Modesto Tango Bulletin, Oct. 8, 2018

Happy Columbus Day. Kenny Bell returns to us on Saturday October 13, he says he likes the schedule of coming to town on Friday evening before , and conducting up to three private lessons the night before, and then a couple more on Saturday before the group class, so if you are interested in availing yourself of that opportunity send an email to: marymenz44@gmail.com. He will as usual conduct a couple of workshops, one at 11a.m. meant for all levels, with beginners particularly encouraged, the second class at 12:30 at a more intermediate level. Cost of one class is $15, and $25 for both.      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. 9 & 16. PRACTICA AT URBANOS  Dancing from 7 to 9 p.m., Come early to eat. 1016 H Street, Modesto, Ca 95354. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink from the menu. This is a good place to practice material covered in class, and they have smoothed out their previously rough floor, so it is actually nice to dance on now.    WEDNESDAY: Oct. 10,  Class on basics at the Modesto Senior Center at 211 Bodem Avenue. 2:30. No fee.  SATURDAY: October 13. Class at Studio V, 4345 Spyres with Kenny Bell .   11 am for all levels and 12:30 at a more intermediate level. $15 for one class, $25 for both.      MILONGA MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:   SAN FRANCISCO: FROM Andrea Monti - Wednesday, October 24, Verdi club. Andrea and Adrian's Weddilonga   Wedding Celebration + Special Milonga     Live Music: Mariano Barreiro Trio Guest Dj: Ashvin Isher   Our romance started in a milonga in Buenos Aires after several years of friendship, and developed into a solid love relationship and dance partnership. As most of you may know, we got married in Buenos Aires on August 31, 2018 together with our families and childhood lifelong friends. We consider California our second home and the tango community our second family , so we decided to host a once in a lifetime WEDDILONGA in order to celebrate and share our immense happiness with our beloved tango friends, students and the whole tango community in the Bay area. Join us on Wednesday October 24 at the Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 8.00 -1.00 am Milonga 9.30 pm Wedding Vals 9.45 pm Mariano Barreiro Trio 11.00 pm Wedding cake and toss 11.15 pm Mariano Barreiro Trio  Complimentary delicious special snacks, wedding cake and champagne for the toss will be served. Entrance ticket: $20 per person   SACRAMENTO Fridays Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway) 8:00 pm to midnight - traditional milonga $10 per person.     NOTE:  Tango by the River is hosting a fantastically unique event on Friday, October 12, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 pm for "A Taste of Tango!" First, we will enjoy a complimentary selection of wines with Wise Villa Winery pouring! You will also be sampling traditional Argentine food while listening to Tango music and learning about the origins of this passionate dance. Then you will experience a Tango show by both professional Tango dancers and students of the school to highlight the drama of tango at a performance level. After the show, you will be treated to a special "Taste of Tango" introductory class with the dancers, who will show you a few simple steps to get you started on the dance floor. Finally, you'll finish the evening with a delicious Argentine dessert. Join us for a wonderful evening and experience the passion of Argentine Tango! Cost is $30 in advance; $40 at the door. We are limiting the event to 40 people (and it will sell out!), so get your tickets now! Click here to get your tickets now!   Saturdays:  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, 2nd & 4th Saturdays - Sat,    $10 per person   Sunday: Every 3rd Sunday: 6:30 to 10:30 pm.   The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento CA 95819. This new space provides a spacious, sprung, wooden dance floor, great light & sound system, all amenities and free parking. Delicious refreshments & BYOB. $10 pp.   FRESNO 3rd Sunday Milonga, Diane's Studio, 826 N. Fulton St. Hosted by Marcelo Molina. Pre milonga classes, 6 - 7 pm. Milonga starts at 7 pm. Class and Milonga $15. Milonga only $10   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 Saturday, August 25 - Hot Summer Champagne Milonga, Sycamore Tango Club -  635 Old Orchard  Drive,  Live music by Tangonero, 8 pm to midnight. $15    CLASSES OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571. SUNDAY 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 5:00pm - 7:30 Group Beginner/Intermediate Lessons and Practica  $10 pp every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month.   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: Tango on Broadway - 2416 18th Street 7:00 p.m. - Advanced Tango Class with Count Glover $12 drop-in or $40/mo. 8:00 p.m. - Práctica $5 drop-in (included with Monday's Tango class)   WEDNESDAY Sacramento: Tango on Broadway - 2416 18th  St. 6:00 p.m. - Beginning Tango with Chooi Goh 7:00 p.m. - Intermediate Tango with Chooi Goh 8:00 p.m. - Práctica - for class participants only, please. $10 drop-in or $30/mo.   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)   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., -  7:00 p.m. - Advanced Tango with Eduardo Saucedo and Donna. Eduardo's focus this month is on Nuevo Tango. $30 drop-in. Practica following, (included with class)      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    The Firehouse 5 - 2014 B 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818  7:00 p.m. -LGBT friendly Tango Class and practica with Joni Roco & Vanessa Vargas $8 to $10  8:00 p.m. - Práctica - $5 drop-in (included with class)   Fresno: Dianna's Studio of Dance, 826 N. Fulton St, 6 pm Beginner, 7 pm Int/Adv, taught by Marcelo Molina.     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   Sonora: Beginner and Intermediate level Argentine Tango class at the Dance Castle ,23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia 95310. Peter Baldridge, an experienced dancer from the Sacramento area, will be able to offer a Beginning Argentine Tango class beginning October 11th. The Beginning class will be from 6-7 and is appropriate for those new to tango as well as those who are interested in reviewing basic skills. This class will cover posture, embrace, walking and the basic 8 as well as introduce students to the music of tango.     The Intermediate class is from 7:00-8:30 pm.    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   Friday, Tango On Broadway  2416 18th Street, ToB Milonga - $10,  Coming Up Next year, Congregation Beth Shalom has added the Redwood Tango Ensemble to their concert line up, and though it is mostly a concert venue, they will make room for us to dance. So mark your calendars for Sunday Afternoon, January 13, 2019.  TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:  From our own Andrea Monti   Andrea adds: We are including a high experience leader dancers with professional level to take the classes (everylady will have one as a partner) and we are also including a taxi dancer every two ladies for each of the milongas we include in the program. This a great opportunity to have a wonderful dance experience and to take your dance to the next level. We sent you a flyer so that you can re send to the ladies int he tango community in Modesto.

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