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This week promises more tango than usual in Modesto. Friday, May 9, will see a milonga at Jacobs,
Come to Jacobs to enjoy an evening of tango, dining, socializing and dancing. On the next day, Saturday, Mayumi Fujio of the Bay Area will offer a couple of classes. She has worked with some of the best in Buenos Aires and brings many Argentine tango masters to workshops in California. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and work with her.
Until later, Mary
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 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, May 5 & 12 - 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 - May 7: Classes at the senior center, 211 Bodem. 2:45 p.m. - Beginning basics. (Free). FRIDAY - MAY 9, at Jacob Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Avenue, 7:30 p.m. $5 entry SATURDAY - May 10 - Classes at Studio V, Pilates & Fitness. 4345 Spyres, with Mayumi Fujio. First class with a focus on technique for all levels at 11 a.m. the second continuation class at 12:30 for more intermediate dancers. $15 for one class, $25 for both. | |
| MILONGA
Next Modesto Milonga May 9 at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave. No guest artist or introductory lesson, just a chance to dine, drink, socialize and tango. $5. | |
COMING UP!
NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2014, July 3-6 - Registration now open. Held at The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront offering not only great accommodations but also great discount prices for NTW attendees. One of the New Programs: Lunch with Graciela Gonzalez on Thursday, July 3. 1-2:15 p.m. FREE A little bit of a Chamuyo sharing videos from the old Milongueros (that are not in You Tube), Graciela's amazing tango history full of anecdotes from her maestros. Bring your own lunch, be prepared for a fun, relax time. And as always: • 15 classes a day to choose from • Nightly Milongas • Daily Chamuyos • Master Exhibitions • Live Music by Seth Azarnow y Su Sexteto Tipico on select evenings • Celebration Tango (our Gala Milonga) celebrating our 17th Anniversary! Masters: Los Totis - Graciela Gonzalez - Nito & Elba - Carlos & Mayte - Lorena & Pancho - Special Guest: Hugo Latorre Register on line, see more details: http://www.tangoweek.com/Reservations
Registration Information. Classes Workshops & Milonga Schedules will be posted shortly.COMING TO MODESTO IN OCTOBER the Redwood Tango Ensemble. Nothing beats dancing to live music, and this wonderful ensemble, featuring one bandoneon, two violins, a string bass and a keyboard put out a wonderful sound. They will just have returned from the east, so mark you calendars for Saturday, Oct. 11. | | |
| 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 May 10, At Tango by the River , 128 J Street, Old Sacramento - Hours: 9 p.m. until we drop - Cost: $15 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 | | | | CLASSES OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.
SACRAMENTO Fridays, Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway) traditional milonga. 9 p.m. $10. Kenny Bell host. Saturday May 10, At Tango by the River , 128 J Street, Old Sacramento - Hours: 9 p.m. until we drop - Cost: $15 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 | | |
TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Marcelo Solis: Oct. 17-26, The Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires offers nine days of intensive workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers from Buenos Aires. Packages start at only $590!!! for classes. We can arrange accommodation at the best hotel in the best location, as well as your airport/hotel/airport transfers, and provide you with assistance going to milongas, hiring taxi dancers and more… 9 Intensive Days: 15 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice: $590, if paid before May 31, 2014. -
9 nights at Hotel Lyon (walking distance to Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires). Single room $585.-, double room $675.-, triple room $810.- 9 Best milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance:$290, if paid before May 31, 2014. Professionally guided tours in the City: Other services you may be interested: Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport: Taxi (up to three persons) $125.- both ways. Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. More tours in the city, Countryside tour ($90), Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more!!! ONE DAY PASS: For those whom can't take the whole tour: - CLASSES: $90 for two workshops and/or practica (includes morning city tour). - MILONGA: $50, includes assistance and transportation. - CLASSES AND MILONGA (includes morning city tour): $130.
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