Bulletin, April 18, 2011

Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 18, 2011

No class Saturday at Sophia's Dance Journey, weekend of the USA Tango Festival and Easter.  See you next weekend.  Classes  continue at the senior center on Bodem and Scenic. This weekend at the USA Tango Festival at San Francisco Airport Marriott fabulous Argentine Tango pianist Marta Lledo will perform there nightly, April 21-24, at the the same time.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, April 18 & 25, @ 7 p.m. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. A fun evening in a good place to practice class material.

WEDNESDAY - April 20 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).

SATURDAY - April 23, no class at Sophia's Dance Journey, .  See you all next week.

To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.

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>http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

Milongas Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Supper Club, 1616 Del Paso Blvd.

TANGO DINNER and Dancing to live music.  Dinner 6:30-9 p.m.

Live Music and Dancing 9 p.m. to midnight

Music by Argentine Tango Sextet  "Los Gatos Azules" playing classics of Juan D'Arienzo, Carlos Di Sarli, Roldolfo Biagi and other orchestras of the era, strives to reestablish the link between tango music and dance.  They are touring the west coast and recording a CD to be released this summer. Call 916-920-2885 for reservations.

The Menu

Appetizers (6:30-7)

Green Rice Cakes with garlic aioli

Shredded Pork Empanadas

Grilled Chili Lime Prawns with Salsa Lucia

Soup

Green Gazpacho with Mango Pineapple coconut salsa

Choice of Entree

Angus Bavette with Chimichurri and Fire roasted peppers

Chorizo and Tetilla stuffed Chicken breast with saffron sherry cream

Pan Roasted Seabass with Green Olive Salsa Verde

All served with Potato Dominoes and Vegetables Escalivada

Dessert

Warm Apple Tart with cinnamon ice cream

and Don Fernando Brandy Caramel

Mr. Espresso dark roast coffee

$62 per person, plus 20% service charge and sales tax. $20 more for wine pairing

@>---- Saturday, April 23, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.

@>---- Saturday, April 30, Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).

La alterNATIVA Milonga 8 p.m. lesson,  9 p.m. milonga - $10

@>----  Saturday, May 7 -- NEW Vino y Tango Milonga at the Villa Fiorente winery, 10555 Harris Road, Auburn, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at door. (Please buy tickets in advance so the winery knows how much chocolate to provide--and we know how many chairs to bring!) http://www.rivertango.com/viytamife20a.html  Click here to buy tickets now.

@>---- Saturday, May 14, Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento- Intermediate lesson 8- 9p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person lesson & milonga; $10 for milonga only.

OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305,
9 p.m.-3 a.m.

@>---- Saturdays, Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Ave.:
Tango Universe Milonga 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.)

@>---- Sundays Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 4:30-9:30 p.m.


CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571

TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango: fundamentals of Argentine Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate - Applying steps into the social setting
8:30-9:30 p.m. Practica


Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).

Tango Technique w/Michelle Gorre, men & women, beginner or advanced!
6:30-7:45 p.m. - $35/month, $10/drop-in
 
Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Tuesdays 8 p.m, Group Lesson, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville
Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

Berkeley
@ Brasarte/Capoeira Arts, 1901 San Pablo Ave: All levels
Musicality drop in class 8:15-9:45 p.m. Price: $15. Marcelo Solis
Intensive work on posture, technique, musicality, lead and follow.

WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. Beginners always welcome.

The Dance Corner
2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821
7:45-9 p.m. classes  taught by Luis Caceres

THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento

Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 followed by practice time. You need three months of tango. Taught in close embrace, you must be able to lead or follow the eight-count basic, ochos, and turns. 

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Explorations w/Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $5 practica  (FREE with Class!)

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). across from Town & Country 8-9 p.m. Beginner Lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210

Oakland:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave,
Classes w/ Pampa Cortes Assisted by Warren & Gigi Jensen
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginning Argentine Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango
$12 drop in one class / $20 both classes

FRIDAY
Sacramento:
Friday night's Tango Buenos Aires starting at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Taillant!  $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact
phone 707-416-9680,  email  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com

Practilonga at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  $5 entry.

The Dance Corner   2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821 7:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 p.m. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. Off street parking available.

SUNDAY
Fresno:
Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Ave.
5 p.m. Beginners Lesson, 6 p.m. Dance, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3: p.m. $12
Theme of the Month: Musical Boleos y Ganchos
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)

Oakland:
Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue
2:15- 3:15 p.m.: Beginners
3:30- 4:30p.m.: Intermediate / Advanced,  John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30-9 p.m.

COMING UP:

April 20-24, 2011 @ The SFO Airport Marriott Hotel --ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival & USA Championships. Four days of workshops, milongas, and tango competitions... plus live music. http://www.argentinetangousa.com.

Maestros:
Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin
Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria
Pulpo Esbrez
Gabriel Missé & Analia Centurion
Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln

33 WORKSHOPS
4 MILONGAS
BEST DJ's
LIVE ORCHESTRA: Seth Asarnow y su Sexteto Típico
GREAT VENUE: 14.000 sq feet of open dance floor & accommodations.

This is the official U.S. branch of the "Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup"  organized by the Buenos Aires Ministry of Culture. You could be the next American Argentine tango champion, win a round trip to Buenos Aires and a free stay to represent the USA at the Semifinal Round at the "Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial de Baile 2011" in August.

Apr 30 -May 1 :  Tango Boot Camp with Christy Cote & her team! 
Beginning Level Boot Camp at Linden Street Dance, Oakland  

To register call: 510-444-3404
 

TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:
From Negracha & Diego Lanau
Buenos Aires 2011 - Tango Week with Negracha & Diego Lanau

Masters and dancers from Buenos Aires with five consecutive years teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area; and more than ten years performing and teaching in the  milongas in Buenos Aires, Chicago, & New York and Paris, among others.

A customized program that combines workshops, milongas and Spanish classes --
a perfect combination designed to elevate your level of dance and help you gain a more profound understanding of Argentine tango, its culture and codes.
PROGRAM:

7 days of workshops with Negracha and Diego (3 hours daily)

7 days of Spanish for tangueros (1 hour daily)

7 days of milonga -- an introduction to the Porteno world in the best milongas featuring live music and  performances
7 days in a comfortable tango guest house in downtown Buenos Aires, reserved especially for the group--

Shopping (shoes, clothes and gifts)
City tour day:  San Telmo and La Boca
Farewell dinner

Personal assistance from Negracha and Diego

Get to know the real milonga world of Buenos Aires.
DATES:
NEW! May 7-14
Fall program:  Sept. 17-24 also!
For prices and more information contact:
negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar
www.negrachadiego.com
510-363-6887 USA,   15-6163-0980 ARG

Bulletin, April 4, 2011

Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 4, 2011

Sunday, April 10, another dance at Azucar restaurant, 1001 J St, 3-6 p.m.

A mix of tango and other dances; don't miss it.

Easter weekend, is the USA Tango Festival at San Francisco Airport Marriott.  Registration for Festival & Tango Competition extended - with early bird prices via some teachers and organizers. For prices, e-mail mary.menz@sbcglobal.net.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, April 4 & 10, @ 7 p.m. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. A fun evening in a good place to practice class material.

WEDNESDAY - April 6 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).

SATURDAY - April 9 @ 11 a.m. Class at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. (between G & H).  Beginners progress through basic concepts.  If enough others come at noon we continue with a "practica." Seasoned tangueros encouraged to join at noon.  Price: $10 drop-in. Practica only: $5 (Included with lesson).  

SUNDAY - April 10, 3-6 p.m.  @ AZUCAR  on 10th and J Sts.    

<http://azucarmodesto.com/>http://azucarmodesto.com/ With a heavy emphasis on tango, we will dance to alternating tandas of tango, and other dance styles.

To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.

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>http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

Milongas Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Saturday, April 9, at Tango by the River, 128 J St., Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson from 8-9 p.m. followed by dance from 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.

@>---- Saturday, April 16 @ Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).

La alterNATIVA Milonga 8 p.m. lesson,  9 p.m. milonga - $10

@>---- Sunday,April 17,  6-9:30 p.m. La Boca Restaurant, 1212 Howe Ave. Capital City Milonga.  DJ David Graybill.

@>---- Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Supper Club, 1616 Del Paso Blvd.

TANGO DINNER and Dancing to live music.  Dinner 6:30-9 p.m.

Live Music and Dancing 9 p.m. to midnight

Music by Argentine Tango Sextet  "Los Gatos Azules" playing classics of Juan D'Arienzo, Carlos Di Sarli, Roldolfo Biagi and other orchestras of the era, strives to reestablish the link between tango music and dance.  They are touring the west coast and recording a CD to be released this summer. Call 916-920-2885 for reservations

The Menu

Appetizers (6:30-7)

Green Rice Cakes with garlic aioli

Shredded Pork Empanadas

Grilled Chili Lime Prawns with Salsa Lucia

Soup

Green Gazpacho with Mango Pineapple coconut salsa

Choice of Entree

Angus Bavette with Chimichurri and Fire roasted peppers

Chorizo and Tetilla stuffed Chicken breast with saffron sherry cream

Pan Roasted Seabass with Green Olive Salsa Verde

All served with Potato Dominoes and Vegetables Escalivada

Dessert

Warm Apple Tart with cinnamon ice cream

and Don Fernando Brandy Caramel

Mr. Espresso dark roast coffee

$62 per person, plus 20% service charge and sales tax. $20 more for wine pairing

@>---- Saturday, April 23, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.

@>---- Saturday, April 30 @ Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).

La alterNATIVA Milonga 8 p.m. lesson,  9 p.m. milonga - $10

@>---- Sunday, April 31,  6-9:30 p.m. La Boca Restaurant, 1212 Howe Ave. Capital City Milonga.  DJ David Graybill.

OAKLAND

@>---- Fridays, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305,

9 p.m.-3 a.m.

@>---- Saturdays, Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Ave.:

Tango Universe Milonga 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.)

@>---- Sundays Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 4:30-9:30 p.m.

EMERYVILLE

@>---- Saturday, April 9 , Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave. "La Milonga de Nora"  a special presentation of one of the most inspirational young tango couple in the world: Ariadna Naveira and Fernando Sanchez

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:

Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571

TUESDAY

Sacramento -

Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango: fundamentals of Argentine Tango

7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate - Applying steps into the social setting

8:30-9:30 p.m. Practica

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).
Tango Technique w/Michelle Gorre, men & women, beginner or advanced!

6:30-7:45 p.m. - $35/month, $10/drop-in

 
Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.

Tuesdays 8 p.m, Group Lesson, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville

Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.

7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12

8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

Berkeley
@ Brasarte/Capoeira Arts, 1901 San Pablo Ave: All levels
Musicality drop in class 8:15-9:45 p.m. Price: $15. Marcelo Solis

Intensive work on posture, technique, musicality, lead and follow.

WEDNESDAY

Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. Beginners always welcome.

The Dance Corner 

2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821

7:45-9 p.m. classes  taught by Luis Caceres

THURSDAY

Sacramento -

Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento

Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 followed by practice time. You need  three months of tango. Taught in close embrace, you must be able to lead or follow the eight-count basic, ochos, and turns. 

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Explorations w/Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica

$35/month, $10/drop-in, $5 practica  (FREE with Class!)

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). across from Town & Country 8-9 p.m. Beginner Lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210

Oakland:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave,

Classes w/ Pampa Cortes Assisted by Warren & Gigi Jensen

7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginning Argentine Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango

$12 drop in one class / $20 both classes

FRIDAY

Sacramento:
Friday night's Tango Buenos Aires starting at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Taillant!  $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact

phone 707-416-9680,  email  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com 

The Dance Corner   2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821 7:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)

Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 p.m. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. Off street parking available.

SUNDAY
Fresno:
Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Ave.
5 p.m. Beginners Lesson, 6 p.m. Dance, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3: p.m. $12
Theme of the Month: Musical Boleos y Ganchos
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)

Oakland

Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue

2:15- 3:15 p.m.: Beginners

3:30- 4:30p.m.: Intermediate / Advanced,  John Pierre Singhe

Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30-9 p.m.

COMING UP:

April 20-24, 2011 @ The SFO Airport Marriott Hotel --ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival & USA Championships. Four days of workshops, milongas, and tango competitions... plus live music. http://www.argentinetangousa.com.

Festival organizers are re-opening the registration for both the Argentine Tango USA Festival and the USA Championship until further notice. For questions and to register for the FESTIVAL and/or the CHAMPIONSHIPS:

http://www.argentinetangousa.com/registration-price

Maestros:
Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin

Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria

Pulpo Esbrez
Gabriel Missé & Analia Centurion
Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln

33 WORKSHOPS
4 MILONGAS
BEST DJ's
LIVE ORCHESTRA: Seth Asarnow y su Sexteto Típico

GREAT VENUE: 14.000 sq feet of open dance floor & accommodations.

This is the official U.S. branch of the  "Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup"  organized by the Buenos Aires Ministry of Culture. You could be the next American Argentine tango champion, win a round trip to Buenos Aires and a free stay to represent the USA at the Semifinal Round at the "Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial de Baile 2011" in August.

Competitors can participate in the "Salon Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance as a typical porteño practice, and/or the "Stage Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance from a choreographic point of view.

In the Salon Tango Category, couples compete in groups, dancing three pieces   selected by a committee.

In the Stage Tango Category, couples compete individually, dancing a choreographed song of their choice.

Rules for the competition: http://www.argentinetangousa.com/tango-usa-championship-2/information-rules

Choose your pass and sign up now! All of the passes can be purchased by check; some are also available on-line (by Paypal)

TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

From Negracha & Diego Lanau

Buenos Aires 2011 - Tango Week with Negracha & Diego Lanau

Masters and dancers from Buenos Aires with five consecutive years teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area; and more than ten years performing and teaching in the  milongas in Buenos Aires, Chicago, & New York and Paris, among others.

A customized program that combines workshops, milongas and Spanish classes --

a perfect combination designed to elevate your level of dance and help you gain a more profound understanding of Argentine tango, its culture and codes.

PROGRAM:
7 days of workshops with Negracha and Diego (3 hours each day)
7 days of Spanish for tangueros (1 hour each day)

7 days of milonga -- an introduction to the Porteno world in the best milongas featuring live music and  performances

7 days in a comfortable tango guest house in downtown Buenos Aires, reserved especially for the group--
Shopping (shoes, clothes and gifts)
City tour day:  San Telmo and La Boca
Farewell dinner

Personal assistance from Negracha and Diego

Don't miss it!  Reserve your spot now!

Get to know the real milonga world of Buenos Aires.
DATES:

Spring program:  April 23rd to 30th

NEW! May 7th to 14th

Fall program:  September 17th to 24th also!
For prices and more information contact:
negrachatango@yahoo.com.ar
www.negrachadiego.com

510-363-6887 USA,   15-6163-0980 ARG

  

Bulletin, March 21, 2011

Modesto Tango Bulletin, March 21, 2011

Gato & Andrea report that registration for the Festival & Tango Competition is extended. The early bird price is extended through specified teachers and organizers.  If interested in those prices, e-mail me at:  mary.menz@sbcglobal.net. Details below.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, Mar. 21 & 28, @ 7:30 p.m. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. A fun evening in a good place to practice class material.

WEDNESDAY - Mar. 23 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).

SATURDAY - Mar. 26 @ 11 a.m. Class at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. (between G & H).  Beginners progress through basic concepts.  If enough others come at noon we continue with a "practica." Seasoned tangueros encouraged to join at noon.  Price: $10 drop-in. Practica only: $5 (Included with lesson).


To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.
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>http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>

Milongas Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- Saturday, Mar, 26, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson from 8-9 p.m. followed by a dance from 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.

OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305,
9 p.m.-3 a.m.

@>---- Saturdays, Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Ave.:
Tango Universe Milonga 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.)
@>---- Sundays Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 4:30-9:30 p.m.

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571

TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango: fundamentals of Argentine Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate - Applying steps into the social setting
8:30-9:30 p.m. Practica


Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).
Tango Technique w/Michelle Gorre, men & women, beginner or advanced!
6:30-7:45 p.m. - $35/month, $10/drop-in

Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Tuesdays 8 p.m, Group Lesson, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville
Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12
8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

Berkeley
@ Brasarte/Capoeira Arts, 1901 San Pablo Ave: All levels
Musicality drop in class 8:15-9:45 p.m. Price: $15. Marcelo Solis
Intensive work on posture, technique, musicality, lead and follow.

WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. Beginners always welcome.

The Dance Corner
2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821
7:45-9 p.m. classes  taught by Luis Caceres

THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 followed by practice time. You need  three months of tango. Taught in close embrace, you must be able to lead or follow the eight-count basic, ochos, and turns.

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Explorations w/Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica
$35/month, $10/drop-in, $5 practica  (FREE with Class!)

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). across from Town & Country 8-9 p.m. Beginner Lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210

Oakland:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave,
Classes w/ Pampa Cortes Assisted by Warren & Gigi Jensen
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginning Argentine Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango
$12 drop in one class / $20 both classes

FRIDAY
Sacramento:
Friday night's Tango Buenos Aires starting at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Taillant!  $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact
phone 707-416-9680,  email  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com

The Dance Corner   2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821 7:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)
Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 pm. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. Off street parking available.

SATURDAY
Sacramento: Saturday, Mar. 26,  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
2:30-3:45 p.m.- Tango -- Walking with elegance and improvisation
4:15-5:30 p.m.- Milonga -- Improvising with Traspié
For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.
The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!


SUNDAY
Sacramento: Sunday, Mar. 27,  Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
1:30-2:45 p.m. -- Techniques for turning and developing navigation skills
3:15-4:30 p.m.- Vals -- Spinning along the line of dance
For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.
The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!
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Fresno:
Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Ave.
5 p.m. Beginners Lesson, 6 p.m. Dance, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3: p.m. $12
Theme of the Month: Musical Boleos y Ganchos
Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)

Oakland
Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 PM: Beginners
3:30  p.m.- 4:30 PM: Intermediate / Advanced,  John Pierre Singhe
Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30 PM to 9 PM


COMING UP:

As mentioned above:  April 20-24, 2011 @ The SFO Airport Marriott Hotel - TANGO FESTIVAL -ARGENTINE TANGO USA Festival & USA Championships
Four days of workshops, milongas, and tango competitions... plus live music
http://www.argentinetangousa.com/
Festival organizers are re-opening the registration for both the Argentine Tango USA Festival and the USA Championship effective March 15th until further notice. For questions and to register for the FESTIVAL and/or the CHAMPIONSHIPS:
http://www.argentinetangousa.com/registration-price

Maestros:
Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin
Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria
Pulpo Esbrez
Gabriel Missé & Analia Centurion
Santiago Croce & Amy Lincoln

33 WORKSHOPS
4 MILONGAS
BEST DJ's
LIVE ORCHESTRA: Seth Asarnow y su Sexteto Típico
GREAT VENUE: 14.000 sq feet of open dance floor & Accommodation at the SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL

USA TANGO CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is the  sanctioned official branch in the United States of the  "Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup 2011" , organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.
You could be the next American Argentine Tango Champion, and win a round trip to Buenos Aires  and a free stay to represent the USA at the Semifinal Round at the "Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial de Baile 2011" in August 2011.
Competitors can participate in the "Salon Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance as a typical porteño practice, and/or the "Stage Tango" category, which aims to enrich the dance from a choreographic point of view related to the performance as a show.
In the Salon Tango Category, couples   compete in groups, dancing three pieces   selected by the Committee.
In the Stage Tango Category, each couple   competes individually, dancing to a choreographed song of their choice.
Rules for the competition: http://www.argentinetangousa.com/tango-usa-championship-2/information-rules

Choose your pass and sign up now! All of the passes can be purchased by check; some are also available on-line (by Paypal)

Bulletin, March 14, 2011

Modesto Tango Bulletin, March 14, 2011

We who attended yesterday's Azucar Restaurant dance had a good time.  Sacramento tangueros joined us too.  We hope more participate next month.

   

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, Mar. 14 & 21. @ 7:30 p.m. Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry. No fee, but you can order food/drink off the menu. It is  a fun evening in a good place to practice class material.

WEDNESDAY - Mar. 16 @ 3 p.m. Beginner classes at Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem (corner of Scenic).

SATURDAY - Mar. 19 @ 11 a.m. Class at Sophia's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. (between G & H).  Beginners progress through basic concepts.  If enough others come at noon we continue with a "practica." Seasoned tangueros encouraged to join at noon.  Price: $10 drop-in. Practica only: $5 (Included with lesson).

To keep track of events with our on line calendar <http://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities>Calendar.

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Milongas Out of Town:

SACRAMENTO:

@>---- SATURDAY, Mar. 19  The Firehouse 5! 2014 B 9th Street *near T St.*

La alterNATIVA Milonga with traditional, non-traditional & alternative Tango Music FREE Parking! Sprung-wood Floor!8 p.m. lesson, 9 p.m. milonga     $10

@>---- Sunday, Mar, 20,  6-9:30 p.m. La Boca Restaurant, 1212 Howe Ave. Capital City Milonga.  DJ David Graybill.

@>---- Saturday, Mar, 26, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento -- Intermediate lesson from 8-9 p.m. followed by a dance from 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.

OAKLAND
@>---- Fridays, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305,

9 p.m.-3 a.m.

@>---- Saturdays, Lake Merritt Dance Center (Hall 1) 200 Grand Ave.:

Tango Universe Milonga 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m.)

@>---- Sundays Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 4:30-9:30 p.m.

 CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN:
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571

TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento

6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango: fundamentals of Argentine Tango

7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate - Applying steps into the social setting

8:30-9:30 p.m. Practica

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T).
Tango Technique w/Michelle Gorre, men & women, beginner or advanced!

6:30-7:45 p.m. - $35/month, $10/drop-in

 
Fresno
Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.

Tuesdays 8 p.m, Group Lesson, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville
Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave., Nora Dinzelbacher teaching.

7:30-8:30 p.m.: Beginner Level $12

8:30-9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level $12
9:30-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class)

Berkeley
@ Brasarte/Capoeira Arts, 1901 San Pablo Ave: All levels
Musicality drop in class 8:15-9:45 p.m. Price: $15. Marcelo Solis

Intensive work on posture, technique, musicality, lead and follow.

WEDNESDAY

Sacramento
Step One, 1920 T St. (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa 9-10:30 p.m. Beginners always welcome.

The Dance Corner 

2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821

7:45-9 p.m. classes  taught by Luis Caceres

THURSDAY

Sacramento -

Tango by the River, 128 J Street,  Old Sacramento

Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 followed by practice time. You need  three months of tango. Taught in close embrace, you must be able to lead or follow the eight-count basic, ochos, and turns. 

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Explorations w/Chris & Michelle
6:30 p.m. Beginning Tango, 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango
8:30 p.m. Open Practica

$35/month, $10/drop-in, $5 practica  (FREE with Class!)

The Dance Corner - (2927 Fulton Ave. at Marconi). across from Town & Country 8-9 p.m. Beginner Lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Luis (El Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210

Oakland:
Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Ave,
Classes w/ Pampa Cortes Assisted by Warren & Gigi Jensen
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beginning Argentine Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango
$12 drop in one class / $20 both classes


FRIDAY
Sacramento:
Friday night's Tango Buenos Aires starting at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Taillant!  $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in contact

phone 707-416-9680,  email  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com 

The Dance Corner   2927 Fulton Ave, Sacramento 95821 7:30-8:30 p.m. Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Drop-in)

Fundamentals & technique class 8-9 pm. Intermediates 9-10 p.m. Milonga 10 p.m. $12 one class and milonga, $17 for both classes and milonga, $7 milonga only. Off street parking available.

SATURDAY:

Sacramento:

Saturday, March 19 The Firehouse 5 -  2014 B 9th Street *near Tst*

TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH MIRABAI DERANJA!

All classes are  90 minutes and intermediate level (unless otherwise specified)

1-2:30 p.m - Women's Technique  (Open to all levels / men welcome),  focused specifically on tricks  and helpful positions to make your lines better. Develop  the technique necessary to execute the movement exactly as you wish.

2:45-4:15 p.m. - Alterations

We pride ours being  improvisational but patterns that emerge frequently can be manipulated to make them hardly recognizable as stemming from the original.

4:30-6 p.m. - Out of axis tango

Although colgadas are one of the most advanced movements in tango, it's surprising how easy some can be. Practice dance into the colgada gracefully and exit with ease.

 SUNDAY

Sacramento

Mar. 20. The Firehouse 5 -  2014 B 9th Street *near T Tt*

TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH MIRABAI DERANJA!

1-2:30 p.m. - In axis tango

This teaches intricate footwork to spice up your dancing and maintain elegant subtlety, designed to help you execute movement with precision and grace.

2:45-4:15 p.m. - Tango-Waltz

Waltz can seem difficult because of the timing. We work adapt tango knowledge to waltz timing  Vals done correctly feels of swirling around the floor together.

4:30-6 p.m. - Micro-tango

A couple dancing in perfect union is amazing.More amazing is what you don't see. The lead is so subtle that it becomes invisible from the outside.  The workshop will help  develop technique needed to lead and follow with this subtlety.  Specifically,  focus on the connection between the leader's intention and the follower's response.

$25 = one class, $40 = two classes, $60 = 3 classes, $75 = 4 classes, $85 = 5 classes, $90 = All 6 classes

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL***

PRE-PAY/REGISTER FOR ALL 5 CLASSES AND PAY ONLY $75

Contact Michelle or call 916-799-1952 to sign-up!

Fresno:
Studio 65/Adornos. 2965 N.Maroa Ave.
5 p.m. Beginners Lesson, 6 p.m. Dance, drop in $10 per person

Emeryville:
The Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3: p.m. $12

Theme of the Month: Musical Boleos y Ganchos

Int/Adv Lesson: 3-4 p.m. $12
Instructor: Julian Ramil, Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m. $6 (Free w/lesson)

Oakland

Magdalena tango - 580 Grant Avenue

 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 PM: Beginners

3:30  p.m.- 4:30 PM: Intermediate / Advanced,  John Pierre Singhe

Followed immediately with the Milonga from 4:30 PM to 9 PM

COMING UP:

For the first time in Sacramento -- Argenines Gustavo Benzecry Sabá and María Olivera have toured the world teaching a beautiful Salon Tango (think elegance and connection). They have written books and produced a documentary on tango -- they have excellent English and are well-known and well-loved for their teaching style.

Saturday, Mar. 26

2:30-3:45 p.m.- Tango -- Walking with elegance and improvisation

4:15-5:30 p.m.- Milonga -- Improvising with Traspié

Sunday, Mar. 27

1:30-2:45 p.m.- Tango -- Techniques for turning in the social dance and developing navigation skills

3:15-4:30 p.m.- Vals -- Spinning along the line of dance

The cost is $30 each, 2 for $50, 3 for $70, or all four for $80 -- the Best Deal!

Click here to sign up for workshops now!