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Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 24, 2017


Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 24,  2017
Chooi covered some Tango basics as well as the ocho cortado, and different ways to get into that in her second class.  We will continue to work on that this coming Saturday.  

Coming up Sunday, May 21, the Kiwanis Omelette  Breakfast at the Seasons on 945 McHenry has invited us  to dance during the breakfast. We have  one of our newest member, Anthony Butera, well connected to both the Kiwanis and St. Joseph's parish, to thank  for these opportunities to dance before an audience that may never have been exposed to social Argentine Tango.  We have a chance to contribute to a good cause ($10 buys our breakfast) we get to dance the rest of the morning, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Afternoon milongas are not that uncommon, but a morning breakfast milonga will likely break a mold, so, come one, come all and be involved in this mold-breaking. 


 THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
TUESDAY:  April 25 and May 2, Weekly practica  at Urbano California Bistro,7 - 9 p.m.   Come to dine, socialize and dance.  This is a good time to practice what was covered in class. 1016 H St, Modesto, CA.

WEDNESDAY: April 26 at 2:45 p.m. class  at  Modesto Senior Center,  211 Bodem Avenue   focusing  on tango basics.    2:45 / 3:45.  No fee.  

SATURDAY: April 29,  Classes  at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., We work on material covered by chooi's class.   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
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  -   

Sunday:
 Every 3rd  Sunday:   6:30 to 10:30 pm.  
The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento CA 95819. New venue for the third Sunday Milonga. This new space provides a spacious, sprung, wooden dance floor, great light & sound system, all amenities and free parking.    Delicious refreshments & BYOB.   $10 pp.
 
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.

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

MONDAY
Sacramento:
Capitol City Dance Center,   Beginning Argentine Tango Class, Mondays from 6 to 7pm , 
Intermediate class 7-8 p.m.  Steve Lupi  teaches 
Beginner-level class,  tailored to newcomers with no experience as well as those interested in fine-tuning their existing basic skills—Intermediate level  class focuses on the essential building blocks of Tango to create  steps and figures.    Must be able to lead/follow ochos, molinetes, and the 8 count basic step.
 no partner necessary. Drop-in: $10 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   taught by Count Glover, who we saw dance with Andrea Monti at our February milonga.    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. Maroa 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.  A  good place to practice as there are always regular good dancers there)


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  
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. 

COMING UP:
Nora's Tango Weekend. One of the Bay Areas oldest and largest Tango festivals taking place during the 4th of July weekend.  For more information:  http://www.tangoweek.com




Mary Menz
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