MONDAY
Sacramento:
Capitol City Dance Center, Beginning Argentine Tango Class, Mondays from 6 to 7pm
A new Argentine Tango instructor, Steve Lupi, assisted by Patricia Thaxter bring over 26 years of experience teaching and dancing Tango.
This beginner-level class is tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills— no partner necessary. All musical styles of Argentine Tango will be introduced. Supportive and comfortable dance or leather-soled shoes are recommended.
Drop-in: $8 or get a 20-class card for $130. Call 916-635-2600 for more information.
TUESDAY
Sacramento:
Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento
Beginning Tango - Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm - learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango: the elements of the tango embrace and posture, and moving with a partner in simple steps, focusing on musicality and connection.
Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 pm - builds on material from the beginning class, adding backward ochos, giros (turns), and occasionally barridas (sweeps) and sacadas (invasions). In all classes we focus on technique, connection on the dance floor, and how to apply all steps learned into the social setting. Tango Practica: 8:30-9:30 p.m. - $12 per class + $5 per practica
Fresno:
Tuesday, December 15 at Studio 65- Adornos, 2965 North Maroa Ave.
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
Oakland
Studio 1924, - 1924 Franklin Street - Tango Followers Extreme with Luz Castineiras, 7:30-9pm An energetic, fun and rhythmical class that develops technique & dance conditioning. Dance with traditional & non-traditional tango music. All levels are welcome and leaders are welcome, too! $15
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.
Monthly: $30 $10 drop-in; contact tangoonbroadway@gmail.com, cegoh@aol.comor now or call 1-916-390-0219 .
6 - 7 pm: Basic Beginner Class (Working on posture, embrace, basic walk, salida, cruzada, and ochos)
7 - 8 pm: IntermediateWEDNESDAY: Beg & Int Tango (w/ Chooi Goh assisted by Karen Potts)For the Intermediate class, alternate Tango, Vals and Milonga , always giving tango techniques & adornos that pertain to the execution of the elements taught.
$40/mth or $12 drop-in
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 - Intermediate/Advanced Tango - 7:00 pm
Practica 8:30 $15 drop in.
Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St., Chris Peake 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
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street. TOTAL TANGO w/ MIKE & ALISA
Mike & Alisa will be offering a tango class that will encompass all the concepts, skills and practice that will enable you to look and feel your best while expressing yourself through tango. You will need to have completed at least the beginning class to take this class.
7:30 - 9:00 pm : $50/month or $15 drop-in
Danville:
Blackhawk Tango, Sycamore club 635 Old Orchard Drive, 7:00 - 7:45 pm Beginner , Intermediate. 7:45-8:30 p.m. practica. 8:30- 10 pm $10
Oakland:
Studio 1924, 1924 Franklin Street, Tango Barre & Conditioning with Luz Castiniera 7-8:30pm. In this class, develop and explore an intensive tango workout. Each session offers to strengthen the body through drills, repetitions, barre & stretching exercises, and musicality.
prices: Drop-in classes are $15, class packages available ($65 for 5 classes) Street parking is available and we are conveniently located one block from 19th Street BART. For more information, contact us at info@studio1924.com or 510-832-1702.
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
The Dance Corner, 2927 Fulton Ave, Weekly Friday classes from 7pm to 8pm (still $10 per class) followed by a Práctica from 8pm to 9pm to have more continuous floor time. The Práctica is free to class participants, or only $3 by itself.
This is a lovely dance venue with excellent floor, sound system, & lighting. There's lots of free, safe parking next to the studio. Questions? Please call 916-807-4210.
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
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.
Tango all levels. - 5-6 p.m., practica - 6-7 p.m. $10
