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Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 27, 2019

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 27, 2019 
As it happens, we have another week of cancelled classes this next Saturday, June 1,  as the owner, Victoria will be using the studio is being used for an all day Photo Shoot.  So we see you all again on June 8, when Kenny comes back to  conduct another couple of workshops. 

On another note, the Burning Tango Festival while sold out to followers and couples, is still recruiting leaders.  
Go to: https://burningtango.us. for more information

 


NOW FOR THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
TUESDAY: May 28, 2019. PRACTICA  AT URBANOS .  7 to 9 pm.
A good place to practice material covered in class, Come early to eat.  

 

WEDNESDAY:  May 29,  2019  basics at the Modesto Senior Center at 211 Bodem Avenue.   No fee.   
 
SATURDAY: June 1  2019.  NO Classes at Studio V,   Hope to see you all again on June 8 with Kenny at the helm.  

Keep track with our on line calendar: 
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural, and social aspects of Argentine tango.

 

MILONGAS

SACRAMENTO                                                                                                                        
Fridays:
Tango on Broadway, 2416 18th St. (just off Broadway) 8:00 pm to midnight - traditional milonga

Saturdays: 
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, 2nd & 4th Saturdays  -      $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 Club635 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
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) 

MONDAY
Sacramento:
Tango on Broadway - 2416 18th Street
7:00 p.m. -   Advanced Tango Class with Count Glover
8:00 p.m. - Práctica  $5 drop-in (included with Monday's Tango class)
DJ Count Glover

WEDNESDAY
Sacramento:
Tango on Broadway - 2416 18th  St.
6:00 p.m. - Beginning Tango , 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 Zinny 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.  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
6:45 p.m. - Beginning Students arrive by this time, please. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Video & Guided Práctica
$10 One-on-One Practice w/ Instructor Dan Printz.   $5 Práctica only

 

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 and general dancing.  8:30- 10 pm  $10

Sonora:
Peter Baldridge   on Thursday evenings at the Dance Castle, at 23496 gold spring drive Columbia.  In addition to the ongoing Intermediate class, Peter has started a Beginning class.  
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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

TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES
From Andrea Monti:   BA TANGO TOUR WITH THE TANGO DANCE WORLD CUP
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Enjoy a personalized, best quality tango tour in Buenos Aires with Andrea & Adrian!
The most important international  event: Tango World Cup and cheer on our US OFFICIAL CHAMPIONS!

Dates: August 10 to 23, 2019 (arrival in Buenos Aires on August 10 and departure on August 23)

  • 14 days, 13 nights' accommodation at a 4 stars Hotel with breakfast in Recoleta.
  • Walking Tour in Recoleta and downtown  
  • Welcome dinner in a typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla" (grilled meat), ALL INCLUSIVE.
  • Full Day City Tour in private bus of  the elegant European style city of Buenos Aires
  • (LUNCH INCLUDED): Bilingual guide with extensive knowledge of the city's history, art, architecture  (7-8 hours duration tour). 
  • 8  group workshops (12 hours of instruction in total) for our group with selected  tango maestros.
  • Class assistants: skilled tango dancers hired to create gender balance.
  • 10 milongas (ticket entrance included) .
  • Dance assistants: skilled tango dancers hired to attend 4 of the milongas with us.
  • Tickets to the Semifinal rounds of the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup at Usina del Arte
  • Tickets to  the Final rounds of the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup at the Luna Park Stadium!
  • Tickets  to   tango Orchestra Concerts  at Tango Buenos Aires Festival and Dance World Cup.
  • Amazing Five stars Dinner Tango Show. Delicious meal after which you  watch a breath-taking, world-class Tango Show at this traditional   tango house.  .ALL INCLUSIVE
  • A day at the "Pampas" countryside   to know another dimension of Argentinean culture and landscape, with "fiesta gaucha", "asado criollo" (barbecue), singing, dancing, "gaucho show", country activities such as riding horses and much more. Private transfer in/out . ALL INCLUSIVE.
  • Private Guided visit to Recoleta Cemetery and Del Pilar Church (with bilingual guide) + Walking tour along Alvear St & Buenos Aires Design. + Optional: coffee at typical Café La Biela in Recoleta.
  • Shopping for tango souvenirs, shoes and clothes.
  • Last night Farewell Dinner at a  typical restaurant. ALL INCLUSIVE.
  • 24 hour personal assistance by Andrea & Adrián.
  • COST : EARLY BIRD Making your deposit by May 31: $3,100 per person in double occupancy
  • Single occupancy $3,912.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH A DEPOSIT OF $1100
LATE REGISTRATION till Jun 21: $3,350 in double occupancy. Single occupancy $4,162
PLEASE NOTE Air fairs   not included, every participant  purchases their own tickets.
Remaining balance deadline July 10.
REFUND POLICY Full Refund till June 1st, 2019, Full Refund minus $550 till June 24, 2019, Full Refund minus $1,600 till July 12, 2019                 NO refunds from July 26, 2019

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & SIDE TRIPS for both tours, - available upon request:
  • A Day in Colonia, Uruguay!
  • SIDE TRIPS TO Iguazu Falls, Salta, Calafate, Bariloche, Peninsula de Valdes, Mendoza and more!!! (You need to book  in advanced).
Inquiries and more info: tangoandreamonti@gmail.com


Mary Menz
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