Modesto Tango Bulletin, April 6, 2026

[Modesto Tango]

MPORTANT FROM KENNY BELL: To my beloved Modesto Tango group: After much reflection and in light of life’s changes, it is with a heavy heart that I share that after more than 12 wonderful years, I will be stepping down as Modesto’s Argentine tango instructor, effective at the end of June 2026. First and foremost, I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart Mary Menz for her dedication and tireless efforts in promoting and growing Argentine tango in Modesto, where it remains a premier hub for Argentine tango in the Central Valley. Without her efforts, we would not have had the opportunity to share this wonderful dance together. I would like to thank all of the people, past and present, who supported our classes through the years, even through the shutdown period. You are the reason tango in Modesto thrives, because without the continuing support and attendance of dancers at our events, there would be no community to serve. Last but not least, I would like to thank my partner in crime, Verna Tennyson, for her partnership and dedication in contributing to the growth and improvement of our Modesto community. Though our regular teaching in Modesto will come to a close, I’m happy to share that we’ll continue classes just up the road at Tango by the River in Sacramento. These lessons will take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 11am. We would love to see you there. Thank you again, Modesto Tango community, for the years of continued love and support. It’s truly felt like family, and I will treasure the opportunity forever. Thank you for trusting me with your dance, and inviting me into your community as your resident instructor. I hope to make the most of the remaining time we share together in Modesto, and look forward to seeing you on the dance floors in the wild. With love and deep respect, Kenny Bell  Kenny returns to Modesto this  Saturday,April 11  for another  group lesson  at Studio V, 4459 Spyres (off Bangs) at 11 am. There are openings for private lessons. To schedule, text: 209 402-0923.                Price of a group lesson: $20.  Come as a couple for $30.  Private lessons are $100.   Hope to see you all there.  Starting April, on another front we have decided to hold our free practica once a month on the Tuesday following the first group lesson of the month, still at Urbano. 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: April 14  We  meet  for  our  practica  at  Urbanos Grill at 1016 H Street (behind the Gallo Center) . This is the first of 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: April 11, 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 supper.  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. Fresno:  From Marcelo Molina: A Todo Tango Milonga:  Every third Sunday, 7 - 9:30 at Diane’s Studio of Dance.: 826 N Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93728   Milonga Rubia:    AT JUST DANCE BALLROOM!!** 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland. 7-11pm. $20 cash only.

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 this 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 In 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!