Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 21, 2012

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Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 21, 2012

Memorial day weekend; no class Saturday.  We hope to see you all again on June 2.  You will have the chance to pay for the month in advance and save a bit.


CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, May 21. Jacobs Fine Dining,  2501 McHenry. practica and social dancing.  7-9 p.m.  Come early for a meal. No fee, but you are encouraged to order food or drink off the menu.
Next week, Memorial Day (May 28) Jacobs will be closed, no practica.

WEDNESDAY - May 23, Beginner class at the Senior Center. 2:30 p.m.   211 Bodem (at Scenic). Enter through front door and sign in.  No fee.

SATURDAY - May 26  - No class at VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. See you June 2  Men willing to dance with other followers are free.  When fees for all resume, free participants will be grand-fathered and continue free. If you know anyone  to get in on this, encourage them to join now. 


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Milongas Out of Town:
SACRAMENTO
@>---- Every Tuesday, @ Quarry Ponds, 5550 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay: Milonga El Suave,  Free class 6-7 p.m. Free milonga El Suave 7-9:30 p.m. Dancing under a tall canopy overlooking a pond, moon and star. Source restaurant cooks great tapas with wine and beer available. Luis: 916-807-4210, luise...@comcast.net
               
@>---- Saturday, May 26 - Petra Vineyard's Wine Gallery  627 Sutter Street, Folsom, Tango by the River invites you to Argentine Tango & Wine at the Wine Gallery in Old Folsom . This is the night of the regularly scheduled 4th Saturday milonga, but on Jazz Festival weekend at a new setting one night only!  7-10:30 p.m. Wine available by the glass, bottle, as well as 3 and 6 flight tasting.  Light appetizer provided. $10. 

@>---- Sunday June 3 The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd.  Benefit  milonga for Greg Walker 1-5 p.m.  Sacramento tanguero recently hospitalized for cellulitis, is on the road to recovery, but self employed has health insurance, so this milonga is to help with the four-day stay in the hospital.  Suggested donation $10


@>---- Sunday, June 3, June 17 & July 1 Dinner and tango dancing at the Station, 1100 Orlando Ave, Roseville. Dancing 6-9 p.m.  David will be DJ with golden age classics. $5 cover. See you then. The Station is at the Auburn Blvd./Riverside exit (just south of the Douglas Blvd exit) on I-80 in Roseville. Look for the box cars!


BERKELEY
@>---- Tuesday:  All levels musicality class, 9:30 p.m. milonga @ Brasarte, 1901 San Pablo Ave. $15 class & milonga, $10 milonga only. Traditional milonga. Empanadas and botanas for purchase. Bring your own beverage. 

OAKLAND
@>---- Friday, Tango Magdalena Dance & Art Studio, live music! 580 Grand Ave, Suite #305, 9 p.m. Pre Milonga Class- 8-9  p.m. $15 class only, $20 class & milonga, $15 milonga only, $10 after 1 a.m.

@>---- Saturday,@ Lake Merritt Dance Center 200 Grand Ave.  Milonga, $15 

DANVILLE
@>---- Sunday  June 3, July1, August 5 (every first Sunday): Blackhawk Plaza, in the center court rotunda, open to an outdoor plaza, falls and ponds. 
3499 Plaza Circle,  Opposite theater
2-3 p.m.  beginner class,    3-7+ p.m. milonga
Live Music: Redwood Tango Ensemble DJ Music: Emilio Flores
Convenient free parking, dining, wine bar, shopping. 3499 Plaza Circle, Danville

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 St., Old Sacramento 
Level I (Beginning) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II (Intermediate) 7:30-8:30 p.m.

SIERRA 2 Center, Studio 1 (in back), 2791 24th St. Michelle Gore technique class. 6:30-7:45 p.m., includes warm-up, drills, routines, floor work, cool-down!  Wear comfortable shoes & clothing & get ready to work! Studio 1 is at the back of the center.  Take 24th Street (past the theater), turn left onto 4th Ave., then an immediate left into the parking lot. www.TangowithMichelle.com, (916) 799-1952

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

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

THURSDAY
Sacramento -
Tango by the River, 128 J St.,  Old Sacramento
Level III (Advanced) Tango. 7-8:30 p.m.  followed by practice time.
Theme for the month of April: Vals
      
Firehouse Five  Studio: 2014 9th St.   - Tango Explorations
6:30 pm Beg. Tango/ 7:30 p.m. ContinuingTango/   Chris Peake
8:30 pm Open Practica $35/ month, $10/drop-in  $5/practica  (FREE with Class!)
 
Fresno:
Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.  Tango technique.  Group lessons,
8 p.m.  $10.

FRIDAY
Sacramento:
At Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St.  7:30-9:30 p.m.
Traditional Tango - Michael Taillant
$40/month, $70/couple, $12/drop-in
       
Tango By The River, 128 J St,, Old Sacramento - 8-11 p.m.  No Practilonga - this week as this is the weekend of the Sacramento Jazz Festival, and old Sacramento will be very busy


The Dance Corner. 2927 Fulton Ave.- Class  at 7 p.m., cost $10 includes practica.
Práctica begins at 8 pm and goes until 10:30 pm. Cost  $5 for práctica only,   Taught by Luis Caceres.

Lafayette:
Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd.  May 22 - Workshops.e
ENRIQUETA KLEINMAN & OSVALDO NATUCCI   "technique"  class 8-10 p.m. followed by a  Milonga 10 p.m. $25
 
SUNDAY
Emeryville: The Allegro Ballroom,  5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville
Beginner class 2-3 p.m., $12, Intermediate/Advanced class 3-4 p.m., $12
Dance Practice 4-6 p.m., $6 (free w/class)

Fresno:  Studio 65/ Adornos; 2965 North Maroa Ave.
Introduction to Tango - 5-6 p.m.  Basic skill demonstrated, discussed and practiced.
Tango practica - 6-7 p.m. an atmosphere of practice and learning.  Teachers available for questions. Social dancing, 7-9 p.m., food and drink available.
COMING UP!

NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2012: Friday, JUNE 29 - Saturday JULY 7.
All classes, workshops and milongas, including Celebration Tango, the Gala Milonga celebrating the 15th Anniversary at the ALLEGRO BALLROOM - 5855 Christie Ave - Emeryville. Teachers :
* NITO & ELBA   
* GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU
* MIRIAM LARICI & LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO
* LAILA & LEANDRO OLIVER
* LOS VELIZ (SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ)  First time at NTW!
* ROXANA SUAREZ & SEBASTIAN ACHAVAL First time at NTW!
Thursday, June 28: WELCOME MILONGA!  Open to public. FREE. Featuring NTW Fashion Show.
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