We will host Patrick Alessandri to teach a couple of classes on April 6. One of our regular instructors, known as "the energetic one" , when we were bringing out of town instructors to Modesto., Patrick comes with a ballet background. He was one of the original tangueros when Sacramento's tango community was growing.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - March 18 & 25, . 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 20, Come celebrate the beginning of Spring with the beginner class, at the Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.. free
SATURDAY - March 23, 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
Friday, April 5, First Friday Milonga, Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. 7:30 p.m. $5
No guest artists, no introductory lesson, just a chance to socialize, dine, and of course, dance tango.
MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:
SACRAMENTO
Wednesday's Bravo Restaurant, 1465 Eureka Road, Roseville, Tango 6:30-9:30 p.m. Good food, good prices
Fridays, Tango on Broadway,. 2416 18th St. 8-midnight, $10
Saturday, March 23, The Tango Del Rio milonga, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento features a special guest performance by SANTIAGO CROCE & AMY LINCOLN! Santiago and Amy will perform during the milonga (around 10:30 pm). Santiago will also DJ, playing traditional tango music from 9:00 p.m. until midnight -- and then Sacramento's very own Nicholas Washington will play alternative music from midnight until 2:00 am or so. Cost is $10.Sunday, March 24, Mexcal Milonga, Mexcal Taqueria, 1620 W. El Camino Ave, South Natomas. 6:30 p.m.Saturday, March 30, Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St, 9 p.m DDJ Michelle Gorre $10
OAKLAND
Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. Milonga, $15 OAKLAND
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 St.. 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 St, 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 St.,: Special Ladies Leading class on 7-9 p.m. (7-8p lesson, 8-9)
practice session) $10 only.
practice session) $10 only.
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.
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 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
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 Marriott 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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