Modesto Tango Bulletin, June 13 2016
We resume classes on June 18. Our hope is to introduce you to "sacades"
On June 25, tanguero Diego Lanau, newly arrived from Buenos Aires, will be coming to Modesto to conduct a couple of classes. It is always such an honor to have Argentine Tango masters come to conduct workshops in Modesto, so mark your calendars for June 25.
Also if you are interested in private lessons with Diego, please contact me at 209 522-1571. His fee is $100.
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
TUESDAY: (Tomorrow & June 21) 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: June 15, Class at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue. Class focuses on tango basics. 2:45 / 3:45. No fee
SATURDAY: June 18, Class at Studio V, 4345 Spyres Ave. Off Bangs. 11 a.m. $10.
Keep track with our on line calendar:
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural, and social aspects of Argentine tango.
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. 1st, and 3rd Saturday , 9pm - 12:30-01-00 am: Milonga, $10:00 - La AlterNATIVA Milonga
The dancing starts at 9:00 p.m. with a great blend of traditional, contemporary and alternative tango music. Cost: $10
(Please note that, until further notice, we will not be having a 5th Saturday Milonga)
Sunday:
As of the month of June, Capital Dance Center's monthly Milonga is moving to every third Sunday, which in June happens to be Father's Day,
Sunday, June 19th, 6:30 to 10:30pm. For this special occasion, Mary Lou and Patricia will bake "Medias Lunas" per an authentic Argentine recipe! They will be served together with the usual delicious refreshments as well as decaf, tea, Yerba Mate and lemonade. BYOB.
DJ for this month is Barbara Bauer.
Enjoy a spacious, beautiful, wooden dance floor, a great light & sound system, A/C and ample, free parking. $10 per person.
Capital Dance Center - 11270 Sanders Drive - Near Hwy 50 & Sunrise Ave (behind Costco). - Rancho Cordova, CA
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.
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street 7 - 8 pm : Int/Adv Tango w/ Chooi Goh & Patrick Alessandri (for June, for July it's with Roman Zapata) Topic: Back Sacada The month in June, teaching the Back Sacada. focusing on the techniques for the leaders to execute a precise Back Sacada and for the follower to receive the Back Sacada. 8 - 10 pm : Monday Night Practica! $3 or free with class. Price for class: Summer special, only in June: $30/mth or $10 drop-in (reg: $40/mth or $12 drop-in)
WEDNESDAY
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street6 - 7 pm : Beginning Tango w/ Chooi Goh
7 - 8 pm : Intermediate Tango w/ Chooi Goh
8 - 9 pm : Practice session, free!
Topic: Quebrada (for Intermediate Tango class)
Quebrada is a signature move of the Argentine tango! Some people even go as far as to say that "one must know the Quebrada to say that he/she dances the Argentine tango". In the tango, "Quebrada" means to break. In this class, we will show you the way the Quebrada should be done both for the leaders and the followers. There are little subtleties and nuances in the Quebrada that will either make a Quebrada looks good & authentic or not and it is a good feeling to know that you do it the way it should be done.
Price for class: Summer special, only in June: $30/mth or $10 drop-in (reg: $40/mth or $12 drop-in)
THURSDAY
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street 7:30 - 9 pm : Total Tango w/ Mike & Alisa Bohan
Mike & Alisa will teach you the concepts, skills and practice that will enable you to look and feel your best while expressing yourself through Tango. Their class present a balanced forces between leaders and followers and is perfect for all levels and it is open to anyone who has completed the beginning class.
Price for class: Summer special, only for June: $50/mth or $12 drop-in (reg: $50/mth or $15 drop-in)
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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.
6 - 7 pm: Basic Beginner Class (Working on posture, embrace, basic walk, salida, cruzada, and ochos)
7 - 8 pm: Intermediate Tango w/ Chooi Goh Topic: Quebrada
Quebrada is a signature move of the Argentine tango! Some people even go as far as to say that "one must know the Quebrada to say that he/she dances the Argentine tango". In the tango, "Quebrada" means to break. In this class, the way the Quebrada is done both for the leaders and the followers.
Price for class: Summer special, only in June: $30/mth or $10 drop-in (reg: $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., Every Thursday (starting June 2nd)
6:30pm - Dynamic Tango with Michelle
Each week a fun tango combination to improve your balance, posture, footwork and musicality. This one-hour class will put you through the tango paces!Cost: $10 •Designed for the individual, so no partner necessary - Open to both men and women All levels are welcome (Basic tango skills suggested)
•Wear comfortable clothing for ease of movement - Music will include traditional, contemporary and alternative tango
7:30pm - Guided Practica - a place where you can go to work on things YOU want to work on. Bring to the Práctica anything you''ve learned in a previous tango class/workshop, or maybe a cool move you saw at a Milonga. This is a time for you to develop your skills as a tango dancer. The facilitator of the Práctica, will help you get a better understanding of the materials you've brought with you. There is also a very good chance that someone in the Práctica will have some great insight into the move! If you are a beginner, Michelle will work one-on-one with you to help you establish the tango basics. Cost: $5
•This is not a class, Feel free to listen or join in to anything someone might be sharing
8:30pm to 10:30ish - Open Practice Cost: $5 (Or free to anyone who participates in either Dynamic Tango or the Guided Práctica)
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. Their class present a balanced forces between leaders and followers and is perfect for all levels and it is open to anyone who has completed the beginning class.
Price for class: Summer special, only for June: $50/mth or $12 drop-in (reg: $50/mth 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
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
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 -
COMING UP:
Nora's Tango Week, (one of he biggest and oldest Tango festivals in California) 2016 - Take advantage of a discount rate if you are paying (register) by check!
$455 for the whole package - July 1st - July 4th
ALL the Classes, Seminarios, Workshops, Chamuyos and ALL 4 Milongas
Make checks payable to Nora Olivera, and send it to: 2841 Hillside Dr - Burlingame, CA 94010
DEADLINE: Checks must be postmarked before June, 20th.
Visit www.tangoweek.com for more details (schedule, location, DJ's, etc)
CASH is also accepted at all our classes and Milongas.
Mary Menz
