We had a great weekend with Pablo and Eva, who commented that the Modesto workshops and milonga were the best they have had in the California part of their USA tour.
They are headed next to the Burning Tango Festival, and we return to normal for at least another week.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Today, June 24 and July 1. Practica and social dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave. a good time to put into practice what was taught in class. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu. Some come early to eat.
WEDNESDAY - June 26, Beginner class at the Senior Center, 211 Bodem. 2:30 p.m.. free
SATURDAY - June 29, Beginner class at Studio V Fitness & Pilates, 4345 Spyres @ 11. We hope to work on Cross System. $10 drop in.
Keep track with our on line calendar <<http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti> Calendar.
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine tango. To unsubscribe:<<<http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>
MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:
SACRAMENTO
Tuesday, Quarry Ponds Plaza, 5550 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay. 6:30 p.m, into October. Tango under the stars. a milonga with a lake background! The chef from Source Restaurant will make specials and cut prices for beer and wine. 
Wednesday, Bravo Restaurant, 1465 Eureka Road, Roseville, Tango 6:30-9:30 p.m. Good food, good prices.
Sunday, June 30th, NATOMAS ROSE GARDEN, 2921 Truxel Road, Sacramento, A free outdoor milonga at 6:30 p.m. follows dedication of the new Rose Garden Fountain. Michelle Gorre will DJ. Bring snacks or drinks to share. This is to thank the Tango Community for its support during the garden's February fundraiser.
OAKLAND
Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. Milonga, $15
DANVILLE
Sunday, July 7, In the Blackhawk Plaza rotunda. Blackhawk milonga, 3 - 8 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 Further Explorations in Tango - 7-8:30 p.m.,
followed by a practica 8:30-9:30 p.m.; (some tango experience required) Cost $50 per person, $90 per couple for the month includes 3 CLASSES AND 2 PRACTICAS EVERY WEEK! Drop-in fees are $15
Fontaine Dance, 1328 Blue Oaks Rd. Suite 150, Roseville with Morgan Heller 5-6:30 p.m.
Tango Ballet, a class designed for Tango dancers. Morgan danced professionally with ballet companies for over 25 years. 6:30-7:30 Tango Intro, 7:30-8:30 Intermediate Tango
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 on Broadway, 2416 18th St.: Special Ladies Leading class on 7-9 p.m. (7-8 lesson, 8-9, practice session) $10.
Emeryville,
Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave - - Classes with Nora & Ed.
7:30-8:30 p.m.: BEG $12, 8:30-9:30 p.m.: INT $12
Extended hours! 9:30-11 p.m.: Nora & Ed's Practica: $5 (FREE with class)
Danville,
3499 Blackhawk Plaza. 6-6:30 Technique, 6:30-7:15 Beginner's Warm ups and Basic.
7:15-8 Intermediate - Popular Steps, 8-9:30 Practica Cost $10
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-11 p.m. Beginners welcome.
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St
New class: Milonga Series - 4 classes - June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, Time: 6-7 p.m.
Instructors: Ed Loomis & Chooi Goh
Monthly: $50/Single; $90/Couple; Includes all Wednesday lessons and Monday práctica.
Drop-in: $15 includes both lessons
Class size is limited to 10 followers and 10 leaders, so contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com, cegoh@aol.comor immediately or ext/call 1-916-390-0219 to reserve your spot.
Beginner Class 7-8 p.m
Instructors: Kenny Bell and Chooi Goh
The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd: with Paul Zimny 7 p.m. Argentine Tango 1 - an introductory class that explores the basics of Argentine Tango - progressive class - refreshes by calendar month
8 p.m. Argentine Tango 2 - just need to know the basics for this class that further explores the many possibilities for both leaders and followers - progressive class with new theme each calendar month
Capital Dance Center , 11270 Sanders Drive, Suite A. Rancho Cordova. with Morgan Heller
7 p.m. Beginning 8 p.m. Intermediate
THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- 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
FRIDAY
Sacramento:
Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St. Traditional Tango
7:30-9:30 p.m.Traditional Tango/Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in class
Contact: 707-416-9680, tangobravo2k@yahoo.com
SATURDAY
Sacramento:
Saturday 29th, Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St.
Workshops with Alex & Luz.
3:30-5 p.m. Jump Start your Milonga: A energetic, fun and rhythmical class that develops technique & dance conditioning to Milonga. *No partner required. * All levels are welcome.
5:10-6:40 Going for a ride: Turns and Ganchos in Music.
Price: $25 for 1 workshop.
PAY FOR ANY CLASS IN ADVANCE AND GET THE MILONGA FREE
please note that only PREPAID workshops will get the MILONGA FREE
PREPAY here http://thefirehouse5.com/
5:10-6:40 Going for a ride: Turns and Ganchos in Music.
Price: $25 for 1 workshop.
PAY FOR ANY CLASS IN ADVANCE AND GET THE MILONGA FREE
please note that only PREPAID workshops will get the MILONGA FREE
PREPAY here http://thefirehouse5.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!
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!
It's not too late to register! A variety of options to suit your desires from the full package to public evening workshops or milonga-only. See the full schedule on our Facebook page or http://www.tangoweek.com/oldsite/
• 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)
$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.
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
Forever Tango comes to the Gallo Center on Jan. 10. More on that later
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Gato & Andrea: Trip date: August 17 -30, 2013!
TANGO WORLD CUP TOUR to accompany and support the SALON TANGO USA CHAMPIONS
at the Tango World Cup, and experience Buenos Aires through an amazing Tango Tour Program!
Get the early bird price by making a deposit of USD 600 before June 10!
See details at out web! http://tangotourtravel.com/home1.html
From Marcelo Solis: Oct. 25-Nov. 3, ETBA offers 9 days of intensive workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires: Nestor La Vitola, Blas Catrenau, Jorge Kero, Olga Besio, Diego Converti & Graciela Gamba, Andrea Uchitel, Gabriela Navarro, Enriqueta Kleinman, Carlos and Rosa Perez, Osvaldo and Coca Cartery, Alicia Pons, Osvaldo Natucci, Monica Paz, Myriam Pincen, Elina Roldan, Nestor Pellicciaro, Marcelo Solis and more. Packages start at only $620!!! 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 in going to milongas, hiring taxi dancers and more…
9 Intensive Days: 12 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice, 9 Best milongas in Buenos Aires: $620 early bird price if PAID BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2013.
9 nights at Hotel Lyon (walking distance to Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires). Single room $945, double room $1062,- triple room $1350.-
, includes transportation and personal assistance:$320, early bird price if PAID BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2013.
Other services you may be interested: Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport::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 og the city, country side, Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!!
