Modesto Tango Bulletin, Dec. 5, 2011
We have the opportunity to look at two videos this week.
The first video shows renowned milongeros Osvaldo y Coca dancing in a social setting. The second shows how they dance during an exposition. There is an interesting article discussing the differences in the Tango Voice blog, <http://tangovoice.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/milongueros-dancing-tango-in-the-milongas-of-buenos-aires/>Tango Voice
Registration for the Argentine Tango Festival and official competition in April has begun. An early bird special is available until Feb. 23 for festival and competition. http://www.argentinetangousa.com/registration-prices. A new video has festival organizers Gato & Andrea dancing at a milonga in Los Altos: <http://modestotango.blogspot.com/search/label/VOW>This Week's Video.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Monday, Tonight, Dec. 5 & 12. Jacobs fine dining, 2501 McHenry. tango practica and social dancing. 7-9 p.m. Come early to enjoy a meal. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink off the menu.
WEDNESDAY - 3-4 p.m. Beginner classes at Senior Center: 211 Bodem (at Scenic). Enter through the front door and sign in. No fee.
SATURDAY -Dec. 10 - 11 a.m..-noon at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St., classes in basics, followed by noon practica. $10 drop-in for the class. $5 practica only. (practica free with lesson) Free for men willing to dance with extra followers.
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Milongas:
@>---- Mark your calendars for a series of workshops and a milonga on January 7. More information to follow.
Milongas Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO:
@>---- Saturday, Dec. 10 - Tango By The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento.
Silver Moon Milonga. Wear something silvery, if you can! 9 p,m.-1 a.m. $10. .
@>---- Saturday, Dec. 17 - FIREHOUSE 5 DANCE, 2014B 9th St.
La alterNATIVA's Annual Winter Wonderland! Wear white and glow! Cost: $10
@>---- Sunday, Dec . 19 - 2724 24th St.. Sacramento Tango Club Milonga 7-10 p.m. $5 cover, Free parking courtesy Society of the Blind. BYOB.
@>---- Saturday, Dec. 24! At Tango By The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento
Christmas Eve Milonga 6-10 p.m. (earlier hours). Free parking on the streets. $10.
@>---- Saturday, Dec. 31 Firehouse 5 dance, 2014B 9th St., La alterNATIVA 'NYE All-Nighter Pajama Party! Wear jammies, dance all night, stay for breakfast!
BERKELEY
@>---- TUESDAYS All levels musicality class, 9:30 milonga @ Brasarte, 1901 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. $15 class & milonga, $10 milonga only. Traditional milonga. Empanadas and botanas for purchase. You may bring your own beverage.
OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, -With Live music!
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, - With Live Music!!
580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 4:30-9:30 p.m.
EMERYVILLE -
@>---- Saturday, Dec. 10 "La Milonga de Nora" @ Allegro. 5855 Christie Ave.
@>---- Sat. Dec 31: NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL @ Allegro Grand Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave - Emeryville. Reserve your table. Details soon.
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 St., Old Sacramento
Level I (Beginning) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II (Intermediate) 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St. (9th & T).
Tango Technique w/Michelle Gorre, men & women, beginner or advanced!
6:30-7:45 p.m. - Open to ALL levels!
Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to work out!
$10/drop-in, $35/month
Contact Michelle at: tangomichey@yahoo.com
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.
Finnish Hall: 1970 Chestnut St.: 8-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6th - 27th
Advanced Movements and Concepts for the Social Dance Floor
This class will focus various turns and rhythmic movements used by advanced dancers on the social dance floor using mostly close embrace with some transitional movements. $40/person for all 4 weeks or $12/class drop-in to register email seantango@gmail.com or call 916-709-0603
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at 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 by Luis Caceres
THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 p.m. followed by practice time.
Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St/ (9th & T) Tango explorations!
6:30 pm Beginning Argentine Tango, 7:30 pm Continuing Tango
8:30 pm Practica $10/drop-in, $35/month, $5/practica (FREE with class)
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave. Tango technique. Group lessons,
8 p.m. $10.
FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St. Tango Buenos Aires at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Taillant! $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact
phone 707-416-9680, email tangobravo2k@yahoo.com
Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento - 8 - 11 p.m. $5 entry.
The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento -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.
SUNDAY
Fresno: In the Cube, Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave.
5-8 p.m. $10 per person with hosts Kathy and Guy;
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Class 2-3 p.m., $12; Intermediate/Advance Class 3-4 pm, $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)
Theme of the month: 1) Turns for the crowded dance floor
2) Improvisng with cadenas & sacadas for leaders and followers
Oakland:
Magdalena tango - 580 Grand Ave.
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Beginners
3:30-4:30p.m.: Intermediate / Advanced, John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga 4:30-9 p.m.
COMING UP!
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:
March 11-18, 2012 , CITA 2012 get a discount* and the benefit of association with the longest-running international group attending CITA. Earliest bookings receive the highest priority for CITA class registration. Location to be confirmed. Classes likely held at the NH City & Tower Hotel. Seminars likely held at Mansión Dandi Royal. Milongas likely held at 'Niño Bien'.
2 OPTIONS - 2012 Pricing to be announced
CITA Registration Only
for less than you would pay on your own & with additional perks!
Package includes: * 15 non-seminar classes
* 2 theater shows
* 3 milongas with exhibitions
* Priority Seating at CITA Events(reserved seats for the CITA milongas & prime seats for the CITA Theater Shows)
CITA Registration + CITA Enhancement -
Package includes:
* (Classes, shows & milongas + priority seating) package as detailed above
* Assistance with CITA Class Selection
* Pre-Travel Consultation (tips on air, lodging, etc.)
* Pre-Travel Orientation Meeting in San Francisco
(Packets sent to those not in the Bay Area with a follow-up phone call)
* Welcome dinner in Buenos Aires on Saturday night, March 10
6:30-7:45 p.m. - Open to ALL levels!
Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to work out!
$10/drop-in, $35/month
Contact Michelle at: tangomichey@yahoo.com
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.
Finnish Hall: 1970 Chestnut St.: 8-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6th - 27th
Advanced Movements and Concepts for the Social Dance Floor
This class will focus various turns and rhythmic movements used by advanced dancers on the social dance floor using mostly close embrace with some transitional movements. $40/person for all 4 weeks or $12/class drop-in to register email seantango@gmail.com or call 916-709-0603
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at 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 by Luis Caceres
THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 p.m. followed by practice time.
Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St/ (9th & T) Tango explorations!
6:30 pm Beginning Argentine Tango, 7:30 pm Continuing Tango
8:30 pm Practica $10/drop-in, $35/month, $5/practica (FREE with class)
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave. Tango technique. Group lessons,
8 p.m. $10.
FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St. Tango Buenos Aires at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Taillant! $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact
phone 707-416-9680, email tangobravo2k@yahoo.com
Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento - 8 - 11 p.m. $5 entry.
The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento -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.
SUNDAY
Fresno: In the Cube, Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave.
5-8 p.m. $10 per person with hosts Kathy and Guy;
Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Class 2-3 p.m., $12; Intermediate/Advance Class 3-4 pm, $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)
Theme of the month: 1) Turns for the crowded dance floor
2) Improvisng with cadenas & sacadas for leaders and followers
Oakland:
Magdalena tango - 580 Grand Ave.
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Beginners
3:30-4:30p.m.: Intermediate / Advanced, John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga 4:30-9 p.m.
COMING UP!
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:
March 11-18, 2012 , CITA 2012 get a discount* and the benefit of association with the longest-running international group attending CITA. Earliest bookings receive the highest priority for CITA class registration. Location to be confirmed. Classes likely held at the NH City & Tower Hotel. Seminars likely held at Mansión Dandi Royal. Milongas likely held at 'Niño Bien'.
2 OPTIONS - 2012 Pricing to be announced
CITA Registration Only
for less than you would pay on your own & with additional perks!
Package includes: * 15 non-seminar classes
* 2 theater shows
* 3 milongas with exhibitions
* Priority Seating at CITA Events(reserved seats for the CITA milongas & prime seats for the CITA Theater Shows)
CITA Registration + CITA Enhancement -
Package includes:
* (Classes, shows & milongas + priority seating) package as detailed above
* Assistance with CITA Class Selection
* Pre-Travel Consultation (tips on air, lodging, etc.)
* Pre-Travel Orientation Meeting in San Francisco
(Packets sent to those not in the Bay Area with a follow-up phone call)
* Welcome dinner in Buenos Aires on Saturday night, March 10
* E-mailed bulletins in Buenos Aires with suggestions for activities; meeting times for taxi shares & dinners; restaurant recommendations. All pricing is subject to change. You must register for CITA through contact below, and you must have e-mail access both before & during CITA. Full payment must be received at the time of registration. Refund Policy: The CITA portion of the package is subject to CITA's terms & conditions regarding refunds. For the remainder of the package: a $35 cancellation fee applies. Purpose: To provide an enjoyable way to experience Buenos Aires in conjunction with the International Tango Congress. CITA Enhancement participants arrange their own air and hotel for maximum flexibility, benefiting from group networking and exclusive perks. TangoChelsea@hotmail.com
