Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 27, 2026

[Modesto Tango]

Kenny did a lesson on ocho cortado and its many uses, recap in this Video of the week,.  Kenny and Verrna return to Modesto on  Saturday, May 9  for another  group lesson  at Studio V, 4459 Spyres (off Bangs) at 11 am.               Price of a group lesson $20.  Come as a couple for $30.  Private lessons are $100.   Hope to see you all there.  Until later, Mary Our website: http:// ModestoTango.com Our email mailto:Modest...@gmail.com Keep track with our on-line calendar https://sites.google.com/site/modestotango/home/argentinetangoactivities 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   CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK TUESDAY: May 12  We  meet  for  our  free monthly practica  at  Urbanos Grill at 1016 H Street (behind the Gallo Center) . This is  our once a month free practice, also a great occasion to socialize, grab a meal or just a glass of wine and dance some tango, working on material covered in class.  A great occasion to just come and get acquainted with us.   We  gather around 6:00 for a meal and start dancing after 6:30 pm. We hope to dance till a little after 8:00 pm when the salseros come in for their lesson. SATURDAY: May 9, 2026,  at 11 am. Group lesson  with Kenny Bell and Verna Tennyson at  Studio V Pilates and Fitness, at 4459 Spyres. (Off Bangs)     MILONGA

MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN: Friday:  Sacramento:  Every Friday at Tango on Broadway,  Mission Oaks Community Center - 4701 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael, CA 95608.  6 - 10pm, $10.  BYOB and anything you may want to add to the pot luck suppe Saturday:  Sacramento: At Tango By the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 2nd & 4th Saturday, 7 pm, $10. The dancing starts at 8:00 pm with traditional tango music until 11:00 pm, when the switch is to Nuevo tango and alternative music.  Light refreshments are provided, and you are welcome to bring your favorite beverage.  Cost is $10 At Firehouse 5: 2014 9th Street.  The 1st and 3rd Saturday milongas.  In addition, lots of requests for more advanced classes, so the pre-milonga class  is int/adv.  Oakland:   Milonga Rubia:    AT JUST DANCE BALLROOM!!** 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland. 7-11pm. $20 cash only.     Fresno Tango If your tango shoes have been giving you sad puppy eyes from the corner of the room, this is their moment. We’re having a milonga on May 2, 2026, and they insist you bring them. Expect good music, good company, and at least one moment where you wonder how your feet did something stylish completely by accident. Come dance, laugh, and embrace the chaos that is tango. It wouldn’t be the same without you. Please note the time change. We are starting at 7:00pm. David  Saturday, May 2, 2026, Time: 7-10pm Location: Pete & Carmen's Salsa Dance Academy. -  4774 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno Cost: $10 per person Newbies are welcomed. If you are an absolute beginner and would like a FREE lesson, please RSVP. The milonga will start at 7pm sharp. Lessons will not be conducted on the dance floor so if you are not in the lesson, you can start dancing right away. DJ- Sasan Rahmatian will be playing the greatest Tango classics Come make new friends, socialize, and have a fun night of Tango! Try something new! Bring the adult drinks of your choice.  For more info: David Figueroa 559-369-3882

CLASSES OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571. MONDAY: Sacramento: Tango on Broadway  7 TO 8:  Beginners,  8 - 9 Intermediate,  9-10 Practica $10 night, $30 for the month Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael 95608 At Tango by the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento  Tango every Monday): 6:30 - 7:30 Beginning Tango 7:30 - 8:30 pm Intermediate Tango TUESDAY:  Sacramento:  Tango Schema 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Beginning Tango Class with Stephen Cahill and Madeline Abshier, who  placed in the finals at Atusa last year.  Their lessons are Tuesday, 8:45 p.m. -Int/Adv.   $15 drop-in    9:00 - Practica.  Location: Firehouse 5, 2014 9th St, info: tango...@gmail.com Danville:  Blackhawk  Tango - Sycamore Tango Club  635 Old Orchard Dr, Danville 94526 Every Tuesday another night of tango.  Classes  concentrate on fundamentals and basic steps plus Rhythm and Musicality. Golden Era music for the classes is preferred, and Practica with some variations of nuevo music. Always refreshments, wine, munchies, fruit, bottled water and more just $15 all night, students free. WEDNESDAY:  Sacramento: Tango On Broadway @ Spotlight Dance Studio, 2534 Industrial Blvd #150, West Sacramento, CA 95691   7 - 8 pm:  Adv Tango , 8 - 10 pm: Practica (open to the public) 2-songs tandas by DJ Gavin or DJ Montego Tango Venue: Tango On Broadway @ Spotlight Dance Studio, 2534 Industrial Blvd #150, West Sacramento, CA 95691 THURSDAY: Sacramento: At Tango By The River -   128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Argentine tango  for intermediate and advanced level dancers.    Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30 pm at Tango by the River!  Followed by a Practica till 8:30   Coming Up n May, Tango championship:   https://tangousachampionship.com/?utm_source_platform=mailpoet May 21 - 25, 2026 @ San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel Register now with Super Early Bird deal to lock in your spot and  the best hotel group rate: $155 for a double room!  Rooms are filling quickly - don’t wait!