Modesto Tango Bulletin, Sept. 1, 2014

Happy Labor day.  September and October promise to be exciting months for tango in Modesto.  There is no practica at Jacobs tonight, but we do  return to  Saturday classes on September 6, working on the different "salidas" that Peter gave us.   September 20 we will welcome back Eduardo Saucedo, tango master from Buenos Aires.  He will be conducting a couple of workshops, one at 2:00 & another at 3:30 p.m. and host a milonga that evening.  All events, workshop as well as milonga will be at Jacobs.  He has been touring through Northern California.  He is a favorite dancer and teacher, respected throughout the world.  Classes for that day will be at Jacobs Fine Dining in the afternoon. ​ ​ 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:  Sept. 8 - 7 to 9 pm We resume social dance and practica at Jacobs' Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Ave.  No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu. Come early to dine! There is no practica tonight, Labor Day.   WEDNESDAY: September 3 Beginning classes at the senior center,  211 Bodem.   2:45 p.m.  No fee.     SATURDAY: September 6, 2014 Classes resume at  Studio V,  Pilates & Fitness,  4345 Spyres Ave., Off Bangs. Class for all levels  11 a.m, beginners encouraged.   $10    MILONGA Saturday, September 20 at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry Avenue, Milonga with Eduardo Saucedo, tango master from Buenos Aires. Eduardo will DJ as well as dance with the ladies there.  He ads a lot of energy into an evening of tango - not to be missed $10    COMING UP! Saturday, Sept. 20! Workshops and milonga with Eduardo Saucedo at Jacobs Fine Dining. Eduardo adds a lot of energy to the evening.  Come and enjoy Saturday, October 11 ; The Redwood Tango Ensemble, fresh from the east.  Nothing beats dancing to live music. This wonderful ensemble, featuring one bandoneon, two violins, string bass, and keyboard make a wonderful sound.

MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:  SACRAMENTO Fridays: Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway) traditional milonga. 9 p.m. $10.  Kenny Bell hosting.   Sundays: The Dance Corner, 2927 Fulton Ave (across from Town & Country Village) Moonlight Milonga. 6:30-9:30 p.m. plus a free half-hour class at 6. $5. Bring your favorite beverage. OAKLAND Sundays: DJ: Yuling Chen. Hosts: Count Glover and Melissa. Close to 19th Street BART, free parking on Sundays. Leave no valuables in cars.  Twilight Milonga, Studio 1924, 1924 Franklin St., third floor. (Enter 2419 on lower door handle.)   Saturdays: 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. TUESDAY in Sacramento: Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento 6:30-7:30 p.m., Beginning Tango, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Intermediate/Advanced Tango Tango Practica: 8:30-9:30 p.m.   Firehouse 5 Dance, 2014B 9th St. Tango Technique:  7-8:15 p.m.  Cost: $40 month, $12 drop-in 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!   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 Argentine Tango basics- progressive class - refreshes by calendar month. 8 p.m. Argentine Tango 2 - you just need to know the basics for a class that further explores the many possibilities for both leaders and followers - progressive class with new theme each calendar month   THURSDAY Sacramento: Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento -   For the month of August - From Tango to Vals - Intermediate/Advanced Tango - Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. -- $50 per person,  $15 drop-in, followed by a Tango Practica, 8:30-9:30 pm.; included with class attendance; $5 without.   Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St., Chris Peake and Yana Haralanova 6.30-7.30 p.m. Beginning Tango,  7:30-8.30 p.m. Continuing Tango Explorations 8.30 - 11-ish Open Practica - Cost $10 drop-in or $35/month or $5 for practica only.   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 with Argentine native 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 p.m. 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 Lane, Lafayette 94549 John Pierre Sighe teaches - Beginers 2:30-3:30 p.m. and Intermediates from 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:  From Marcelo Solis: Oct. 17-26The Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires offers nine days of intensive workshops, practicas, presentations and milongas with some of the best instructors and dancers in 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. intense days: 15 workshops, 4 hours assisted practice. • Nine nights at Hotel Lyon (walking distance to Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires). Single room $585, double room $675, triple $810. • Nine best milongas in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance:. • Professionally guided tours in the city: • Other services: Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport: Taxi (up to three persons) $125 - both ways.  Taxi dancer, $35 per hour. More tours in the city,  a countryside tour ($90), Colonia, Montevideo, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and more! • ONE DAY PASS: For those unable to 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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