Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 14, 2012

[Mary Menz]

Modesto Tango Bulletin, May 14, 2012

Saturday we worked on role reversals with attention to connection between leader and follower. We should guard against a tendency to lose posture and connection as we dance is one.  Pictured is bay area tango instructor Igor Polk in an embrace, perhaps exaggerated, but with a connection to maintain throughout the dance.

The studio is being painted, the air conditioner works; improvements every week.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight, May 14 & 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.

WEDNESDAY - May 16, 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 19  - 11 a.m.-noon. Class at VBoogie's Dance Journey, 711 10th St. $10.  Summer classes free to leaders (usually men) willing to dance with followers.  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:

@>---- May milonga postponed. Will keep you posted.

 

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 up great tapas with wine and beer available. You are encouraged you to patronize Source.  Luis: 916-807-4210, luise...@comcast.net

       

@>---- Saturday, May 19 - at Firehouse 5, 2014 9th Street, Sacramento  

Featuring traditional, non-traditional & alternative music!

8 p.m. free beginning lesson, 9 p.m. milonga

$10 entry DJ:  Luz Castiñeras

               

@>---- Saturday, May 26 - Petra Vineyard's Wine Gallery  627 Sutter Street, Folsom, Tango by the River invites you to an evening of 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, 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!

FREEMONT

@>---- Saturday: May 19, 2-4 p.m.  Freemont Main Library 510 745-1401.  Free 30 minute class on basics.  No fee.       

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 and 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 Street, 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)

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 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

Contact: 707-416-9680,  tangob...@yahoo.com

       

Tango By The River, 128 J St,, Old Sacramento - 8-11 p.m.  Practilonga - combines the best of a practica and a milonga.  From 8 to 8:15 p.m, Kenny & Choi teach "Tango Tip for the Day"  might be anything from refining technique in an embellishment, a step useful for navigating the dance floor, a stretch that is particularly good for dancers, etc.  $5 entry.

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. (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. 

 
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!

WORKSHOPS WITH ALEX ALLENDE & LUZ CASTIÑERAS

Firehouse 5 Studio, 2014 9th St., Sacramento

Saturday, May 19

4:30-6 p.m. - Workout Technique for Leaders and Followers, Finding The Flow

6-7:30 p.m. Ganchos for Him and Her

Sunday, May 20

2:30-4 p.m. Canaro vs. Fresedo - Is it a Different Dance?  Listening and Dancing Elements from the Phrasing.

4-5:30 p.m. Classic Tango Sequences

1 Class = $25,  2 Classes = $45, 3 Classes = $60, 4 Classes = $75; early bird price for only first 8 people     Contact Luz for Private Lessons (510) 230-1732,

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.
For information: <http://www.tangoweek.com/>http://www.tangoweek.com/

Until later, Mary

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