Modesto Tango Bulletin, March 21, 2011
Gato & Andrea report that registration for the Festival & Tango Competition is extended. The early bird price is extended through specified teachers and organizers. If interested in those prices, e-mail me at: mary.menz@sbcglobal.net. Details below.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Mar. 21 & 28, @ 7:30 p.m. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. A fun evening in a good place to practice class material.
WEDNESDAY - Mar. 23 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).
SATURDAY - Mar. 26 @ 11 a.m. Class at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. (between G & H). Beginners progress through basic concepts. If enough others come at noon we continue with a "practica." Seasoned tangueros encouraged to join at noon. Price: $10 drop-in. Practica only: $5 (Included with lesson).
To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango. To unsubscribe: <<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>
Milongas Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, Mar, 26, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson from 8-9 p.m. followed by a dance from 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.
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.
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.
The Dance Corner
2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821
7:45-9 p.m. classes taught by Luis Caceres
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 p.m.
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 7:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by 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 available.
SATURDAY
Sacramento: Saturday, Mar. 26, Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
2:30-3:45 p.m.- Tango -- Walking with elegance and improvisation
4:15-5:30 p.m.- Milonga -- Improvising with Traspié
For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.
The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!
SUNDAY
Sacramento: Sunday, Mar. 27, Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
1:30-2:45 p.m. -- Techniques for turning and developing navigation skills
3:15-4:30 p.m.- Vals -- Spinning along the line of dance
For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.
The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rrlkfgeab&et=1104694000252&s=572&e=001q1Tec4I-uWYzUD7oYjqVn6SN55wg2Acqs65n7ouIDjlsSu6AYtADR-mgk1WekA1rg57BTDDUr2x4N-FjqBU_0EgDgyI0eRRD357N0iDwrbNn0f3H6SqUI7uSO6yMBh_O2jGciTyGxGo=>Click here to sign up for workshops now!
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
Theme of the Month: Musical Boleos y Ganchos
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)
Oakland
Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 PM: Beginners
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 PM: Intermediate / Advanced, John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30 PM to 9 PM
COMING UP:
As mentioned above: April 20-24, 2011 @ The SFO Airport Marriott Hotel - TANGO FESTIVAL -ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival & USA Championships
Four days of workshops, milongas, and tango competitions... plus live music
http://www.argentinetangousa.com/
Festival organizers are re-opening the registration for both the Argentine Tango USA Festival and the USA Championship effective March 15th until further notice. For questions and to register for the FESTIVAL and/or the CHAMPIONSHIPS:
http://www.argentinetangousa.com/registration-price
Maestros:
Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin
Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria
Pulpo Esbrez
Gabriel Missé & Analia Centurion
Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln
33 WORKSHOPS
4 MILONGAS
BEST DJ's
LIVE ORCHESTRA: Seth Asarnow y su Sexteto Típico
GREAT VENUE: 14.000 sq feet of open dance floor & Accommodation at the SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL
USA TANGO CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is the sanctioned official branch in the United States of the "Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup 2011" , organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.
You could be the next American Argentine Tango Champion, and win a round trip to Buenos Aires and a free stay to represent the USA at the Semifinal Round at the "Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial de Baile 2011" in August 2011.
Competitors can participate in the "Salon Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance as a typical porteño practice, and/or the "Stage Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance from a choreographic point of view related to the performance as a show.
In the Salon Tango Category, couples compete in groups, dancing three pieces selected by the Committee.
In the Stage Tango Category, each couple competes individually, dancing to a choreographed song of their choice.
Rules for the competition: http://www.argentinetangousa.com/tango-usa-championship-2/information-rules
Choose your pass and sign up now! All of the passes can be purchased by check; some are also available on-line (by Paypal)
Gato & Andrea report that registration for the Festival & Tango Competition is extended. The early bird price is extended through specified teachers and organizers. If interested in those prices, e-mail me at: mary.menz@sbcglobal.net. Details below.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Mar. 21 & 28, @ 7:30 p.m. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. A fun evening in a good place to practice class material.
WEDNESDAY - Mar. 23 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).
SATURDAY - Mar. 26 @ 11 a.m. Class at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. (between G & H). Beginners progress through basic concepts. If enough others come at noon we continue with a "practica." Seasoned tangueros encouraged to join at noon. Price: $10 drop-in. Practica only: $5 (Included with lesson).
To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango. To unsubscribe: <<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>
Milongas Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, Mar, 26, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson from 8-9 p.m. followed by a dance from 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.
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.
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.
The Dance Corner
2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821
7:45-9 p.m. classes taught by Luis Caceres
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 p.m.
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 7:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by 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 available.
SATURDAY
Sacramento: Saturday, Mar. 26, Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
2:30-3:45 p.m.- Tango -- Walking with elegance and improvisation
4:15-5:30 p.m.- Milonga -- Improvising with Traspié
For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.
The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!
SUNDAY
Sacramento: Sunday, Mar. 27, Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
1:30-2:45 p.m. -- Techniques for turning and developing navigation skills
3:15-4:30 p.m.- Vals -- Spinning along the line of dance
For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.
The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=rrlkfgeab&et=1104694000252&s=572&e=001q1Tec4I-uWYzUD7oYjqVn6SN55wg2Acqs65n7ouIDjlsSu6AYtADR-mgk1WekA1rg57BTDDUr2x4N-FjqBU_0EgDgyI0eRRD357N0iDwrbNn0f3H6SqUI7uSO6yMBh_O2jGciTyGxGo=>Click here to sign up for workshops now!
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
Theme of the Month: Musical Boleos y Ganchos
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)
Oakland
Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 PM: Beginners
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 PM: Intermediate / Advanced, John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30 PM to 9 PM
COMING UP:
As mentioned above: April 20-24, 2011 @ The SFO Airport Marriott Hotel - TANGO FESTIVAL -ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival & USA Championships
Four days of workshops, milongas, and tango competitions... plus live music
http://www.argentinetangousa.com/
Festival organizers are re-opening the registration for both the Argentine Tango USA Festival and the USA Championship effective March 15th until further notice. For questions and to register for the FESTIVAL and/or the CHAMPIONSHIPS:
http://www.argentinetangousa.com/registration-price
Maestros:
Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin
Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria
Pulpo Esbrez
Gabriel Missé & Analia Centurion
Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln
33 WORKSHOPS
4 MILONGAS
BEST DJ's
LIVE ORCHESTRA: Seth Asarnow y su Sexteto Típico
GREAT VENUE: 14.000 sq feet of open dance floor & Accommodation at the SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL
USA TANGO CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is the sanctioned official branch in the United States of the "Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup 2011" , organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.
You could be the next American Argentine Tango Champion, and win a round trip to Buenos Aires and a free stay to represent the USA at the Semifinal Round at the "Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial de Baile 2011" in August 2011.
Competitors can participate in the "Salon Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance as a typical porteño practice, and/or the "Stage Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance from a choreographic point of view related to the performance as a show.
In the Salon Tango Category, couples compete in groups, dancing three pieces selected by the Committee.
In the Stage Tango Category, each couple competes individually, dancing to a choreographed song of their choice.
Rules for the competition: http://www.argentinetangousa.com/tango-usa-championship-2/information-rules
Choose your pass and sign up now! All of the passes can be purchased by check; some are also available on-line (by Paypal)
