Modesto Tango Bulletin, Mar. 31, 2014

We had a full class Saturday with a great time had by all. I used my iPad to capture the group as we worked on ochos. Next Saturday we welcome back Kenny Bell who with partner Choi Goh will again lead us through two lessons. One at 11 a.m.  one at 12:30 p.m. 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,  Mar. 31 & April 7-  Social dance and practica 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 -  April 2: Classes at senior center,  211 Bodem.   2:45 p.m. - Beginning basics.  (Free).   SATURDAY -  April 5 - Classes with Kenny Bell & Choi Goh at Studio V, Fitness & Pilates,  4345 Spyres Way, off Bangs,  11 a.m.  beginners, 12:30p,m, continuing Argentine Tango.  $15 for one class, $25 for both.  Payment  includes the following week’s follow-up class    MILONGA No April milonga in Modesto as Jacobs has a prior booking.    COMING UP! Last two weeks to register for the 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   NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2014, July 3-6 - Registration is now open. MARRIOTT HOTEL @ SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway - Burlingame, California Masters: LOS TOTIS - NITO & ELBA - GRACIELA GONZALEZ - LORENA ERMOCIDA & PANCHO MARTINEZ PEY - CARLOS BARRIONUEVO & MAYTE VALDEZ. Special Guest: HUGO LATORRE DJs: EMILIO FLORES - YULING CHEN - Live Music: SETH AZARNOW & SU SEXTETO TIPICO • 15 classes a day to choose from (10 a.m,- 7:30 p,m.)  • A daily evening Workshop Open to the Public (6-7:30 p.m.) • Daily "CHAMUYOS" (a NTW original) (5:15 p.m.) • Nightly Milongas w/Exhibitions and DJ music (9 p.m. - 1 or 2 a.m.) $455 per person. Before April 30th. $495 per person after April 30th.  Includes all the Classes, Workshops @ 6 p.m, and Milongas A deposit of $200 per person secures your registration. You must pay before April 30th tomreceive the discount rate of $455. Pay through PayPal, Personal Checks, Credit Card (Visa & MasterCard) or Cash. Checks payable to Nora Olivera - 2841 Hillside Dr - Burlingame, CA 94010Hotel Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=20773148  The discount rate of $109 per night will appear automatically. http://www.tangoweek.com For Registration/Information. Classes/Workshops & Milongas Schedules will be posted shortly 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 April 5, At Firehouse 5, 2014B 9th St. - DJ Michelle Gorre - Hours: 9pm until we drop - Cost: $10    Saturday, April 12, Tango By The River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento, milonga. 9 p.m. $10.  Donna Tielsch hostess.   Saturday April 19, At Firehouse 5, 2014B 9th St. - DJ Michelle Gorre - Hours: 9 p.m. until we drop - Cost: $10   Saturday April 26, At Firehouse 5, 2014B 9th St. - DJ Michelle Gorre - Hours: 9 p.m. until we drop - Cost: $10~       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   BERKELEY Friday, Mar, 28 -  Sacale Punta, 2133 University Ave.. Pre milonga class with Santiago and Amy. 8-9 p.m. class, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. milonga. Entry: $10 milonga, $10 class, $16 both 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: Dianna’s Studio of Dance, 826 N Fulton,  Marcelo Molina teaches 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.   7-8 p.m. Monthly:  $30   $10 drop-in; 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., Alex Allende and Luz Castineiras return from Buenos Aires and will be teaching the regularly-scheduledThursday night Beginner and Continuing Tango classes for the entire month of April!!  They will also host the practica afterwards!   6.30 - 7.30pm Beginning Tango 7.30 - 8.30pm Continuing Tango Explorations 8.30 - 11ish Open Practica Cost $12 drop-in or $40/month or $5 for practica only   New class at Tango on Broadway! 2416 18th  St. Tango Ballet - The first class  FREE,   Thursday  April 3, 7-8:30 p,m,, beginning  ballet class with needs of Argentine tango dancers in mind. It starts with a series of exercises at the barre, followed  by center floor work focusing on elements to  improve your tango. Attire: Being a ballet class, tights,  sweats or other comfortable clothing. Ballet shoes  preferable, with jazz shoes and other “flats”  acceptable.  High  heels and skirts not recommended. Cost: $15 drop in. $50 for a 5 lesson  class card. What a deal!  Class time: Class is on Thursday evenings 7-8:30 p,m. Instructor: Morgan Heller has been  dancing and teaching for over 35 years. While starting with tap and jazz, he got into ballet early and went on to dance professionally with ballet and opera companies for over 25 years. Concurrent with ballet were many years of  dancing in casino revues, cabaret shows, TV, etc. He began Argentine tango over 15 years ago which makes him uniquely qualified to bring the two styles together. Guys can benefit.  Improving strength and balance can only make you a better partner. The  teacher is a guy; you will not be alone.  Further info: mheller50@hotmail.com or (775)  232-3339.   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:

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Modesto Tango Bulletin, Mar. 24, 2014

Classes resumed Saturday with many new faces visible - and, as I have seen in Argentine Tango more than once, a shortage of followers. We would have done well to have had four more followers.  We hope to see some of the new faces at ourMonday practica. 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,  Mar. 24 & 31 -  Social dance and practica 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 -  Mar. 26: Classes at senior center,  211 Bodem.   2:45 p.m. - Beginning basics.  (Free).   SATURDAY -  Mar . 29 - Class at Studio V, Fitness & Pilates,  4345 Spyres Way, off Bangs, 11a.m.   beginner Argentine Tango.  $10.    MILONGA No April milonga in Modesto; Jacobs has a prior booking.    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 & Gato Valdez        www.argentinetangousa.com      info@argentinetangousa.com   NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2014, July 3-6 - Registration is now open. MARRIOTT HOTEL @ SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway - Burlingame, California Masters: LOS TOTIS - NITO & ELBA - GRACIELA GONZALEZ - LORENA ERMOCIDA & PANCHO MARTINEZ PEY - CARLOS BARRIONUEVO & MAYTE VALDEZ. Special Guest: HUGO LATORRE DJs: EMILIO FLORES - YULING CHEN - Live Music: SETH AZARNOW & SU SEXTETO TIPICO • 15 classes a day to choose from (10 a.m,- 7:30 p,m.)  • A daily evening Workshop Open to the Public (6-7:30 p.m.) • Daily "CHAMUYOS" (a NTW original) (5:15 p.m.) • Nightly Milongas w/Exhibitions and DJ music (9 p.m. - 1 or 2 a.m.) $455 per person. Before April 30th. $495 per person after April 30th.  Includes all the Classes, Workshops @ 6 p.m, and Milongas A deposit of $200 per person secures your registration. You must pay before April 30th tomreceive the discount rate of $455. Pay through PayPal, Personal Checks, Credit Card (Visa & MasterCard) or Cash. Checks payable to Nora Olivera - 2841 Hillside Dr - Burlingame, CA 94010Hotel Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=20773148  The discount rate of $109 per night will appear automatically. http://www.tangoweek.com For Registration/Information. Classes/Workshops & Milongas Schedules will be posted shortly. 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, April 12, 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   BERKELEY Friday, Mar, 28 -  Sacale Punta, 2133 University Avenue. Pre milonga class with Santiago and Amy. 8-9 p.m. class, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. milonga. Entry: $10 milonga, $10 class, $16 both 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: Dianna’s Studio of Dance, 826 N Fulton,  Marcelo Molina teaches 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.   7-8 p.m. Monthly:  $30   $10 drop-in; 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:

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