Modesto Tango Bulletin, June 10, 2024

[Modesto Tango]

We   have most of the month of  June off and we are coming into the Burning Tango Festival at Mt. Shasta this weekend, and Kenny has a family wedding which he must attend in Oregon, so we won’t meet again until June 29th. NEW:  Vaccinations no longer required and we are adding some practice time right after the lesson while most of us are still there, for no more than an hour - And we can all gather for lunch afterwards 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: June 11, 2024  A Practica at Urbanos Grill at 1016 H Street (behind the Gallo Center) is a great occasion to socialize, grab a meal or just a glass of wine and dance some tango, working on material covered in class.  Our schedule for this event has changed   as the Salsa dancers are starting earlier for now,  we  gather at 5:30 for a meal and start dancing after 6 pm. We hope to dance till a little after 7:30 pm as the Salsa dancers start at 8 pm. SATURDAY: June 29, 2024, at 11 am. Group lesson with Kenny Bell,  at  Studio V Pilates and Fitness, 4459 Spyres,(off Bangs). $20 - Come as a couple for $30. Followed by a practice session for no additional charge.   Private lessons available.  To schedule contact:   marym...@gmail.com.   or text: 209 402-0923.      MILONGA

MILONGAS OUT OF TOWN:  Saturday: Sacramento: At Tango By the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento, 2nd & 4th Saturday, 7 pm, $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.   Sunday:   Sacramento: At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento:   Count Glover  hosting a Twilight Milonga every third Sunday of the month at Tango by the River! with DJ Count playing traditional tango music from 6:00 to 10:00 pm for your dancing pleasure! You are welcome to bring your favorite beverage. Cost is $10.   Fresno: A Todo Tango Milonga: Every third Sunday, Diane’s Studio of Dance:   826 N Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93728. A TODO TANGO Milonga   marcelomo...@hotmail.com.  www.marcelomolinatango.com.  (559) 360-9824 Oakland:   Milonga Rubia:    AT JUST DANCE BALLROOM!!** 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland. 7-11pm. $20 cash only.    Proof of vaccination required. On June 16 our own Kenny Bell serves as their DJ

CLASSES OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571. MONDAY: Sacramento: Tango on Broadway     At Tango by the River: 128 J Street, Old Sacramento Tango every Monday): 6:30 - 7:30 Beginning Tango7:30 - 8:30 pm Intermediate Tango   TUESDAY: Sacramento:  Tango Schema 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Beginning Tango Class with Stephen Cahill and Madeline Abshier 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   Sacramento: At Tango By The River - 128 J Street, Old Sacramento. Argentine tango  for intermediate and advanced level dancers.    Every Thursday from 6:30-8:00 pm at Tango by the River! Fresno:   6-7 Beginners,  7-8 Advanced, Diane’s Studio of Dance.: 826 N Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93728 www.marcelomolinatango.com    (559) 360-9824   Danville:   Blackhawk  Tango - Sycamore Tango Club  635 Old Orchard Dr, Danville 94526” Beginner lessons.  7:30 - 8:15 pm. Intermediate Steps 8:15 - 9:00 pm.  Practica 9 - 11 pm.  -  Happy Hour Practica for All   Saturday & Sunday : Tango By The River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento Look Who’sComing! Rod Relucio & Jenny Renee! Argentine Tango Teachers & Organizers from Chicago! In Sacramento June 6-10! Rod & Jenny are fabulous teachers from the Chicago area who are also regular teachers at tango festivals including Tango Mayafest in Cancun and the Windy City Tango Festival. In their own words: "Our classes offer a comprehensive approach to tango, focusing on self-expression through understanding technique, movement, and the music. Our goal is to get you dancing confidently and comfortably--in the most efficient and effective way possible." Saturday, June 8 -- 4:30-6:00 pm "Let's Get Hooked: Internal and External Leg Wraps/Ganchos!"   Saturday, June 8 -- 6:15-7:30 pm "Change of Directions with 'Flowetry'"   Milonga on Saturday night 8:00-11:00 pm with DJ Rod! Sunday, June 9 -- 2:00-3:15 pm "Boleos, Some Unexpected" Sunday, June 9 -- 3:30-4:45 pm "Back Sacadas for Leaders and Followers" Cost is $30 per person, per workshop -- or sign up for all 4 classes and get a discount--all 4 classes for $100! Click on the image below to sign up now.   Rod and Jenny are also available for private lessons as well. To schedule, please contact them directly at r...@312movement.com.   Coming Up   TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES From Andrea Monti, organizer of the USA tango championship festival, exciting news!!!! an extraordinary tango trip to Buenos Aires for next January 2025 (Summertime). This time it will be for both men and women (couples and singles) and it will be a 10-night tour from Jan 4 to Jan 14, 2024. Andrea & Adrian https://tangousachampions