Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 11 2016
Tango Master, Eduardo Saucedo taught a couple of wonderful lessons, the first one focused on embellishments, the second one focused on milonga. We will continue to work on those concepts during our next gathering. We were indeed fortunate to have him visiting our community. He always likes to get a group picture after his classes….
For a video summary of the second class go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1crPmFMJ18
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
TUESDAY: (Tomorrow & April 19) Social dance and practica at Ralston's Goat, on the corner of 10th & J Street. 8 - 10 p.m. Come before 8 to eat. Meet and dance with fellow local tangueros. A fun way to socialize around tango, and a good time to work on and practice class material. Let's all make an effort to be there. No fee, but we are encouraged to order food before 8, a drink, glass of wine, a coke, or cup of coffee and socialize while dancing
WEDNESDAY: April 13, 2016 Classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem at 2:45 pm. The class focuses on tango basics. free
SATURDAY: April 16, 2016 - Class in tango basics at Studio V, 4345 Spyres Way, off Bangs.
11:00 am - all levels. Beginners encouraged. $10
Keep track with our on line calendar:
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MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:
SACRAMENTO
Fridays at Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway) Milonga: 8 pm - midnight, $10
$10, includes snacks, BYOB.
Saturdays:
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, 2nd & 4th Saturdays - $10 for the milonga
Firehouse Five Studio: 2014 9th St. TANGO BRAVO MILONGA!! hosted by Miguel Taillant:, 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday. This is a traditional milonga and similar to those experienced in Buenos Aires. 8 pm - 9 pm: Tango lesson with Miguel Taillant, 9pm - 12:30-01-00 am: Milonga, $10:00
Sunday:
Every 4th Sunday: ARGENTINE TANGOMILONGA AT CAPITAL DANCE CENTER 6:30 - 10:30pm.
Capital Dance Center - 11270 Sanders Drive - Near Hwy 50 & Sunrise Ave (behind Costco). - Rancho Cordova, CA
Big beautiful wooden dance floor, an excellent sound & lighting system and a friendly atmosphere. January 24 DJ Joe Kehrt.
BYOB. Ample, free parking. $10 per person, call 916-635-2600 to purchase advance tickets with credit card.
**Spacious wooden dance floor** **Delicious refreshments** ** free parking** **BYOB** **Only $10 per person** **Hosted by Patricia, Joanne, Cathi and Michael**
OAKLAND
Saturdays:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave. 8 p.m.
EMERYVILLE
Every 2nd Saturday, milonga at Allegro Ballroom,5855 Christie, hosted by Nora Olivera, first lady of Tango in Northern California. 9 pm - 2 am.
DANVILLE
Every 1st Sunday: Sycamore Tango Club - 635 Old Orchard Drive,
*Class 4:00 to 5:00 Milonga 5:00 – 9:00 $10
*Beautiful hardwood dance floor *Elegant Settings and lounge area *Convenient free parking *Only 3 minutes from I 680
CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.
MONDAY
Sacramento:
Capitol City Dance Center, Beginning Argentine Tango Class, Mondays from 6 to 7pm
Steve Lupi, assisted by Patricia Thaxter teaches a beginner-level class, tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills— no partner necessary. 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, 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
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
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 - Lisette Perelle, 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 -
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