Argentine Tango of Modesto: Modesto Tango Bulletin, August 14, 2017

Modesto Tango Bulletin, August 14, 2017

Christopher returns on Saturday, August 19 for another couple of lessons. The first one at 11 am will focus on basics of walking, lead/follow, and musicality. The second class, starts at 12:30 and will be at a more intermediate level If you missed his lesson on Saturday Aug. 5, you certainly don't want to miss him again on Aug 19. Cost of one class $15, both classes $25.

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR

TUESDAY: August 15, 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 16 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: August 19, Class at studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., with Christopher . 11 am all levels, 12:30 intermediate. $15 for one class, $25 for both.

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 the artistic, cultural, and social aspects of Argentine tango.

MILONGAS

Our next milonga will be coordinated with the fundraising event put on by the Parent Resource Center at Seasons on McHenry, on Friday, Sept. 22 which will include a performance by Tango del Cielo. We will dance from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The performance will be at 8 pm. Tickets have not yet gone on sale. I will notify you when they do

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.

Also, every Thursday, with Emilio Flores as DJ at the Allegro, pre-milonga lesson at 7:30 & at 8:20, Milonga starts at 9 p.m. $8 milonga only , $16 with classes.

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

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 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

In September, Tango champion, Marcelo Molina returns to Modesto to conduct a couple of workshops.

Marcelo from Cordoba Argentina took first place in the USA tango championship, stage division for two years running. He has been traveling all over the US performing and conducting workshops, and will be dancing with the Bay Area group Tango Del Cielo at a fundraising event. We will have a chance to dance socially at this event at the Seasons on McHenry, eat tapas and drink wine and watch their performance all for the price of a ticket. More information will be coming