Modesto Tango Bulletin, Sept. 25, 2017
Marcelo Molina gave a couple of great workshops, His first class was focussed on techniques for elegance on the dance floor. The second class he worked on a combination of media luna and ocho cortado. We will continue to work on material he introduced.
We start off October with Kenny Bell returning to work an entire curriculum with us, and then in November we are planning a joint milonga with the folks in Sonora who have been working with Chooi.
A group picture from Saturday's workshop with Marcelo.
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
TUESDAY: Sept.26, 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. There is no substitute for floor time, and this is a good place to get some.
WEDNESDAY: Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. class at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue focusing on tango basics. 2:30 / 3:30. No fee.
SATURDAY: September 30, class on basics including material presented by Marcelo. Studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., 11 a.m. $10, unless you were at Marcelo's workshop, in which case the fee for this class was covered.
Keep track with our on line calendar:
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MILONGAS
Our next milonga will be coordinated with the folks from the Sonora Tango community. We will be in the back room of Firenze's Restaurant on 502 North Yosemite Ave. Oakdale, Ca 95361. We will dance from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
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. Sunday Socials 5:00pm - 7:30pmIncludes Group Lessons, Practica and Milonga + Food
5:00pm Group Lesson, 5:30pm Traditional Music, 7:00pm Alternative/Nuevo Music ...$10 pp & please bring food to share, thanks. 1st Sunday Potluck Dinner & dress to impress Monthly Milonga
2nd Sunday Group Lesson - Celebrate 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 Practica & Potluck
Berkeley:
Tango Magdalena, Works Studio; 2566 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley.
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 & Improvers Improving $12 drop in, $35 per month (typically 4 lessons)
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.
For the month of September, Tango master Eduardo Saucedo conducts classes : "Off Axis Movements and Breaking the Embrace" Six Weeks with Tango Maestro Eduardo Saucedo! Thursdays, Intermediate/Advanced Tango 7:00-8:30 pm
September 14 ~ Volcadas I - Single & Triple
September 21 ~ Volcadas II
September 28 ~ Soltadas - How to Use in Social Tango and Alternative Tango
October 5 ~ Colgadas - Small and Subtle
October 12 ~ Combinations and Sequences …. Fun, Fun,
Cost is $30 for one class, $60 for two, $90 for three, $120 for four, $150 for five, and $180 for all 6 Thursdays.
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.
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