Modesto Tango Bulletin, March 11, 2013
We worked on "ocho cortado" Saturday, a move one encounters frequently at milongas. We will stay with it in the Wednesday class. Other than that, our regular classes and practicas in Modesto go smoothly for now.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - March 11 & 18, . Social dancing and practica, Jacobs, 2501 McHenry. 7-9 p.m., an opportunity to practice what we learned in class. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu. Some come early to dine.
WEDNESDAY - March 13, Beginner class, Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.. free
SATURDAY - March 16, 11 a.m. - Beginning basics, at VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th Street, behind the Gallo Art Center. $10 per lesson.
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MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:
SACRAMENTO
Wednesday's Bravo Restaurant, 1465 Eureka Road, Roseville, Tango 6:30-9:30 p.m. Good food, good prices
Saturday, March 16, Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street, March Madness milonga. DDJ Michelle Gorre $10OAKLAND
Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. Milonga, $15 DANVILLE
Sunday, April 7, Blackhawk Plaza rotunda, partly covered and partly open to the beautiful patio, falls, and ponds. First Anniversary Celebration includes: - Free Admission to four hours of Argentine Tango live music by Redwood Tango, Anniversary Cake, DJ Music by Emilio Flores, Sparkling Cider, Beginners and Intermediate Classes, Solid Authentic Tango Music. A Touch of Nuevo Tango; 3499 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Details: WWW.BLACKHAWKTANGO.COM. Convenient free parking, numerous bars, restaurants, coffee shops and facilities.CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Dance, 2014B 9th Street. Tango Technique: Class may include warm-up, isolations, drills, floor work and cool-down! Learn great exercises to do on your own to start becoming a better partner. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and get ready to work out!
7-8:15 p.m. Cost: $40 month, $12 drop-in
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Further Explorations in Tango Volcada. A new series with Donna & Nicholas, covering Volcadas -- beautiful off-axis movements - elegant and graceful and oh-so-sexy. Tuesday classes designed for those with some Argentine tango experience. 7-8:30 p.m, practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m; (tango experience required). Drop-in fee: $15
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street,: Special Ladies Leading class on 7:00-9:00p (7-8p lesson, 8-9p
practice session) $10 only.
practice session) $10 only.
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.
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street,: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Intermediate Tango
6:30-7:30 pm.: Argentine Tango Fundamentals (Beginners/All Levels)
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Intermediate Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Intermediate Tango
Monthly: $50/Single; $90/Couple; Includes all Wednesday lessons and Monday práctica.
Drop-in: $15/ ; includes both lessons
Drop-in: $15/ ; includes both lessons
Instructors Chooi Goh & Kenny Bell. visit www.kbelltango.com.
THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 pm -- Learn the fundamentals: Drop-in fee $10
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Builds on material from the beginning class,
Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; included with class attendance; $5 without.
Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th Street, 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
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner's Class 2-3 p.m, Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m
One class for $10, Two for $15, 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., practica - 6-7 p.m.
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 p.m., INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
COMING UP!
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This unique double tango event which includes a great festival with world-renowned Argentine Tango Masters from Buenos Aires, and the only OFFICIAL TANGO COMPETITION in the US!
FESTIVAL MASTERS: PATRICIO & EVA; LOS OCAMPO; GUILLERMO & SILVIA; CLAUDIO & MARIANA!
OFFICIAL JUDGES: Gabriela Rojo, Americo Del Río; Christy Cote; Nora Dinzelbacher; Makela Brizuela and Santiago Croce
Alicia Pons teaches a workshop: at Cafe Florida. 710 Florida Street, San Francisco, on Wednesday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m. $25 (includes milonga).
Boot Camp with Christy & Eduardo Saucedo May 4-5 Linden Street Dance, Oakland
NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2013 - 16th Anniversary July 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2013
San Mateo Marriot Hotel - A shorter version, still intense and lots of fun!
• Nito & Elba, Graciela Gonzalez, Roxana Suarez & Sebastian Achaval,
Carolina Del Rivero & Donato Juarez, Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
DJ: EMILIO FLORES. More DJ's TBA
SETH AZARNOW Y SU SEXTETO TIPICO (on select evenings)
Boot Camp with Joaquin Amenabar, author of "Tango: Let's Dance to the Music!" Aug 3-4 Linden Street Dance, Oakland
Until later, Mary
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