Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 18, 2011
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
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 p.m. 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.
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
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)
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 & accommodations.
Apr 30 -May 1 : Tango Boot Camp with Christy Cote & her team!
Beginning Level Boot Camp at Linden Street Dance, Oakland
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Negracha & Diego Lanau
Buenos Aires 2011 - Tango Week with Negracha & Diego Lanau
No class Saturday at Sophia's Dance Journey, weekend of the USA Tango Festival and Easter. See you next weekend. Classes continue at the senior center on Bodem and Scenic. This weekend at the USA Tango Festival at San Francisco Airport Marriott fabulous Argentine Tango pianist Marta Lledo will perform there nightly, April 21-24, at the the same time.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, April 18 & 25, @ 7 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 - April 20 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).
SATURDAY - April 23, no class at Sophia's Dance Journey, . See you all next week.
To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.
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Milongas Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Supper Club, 1616 Del Paso Blvd.
TANGO DINNER and Dancing to live music. Dinner 6:30-9 p.m.
Live Music and Dancing 9 p.m. to midnight
Music by Argentine Tango Sextet "Los Gatos Azules" playing classics of Juan D'Arienzo, Carlos Di Sarli, Roldolfo Biagi and other orchestras of the era, strives to reestablish the link between tango music and dance. They are touring the west coast and recording a CD to be released this summer. Call 916-920-2885 for reservations.
The Menu
Appetizers (6:30-7)
Green Rice Cakes with garlic aioli
Shredded Pork Empanadas
Grilled Chili Lime Prawns with Salsa Lucia
Soup
Green Gazpacho with Mango Pineapple coconut salsa
Choice of Entree
Angus Bavette with Chimichurri and Fire roasted peppers
Chorizo and Tetilla stuffed Chicken breast with saffron sherry cream
Pan Roasted Seabass with Green Olive Salsa Verde
All served with Potato Dominoes and Vegetables Escalivada
Dessert
Warm Apple Tart with cinnamon ice cream
and Don Fernando Brandy Caramel
Mr. Espresso dark roast coffee
$62 per person, plus 20% service charge and sales tax. $20 more for wine pairing
@>---- Saturday, April 23, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.
@>---- Saturday, April 30, Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).
La alterNATIVA Milonga 8 p.m. lesson, 9 p.m. milonga - $10
@>---- Saturday, May 7 -- NEW Vino y Tango Milonga at the Villa Fiorente winery, 10555 Harris Road, Auburn, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at door. (Please buy tickets in advance so the winery knows how much chocolate to provide--and we know how many chairs to bring!) http://www.rivertango.com/viytamife20a.html Click here to buy tickets now.
@>---- Saturday, May 14, Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento- Intermediate lesson 8- 9p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person lesson & milonga; $10 for 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).
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
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
Practilonga at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. $5 entry.
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 p.m. 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.
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
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- 3:15 p.m.: Beginners
3:30- 4:30p.m.: Intermediate / Advanced, John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30-9 p.m.
COMING UP:
Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue
2:15- 3:15 p.m.: Beginners
3:30- 4:30p.m.: Intermediate / Advanced, John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30-9 p.m.
COMING UP:
April 20-24, 2011 @ The SFO Airport Marriott Hotel --ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival & USA Championships. Four days of workshops, milongas, and tango competitions... plus live music. http://www.argentinetangousa.com.
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 & accommodations.
This is the official U.S. branch of the "Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup" organized by the Buenos Aires Ministry of Culture. You could be the next American Argentine tango champion, 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.
Apr 30 -May 1 : Tango Boot Camp with Christy Cote & her team!
Beginning Level Boot Camp at Linden Street Dance, Oakland
To register call: 510-444-3404
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Negracha & Diego Lanau
Buenos Aires 2011 - Tango Week with Negracha & Diego Lanau
Masters and dancers from Buenos Aires with five consecutive years teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area; and more than ten years performing and teaching in the milongas in Buenos Aires, Chicago, & New York and Paris, among others.
A customized program that combines workshops, milongas and Spanish classes --
a perfect combination designed to elevate your level of dance and help you gain a more profound understanding of Argentine tango, its culture and codes.
PROGRAM:
a perfect combination designed to elevate your level of dance and help you gain a more profound understanding of Argentine tango, its culture and codes.
PROGRAM:
7 days of workshops with Negracha and Diego (3 hours daily)
7 days of Spanish for tangueros (1 hour daily)
7 days of milonga -- an introduction to the Porteno world in the best milongas featuring live music and performances
7 days in a comfortable tango guest house in downtown Buenos Aires, reserved especially for the group--
7 days in a comfortable tango guest house in downtown Buenos Aires, reserved especially for the group--
Shopping (shoes, clothes and gifts)
City tour day: San Telmo and La Boca
Farewell dinner
City tour day: San Telmo and La Boca
Farewell dinner
Personal assistance from Negracha and Diego
Get to know the real milonga world of Buenos Aires.
DATES:
NEW! May 7-14
Fall program: Sept. 17-24 also!
For prices and more information contact:
negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar
www.negrachadiego.com
510-363-6887 USA, 15-6163-0980 ARG
DATES:
NEW! May 7-14
Fall program: Sept. 17-24 also!
For prices and more information contact:
negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar
www.negrachadiego.com
510-363-6887 USA, 15-6163-0980 ARG
