Modesto Tango Bulletin, Feb. 6 2017

Saturday we have our day with Andrea Monti.  She is a world class dancer and excellent teacher, and has been the main organizer of the official USA championship Festival, which sends the US winner to Buenos Aires to compete in the "Mundial"  If you have not already done so, call 522-1571, or email:  modestotango@gmail.com to pre-register for the milonga at Concetta that evening, as well as the workshop(s) at Studio V that you want to attend, The entry fee at Concetta's includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, an introductory lesson and a performance.  It will be a gala night, not to be missed Until later, Mary Our website: http://ModestoTango.com 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   TUESDAY:  Weekly practica  at Urbano California Bistro, 1016 H Street - Directly behind the Gallo Center. Some come early to eat.  So come to eat, drink socialize, and of course, dance Tango.  This is a good place to work on material covered in class.  7:00 to 9:00 p.m.We need a good presence to make it worth their while. Management of Urbano has been very supportive of our tango community, allowing us to use their facility for our milongas when they had Jacobs Restaurant.  We need to support them in return.  Hope to see you there. WEDNESDAY:  Feb. 8,  Class  at  Modesto Senior Center,  211 Bodem Avenue   focusing  on tango basics.    2:45 / 3:45.  No fee. SATURDAY: Feb. 11 Class with Andrea Monti at studio V.  4345 Spyres Way off Bangs First class at 1:30 (all levels or beginner intermediate): Work on your posture, balance, footwork, leading and following techniques; couple connection; understanding the music and the navigation; learn simple fun sequences for the social dance. 2nd cIass at 3:00 p.m.: TANGO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Ways of progressing with style and elegance on the dance floor. Embellishments for men  and women. Flexibility of the embrace. Cost of workshop $25, $45 for two. SATURDAY EVENING: Milonga at Concetta,  1205 J Street. 7:00 p.m. - Introductory class. An opportunity to learn some tango basics   and  meet your fellow dancers. 8:00 p.m. - Midnight - Dancing to a great      selection of  Argentine Tango music. 10:00 p.m. - Performance by Andrea Monti and Count Glover. Dancers and non-dancers  alike will love the performance. Entry fee of $30 includes hors d'oeuvres, introductory lesson, and performance.  No-host bar will also be available.    MILONGA Milonga at Concetta,  1205 J Street. 7:00 p.m. - Introductory class. An opportunity to learn some tango basics   and  meet your fellow dancers. 8:00 p.m. - Midnight - Dancing to a great      selection of  Argentine Tango music. 10:00 p.m. - Performance by Andrea Monti and Count Glover. Dancers and non-dancers  alike will love the performance. Entry fee of $30 includes hors d'oeuvres, introductory lesson, and performance.  No-host bar will also be available. 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  -     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 Sunday: Every 3rd  Sunday: ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA AT CAPITAL DANCE CENTER   6:30 - 10:30pm.  Capital Dance Center - 11270 Sanders Drive - Near Hwy 50 & Sunrise Ave (behind Costco). - Rancho Cordova, Live Music Milonga at Capital Dance Center featuring Capitol City Ensemble and  DJ David Graybill. As always, free parking, beautiful dance floor, delicious refreshments and BYOB!  , $15 per person. http://www.capitaldancecenter.com/    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 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.   Advanced class on Monday       Class Time: 7 - 8 pm,  $12 drop-in or $30/mth (for 3 classes), Time: 8 - 10 pm, $3 or free with any TOB class Fresno: Studio 65, 2965 N. Maria Avenue.  6:30  Beginners' Basics 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.com  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:  Intermediate  Milonga (w/ Chooi Goh)  8 - 9 pm: Practice session, free $40/mth or $12 drop-in  (9 - 11pm: Step One Practica, $3, by Mike & Alisa, Step One is located at 1920 T St. It is a good place to practice as there are always regular good dancers there) 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. 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. SUNDAY Columbia:  2nd & 4th Sundays, Dance Castle,  23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia 95310.  Beginners 12 - 1 pm.  Intermediate 1:30 - 3:00 pm  Classes taught by Chooi Goh.  $10 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.  Beginner level.  - 5-7:30.  $10 -Group Lessons, Practica and Food 1st Sunday: Potluck Dinner & dress to impress Monthly Milonga                                                                                                     2nd Sunday: Group Lesson- Birthdays of the month with dance 3rd Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Chips, Salsa & Margaritas 4th Sunday: Group Lesson- Potluck Cheese, Crackers, Olives 5th Sunday: Group Lesson - Anything Goes Potluck Berkeley: Tango Magdalena, Works Studio; 2566 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Devoting some  upcoming sessions to the MILONGA, during the INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED sessions. MILONGA being a specific rhythm, and NOT a "fast Tango", as some people comment. The secret of the MILONGA is the  HABANERA. Understand the HABANERA, to improve your MILONGA joyful experience. Time : 1 to 2 PM : BEGINNERS       2 to 3 PM : INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED Jean-Pierre Sighe    415-533-3757

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