 | We worked on dynamic ochos that Kenny gave us in his first class last time. Next week we will work on some of the foot connection basics that he gave us in his second class. See Kenny's summary of the lesson In This Week's Video. Whiile you're there enjoy the final of the Argentine Tango USA Championship.
Then on May 18, Marcelo Molina, 2X champion of Tango USA will be with us for another couple of workshops. Marcelo lives in Fresno with his wife and young daughter, but before settling in California had represented his home town of Cordoba, Argentina in the Tango World Cup, and then after moving to Fresno went on to teach tango in Fresno and compete to represent the US in the stage tango category, winning that championship two years in a row. He can be a lot of fun to learn from. Don't miss the opportunity to work with him. See below
Until later, Mary
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TUESDAY: May 7, 2019. PRACTICA AT URBANOS . 7 to 9 pm. A good place to practice material covered in class, Come early to eat. WEDNESDAY: May 8 2019 basics at the Modesto Senior Center at 211 Bodem Avenue. No fee. SATURDAY: May 11, 2019. Classes at Studio V, covering material that Kenny gave us. 4345 Spyres Ave, (off Bangs,) Modesto. 11 am all levels - beginners particularly encouraged, $10. |
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| MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN: 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 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 |
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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) 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. . 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 |
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TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES: From Andrea Monti: 1. LADIES BA TANGO TOUR: Personalized, best quality tango tour organized by Andrea & Adrián! Our program INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL DANCE ASSISTANTS for WORKSHOPS and MILONGAS! DATES: July 20 to 30, 2019 (arrival in Buenos Aires Saturday July 20; departure Tuesday July 30). NOTE: air fares are not included in the price. Each person can book the airline of their choice; use their miles, etc Tango Program: 2 LADIES TECHNIQUE & EMBELLISHMENTS WORKSHOPS (3 hours of instruction) with Andrea Monti, specialist in women's technique 6 TANGO DANCE WORKSHOPS (9 hours of instruction in total) with selected tango teachers and CLASS ASSISTANTS ( tango dancers hired to assist each lady in workshops) 8 MILONGAS WITH DANCE ASSISTANTS: one skilled tango dancer every two ladies hired to attend and dance at ALL eight milongas ( ticket entrance and ASSISTANTS INCLUDED) FIVE STARS DINNER TANGO SHOW. A delicious meal after which you will watch a world-class Tango Show at this traditional tango house. ALL INCLUSIVE!
Sightseeing Program: WALKING TOUR in Recoleta & downtown ). WELCOME DINNER in a typical Argentinean "restaurant parrilla" (grilled meat), ALL INCLUSIVE! FULL DAY CITY TOUR in private bus. Fall in love with the elegant European style city of Buenos Aires (LUNCH INCLUDED): With a bilingual guide (7-8 hours duration tour designed for us!). A DAY IN SAN TELMO LUNCH INCLUDED at Hippopotamus famous bar A DAY AT THE "PAMPAS" countryside for 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. SHOPPING for tango souvenirs, shoes and clothes. LAST NIGHT FAREWELL DINNER at a typical restaurant. ALL INCLUSIVE! + 24 hour personal assistance by Andrea & Adrián. + Many other things that will come up at the moment!!!
COST: EARLY BIRD with a deposit by May 10: $2,900 per person in double occupancy. Single occupancy $3,525. BOOK YOUR SPOT WITH A DEPOSIT OF $960 LATE REGISTRATION till Jun 7: $3,250 in double occupancy. Single occupancy $3,875 Remaining balance deadline: Jun 21, 2019 REFUND POLICY:Full Refund till May 11, 2019 , Full Refund minus $480 till June 10, 2019, Full Refund minus $1,500 till June 24, 2019
NO refunds from July 25, 2019 2. BA TANGO TOUR WITH THE TANGO DANCE WORLD CUP 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 |
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