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Bulletin, February 8, 2010

"That was an excellent class!" a long time tanguero said last Saturday after Peter's class.  You can catch his class for two weeks more.  Then Gato & Andrea will be  guests at our next milonga, Friday, Feb. 26 with workshops the following Saturday (See below). We again needed more women in all classes the 10:15 a.m. class for absolute beginners as well as Peter's classes.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 8 & 15: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining,  6:30 p.m., 2501 McHenry. Practice class material. All levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.

SATURDAY -  Feb. 13
Classes  at Juline School of Dance, 144 Woodrow (at McHenry), Peter teaching. Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited to the 11 a.m. beginner class with Peter if you choose to stay.  Intermediates at noon, $12.    1-1:45 p.m. guided practica, Practica only $5.

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@>---- MILONGAS: Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Friday, Feb. 26, with Gato & Andrea guest artists.  They will conduct two workshops on Saturday, Feb. 27: 
11 a.m.  (all levels): Style and musicality: Possibilities in parallel, cross systems; double time steps in the walk and changes of directions. Resources for navigation .
12:30 p.m. : Intermediate and up: Displacements with embellishments in  line of dance. Moves and positions for entradas and sacadas. Changes of direction. Flexibility of the embrace. Combinations and sequences.
$30 a class - both $55

 MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>----
Saturday, Feb. 13 --Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
VALENTINE'S MILONGA with GUEST PERFORMANCE BY NBC SUPERSTARS OF DANCE GOLD MEDALISTS MIRIAM LARICI AND LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO!
Beginning lesson at 8.  Dance 9- midnight. $20 per person for lesson & milonga; $15 for milonga only.  DJ: Peter Baldridge

@>----
SUNDAY, February 14th @ 'The Station' in Roseville
1100 ORLANDO AVE Roseville, CA 95661
Valentine's Day Dinner Dance
Dancing 1:30 pm - Dinner 4:30 pm
$21.95 per person plus tax and tip, $39.95 per couple plus tax and tip
Please RSVP 916.728.1166
@>----  SUNDAY, February 14th @ Giovanni's   Pizzeria
 2701 Del Paso Rd  Sacramento, CA 95834  7:00 in Natomas. $5
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 20, - Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) LA ALTERNATIVA MILONGA! Guests JUAN CANTONE  & SOL OROZCO 
 9 p.m Milonga - $10

 
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 27 -- Tango by the River 128 J Street, Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9- midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only. DJ: Mike Bohan

OAKLAND

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

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN: 
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Feb 9- March 30,  Sacramento Cultural Arts Center - 6520 44th Street #308
Eight Week Progressive Tango Course with Argentine Masters GATO & ANDREA.   This workshop will introduce dancers to the fundamentals of tango  and progress to intermediate & advanced partnering. Hugo "Gato" Valdez and Andrea Monti are noted international artists with a  reputation for elegance, technique and musicality.
More info: www.gatotango.com
Eight-week progressive course $160 per person
Couples: $300  registration closes at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 9. Drop-ins welcome but space is limited. No refunds.  All students must register for this workshop series.
Details:   Sacramento Cultural Arts Center  (916)879-5169     6520 44th  Street #308, Sacramento, CA 95823 sacculturaldance.com
 
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
The Tuesday classes run for 4 Tuesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23. Cost is $50
per person or $90 per couple for the month. For February, vals.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango

8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Vals for February)
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) 
5:30-6:45 p.m.- Guided Practica, Facilitator: Michelle Gorre
6:45-8 p.m. - Open Practica.  $5 for both   
2nd TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - FIREANTS!
Live Tango Music at 8 pm!
   $5 to $10 donation at the door
 
Fresno - Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  8-9 p.m.  Tango Starters Instruction from the very start, beginners, learn at your pace, individualized, slowly building your confidence, no pressure to move at a group pace. $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)
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West  Sacramento.
Emily Trites teaches introductory tango 6:30-7:15 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate tango 7:15-8 p.m.
Step One, 1920 T Street (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa  9-10:30 p.m.  ALL levels and beginners are always welcome.
Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, 95746 www.quarryponds.com
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' lesson 7:30 8:30 Práctica Taught by Luis 'El Suave') Cáceres, (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

THURSDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
TANGO EXPLORATIONS
6:30 p.m Beginning Lesson 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango 8:30 p.m Open Practica
Instructors: Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre.   This month: syncopations. $10 drop-in / $3 Practica only (Practica FREE with class)
 
The Dance Corner - corner of Fulton & Marconi across from Town & Country Village  8-9 p.m. beginner lesson. Call Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
Walnut Creek 
  City Recreational Department, 1375 Civic Dr.,  Beginner class 7:30-8:30 pm. Intermediate class 8:30-9:30 pm. Marcelo Solis -  $45 five weeks   
Register  at <http://www.walnutcreekrec.org/> Call (415) 412 1866.
 
 
FRIDAY

Sacramento
-Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Tango Buenos Aires with Miguel Taillant  7:30-8:45 p.m
Traditional tango taught by Argentine native Michael Taillant!
 $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in. <mailto:tangobravo2k@yahoo.com>

Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA!  
A practilonga combines the best of a milonga and a practica.   The event is  informal, no dress code.     7-10 p.m.:  DJ KENNY BELL!

Roseville Dance -  3992 Foothills Blvd Suite 175, Roseville 
www.rosevilledancing.net. 6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' lesson, Call Roseville Dance  for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave' Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net
Lafayette:  
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Fundamentals & technique class
8-9 pm.  Intermediate class 9-10 p.m.
Milonga 10 p.m.-Midnight.
$17, both classes and milonga,  $7, milonga only.
More info: <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>
Or call (415) 412 1866
SATURDAY:
Sacramento:  At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
Feb 13 & 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo return, teaching workshops and performing at the Saturday night milonga.
Here is their schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 13 -- 2:45-4 p.m. -- Tango (All Levels) --
Pure Technique. Navigation, musicality and posture in social dancing.
Saturday, Feb. 13  -- 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Milonga (All Levels) --
Technique in dancing milonga with syncopations and improvisation skills.
Cost is $30 per class; 2 for $55; 3 for $70; 4 for $80 - the best deal!
They perform at the milonga that evening


SUNDAY
:
Sacramento: Feb. 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
Sunday, Feb. 14 -- 2:45 -4 p.m. -- Tango (All Levels) --
Essential Lead and Follow techniques to use on the dance floor. Better
partner connection in improvisation.
Sunday, Feb. 14 -- 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Vals (All Levels) --
Musicality. Posture, rhythm in beautiful and simple vals steps combinations.
Look great anytime!
Cost is $30 per class; 2 for $55; 3 for $70; 4 for $80 - the best deal!
Private lessons  available with Miriam at $120 per hour (1 or 2 people).
Contact the studio at 443-7008 to make arrangements.

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

Fresno -
Studio 65, 2977 N. Maroa Ave, Fresno, 93704
All classes held in the Cube - enter at Adornos Art
5-6 p.m.    Beginning  Tango   Start anytime, group setting, learn the walk, embrace, and the starting movements of this lovely dance. Practica is included.
6-7 p.m.    Intermediate Argentine Tango   Continue your study of technique, skills and musicality. Practica is included.
7-8:30 p.m.      Practica Practice time for all levels. Enjoy an unstructured group practice, ask  questions about any aspect.   Cell: 240-3200 
          
Still more in February...
Sacramento: Feb. 20,  Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
WORKSHOPS with JUAN CANTONE & SOL OROZCO!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010!
1:15 to 2:45 pm- Electrifying Spins: The double pivot
3:00 to 4:30 pm-Circular Movements:  The lead, types of pivots & concentric turns
At door:  $25 for one workshop or $40 for both
Pre-registration: $20 for one workshop or $35 for both
 

   Tango Tours to Buenos Aires

From  Marcelo Solis:

Nov.19-29. Go to the heart of tango; where the locals go.
Includes:
 - Air fare from San Francisco 
 - Hotel   (double occupancy).
 - 24 hours assistance 
 - City Tours 
- Shopping tours where locals go for quality and price.
- A day in the country.
- Four tango classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
Cost: $2,290. For this early bird price, send a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866   info@  <http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/>
    

Bulletin, February 1, 2010

We start February with historian-technician Peter. Newer people are in for a treat.  The 10:15 a.m. class for absolute beginners and practica last week needed more women. Peter follows the introductory class.

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK
MONDAY - Tonight, Feb. 1 & 8: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining,  6:30 p.m., 2501 McHenry. Practice class material. All levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.

SATURDAY -  Feb. 6
Classes  at Juline School of Dance, 144 Woodrow (at McHenry), Peter teaching. Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5, credited to the 11 a.m. beginner class with Peter if you choose to stay.  Intermediates at noon, $12.    1-1:45 p.m. guided practica, Practica only $5.


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@>---- MILONGAS: Our next milonga at Jacobs is not yet scheduled. Guest artist will be Marcelo Solis.
MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO

@>---- Saturday, February 6, 2010 Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
LA ALTERNATIVA MILONGA! 9 p.m Milonga - $10

 @>---- Saturday, Feb. 13 --Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Valentine milonga! Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9-midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only.  DJ: Peter Baldridge

@>---- Saturday, Feb. 20, - Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) LA ALTERNATIVA MILONGA! GuestsJUAN CANTONE  & SOL OROZCO  9 p.m Milonga - $10
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 27 -- Tango by the River 128 J Street, Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9 -midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only. (Order on-line for lesson and milonga for $10!) DJ: Peter Baldridge

OAKLAND
@>----: Saturday,  Lake Merrit Dance Center (Hall 1) TangoUniverse Milonga
200 Grand Ave. Bay/Harrison Streets  8:30 p.m.-midnight, $9 ($6 after 11 p.m).

DANVILLE
@>---- Saturday February 6, at Two Left Feet, 194 Diablo Rd.
Special Workshop with Humberto Decima from Argintina & Mayumi Fujio
Beginners welcome, 7-8:30 p.m.  Intermediate technique class 8:30-10 p.m. 
$20 per class , $35 for both All Night Milonga. $10 for milonga only.  DJ Emillo Flores. Humberto and Mayumi perform at 10 p.m.

CLASSES AND PRACTICAS OUT OF TOWN: 
Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571
TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Feb 9- March 30,  Sacramento Cultural Arts Center - 6520 44th Street #308
Eight Week Progressive Tango Course with Argentine Masters GATO & ANDREA. Special Guest Instructor Workshop in Sacramento. This workshop will introduce dancers to the fundamentals of tango  and progress to intermediate & advanced partnering. Hugo "Gato" Valdez and Andrea Monti are noted international artists with a  reputation for elegance, technique and musicality. They have participated in international events and tango festivals, performing and instructing for the last 12 years.  Their  performance style has been highlighted in  show clubs, restaurants, tango bars, and milongas  in Buenos Aires. They toured Brazil, Costa Rica, Africa, Malaysia, Singapore,  Indonesia, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, England, Sweden, Denmark, Norway,  Holland,  California and more!
Eight-week progressive course $160 per person
Couples: $300  registration closes at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 9. Drop-ins welcome but space is limited. No refunds.  All students must register for this workshop series.
Details:   Sacramento Cultural Arts Center  (916)879-5169     6520 44th  Street #308, Sacramento, CA 95823 sacculturaldance.com
Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Vals for January)

Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) 
5:30-6:45 p.m.- Guided Practica (Tango exchange), Facilitator: Michelle Gorre
6:45-8 p.m. - Open Practica.  $5 for both   
2nd TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - FIREANTS!
Live Tango Music at 8 pm!   $5 to $10 donation at the door
Fresno - Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  8-9 p.m.  Tango Starters Instruction from the very start, beginners, learn at your pace, individualized, slowly building your confidence, no pressure to move at a group pace. $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)
WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West  Sacramento.
Emily Trites teaches introductory tango 6:30-7:15 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate tango 7:15-8 p.m.
Step One, 1920 T Street (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa  9-10:30 p.m.  ALL levels and beginners are always welcome.
Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, 95746 www.quarryponds.com
6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' lesson 7:30 8:30 Práctica Taught by Luis 'El Suave') Cáceres, (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

THURSDAY
Sacramento
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) TANGO EXPLORATIONS
6:30 p.m Beginning Lesson / 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango / 8:30 p.m Open Practica
Instructors: Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre.   This month :syncopations!
$10 drop-in / $3 Practica only (Practica FREE with class)

The Dance Corner - corner of Fulton & Marconi across from Town & Country Village  8-9 p.m. beginner lesson. Callt Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

Walnut Creek   City Recreational Department, 1375 Civic Dr.,  Beginner class 7:30-8:30 pm. Intermediate class 8:30-9:30 pm. Marcelo Solis -  $45 five weeks   Attention: Latin Rhythms for tango dancers: 6:30-7:30 pm.  
Register  at <http://www.walnutcreekrec.org/> Call (415) 412 1866.
   
FRIDAY
Sacramento
-Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Tango Buenos Aires with Miguel Taillant  7:30-8:45 p.m
Traditional tango taught by Argentine native Michael Taillant!
 $40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in. <mailto:tangobravo2k@yahoo.com>

Tango by the River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
 FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTILONGA!  New look, feel and sound -  
A practilonga combines the best of a milonga and a practica.  Practice steps you've  learned in class, ask a friend to show you something new, or just dance the night away. The event is  informal, no dress code.      7:00-10:00 p.m. 

Roseville Dance
-  3992 Foothills Blvd Suite 175, Roseville 95747
www.rosevilledancing.net. 6:30 - 7:30 Beginners' lesson, Call Roseville Dance  for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave') Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

Lafayette:  
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Fundamentals & technique class
8-9 pm.  Intermediate class 9-10 p.m.
Milonga 10 p.m.-Midnight. Stay after class to join us  in a nice and friendly atmosphere! Price: $12 one class and milonga 
$17, both classes and milonga,  $7, milonga only.
More info: <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>
 Or call (415) 412 1866
 
SUNDAY: Emeryville: 
The Allegro Ballroom: 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four-Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m, $12
Instructor: Julian  Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/Lesson)
Fresno - at Studio 65, 2977 N. Maroa Ave, Fresno, 93704
All classes held in the Cube - enter at Adornos Art
5-6 p.m.    Beginning  Tango   Start anytime, group setting, learn the walk, embrace, and the starting movements of this lovely dance. Practica is included.
6-7 p.m.    Intermediate Argentine Tango   Continue your study of technique, skills and musicality. Practica is included.
7- 8:30 p.m.      Practica Practice time for all levels of dancers, where ever you are in your learning, enjoy an unstructured group practice, ask Guy or Kathy questions about any aspect. Led by Guy Ashby and Kathy Page  Cell: 240-3200 
          
Coming in February...
Sacramento: Feb 13 & 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo return for Valentines weekend, teaching workshops and performing at the Saturday night milonga.

Sacramento: Feb. 20,  Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
TANGO WORKSHOPS with JUAN CANTONE & SOL OROZCO!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010!
1:15 to 2:45 pm- Electrifying Spins: The double pivot
3:00 to 4:30 pm-Circular Movements:  The lead, types of pivots & concentric turns
At door:  $25 for one workshop or $40 for both
Pre-registration: $20 for one workshop or $35 for both
 
        Tango Tours to Buenos Aires

From  Marcelo Solis:

Nov.19-29. This tour takes you to the heart of tango; where the locals go.
Trip includes:
 - Air fare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
 - Hotel Lyon, the best location of Buenos Aires (double occupancy).
 - 24 hours assistance (we know the city and we speak the language!).
 - City Tours (you'll get to know all the characteristic places) 
- Shopping tours where locals go for quality and price.
- A day in the country.
- Four tango classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.
Cost: $2,290. For this early bird price, send a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866   info@  <http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/>
  

Bulletin, January 25, 2010

Our milonga was full of good energy, thanks to  Sacramento tangueros. Workshops were small but enjoyable with Polo and Diana's approachable manner. We end the month with an organized Saturday practica, heavy on vals, and milonga, letting us practice the workshop material. It follows an introductory class for beginners.  

CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, Jan. 25 & Feb. 1: Social dancing and practica at Jacobs Fine Dining,  6:30 p.m., 2501 McHenry. Practice class material. All levels encouraged. No fee, but you're urged to buy food and/or drink. Come early to eat.


SATURDAY -  Jan. 30
Practica for all levels
11 a.m.- 1:15 p.m.  All levels - (beginners encouraged)
Introductory class for absolute beginners 10:15 - $5.
Juline School of Dance  - 144 Woodrow Avenue,  Modesto
(Off McHenry west, Between Rumble and Standiford ) Fee: $5






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@>---- MILONGAS: Our next milonga at Jacobs is not scheduled. Guest artist will be Marcelo Solis.

MILONGAS elsewhere:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Saturday, Jan. 30 -Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
LA ALTERNATIVA!   9 p.m Milonga with DJs Chris and/or Michelle - $10
 
@>---- Saturday, Feb. 13 --Tango by the River 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Valentine milonga! Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9 -midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only. (Or you can order on-line and get the $10 price for lesson and milonga!) DJ: Peter Baldridge


@>---- Saturday, Feb. 27 -- Tango by the River 128 J Street, Beginning lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9 -midnight. $15 per person for lesson & milonga; $10 milonga only. (Order on-line for lesson and milonga for $10!) DJ: Peter Baldridge                                                                                                          



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

TUESDAY
Sacramento -
Jan 26- March 30,  Sacramento Cultural Arts Center - 6520 44th Street #308
Ten Week Progressive Course / Tuesday's 7:30-9:00 p.m

This workshop will introduce dancers to the fundamentals of tango and progress to intermediate & advanced partnering. Instructors will lead students in basic movements and rhythm, and challenge them to learn performance quality.
One Time ONLY!
Hugo "Gato" Valdez and Andrea Monti, noted international artists with a  reputation for  elegance, technique and musicality, remain true to dance traditions reflected in their "caminar a tierra" which is  typical of the tango "porteño" style. They have participated in several international events and tango festivals, touring nationally and internationally,  performing and instructing in show clubs, restaurants, tango bars, and Buenos Aires milongas. They recently toured Brazil, Costa Rica, South Africa,  Malaysia, Singapore,  Indonesia, Australia,  New Zealand, England, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Holland, Spain and California;
10- week progressive course $200

Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento
6:30-7:30 p.m. Level I - Beginning Tango
7:30-8:30 p.m. Level II - Intermediate Tango
8:30-9:30 p.m. Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango (Vals for January)

Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
5:30-6:45 p.m.- Guided Practica (Tango exchange), Facilitator: Michelle Gorre
6:45-8 p.m. - Open Practica.  $5 for both   <mailto:tangomichey@yahoo.com>tangomichey@yahoo.com
 
Fresno - Studio 65; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  8-9 p.m.  Tango Starters Instruction from the very start, beginners, learn at your pace, individualized, slowly building your confidence, no pressure to move at a group pace. $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)


WEDNESDAY
Sacramento
Spotlight Center for the Arts, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West  Sacramento.

Emily Trites teaches introductory tango 6:30-7:15 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate tango 7:15-8 p.m.

Step One, 1920 T Street (at the railroad tracks:), "La Práctica" for all levels with Mike & Alisa  9-10:30 p.m.  ALL levels and beginners are always welcome.

Quarry Ponds - 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, 95746 www.quarryponds.com

6:30 – 7:30 Beginners' lesson 7:30 8:30 Práctica
Taught by Luis 'l Suave') Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net


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

Ed and Rebeca teach "Tango: Outside the Box." For January:  rhythmic tangos and how to navigate and embellish the dance. An intensive 90- minute class followed by a 90- minute práctica gives three hours of tango to polish and refine your dance. The  drop-in rate is $15 (for class and practica), practica alone $5. Students should first complete Levels I, II, and III, or have specific clearance from Ed and Rebeca.
 
Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
TANGO EXPLORATIONS
6:30 p.m Beginning Lesson / 7:30 p.m. Continuing Tango / 8:30 p.m Open Practica
Instructors: Chris Peake & Michelle Gorre. $10 drop-in / $3 Practica only (Practica FREE with class)
The Dance Corner - corner of Fulton & Marconi across from Town & Country Village  8-9 p.m. beginner lesson. Callt Eleni (916) 719-3765 or Sergey (916) 342-6294 for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave) Cáceres (916) 807-4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net


Walnut Creek   City Recreational Department, 1375 Civic Dr.,  Beginner class 7:30-8:30 pm. Intermediate class 8:30-9:30 pm. $45 five weeks   Attention: Latin Rhythms for tango dancers: 6:30-7:30 pm.  
More info:<mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule> 
Or call (415) 412 1866.

 
FRIDAY
Sacramento
-Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T)
Tango Buenos Aires with Miguel Taillant  7:30-8:45 p.m.
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Roseville Dance
-  3992 Foothills Blvd Suite 175, Roseville 95747

www.rosevilledancing.net. 6:30 – 7:30 Beginners' lesson, Call Roseville Dance  for prices. Taught by Luis 'l Suave') Cáceres, 916.807.4210 luiselsuave@comcast.net

Lafayette:   Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Fundamentals & technique class
8-9 pm.  Intermediate class 9-10 pm.
Milonga
10 pm to midnight. Stay after class to join us after 10 pm to dance in a nice and friendly atmosphere! Price: $12 one class and milonga
$17, both classes and milonga,  $7, milonga only.

More info: <mailto:info@marcelosolisargentinetango.com?subject=Schedule>
 Or call (415) 412 1866

 
SUNDAY:
Emeryville: 
The Allegro Ballroom: 5855 Christie Ave.,
Four-Week Progressive Beginner's Lesson: 2-3 p.m, $12
Int/Adv Lesson:  3-4 p.m, $12
Instructor: Julian  Ramil
Dance Practice: 4-6 p.m, $6 (Free w/Lesson)

Fresno - at Studio 65, 2977 N. Maroa Ave, Fresno, 93704

All classes held in the Cube - enter at Adornos Art
5-6 p.m.    Beginning  Tango   Start anytime, group setting, learn the walk, embrace, and the starting movements of this lovely dance. Practica is included.
6-7 p.m.    Intermediate Argentine Tango   Continue your study of technique, skills and musicality. Practica is included.
7- 8:30 p.m.      Practica Practice time for all levels of dancers, where ever you are in your learning, enjoy an unstructured group practice, ask Guy or Kathy questions about any aspect. Led by Guy Ashby and Kathy Page  Cell: 240-3200 
          
Coming in February...
Sacramento: Feb 13 & 14, at Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.  Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo return for Valentines weekend, teaching workshops and performing at the Saturday night milonga. 


 Sacramento: Feb. 20,  Firehouse 5 Studio: 2014 9th Street (9th & T) Juan Cantone & Sol Orozco!  

         Tango Tours to Buenos Aires


From  Marcelo Solis:
Nov.19-29. This tour takes you to the heart of tango; where the locals go.
Trip includes:

 - Air fare from San Francisco (one stop from S.F).
 - Hotel Lyon, the best location of Buenos Aires (double occupancy).

 - 24 hours assistance (we know the city and we speak the language!).
 - City Tours (you'll get to know all the characteristic places)
- Shopping tours where locals go for quality and price.
- A day in the country.
- Four tango classes with the best local teachers.
- Milongas almost every evening or afternoon.
- Transportation to all the mentioned activities.
- A DVD with memories of the trip.

Cost: $2,290. For this early bird price, send a $400 advance (non-refundable).
Phone: 415-412-1866   info@  <http://www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com/>