Modesto Tango Bulletin, July 31, 2017

Ed Loomis had us working on milonga rhythms, making the class a lot of fun. Come to our Tuesdaypractica and take advantage of the chance to practice this fun dance Next Saturday we welcome Carolyn and Christopher who will be guest teaching. Caroline and Christopher have been dancing and teaching tango for over thirty years with a focus on close embrace milonguero style, more appropriate for the social dance floor than exhibition. Christopher and Caroline have the incisive ability to analyze movement and help improve a student's technique on even the most subtle levels and are invited to teach at festivals all over the U.S. and abroad. Christopher frequently DJs at the popular El Valenciano Milonga. General registration now open for BurningTango 2018--just click on the button below.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burningtango-2018-tickets-36256852221  The festival works to maintain a gender balance, so registration to followers tends to get cut off early so, if you are interested, you should get your registration in early, and then stake out your place to stay, there are not too many of them in McCloud. Leaders and couples can usually procrastinate a bit on registration. 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: August 1, Weekly practica at Urbano, a chance to practice what was covered in class, try out new stuff, eat, drink and socialize. 1016 H Street, 7 - 9, no fee, just fun.                      WEDNESDAY: August 2 at 2:45 p.m. class at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue focusing on tango basics. 2:45 / 3:45. No fee. Beginning September, these classes will begin at2:30   SATURDAY: August 5, Class at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., with Ed Loomis.     11 a.m. Basics Technique, 12:30 p.m. focus on milonga rhythms. $15 for one class, $25 for both.    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 - Let's plan to car-pool up there.   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 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 AT Gottschalk Music Center, On Saturday, August 12: Entrance at 1502 E Street. Door at 7:00 pm, Concert at &:30 Blue Tango Project:   Hailing from the colorful and gritty La Boca district of Buenos Aires, Blue Tango Project is a groundbreaking exploration of the emotional and musical crossroads where tango and the blues embrace. It is a collaboration between Argentine Latin Grammy nominee Maria Volonte and California harmonica player Kevin Carrel Footer, This globe -trotting duo celebrate the deep spiritual bond that joins tango and the blues, two musical genres born in desire and marginality, many times censored yet always resurgent and speaking directly to our hungry souls. When they play together, Maria's voice and guitar fill the stage with echoes of tango's forbidden pleasures, while Kevins harmonica whines with the lament of the solitary blues soul.

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Modesto Tango Bulletin, July 24, 2017

A vote was taken and Ed Loomis returns next Saturday, focusing his second class on milonga rhythms. The milonga, a more upbeat rhythm than tango, is not just a fast tango, and uses different techniques for moving to that particular rhythm. At a milonga (tango dance party) usually a sixth of the dances will be milonga rhythms, and they are a lot of fun to dance to, so don't miss out on this opportunity to be introduced to this dance. The first class will be focused on basic technique, and as Ed is one of the best technicians in the Central Valley, it would be a good class for all levels.     This weekend, the Burning Tango festival will open it's registration for the June 2018 event. The festival works to maintain a gender balance, so registration to followers tends to get cut off early. If you are interested, you will want to get your registration in early, and then stake out your place to stay, there are not too many of them in McCloud. Leaders and couples can usually procrastinate a bit on registration. 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: July 25, Weekly practica at Urbano, a chance to practice what was covered in class, try out new stuff, eat, drink and socialize. 1016 H Street, 7 - 9, no fee, just fun. See pictures of us dancing at the practica.                   WEDNESDAY: July 26 at 2:45 p.m. class at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue focusing on tango basics. 2:45 / 3:45. No fee. Beginning September, these classes will begin at 2:30   SATURDAY: July 29, Class at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., with Ed Loomis.     11 a.m. Basics Technique, 12:30 p.m. focus on milonga rhythms. $15 for one class, $25 for both.    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 - Let's plan to car-pool up there.   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 pmBeginner , 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 AT Gottschalk Music Center, On Saturday, August 12: Entrance at 1502 E Street. Door at 7:00 pm, Concert at &:30 Blue Tango Project:   Hailing from the colorful and gritty La Boca district of Buenos Aires, Blue Tango Project is a groundbreaking exploration of the emotional and musical crossroads where tango and the blues embrace. It is a collaboration between Argentine Latin Grammy nominee Maria Volonte and California harmonica player Kevin Carrel Footer, This globe -trotting duo celebrate the deep spiritual bond that joins tango and the blues, two musical genres born in desire and marginality, many times censored yet always resurgent and speaking directly to our hungry souls. When they play together, Maria's voice and guitar fill the stage with echoes of tango's forbidden pleasures, while Kevins harmonica whines with the lament of the solitary blues soul.

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