Modesto Tango Bulletin, Oct. 30, 2017

Our Tuesday practica and Wednesday classes are cancelled this week, but the big event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 4, when Andrea Monti and Adrian Durso come to Modesto to teach a couple of workshops during the day, and participate in our milonga which will be held jointly with the new tango community in Sonora. We are also being offered an abbreviated menu. It will be a full scale dinner dance. Look over attached menu. 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: Oct. 31, No practica this week. Enjoy your Halloween.  WEDNESDAY: Nov. 1, no class at Modesto Senior Center,    SATURDAY: Nov 4, Workshops with Andrea and Adrian. Andrea is the organizer of the USA branch of the Tango World cup which takes place in Buenos Aires every August. She is a very precise teacher and can help kick your tango up a notch. She has long been a friend to the Modesto community taking us on a wonderful tour of Buenos Aires a decade ago. She and her partner, Adrian Durso, who is also a tango singer offer a class aimed at all levels, with beginners particularly encouraged at 11 am, and a second class, at a more intermediate level at 12:30 pm Cost is $25 for one class, $45 for both    MILONGA The milonga that evening is in Oakdale, 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. $10. Includes introductory lesson and performance by Andrea and Adrian ​ 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 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 Maria Ave. Sunday Socials 5:00pm - 7:30 includes Group Lessons, Practica and Milonga Food 5:00 pm Group Lesson, 5:30 Traditional Music, 7:00 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.     Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street. TOTAL TANGO w/ MIKE & ALISA Mike & Alisa offer a tango class that encompasses 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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Modesto Tango Bulletin, Oct. 23, 2017

Barridas and molinetes from back cohos were the topics of Kenny Bells lesson returnson Saturday and we will continue to work on them this next week.  Then on November 4 we have a joint milonga with the folks in Sonora who have been working with Chooi, and we bring back Tango Master Andrea Monti, and her partner, Adrian Durso who last time was unable to get his visa to enter the US in time, but is in California now. They will teach a couple of workshops for us during th day, and perform at the milonga, there will also be a short introductory lesson before the dancing, so mark your calendars for November 4. 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: Oct. 24, 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: October 25, class at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Avenue. We work on basics. 2:30 - 3:30 pm. No fee.   SATURDAY: October 28, We work on the concepts introduced by Kenny Bell. The class is at 11 a.m. Studio V. 4345 Spyres Ave., $10 unless you were present for Kenny's class, in which case the fee was covered.    MILONGA Our next milonga is 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. $10. Includes introductory lesson and performance by Andrea and Adrian 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 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 Maria Ave. Sunday Socials 5:00pm - 7:30 includes Group Lessons, Practica and Milonga Food 5:00 pm Group Lesson, 5:30 Traditional Music, 7:00 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 916-635-2600for 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 & 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.     Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th Street. TOTAL TANGO w/ MIKE & ALISA Mike & Alisa offer a tango class that encompasses 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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