Saturday's class will be at Jacobs Fine Dining. Patrick Alessandri will teach beginners at 11 a.m., a continuing class at noon. Formerly one of our regular instructors, "the energetic one" when we imported instructors, Patrick comes with a ballet background. He was an original tanguero as Sacramento's tango community grew; after a break from teaching, he,s teaching again in Sacramento. Cost: $15 for one class, $25 for both.
On the night before, Friday, we will host our regular first Friday milonga - also at Jacobs Fine Dining.
April 5, 2013
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - April 1 & 8. 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 - April 3, Celebrate the beginning of spring with the beginner class at the Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.. free
FRIDAY - April 5, First Friday milonga at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No guest artists or lessons, just a chance to dance $5
SATURDAY - April 6, Classes at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry, with Patrick Alessandri.
Beginners at 11 a.m. Continuing class at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for one class, $25 for both.
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MILONGAS
In Modesto : Friday, April 5, First Friday Milonga, Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. 8 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, April 6 , Firehouse 5 2014 9th St., 9 p.m., DJ Luz $10
Saturday: April 20th, Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St Springtime at the Moulin Rouge - Time to break out cute summer dresses!. something colorful or something that sparkles. Gentlemen, grab your top hats and tails and join us bringing a taste of Paris to Sacramento! DJ Chris $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 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 9-11 p.m. Beginners always welcome.
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. 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!)
The Tango Explorations theme for March is Volcadas - come and explore your dance with us!
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave. Tango technique. Group lessons,
8 p.m. $10. fresnotango@gmail.com 559-240-3200
FRIDAY
7:30pm to 9:30 Traditional Tango/Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in class
Contact: 707-416-9680, tangobravo2k@yahoo.com
SUNDAY
Emeryville: Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
Beginner 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!
Boot Camp with Christy & Eduardo Saucedo May 4-5 Linden Street Dance, Oakland
NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2013 - 16th Anniversary: Thu, JULY 4-Sun. JULY 7
A shorter version of Tango Week, but still intense and lots of fun!
• Location: SAN MATEO MARRIOTT HOTEL - 1770 South Amphlet Blvd, San Mateo(go to www.tangoweek.com to link with the hotel for the discount rate)
• Teachers: CAROLINA DEL RIVERO & DONATO JUAREZ- GRACIELA GONZALEZ -NITO & ELBA -
MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO - ARIADNA NAVEIRA & FERNANDO SANCHEZ
• Live Music: Seth Azarnow y su Sexteto Tipico (on select evenings) • DJ Music: Emilio Flores and guest DJ's TBA
• Nightly Milongas
• 12 classes a day to choose from. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• NEW! A daily evening workshop open to the public from 6pm to 7:30pm
• Daily "Chamuyos" with the Masters (a NTW original)
• Show by all Masters participants on Sat July 6th!
Fees: The weekend (full 4 days)
$455 per person if paid in full by April 30
$495 per person if paid after April 30
Cash, checks and Visa and MasterCard credit cards accepted. Send check
payable to Nora Olivera, to: 2841 Hillside Dr - Burlingame, CA 94010
Please visit www.tangoweek.com for Hotel Reservations, Milongas schedule and
prices, refund policy, etc etc.
SCHOLARSHIP
NORA'S TANGO WEEK and TANGO CALIFIA (Beatrice Bowles & Terence Clarke) give 2 scholarships each (a total of 4) to a woman and a man, every year. To apply, send an essay on what tango is for you, why you want the scholarship, why you think you deserve it. etc. No limits for words, as short or as long as you want. Send it to misstango@hotmail.com• Nito & Elba, Graciela Gonzalez, Roxana Suarez & Sebastian Achaval, Carolina Del Rivero & Donato Juarez, Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
• Live Music: Seth Azarnow y su Sexteto Tipico (on select evenings) • DJ Music: Emilio Flores and guest DJ's TBA
• Nightly Milongas
• 12 classes a day to choose from. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• NEW! A daily evening workshop open to the public from 6pm to 7:30pm
• Daily "Chamuyos" with the Masters (a NTW original)
• Show by all Masters participants on Sat July 6th!
Fees: The weekend (full 4 days)
$455 per person if paid in full by April 30
$495 per person if paid after April 30
Cash, checks and Visa and MasterCard credit cards accepted. Send check
payable to Nora Olivera, to: 2841 Hillside Dr - Burlingame, CA 94010
Please visit www.tangoweek.com for Hotel Reservations, Milongas schedule and
prices, refund policy, etc etc.
SCHOLARSHIP
NORA'S TANGO WEEK and TANGO CALIFIA (Beatrice Bowles & Terence Clarke) give 2 scholarships each (a total of 4) to a woman and a man, every year. To apply, send an essay on what tango is for you, why you want the scholarship, why you think you deserve it. etc. No limits for words, as short or as long as you want. Send it to misstango@hotmail.com• 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
