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Modesto Tango Bulletin, June 19, 2017




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We meet again on Saturday, June 24 as many of us are back from Burning Tango. We hope to see you all there.


In This Week's Video Astor Piazolla discusses the bandoneon  and plays "Zero Hour".


Until later, Mary
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  CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 

TUESDAY: June 20 & 27, 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: June 28 at 2:45 p.m. class at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue focusing on tango basics. 2:45 / 3:45. No fee.


SATURDAY: June 24, Class resumes at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., $10


   MILONGA



MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:

 

SACRAMENTO

Fridays

Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway) Milonga: 8 pm - midnight,

Go to : tangoonbroadway@gmail.com. $10 per person


Saturdays:

Tango by the River, 128 J Street, 2nd & 4th Saturdays - $10


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 OUT OF TOWN:

Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.


SUNDAY

Sonora, 2nd & 4th Sunday, Chooi Goh teaches at The Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia 95310. Beginners 12 - 1 pm. Intermediate 1:30 - 3:00 pm $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 916-635-2600for 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.comcegoh@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: 707-416-9680tangobravo2k@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. Not only are there world class teachers, but many of the favorite shoe vendors for those of you wanting to splurge on tango shoes.



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