Modesto Tango Bulletin, Feb. 24, 2014

Satur day, March 1. classes will be at Jacobs Fine Dining, with a milonga that  evening.  Our guest artists are Argentine Tango USA stage category champions for 2011 & 2013.  Even though Marcelo Molina and Carolina Vazquez excel at stage tango, their classes are geared to social tango. The workshops will be at 2 and 3:30 at Jacobs, (rather than the studio) - $25 for one, $40 for both. Marcelo & Carolina also will lead a pre-milonga introductory lesson at 7:30, followed by an 8:30 milonga   to go until midnight or until we give up the ghost, Dancing, however, will be interrupted at about 10:15 for a short  performance.  Any or all of this for $10.  It will also be possible to order food or beverage from the menu. Until later, Mary Our website: http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/ Our email mailto:ModestoTango@gmail.com Keep track with our on-line calendar  http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti 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   CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 24  & Mar. 3 -  Social dance and practica resumes  at Jacobs’ Fine Dining. 2501 McHenry.  No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early to dine.   WEDNESDAY -  Feb. 26: Classes at senior center,  211 Bodem.   2:45 p.m. - Beginning basics.  (Note time change from 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.) Free.   SATURDAY -  Mar . 1 - Classes at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry, at 2 p.m. for beginners, 3:30 for intermediates, One Class $25,  $40 for both. That evening: Milonga at 8:30, Introductory class at 7:30,  short performance at 10:15 by the Argentine tango USA champions for 2011 & 2013    MILONGA Saturday, Mar. 1: Marcelo and Carolina are guest milonga artists at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave, 8-11 p.m.  Tango in a social setting with music arranged in Tandas as in Buenos Aires.  Food and drink available from Jacobs menu. $10 entry to the milonga includes the introductory lesson.    COMING UP! Argentine Tango Official Championship & Festival in San Francisco, April 17-20 at SF Airport Marriott Hotel  Save the dates! Directed by Andrea Monti and Gato Valdez    www.argentinetangousa.com     info@argentinetangousa.com MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN: SACRAMENTO   Fridays, Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (Just off Broadway) Traditional milonga. 9 p.m. $10.  Kenny Bell host. Saturday, Mar. 8, at Tango By The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento, milonga. 9 p.m. $10.  Donna Tielsch hostess.     OAKLAND Sundays, Twilight Milonga, Studio 1924, 1924 Franklin St., third floor. Enter 2419 on lower door handle. Close to 19th Street BART, free parking on Sundays. Leave no valuables in cars.  DJ: Yuling Chen.  Hosts: Count Glover and Melissa;   Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. 8 p.m.  Milonga, $15   DANVILLE Mar. 2, First Sunday,  Blackhawk Tango.  Milonga: At the new Veterans Building, 115 E. Prospect Ave. 3-8 p.m. CLASSES 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 6:30-7:30 Beginning Tango, 7:30-8:30 Intermediate/Advanced Tango Tango Practica: 8:30-9:30 p.m.   Fontaine Dance, 1328 Blue Oaks Rd. Suite 150, Roseville with Morgan Heller, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tango Ballet, focusing on needs of tango dancers. Morgan danced professionally with ballet companies for 25 years. 7:30-8:30 Intermediate Tango   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 be 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.   Fresno: Starting Feb. 25 at Dianna’s Studio of Dance, 826 N Fulton,  Marcelo Molina teaches five classes on Social Dance. 7-8 p.m.  Marcelo (559) 360-9824 Dianna's Studio (559) 264-0231   Emeryville: Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave - Classes with Nora and Ed. 7:30-8:30 p.m.:  Beginners $12,  8:30-9:30 p.m., intermediates  $12 Extended hours! 9:30-11  p.m.:  Nora & Ed's Practica:  $5    Danville: 3499 Blackhawk Plaza.  6-6:30 p.m. Tango Chat, 6:30-7:15 Beginner - Foundation 7:15-8 Intermediate - Popular Steps, 8-9:30  Practica  $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.  6-7 p.m. Monthly:  $50/Single; $90/Couple; Includes all Wednesday lessons and Monday práctica. Drop-in: $15  includes both lessons  Class limited to 10 followers and 10 leaders; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com,  cegoh@aol.comor  now or 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 - introductory class 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 -   Intermediate/Advanced Tango - Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Intermediate/Advanced Tango, followed by a Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 pm.; 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   Pleasanton: Club One, 5860 W Las Positas Blvd. Classes and practica in large comfortable room with hardwood floor adjacent to and part of Club One boutique fitness center with clean, elegant, inviting atmosphere, minutes from highway 680 and 580 junction near W. Las Positas Blvd. and Hopyard Road. 6-6:30 Tango Chat  6:30-7:15 Beginners Class. Basic fundamentals 7:15-8 Intermediate Class. Popular steps for social dancing  8-9:30 p.m., practica Cost: $12 – Free for Club One members, Includes light snacks and refreshments  www.blackhawktango.com     SUNDAY Lafayette: Lafayette Dance & Movement Center. 1018 C Almanor Ln Lafayette  CA 94549 John Pierre Sighe teaches - Beginers 2:30-3:30 p.m., Intermediates 3:30-4:30 p.m.   Emeryville  Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave. Beginner Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  - Julian Ramil, instructor 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  TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:  March 28-April 6,  Marcelo Solis offers nine days of intensive workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas: 15 workshops, four hours assisted practice: Nine nights at Hotel Lyon (walking distance to Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires). Single room $765, double $855. Nine best milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance: $320,early bird price. Guided tours of the city, Avenida de Mayo, San Telmo, Calle Florida,  La Boca, Recoleta shopping. INCLUDED (NEW) ONE-DAY PASS: For those who can’t take the whole tour, - CLASSES: $90 for two workshops and practica. MILONGA: $50, includes assistance and transportation. CLASSES AND MILONGA: $130.  CST# 2085488-40

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Modesto Tango Bulletin, Feb. 17, 2014

Michelle’s class was heavy on technique drills and work on connection - the base of tango.  No class next Saturday, the studio in use for  fitness teacher training.   We return Saturday, March 1. for workshops with the champions, one at 2 p.m., the other at 3:30 at Jacobs, rather than the studio. Marcelo Molina & Carolina Vasquez, Argentine Tango USA stage champions for 2011 and 2013, will conduct two workshops in the afternoon and perform at a milonga that evening. The cost of those classes will be $25 for one, and $40 for both. Wednesday class is moved from 2:30 to 2:45 p.m.  The extra 15 minutes will give a pre-class film time to finish.  The classes will still be an hour long.  Until later, Mary Our website: http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/ Our email mailto:ModestoTango@gmail.com Keep track with our on-line calendar  http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoacti 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   CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 17  & 24 -  Social dance and practica resumes  at Jacobs’ Fine Dining. 2501 McHenry.  No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu.  Some come early to dine.   WEDNESDAY -  Feb. 19: Classes at senior center,  211 Bodem.   2:45 p.m. - Beginning basics.  (Note time change from 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.) Free.   SATURDAY -  Feb . 22 - Classes cancelled.  Normally  at Studio V Fitness & Pilates,  4345 Spyres, just off Bangs near McHenry.     MILONGA Saturday, Mar. 1: Marcelo and Carolina are guest milonga artists at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave, 8-11 p.m.  Tango in a social setting with music arranged in Tandas as in Buenos Aires.  Food and drink available from Jacobs menu. $10 entry to the milonga includes the introductory lesson.    COMING UP! Argentine Tango Official Championship & Festival in San Francisco, April 17-20 at SF Airport Marriott Hotel  Save the dates! Directed by Andrea Monti and Gato Valdez   www.argentinetangousa.com     info@argentinetangousa.com MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN: SACRAMENTO   Fridays, Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (Just off Broadway) Traditional milonga - 9 p.m. $10 -  Kenny Bell host. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Tango By The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento, milonga. 9 p.m. $10.  Donna Tielsch hostess. EVENING OF WINE & TANGO: 7-9 p.m. (before the milonga)! Dave Vella, Vineyard Manager (and tango dancer!) from the celebrated Chateau Montelena Winery, will talk on wine making and share some of the exquisite wines he produces.  There will also be red wines from a Napa Valley boutique winery, Venge, which is difficult, if not impossible, to taste without knowing a winery staffer. Light appetizers paired will be with the wines.  Cost, $35 per person ($30 in advance) includes wine tasting, cheese and food pairing, and A hands-on overview with Dave Vella. Profits benefit the Nicholas Washington Scholarship Fund! This event is limited to 40 people, so sign up now! http://www.rivertango.com/evofwita1.html  CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS at the milonga! "Laissez le bon temps rouler!" Let the good times roll!  Think purple! Think green! Think gold! Think bling! Think masks & rhinestones ... Think fun!  9 p.m.-1 a.m.  - DJ Mike Bohan        OAKLAND Sundays, Twilight Milonga, Studio 1924, 1924 Franklin St., third floor. Enter 2419 on lower door handle. Close to 19th Street BART, free parking on Sundays. Leave no valuables in cars.  DJ: Yuling Chen.  Hosts: Count Glover and Melissa;   Saturday, Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. 8 p.m.  Milonga, $15   DANVILLE Mar. 2, First Sunday,  Blackhawk Tango.  Milonga: At the new Veterans Building, 115 E. Prospect Ave. 3-8 p.m. CLASSES 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 6:30-7:30 Beginning Tango, 7:30-8:30 Intermediate/Advanced Tango Tango Practica: 8:30-9:30 p.m.   Fontaine Dance, 1328 Blue Oaks Rd. Suite 150, Roseville with Morgan Heller, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tango Ballet, focusing on needs of tango dancers. Morgan danced professionally with ballet companies for 25 years. 7:30-8:30 Intermediate Tango   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 be 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.   Fresno: Starting Feb. 25 at Dianna’s Studio of Dance, 826 N Fulton,  Marcelo Molina teaches five classes on Social Dance. 7-8 p.m.  Marcelo (559) 360-9824 Dianna's Studio (559) 264-0231   Emeryville: Allegro Ballroom - 5855 Christie Ave - Classes with Nora and Ed. 7:30-8:30 p.m.:  Beginners $12,  8:30-9:30 p.m., intermediates  $12 Extended hours! 9:30-11  p.m.:  Nora & Ed's Practica:  $5    Danville: 3499 Blackhawk Plaza.  6-6:30 p.m. Tango Chat, 6:30-7:15 Beginner - Foundation 7:15-8 Intermediate - Popular Steps, 8-9:30  Practica  $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.  6-7 p.m. Monthly:  $50/Single; $90/Couple; Includes all Wednesday lessons and Monday práctica. Drop-in: $15  includes both lessons  Class limited to 10 followers and 10 leaders; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com,  cegoh@aol.comor  now or 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 - introductory class 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 -   Intermediate/Advanced Tango - Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Intermediate/Advanced Tango, followed by a Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 pm.; 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   Pleasanton: Club One, 5860 W Las Positas Blvd. Classes and practica in large comfortable room with hardwood floor adjacent to and part of Club One boutique fitness center with clean, elegant, inviting atmosphere, minutes from highway 680 and 580 junction near W. Las Positas Blvd. and Hopyard Road. 6-6:30 Tango Chat  6:30-7:15 Beginners Class. Basic fundamentals 7:15-8 Intermediate Class. Popular steps for social dancing  8-9:30 p.m., practica Cost: $12 – Free for Club One members, Includes light snacks and refreshments  www.blackhawktango.com     SUNDAY Lafayette: Lafayette Dance & Movement Center. 1018 C Almanor Ln Lafayette  CA 94549 John Pierre Sighe teaches - Beginers 2:30-3:30 p.m., Intermediates 3:30-4:30 p.m.   Emeryville  Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Ave. Beginner Class 2-3 p.m,  Intermediate/Advanced Class 3-4 p.m  - Julian Ramil, instructor One class for $10, two for $15, dance practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)   Oakland Sun 2/23   Studio 1924:  1924 Franklin St, Oakland, Special Guest teacher  Guillermo Cerneaz & Marina Kenny 3:30-5 WS3: Not the typical Cross - Int, 5-\6:30 WS4: Milonga - All levels.   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  TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:  March 10-16   CITA 2014 Join Christy Cote & Chelsea Eng in Buenos Aires for CITA 2014.   Directed by renowned dancer Fabian Salas, CITA 2014 is the International Tango Congress in Buenos Aires,  CITA is THE premier tango festival on the worldwide circuit.   March 28-April 6, Marcelo Solis offers nine days of intensive workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas: 15 workshops, four hours assisted practice: Nine nights at Hotel Lyon (walking distance to Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires). Single room $765, double $855. Nine best milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance: $320,early bird price. Guided tours of the city, Avenida de Mayo, San Telmo, Calle Florida,  La Boca, Recoleta shopping. INCLUDED (NEW) ONE-DAY PASS: For those who can’t take the whole tour, - CLASSES: $90 for two workshops and practica. MILONGA: $50, includes assistance and transportation. - CLASSES AND MILONGA: $130.  CST# 2085488-40

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