Modesto Tango Bulletin, Dec. 24, 2012
Tango in Modesto rests for two weeks - time to enjoy the season. Senior center classes will resume Jan. 2. Jan. 5 we host Caroline and Christopher for workshops and a milonga. Last with us in 2009, they are influential close embrace instructors
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - No practica at Jacobs for the next two Mondays. We return Jan. 5 with Caroline & Christopher.
WEDNESDAY - Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m. resume Jan. 2.
SATURDAY - We return to VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th St.at 11 a.m. Jan. 12. All levels for basics. $10.
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MILONGAS
Our next one: Jan. 5.
MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:
SACRAMENTO
Wednesday, Bravo Restaurant milongas cancelled until 2013. Luis 916-807-4210.
Fridays, "La Milonguita" 24th St. Dance Studio, 2724 24th St.,
All-Levels Lesson: 7-8 p.m., milonga: 8 p.m.-midnight.
Class Only: $10, milonga only: $10, class + milonga: $15
Hosts Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell, DJ Kenny Bell
Saturdays, "La Alternativa" @ Firehouse 5 Dance, 2014 9th St. 9 p.m. $10
Monday, Dec. 31 (NEW YEAR'S EVE) -- Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento: 7 p.m.-midnight New Year's Eve Party and Live Music Milonga With QTango $20; A dressy affair: This year's theme: red and black. Fireworks in Old Sac at 9 p.m. and midnight. Parking is difficult New Year's Eve! It's easier to drive into Old Sac at 7 than at 9. The band will play two sets. DJ Donna will play around the band's sets. Bring your own wine to enjoy (glasses and openers furnished); light appetizers served. $20 per person - the milonga ends at midnight so you can see the the fireworks over Tower Bridge!
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
CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
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.
THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 pm -- Learn the fundamentals: the walk and basic steps, emphasizing posture, lead and follow skills, and interpreting the music. Drop-in fee $10
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- The class builds on material from the beginning class, adding ochos, turns, and occasionally sweeps and invasions.
Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; included with class attendance; $5 without.
Cost is $50 per person, $90 per couple for the month and includes 3 CLASSES AND 2 PRACTICAS EVERY WEEK! Drop-in fees are $15 for the Tuesday class or $10 per class for the Thursday classes.
Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St., Tango Explorations
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango, 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.
Tango Bravo - Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
Contact: 707-416-9680,: tangobravo2k@yahoo.com
The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave. Class at 7 p.m., $10 includes practica from 8 to 10:30 p.m. $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.com;
1-3:30 p.m. free
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Four Week Progressive Series. One class for $10, Two for $15
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m, Intermediate/Advance Class 3-4 p.m
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.
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., fresnotango@gmail.com 559-240-3200
Oakland: Tango Magdalena, 580 Grand Ave.:
BEGINNERS: 2:15 - 3:15 PM:, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
COMING UP!
At Tango by the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento:
Musicality Workshop Dec. 28-31 with QTANGO!
Friday, Dec. 28, 7-8:30 -- Tango Rhythm: Be a musical dancer! 8:30-10:30 -- Guided Practica focused on mastering the principles from our first class.
Saturday, Dec. 29, 2-3:30 -- The Melody is Rhythm: Master the melody
Saturday, Dec. 29, 4-5:30 -- Patterns in the Music: Predict rhythm changes.
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2-3:30 -- Putting it together for social dance.
Sunday, Dec. 30, 4-5:30 -- Musical Expressiveness: Musicality exercises
* Emphasis is on individual work; no partner needed.
* Material is non-theoretical; we will be moving and dancing 90% of the time.
* No musical knowledge necessary. We will be using everyday language .
* Workshops are progressive so we advise taking them in order .
* Live bandoneon, piano & violin illustrate examples.
Full Weekend $90! Per Class: 1-$30; 2-$50; 3-$70; 4-$80; 5-$90;
Practica included with the Friday class; for practica alone, the cost is $10).
ARGENTINE TANGO USA
OFFICIAL USA CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL 2013
CALL FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS
to compete March 28-31, 2013, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel:
ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival and USA Championship hails social and cultural aspects of tango. The four-day event includes the only official US championship and a festival with great tango show, live music, "milongas" and exclusive workshops directed by professional Argentine tango masters.
Because it is official, the potential Salon and Stage winning couples get the official title of Argentine Tango USA Champions and will the only USA authentic representatives to compete in Buenos Aires' main international event Tango Buenos Aires Festival & Dance World Cup, having the right and advantage of entering directly at the Semifinal round (avoiding almost 500 competing couples from around the world that are registered every year for the classifying rounds).
Find a partner. Registration starts this month.
Boot Camp with Christy & Eduardo Saucedo May 4-5
Linden Street Dance, Oakland
Boot Camp with Joaquin Amenabar - Author of "Tango: Let's Dance to the Music!"
Aug 3-4 Linden Street Dance, Oakland
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
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.
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 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Fo7gspCym-QGxD_LvZBRCu-XeMGzCGJRJ0g6CYvLYYFovGP59FK1FUWSVt6ZdX7RzGayba4Q0sTqsVuRAuk4Tdh7db1anyI83DoOyXPwWPUJtxpBokScPNhrlDnEKNrMxGGRxbLu2-5N92uSHKfQU_UlnotnGOaa>HERE
From Donna Tielsch, of Tango by the River, March 17 to April 2, 2013
Details below, or ... call Donna at 916 443-7008. Fee includes:
- Airfare from Sacramento to Buenos Aires & back
- 14 nights in Buenos Aires, at Hotel Bisonte Palace (with modern conveniences like wireless internet, etc.) Price is per person, double occupancy. Private rooms are available at an additional cost.
- Tango Dinner Show & at "Esquina Carlos Gardel"
- City Tour in Buenos Aires
- Recommendations & group outings to nightly milongas,
- Tango clothes & shoe shopping.
- Optional: Walking tour to the gravesites of Carlos Gardel and other greats.
- Optional: Tour of Teatro Colon, one of the world's most beautiful theatres.
- Optional: One day excursion to Colonia in Uruguay (via Buquebus ferry).
- Optional: One day excursion to El Tigre.
- Optional: Instruction with Oscar Mandagaran, Eduardo Saucedo, and others.
Dates: 16 nights (14 in Buenos Aires + 2 nights on the plane), leaving Sacramento on March 17 and returning to Sacramento on April 2, 2013.
Price -- $3,250 per person (includes all taxes) if paid by Dec. 31, $3,350 after Jan. 1, 2013. Questions: Donna at 916 443-7008.
