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Bulletin, May 28, 2012

Saturday we resume classes after almost two weeks off; it will be nice to tango again.  Studio improvements come weekly so there is always an air of expectation.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, no practica, Jacobs closed for Memorial Day

WEDNESDAY - May 30, last Senior Center beginner class until mid-September.   2:30 p.m.   211 Bodem (at Scenic). Enter through front door and sign in.  No fee.

SATURDAY - June 2  - 11 a.m.-noon. Class at VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. $10.  Summer classes free to leaders (usually men) willing to dance with followers.  When fees for all resume, free participants will be grand-fathered and continue free. If you know anyone  to get in on this, encourage them to join now. 


 To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> 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
@>---- Every Tuesday, @ Quarry Ponds, 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay: Milonga El Suave,  Free class 6-7 p.m. Free milonga 7-9:30 p.m. Dance overlooking a pond, moon and star. Source restaurant cooks great tapas with wine and beer available. You are encouraged to patronize Source.  916-807-4210,luiselsuave@comcast.net

@>---- Saturday,June 2 - at Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street, Sacramento    Traditional, non-traditional & alternative music!8 p.m. free beginning lesson, 9 p.m. milonga
$10 entry DJ:  Luz Castiñeras
@>---- Sunday June 3 - The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd.  Benefit  milonga for Greg Walker Sacramento tanguero recently hospitalized for cellulitis, is on the road to recovery. With no health insurance, this 1-5 p.m. milonga is to help with the hospital stay. Suggested donation $10

@>---- Sunday, June 3, June 17 & July 1 Dinner and tango at the Station, 1100 Orlando Ave, Roseville. Dancing 6-9 p.m.  David will be DJ with golden age classics. $5 cover. The Station is at the Auburn Blvd./Riverside exit (just south of the Douglas Blvd exit) on I-80 in Roseville. Look for the box cars!

BERKELEY
@>---- Tuesday:  All levels musicality class, 9:30 p.m. milonga @ Brasarte, 1901 San Pablo Ave. $15 class & milonga, $10 milonga only. Traditional milonga. Empanadas and botanas for purchase. Bring your own beverage. 

OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. Pre Milonga Class- 8-9  p.m. $15 class only, $20 class & milonga, $15 milonga only, $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday,@ Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 

DANVILLE
@>---- Sunday  June 3, July1, August 5 (every first Sunday): Blackhawk Plaza, in the center court rotunda, open to an outdoor plaza, falls and ponds. 
3499 Plaza Circle,  Opposite theater
2-3 p.m.  beginner class,    3-7+ p.m. milonga
Live Music: Redwood Tango Ensemble
DJ Music: Emilio Flores
Free parking, dining, wine bar and shopping. 3499 Plaza Circle, Danville

FRESNO
@>---- Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m OVIDIO Ristorante Italiano*
3097 West Bullard Avenue "A TODO TANGO" Milonga
-Argentine Dinner 8 p.m. - Chef: Carlitos Bubello
-Milonga, Music and Dance Floor
-Tango Exhibition  *USA Champions ( Marcelo y Carolina)
*Special Performance by Marcelo Molina Tango  Students
Must RSVP; LIMITED SPACE" (559) 360-9824


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 
Level I (Beginning) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II (Intermediate) 7:30-8:30 p.m.

SIERRA 2 Center, Studio 1 (in back), 2791 24th St. Michelle Gore technique class. 6:30-7:45 p.m., includes warm-up, drills, routines, floor work, cool-down!  Wear comfortable shoes & clothing & get ready to work! Studio 1 is at the back of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater), turn left onto 4th Ave., then an immediate left into the parking lot. www.TangowithMichelle.com, (916) 799-1952

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 railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. Beginners always welcome.

The Dance Corner  2927 Fulton Ave., 7:45-9 p.m. classes by Luis Caceres


THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 p.m.  followed by practice time.
Theme for the month of April: Vals
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St.   - Tango Explorations
6:30 pm Beg. Tango/ 7:30 p.m. ContinuingTango/   Chris Peake
8:30 pm Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $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.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
Contact: 707-416-9680,  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com
       
Tango By The River, 128 J St,, Old Sacramento - 8-11 p.m.  Practilonga - combines the best of practica and milonga.  From 8 to 8:15 p.m, Kenny & Chooi's  "Tango Tip"  might range from refining technique in an embellishment, a step useful for navigating the floor, a stretch particularly good for dancers, etc. $5 entry.

The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave.- Class  at 7 p.m., cost $10 includes practica.
Práctica from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Cost  $5 for práctica only,   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
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner class 2-3 p.m., $12, Intermediate/Advanced class 3-4 p.m., $12
Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m.  Basic skill demonstrated, discussed and practiced.
Tango practica - 6-7 p.m. an atmosphere of practice and learning.  Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., food and drink available.

COMING UP!

June 9 & 10, Virginia Pandolfi & Maximiliano Critiani workshops -
Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento
Saturday, June 9
2:30 - 3:45 Tango Salon Technique class (All Level)
4:15 - 5:30 Vals class (Intermediate or if those newer to tango also took the previous class)
Sunday, June 10
2:30 - 3:45 Tango Salon Class (Intermediate or All Levels if those newer to tango also took the Tango Salon class on Saturday)
4:15 - 5:30 - Milonga (Intermediate)
Cost is $30 for one class; $50 for two; $70 for three or $80 for all 4, the best deal!

NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2012: Friday, JUNE 29 - Saturday JULY 7.
All classes, workshops and milongas, including Celebration Tango, the Gala Milonga celebrating the 15th Anniversary at the ALLEGRO BALLROOM - 5855 Christie Ave - Emeryville. Teachers :
* NITO & ELBA  
* GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU
* MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO
* LAILA & LEANDRO OLIVER
* LOS VELIZ (SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ)  First time at NTW!
* ROXANA SUAREZ & SEBASTIAN ACHAVAL First time at NTW!
Thursday, June 28: WELCOME MILONGA!  Open to public. FREE. Featuring NTW Fashion Show.
For information: <http://www.tangoweek.com/>http://www.tangoweek.com/

Bulletin, May 21, 2012

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 21, 2012

Memorial day weekend; no class Saturday.  We hope to see you all again on June 2.  You will have the chance to pay for the month in advance and save a bit.


CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, May 21. Jacobs Fine Dining,  2501 McHenry. practica and social dancing.  7-9 p.m.  Come early for a meal. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink off the menu.
Next week, Memorial Day (May 28) Jacobs will be closed, no practica.

WEDNESDAY - May 23, Beginner class at the Senior Center. 2:30 p.m.   211 Bodem (at Scenic). Enter through front door and sign in.  No fee.

SATURDAY - May 26  - No class at VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. See you June 2  Men willing to dance with other followers are free.  When fees for all resume, free participants will be grand-fathered and continue free. If you know anyone  to get in on this, encourage them to join now. 


 To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> 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
@>---- Every Tuesday, @ Quarry Ponds, 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay: Milonga El Suave,  Free class 6-7 p.m. Free milonga El Suave 7-9:30 p.m. Dancing under a tall canopy overlooking a pond, moon and star. Source restaurant cooks great tapas with wine and beer available. Luis: 916-807-4210, luiselsuave@comcast.net
               
@>---- Saturday, May 26 - Petra Vineyard's Wine Gallery  627 Sutter Street, Folsom, Tango by the River invites you to Argentine Tango & Wine at the Wine Gallery in Old Folsom . This is the night of the regularly scheduled 4th Saturday milonga, but on Jazz Festival weekend at a new setting one night only!  7-10:30 p.m. Wine available by the glass, bottle, as well as 3 and 6 flight tasting.  Light appetizer provided. $10. 

@>---- Sunday June 3 The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd.  Benefit  milonga for Greg Walker 1-5 p.m.  Sacramento tanguero recently hospitalized for cellulitis, is on the road to recovery, but self employed has health insurance, so this milonga is to help with the four-day stay in the hospital.  Suggested donation $10


@>---- Sunday, June 3, June 17 & July 1 Dinner and tango dancing at the Station, 1100 Orlando Ave, Roseville. Dancing 6-9 p.m.  David will be DJ with golden age classics. $5 cover. See you then. The Station is at the Auburn Blvd./Riverside exit (just south of the Douglas Blvd exit) on I-80 in Roseville. Look for the box cars!


BERKELEY
@>---- Tuesday:  All levels musicality class, 9:30 p.m. milonga @ Brasarte, 1901 San Pablo Ave. $15 class & milonga, $10 milonga only. Traditional milonga. Empanadas and botanas for purchase. Bring your own beverage. 

OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. Pre Milonga Class- 8-9  p.m. $15 class only, $20 class & milonga, $15 milonga only, $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday,@ Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 

DANVILLE
@>---- Sunday  June 3, July1, August 5 (every first Sunday): Blackhawk Plaza, in the center court rotunda, open to an outdoor plaza, falls and ponds. 
3499 Plaza Circle,  Opposite theater
2-3 p.m.  beginner class,    3-7+ p.m. milonga
Live Music: Redwood Tango Ensemble DJ Music: Emilio Flores
Convenient free parking, dining, wine bar, shopping. 3499 Plaza Circle, Danville

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.

SIERRA 2 Center, Studio 1 (in back), 2791 24th St. Michelle Gore technique class. 6:30-7:45 p.m., includes warm-up, drills, routines, floor work, cool-down!  Wear comfortable shoes & clothing & get ready to work! Studio 1 is at the back of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater), turn left onto 4th Ave., then an immediate left into the parking lot. www.TangowithMichelle.com, (916) 799-1952

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)

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., 7:45-9 p.m. classes by Luis Caceres


THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 p.m.  followed by practice time.
Theme for the month of April: Vals
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St.   - Tango Explorations
6:30 pm Beg. Tango/ 7:30 p.m. ContinuingTango/   Chris Peake
8:30 pm Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $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.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
       
Tango By The River, 128 J St,, Old Sacramento - 8-11 p.m.  No Practilonga - this week as this is the weekend of the Sacramento Jazz Festival, and old Sacramento will be very busy


The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave.- Class  at 7 p.m., cost $10 includes practica.
Práctica begins at 8 pm and goes until 10:30 pm. Cost  $5 for práctica only,   Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.  May 22 - Workshops.e
ENRIQUETA KLEINMAN & OSVALDO NATUCCI   "technique"  class 8-10 p.m. followed by a  Milonga 10 p.m. $25
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville
Beginner class 2-3 p.m., $12, Intermediate/Advanced class 3-4 p.m., $12
Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m.  Basic skill demonstrated, discussed and practiced.
Tango practica - 6-7 p.m. an atmosphere of practice and learning.  Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., food and drink available.
COMING UP!

NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2012: Friday, JUNE 29 - Saturday JULY 7.
All classes, workshops and milongas, including Celebration Tango, the Gala Milonga celebrating the 15th Anniversary at the ALLEGRO BALLROOM - 5855 Christie Ave - Emeryville. Teachers :
* NITO & ELBA  
* GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU
* MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO
* LAILA & LEANDRO OLIVER
* LOS VELIZ (SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ)  First time at NTW!
* ROXANA SUAREZ & SEBASTIAN ACHAVAL First time at NTW!
Thursday, June 28: WELCOME MILONGA!  Open to public. FREE. Featuring NTW Fashion Show.

Bulletin, May 14, 2012

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 14, 2012

Saturday we worked on role reversals with attention to connection between leader and follower. We should guard against a tendency to lose posture and connection as we dance is one.  Pictured is bay area tango instructor Igor Polk in an embrace, perhaps exaggerated, but with a connection to maintain throughout the dance.


The studio is being painted, the air conditioner works; improvements every week.


CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, May 14 & 21. Jacobs Fine Dining,  2501 McHenry. practica and social dancing.  7-9 p.m.  Come early for a meal. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink off the menu.

WEDNESDAY - May 16, Beginner class at the Senior Center. 2:30 p.m.   211 Bodem (at Scenic). Enter through front door and sign in.  No fee.

SATURDAY - May 19  - 11 a.m.-noon. Class at VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. $10.  Summer classes free to leaders (usually men) willing to dance with followers.  When fees for all resume, free participants will be grand-fathered and continue free. If you know anyone  to get in on this, encourage them to join now. 


 To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> 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:
@>---- May milonga postponed. Will keep you posted.
Milongas Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Every Tuesday, @ Quarry Ponds, 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay: Milonga El Suave,  Free class 6-7 p.m. Free Milonga El Suave 7-9:30 p.m. Dancing under a tall canopy overlooking a pond, moon and star. Source restaurant cooks up great tapas with wine and beer available. You are encouraged you to patronize Source.  Luis: 916-807-4210, luiselsuave@comcast.net
       
@>---- Saturday, May 19 - at Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street, Sacramento  
Featuring traditional, non-traditional & alternative music!
8 p.m. free beginning lesson, 9 p.m. milonga
$10 entry DJ:  Luz Castiñeras

               
@>---- Saturday, May 26 - Petra Vineyard's Wine Gallery  627 Sutter Street, Folsom, Tango by the River invites you to an evening of Argentine Tango & Wine at the Wine Gallery in Old Folsom . This is the night of  the  regularly scheduled 4th Saturday milonga, but on Jazz Festival weekend at a new setting one night only!  7-10:30 p.m. Wine available by the glass, bottle, as well as 3 and 6 flight tasting.  Light appetizer provided. $10. 


@>---- Sunday, June 3, June 17 & July 1 Dinner and tango dancing at the Station, 1100 Orlando Ave, Roseville. Dancing 6-9 p.m.  David will be DJ with golden age classics. $5 cover. See you then. The Station is at the Auburn Blvd./Riverside exit (just south of the Douglas Blvd exit) on I-80 in Roseville. Look for the box cars!

FREEMONT
@>---- Saturday: May 19, 2-4 p.m.  Freemont Main Library 510 745-1401.  Free 30 minute class on basics.  No fee.       

BERKELEY
@>---- Tuesday:  All levels musicality class, 9:30 p.m. milonga @ Brasarte, 1901 San Pablo Ave. $15 class & milonga, $10 milonga only. Traditional milonga. Empanadas and botanas for purchase. Bring your own beverage. 

OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. Pre Milonga Class- 8-9  p.m. $15 class only, $20 class & milonga, $15 milonga only, $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday,@ Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 

DANVILLE
@>---- Sunday  June 3, July1, August 5 (every first Sunday): Blackhawk Plaza, in the center court rotunda, open to an outdoor plaza, falls and ponds. 
3499 Plaza Circle,  Opposite theater
2-3 p.m.  beginner class,    3-7+ p.m. milonga
Live Music: Redwood Tango Ensemble
DJ Music: Emilio Flores
Convenient free parking, dining, wine bar and shopping. 3499 Plaza Circle, Danville

 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 
Level I (Beginning) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II (Intermediate) 7:30-8:30 p.m.

SIERRA 2 Center, Studio 1 (in back), 2791 24th St. Michelle Gore technique class. 6:30-7:45 p.m., includes warm-up, drills, routines, floor work, cool-down!  Wear comfortable shoes & clothing & get ready to work! Studio 1 is at the back of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater), turn left onto 4th Ave., then an immediate left into the parking lot. www.TangowithMichelle.com, (916) 799-1952

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 railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. Beginners always welcome.

The Dance Corner  2927 Fulton Ave., 7:45-9 p.m. classes by Luis Caceres


THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 p.m.  followed by practice time.
Theme for the month of April: Vals
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St.   - Tango Explorations
6:30 pm Beg. Tango/ 7:30 p.m. ContinuingTango/   Chris Peake
8:30 pm Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $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.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
       
Tango By The River, 128 J St,, Old Sacramento - 8-11 p.m.  Practilonga - combines the best of a practica and a milonga.  From 8 to 8:15 p.m, Kenny & Choi teach "Tango Tip for the Day"  might be anything from refining technique in an embellishment, a step useful for navigating the dance floor, a stretch that is particularly good for dancers, etc.  $5 entry.

The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave.- Class  at 7 p.m., cost $10 includes practica.
Práctica begins at 8 pm and goes until 10:30 pm. Cost  $5 for práctica only,   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
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville
Beginner class 2-3 p.m., $12, Intermediate/Advanced class 3-4 p.m., $12
Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m.  Basic skill demonstrated, discussed and practiced.
Tango practica - 6-7 p.m. an atmosphere of practice and learning.  Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., food and drink available.

COMING UP!


WORKSHOPS WITH ALEX ALLENDE & LUZ CASTIÑERAS
Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St., Sacramento
Saturday, May 19
4:30-6 p.m. - Workout Technique for Leaders and Followers, Finding The Flow
6-7:30 p.m. Ganchos for Him and Her
Sunday, May 20
2:30-4 p.m. Canaro vs. Fresedo - Is it a Different Dance?  Listening and Dancing Elements from the Phrasing.
4-5:30 p.m. Classic Tango Sequences
1 Class = $25,  2 Classes = $45, 3 Classes = $60, 4 Classes = $75; early bird price for only first 8 people     Contact Luz for Private Lessons (510) 230-1732,

NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2012: Friday, JUNE 29 - Saturday JULY 7.
All classes, workshops and milongas, including Celebration Tango, the Gala Milonga celebrating the 15th Anniversary at the ALLEGRO BALLROOM - 5855 Christie Ave - Emeryville. Teachers :
* NITO & ELBA  
* GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU
* MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO
* LAILA & LEANDRO OLIVER

* LOS VELIZ (SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ)  First time at NTW!
* ROXANA SUAREZ & SEBASTIAN ACHAVAL First time at NTW!
Thursday, June 28: WELCOME MILONGA!  Open to public. FREE. Featuring NTW Fashion Show.
For information: <http://www.tangoweek.com/>http://www.tangoweek.com/

Bulletin, May 7, 2012

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 7, 2012

VBoogie's  Dance Journey, our studio's new name, is getting a paint job, classes  proceeding all summer as refurbishing progresses. Senior Center classes will continue through May, then recess until September.  


CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, May 7 & 14. Jacobs Fine Dining,  2501 McHenry Ave. . practica and social dancing.  7-9 p.m.  Come early for a meal. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink off the menu.

WEDNESDAY - May 9, Beginner class at the Senior Center. 2:30 p.m.  
 211 Bodem (at Scenic). Enter through front door and sign in.  No fee.

SATURDAY - May 12  - 11 a.m. to noon. Class at VBoogie's Dance Journey,
711 10th Street. $10.  Summer classes are free to leaders (usually men) willing to dance with followers.  When we resume fees for all, free participants will be grand-fathered and continue free.  So if you know anyone who'd  like to get in under these circumstances, encourage them to join now. 


 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
@>---- Every Tuesday  @ Quarry Ponds, 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay: Milonga El Suave,  Free class 6-7 p.m. Free Milonga El Suave 7-9:30 p.m.
Dancing under a tall canopy overlooking a pond, moon and star. Source restaurant cooks up great tapas and has wine and beer available. You are encouraged you to patronize Source restaurant.  Luis : 916-807-4210, luiselsuave@comcast.net

@>---- Saturday, May 12 --At Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Leather and Lace milonga! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. DJ: Donna Tielsch. $10.
       
@>---- Saturday, May 19 - at Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street, Sacramento  
Featuring traditional, non-traditional & alternative music!
8 p.mm  free beginning lesson, 9 p.m. milonga; $10 entry. DJ:  Luz Castiñeras
       

BERKELEY
@>---- Tuesday:  All levels musicality class, 9:30 p.m. milonga @ Brasarte, 1901 San Pablo Ave. $15 class & milonga, $10 milonga only. Traditional milonga. Empanadas and botanas for purchase. Bring your own beverage. 

OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. Pre Milonga Class- 8-9  p.m. $15 class only, $20 class & milonga, $15 milonga only, $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday,@ Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 Milonga

EMERYVILLE:
@>---- MAY 12:  LA MILONGA DE NORA - Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave.
CARLOS BARRIONUEVO & MAYTE VALDEZ   8-9:30 p.m: Class & Exhibition

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 
Level I (Beginning) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II (Intermediate) 7:30-8:30 p.m.

SIERRA 2 Center, Studio 1 (in back), 2791 24th St. Michelle Gore technique class. 6:30-7:45 p.m., includes warm-up, drills, routines, floor work, cool-down!  Wear comfortable shoes & clothing & get ready to work! Studio 1 is at the back of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater), turn left onto 4th Ave., then an immediate left into the parking lot. www.TangowithMichelle.com, (916) 799-1952


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 Street (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., 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.
Theme for the month of April: Vals
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th Street   - Tango Explorations
6:30 pm Beg. Tango/ 7:30 pm ContinuingTango/   Chris Peake
8:30 pm Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $5/practica  (FREE with Class!)
Fresno:
Thursday, May 10   Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  Group Lesson
by Eduardo Saucedo, internationally known Maestro of Argentine Tango, 8:00 p.m
$20 per person, $35 couples


FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St.  7:30 pm to 9:30
Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
       
Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento - 8-11 p.m.  Practilonga - combines the best o practica and milonga.  From 8 to 8:15 p.m, Donna's "Tango Tip for the Day"  might be anything from refining technique in an embellishment, a step useful for navigating the dance floor, a stretch that is particularly good for dancers, etc.  $5 entry.

The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave.- Class  at 7 pm, cost $10 includes practica.
Práctica begins at 8 pm and goes until 10:30 pm. Cost   $5 for práctica only, 
you can bring your bebida favorita.   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
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 pm, $12, Intermediate/Advance Class 3-4 pm, $12
Dance Practice 4-6 pm, $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m.  Basic skill demonstrated, discussed and practiced.
Tango practica - 6-7 p.m. an atmosphere of practice and learning.  Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., food and drink available.

COMING UP!


WORKSHOPS WITH ALEX ALLENDE & LUZ CASTIÑERAS

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street, Sacramento
Saturday, May 19
4:30-6 p.m. - Workout Technique for Leaders and Followers, Finding The Flow
6-7:30 p.m. Ganchos for him and her
Sunday, May 20
2:30-4 p.m. Canaro vs. Fresedo - Is it a Different Dance?  Listening and Dancing Elements from the Phrasing.
4-5:30 p.m. Classic Tango Sequences
PRICING: 1 Class = $25,  2 Classes= $45, 3 Classes = $60, 4 Classes = $75
*early bird price for only first 8 people       Contact Luz for Private Lessons (510) 230-1732,

NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2012: Friday, JUNE 29 - Saturday JULY 7.
All classes, workshops and milongas, including Celebration Tango, the Gala Milonga celebrating the 15th Anniversary will take place at the ALLEGRO BALLROOM - 5855 Christie Ave - Emeryville. Teachers :
* NITO & ELBA  
* GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU
* MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO
* LAILA & LEANDRO OLIVER
* LOS VELIZ (SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ)  First time at NTW!
* ROXANA SUAREZ & SEBASTIAN ACHAVAL First time at NTW!
Thursday, June 28: WELCOME MILONGA!  Open to public. FREE. Featuring NTW Fashion Show.
For information: <http://www.tangoweek.com/>http://www.tangoweek.com/