restaurant, 1212 Howe Ave
 $25 per person.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner served from 6 p.m.. Dancing until 9:30 pm.  $10 for non members.    RSVP  to  <cathi.hayter@sbcglobal.net> And select among
New York Strip                                                          Seared Mahi Mahi
Chicken Rouladen                                                     Portabella Stack
OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

@>---- Saturdays, Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Ave.:
Tango Universe Milonga 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.)

@>---- Sundays Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 4:30-9:30 p.m.

BERKELEY:
@>---- Jan 29: The Beat: 2560 9th St., Berkeley  El Bailongo -  Late Practilonga 
 hosted by Polo & Diana
$15 class and práctica (Students: $10); $5 práctica only (Students: $3). 510-541-3135; polo_talnir@hotmail.com

@>---- Feb. 5: The Beat: 2560 9th St., Berkeley  El Bailongo -  Late Practilonga 
 hosted by Polo & Diana
$15 class and práctica (Students: $10); $5 práctica only (Students: $3).
510-541-3135; polo_talnir@hotmail.com


@>---- Feb 19: The Beat: 2560 9th St., Berkeley  El Bailongo -  Late Practilonga 
 hosted by Polo & Diana
$15 class and práctica (Students: $10); $5 práctica only (Students: $3).
510-541-3135; polo_talnir@hotmail.com -

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. Practica

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).
Tango Technique w/Michelle Gorre, men & women, beginner or advanced!
6:30-7:45 p.m. - $35/month, $10/drop-in
Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Tuesdays 8 p.m, Group Lesson, drop in $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
@ Brasarte/Capoeira Arts, 1901 San Pablo Ave: All levels
Musicality drop in class 8:15-9:45 p.m. Price: $15. Marcelo Solis
Intensive work on posture, technique, musicality, lead and follow.

WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (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., Suite 120 (right side of the plaza)
Granite Bay 95746 6:30-7:30 p.m.beginner's class, 7:30-9 práctica

THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 followed by practice time. You need  three months of tango. Taught in close embrace, you must be able to lead or follow the eight-count basic, ochos, and turns.

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Explorations w/Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $5 practica  (FREE with Class!)

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). across from Town & Country 8-9 p.m. Beginner Lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210

Oakland:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave,
Classes w/ Pampa Cortes Assisted by Warren & Gigi Jensen
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginning Argentine Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango
$12 drop in one class / $20 both classes


FRIDAY
Sacramento:
Friday night's Tango Buenos Aires starting at 7:30 pm
Michael Taillant!  $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact
phone 707-416-9680 ,  email  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com

The Dance Corner   2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821 7-8 p.m.
Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 pm. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. Off street parking is available. 

SATURDAY:  JANUARY 29, 2011
Workshops with Glen Corteza
1-2:30 p.m.  Mastering Movement & Rhythm
2:45-4:15 p.m. Rhythmic & Melodic Phrasing in Tango
4:30-6 p.m. Improvisation using Rhythm
One class = $25
Two classes = $45
Three classes = $60
Contact Michelle to register:  tangomichey@yahoo.com or 916-799-1952

SUNDAY
Fresno:
Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Ave.
5 p.m. Beginners Lesson, 6 p.m. Dance, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four 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)

COMING UP:
Thurs. - Easter Sunday:  April 21-24,   Gato & Andrea have organized the official U.S. Branch of the Tango Championship  held in Buenos Aires every August, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel.
The event includes
* 4 days USA Tango Championship! Be a spectator  or competitor .
* 9 Argentine Tango Maestros with international reputations.
* 33 Workshops focused on learning, improving and enjoying your tango.
* 4 Milongas: best music and great spectacular dance performances by the maestros.
* Live Tango Orchestra: Seth Asarnow y su Sexteto Tipico.
* 2 highly experienced tango DJs
* Convenient and comfortable accommodation.
* Complimentary airport shuttle.
Pre-registration on line.
Classes
1. All Levels:  for every student (advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced) who has had regular instruction for a minimum of six months and  wants to work on  fundamentals and technique.  These are NOT  beginner level classes.
2. Intermediate: a reasonable level of technical understanding of tango,  close and open embrace and a good repertoire of steps is needed (molinetes, barridas, voleos, sacadas). At this level, dancers need to have good navigation and connection.
3. Intermediate/Advanced: You should meet all the requirements of the intermediate level described above, be able to lead or follow challenging tango figures and navigate on a crowded floor.
4. Advanced: Understanding of the technical aspects of tango, navigation, improvisation  and connection are major factors. You should be able to execute complex  figures. Register as a couple to get maximum benefit. Some advanced classes   will be limited to couples to maximize class content. 
Gender Balance
Register  early to help achieve balance. We do our best  to gender balance  classes, but cannot be responsible for your partner's level in classes that rotate partners. Once on line registration is closed, you will only be able to sign up for classes on site with a partner, or in classes that aren't already balanced.
Competition and Milongas
There will be Salon  and Stage Tango Competitions and Milongas every evening
Tickets to the milonga enables you to attend the competition as well, so if you want to attend one or more of the Competitions and Milongas,  purchase your tickets on line in advanced.  Make your payment on line or mail a check   before April 11 to:
Argentine Tango USA
555 Bryant St, suite 111
Palo Alto, CA 94301    
Tango Masters
Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin
Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria
Pulpo Esbrez
Ernesto Balmaceda y  Stella Báez
Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln
Andrea Monti & Gato Valdez


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES

From Donna in Sacramento:
Proposed Tour (subject to change as we have not yet secured the airfare) includes:
* Proposed dates March 21 - April 6, 2011
* Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires & back
* Airfare from Buenos Aires to Montevideo & back
* 12 nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the Hotel Reconquista
* 2 Nights in Montevideo, Uruguay
* Tango Show & Dinner at "Esquina Carlos Gardel"
* Tango Show & Dinner in Montevideo
* Half-Day City Tour in Buenos Aires
* Half-Day City Tour in Montevideo
* Full Day Punta del Este Excursion (lunch) in Montevideo
* Ground transfers throughout for all of the above excursions
* 6 -week Conversational Spanish Class prior to the trip
* Recommendations & outings to milongas, clothes & shoe shopping, & more
* Optional: Tango Instruction with Ernesto Rassi, Oscar Mandagaran & Georgina Vargas, and other maestros de tango
* Price $2500 per person (subject to change as we have not yet ordered the airfare).