Wednesday classes are on hold for summer. Saturday classes have resumed, The studio now has a stage and signs in the window. Studio improvements come weekly; there is always an air of expectation. The owner plans a Sept. 15 grand opening and wants us to be part of it.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, June 4 & 11. Social dance and practica, Jacobs Fine Dining 7-9 p.m. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink off the menu.
SATURDAY - June 9 - 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.
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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 7-9:30 p.m. Dance overlooking a pond, moon and stars. Source restaurant cooks great tapas with wine and beer available. You are encouraged to patronize Source. 916-807-4210,luiselsuave@comcast.net
@>---- Saturday, June 9th @ Tango by The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE MILONGA! 9:00 pm-1:00 am. Cost is $10.
@>---- Saturday,June 16 & June 30- at Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St., Sacramento Traditional, non-traditional & alternative music! 8 p.m. free beginning lesson, 9 p.m. milonga $10 entry
@>---- Sunday, 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 July 1, 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
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
* GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU
* MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO
* LAILA & LEANDRO OLIVER
* LOS VELIZ (SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ) First time at NTW!
* 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.
Thursday, June 28: WELCOME MILONGA! Open to public. FREE. Featuring NTW Fashion Show.
For information: <http://www.tangoweek.com/>http://www.tangoweek.com/
