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Modesto Tango Bulletin, September 24, 2012

Modesto Tango Bulletin, Sept. 24, 2012

An exciting week ahead.  Eduardo Saucedo,  master teacher and dancer from Buenos Aires, leads interesting workshops - Milonga, one of the most fun dances, and Pugliese, one of the most dramatic.  He is the person for private lessons - $100 an hour. At a milonga that evening Eduardo will D.J.; he is known to dance with everyone who was in the workshop.  

Saturday, Sept. 29,  Eduardo Saucedo teaches:  
2.30 p.m.  all levels  -1 1/4 hr. -  Milonga workshop
4 p.m.  intermediate - 1 1/4 hr.  - Pugliese-the Sensual Connection ..
$25 for one $40 for both (good value $20 if you take both)
Workshops and milonga for $50 per person
(Good value: $100 per couple for workshops and milonga)
For privates contact me at  (209) 522-1571,
or  <mailto:mary. menz@sbcglobal. net>mary.menz@sbcglobal .net

We are invited to participate in this year's International Festival the next weekend: a short performance on the Gallo stage, then one on an outdoor stage. We will work on that Monday at Jacobs.  Do come.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight,  Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Social dance and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry - 7-9 p.m.  No fee, though you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early for a meal.

WEDNESDAY - Sept. 26.  Beginner lesson at the Modesto Senior Center 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.  No fee.

SATURDAY - Sept. 2., Workshops with Eduardo Saucedo and milonga.  Information above.

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Milongas
@>---- Saturday, Sept. 29 at Jacobs 8:30-11:45 p.m.    Eduardo Saucedo will DJ.  $10 

Milongas Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO
@>---- Every Tuesday at 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

@>----  Saturdays,  Oct. 13  Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento.    9 p.m.-midnight. Traditional, then Nuevo.  Hors d'oeuvres, BYOB $10.  DJ TBA 128 J Street, Old Sacramento 916-443-7008 www.rivertango.com

@>---- Sundays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 25. New venue, new time! Fourth Sunday Milonga, 6:30-9 p.m., at Mezcal Taqueria, 1620 W. El Camino Ave, 95833 (SW corner Truxel and West El Camino)

@>----  Saturdays, Oct. 6 & 20. Firehouse Five Milonga    2014 9th St,. 9 p.m. sometimes past 2 a.m. Cover $10 Beginning lesson at 8 p.m. if at least four people attend. Join hosts Chris Peake, Dan Printz for a casual, friendly alternative to the Traditional Milonga DJ featuring traditional, non-traditional & Alternative music.

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. $15,  $10 after 1 a.m.

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

DANVILLE
@>----  Sunday, Oct. 7, Sunday, Nov. 4, & Sunday, Dec. 2 Free milonga at Blackhawk Plaza, in the rotunda across from movie theatre. 2-3 p.m. Beginner class, Milonga  3-7 p.m. 3499 Blackhawk Plaza Circle. Music by Redwood Tango Ensemble

EMERYVILLE
@>---- Saturday, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, La Milonga de Nora, Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie. 9 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 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., Wear comfortable shoes & clothing.  Take 24th Street (past the theater), turn left onto 4th Ave., then an immediate left into the parking lot. <http://www.TangowithMichelle.com>, (916) 799-1952

Fresno
Dianna's Studio of Dance, 826 N. Fulton, tango champions Marcelo Molina and Carolina Vasquez teach social dance and group formation for showcase on Nov. 3 (Participation Optional). 7-8 p.m.

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.
Eduardo Saucedo will lead the class all month focusing on Sacadas, front & back.

      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St., Tango Explorations
6:30 p.m. Beg. Tango, 7:30 p.m. ContinuingTango/   Chris Peake
8:30 p.m. 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.  fresnotango@gmail.com     559-240-3200


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. 

Emeryville:
Emeryville Senior Center  4321 Salem St.
Golden Age Tango Academy, classes and practica. Classes by Ivan Shvarts,
415. 760. 9374: tangocuriosity@gmail.com goldenagetangoacademy@gmail; 
1-3:30 p.m. Free

               
SUNDAY

Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m.,  Class Description:
1) Ear training for rhythm & phrase of tango music
2) Biomechanics of leading & following fundamental steps of the dance
3) Develop awareness & sensitivity to partner's motions
4) Improvise with simple dance sequences for the social dance floor
Intermediate/Advance Class 3-4 p.m,  Topic of the month:
1) Listen & dance to the unique musical dynamics of Argentine Tango music
2) Improvise with chain sequences (cadenas & displacements (sacadas)
Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)
NEW PRICES!- One class for $10, Two for $15, $60 for the month


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. fresnotango@gmail.com    559-240-3200


TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES

From Nora Dinzelbacher:  20th Anniversary  Tango Tour! 
 Oct 10th - Oct 22th, 2012 The price: $2,390
The price includes:
. Hotel (10 nights) w/  Daily Breakfast buffet style
. Ten (10) classes and . Ten (10) Milongas
. Half day city tour
. One (1)  Chacarera class (in San Francisco), One (1) Etiquette class (in Buenos Aires)
. Dinner Show at  "La Esquina de Carlos Gardel"
Does not include:
Air fare to and from Buenos Aires. Lunches and Dinners (except as mentioned)
Private classes. Taxi Dancers
There will be shopping for Tango Shoes, Music, Books, Souvenirs, etc
Checks, cash and Credit Card accepted (Visa and MasterCard) Make checks payable to Nora Olivera - 2841 Hillside Dr - Burlingame,  CA 94010.
Deadline for checks and credit cards: Sat, Oct 1st 2012
If you need more information, please call  650-348-1140

From Marcelo Solis: November 9 to 18, 2012. - 9 days of intensive workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires:  Packages start at $600!!! for classes.
We can also arrange your accommodation at the best hotel in the best location, as well as your airport/hotel/airport transfers, and providing you with assistance  going to milongas, hiring taxi dancers and moreŠ
9 Intensive Days: 16 workshops, 6 hours assisted practice, early bird price before October 6, 2012: $600 - $720 after.
9 nights at Hotel Lyon (walking distance to Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires). Single room $945.-, double room $1062.-, triple room $1350.-
9 Best milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance, early bird price before October 6: $310.- $380 after.
Other services : Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport: Bus $45;
Taxi (up to three persons) $125.- | Additional nights at Hotel Lyon: $105 single, $118 double or $150 triple room. | Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. | Tours in the city, country side, Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!!. 
One day in the Countryside tour. Includes a day with empanadas, horse riding, asado, performances, gauchos. $83  , 3 hours city tour: $30 
http://escuelatangoba.com/marcelosolis/tour-to-buenos-aires-november-2012/


From Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng:  CITA  Mar 10-16, 2013
Join Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng in Buenos Aires for CITA 2013,
the 15th Annual International Tango Congress. 
To join the mailing list of others interested in attending CITA 2013  click HERE



Until later, Mary


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