Dear Tango Friends: The corner of Riobamba St. and Corrientes Av. is a place where you can get easily walking from downtown. Corrientes Av. is full of music and book stores, theatres, cafes and restaurants. It is very lively. Coming from Downtown, when you arrive to Riobamba, cross it, then turn right and there will be: El Beso . Susana Miller owns this place and it represents her in many aspects. El Beso is a milonguero place. Milonguero is a tango dance style and, like everything about tango, a philosophy and a way of life. Tight close embrace, small steps, turns in one direction and the other, good rhythm and soul: this way of dance may make a milonguero of you. But you also need many years on the dance floor; experience and that cool, reserved, quiet and smooth attitude of the milonguero . In this place the light is very soft, which make you get in trance while you hear the music and watch the couples dancing. It is not a big place, so it always gets crowded. You will find people of all ages there but the older men definitely rule the scene. In el Beso you may see Gavito, Cacho Dante, Pupi Castello, Teti and many other men of grey hear that will show you that tango is not matter of acrobatic skills but elegance and sentiment.
SPECIAL EVENTS: DINNER TANGO SHOW!!! NOVEMBER 13TH @ 8pm. CAFI MAMA, 4754 Mission Street between Persia & Russia, San Francisco. $25. Please make your reservation before 11/10 to 415 586 8453. DECEMBER 11th we CELEBRATE ARGENTINE TANGO s DAY DANCE, MUSIC & POETRY in one SHOW. Please make your reservations in advanced so we can offer you the most comfortable place and the most of the joy of our show. Please don t miss this opportunity to see a DIFFERENT KIND of TANGO SHOW: THE FRIENDSHIP MILONGA & SHOW at THE STUDIO, 1018 Almanor Lane, Lafayette. Join us to share the magic of tango! We will offer you a unique and dazzling performance full of beauty and fun, from traditional tangos to modern ones, from passionate moments to funny and witty ones. The show includes live music by BOCHA & MARCELO, dance by MARCELO & ROMINA & other couples. All levels class form 7:30 to 8:30pm. Milonga starts at 8:30pm to 1am. SHOW at 9:30pm. Off street parking is available and the studio is within walking distance from Bart. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments included $18 paid in advanced, $20 at the door. Please make your reservations in advanced. TANGO TOUR TO BUENOS AIRES March 24th to April 4th 2005. It includes: Airfare American Airlines or United. One stop from San Francisco. Hotel in the best location of Buenos Aires (Double occupancy), City tours to the places you must to know: Obelisco - Downtown Plaza de Mayo Catedral Government House Cabildo Cafi Tortoni Tango Shoes shopping San Telmo Recoleta Puerto Madero Teatro Colon La Boca / A day out of the City (country side) / Milongas almost every night and/or afternoon. You ll get a try of the different kinds of milongas in Buenos Aires: La Ideal, La Catedral, Canning, Salon Nacional, Niqo Bien among them. / Classes with great local Maestros: 4 great classes with the best instructors in Buenos Aires / Transportation to all the activities / A Tango-Show / 24 hours assistance. / Price: $1,690 signing in before November 30th. To sign in we just need a $300 advance. / After this date price will $1,890. / Rest of the price has to be paid in two or three payments before the date of the trip. / IN CASE YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP YOU LL RECEIVE ALL YOUR MONEY BACK!!! One time flight ticket is purchased it can t be returned but it still will be yours. You have to arrange a change of date of your convenience. If you cancel after seven days before the departure I ll charge you $90 to cover reservations made. REGULAR SCHEDULE: NEW!!! MONDAYS 8:00pm from November 1st. All level class: Beginners who want to learn this beautiful dance for the very first time, Advanced dancers who want to improve technique. PRACTICE after the class until 11:00pm. Price: $10. Stars Ballroom, 1559 South Novato Blvd. #C, Novato Ca. 94947 http://www.starsballroom.com/index.htm SPACE AVAILABLE!!! TUESDAY PERSONALIZED CLASS 8:30pm to 10:00pm. This is a class created specially for you. It is a small group class so it works as a semi-private. We are able to focus on your own issues and requests. It is for those who are really interested in working hard on technique and focusing on details in order to get a nice & clear lead and a smooth follow. Studio 204 and it is on 3435 Cesar Chavez (@ Valencia), San Francisco.$20. Please contact us before you re coming. Space limited. Good parking available. WEDNESDAY BEGINNER CLASS 8:00-9:00pm. This is a class for those who start to dance tango for the very first time, and also for beginner students who have already started to tango. We work on fundamentals and technique. Posture, Balance, Connection with the partner, Musicality, Isolation, Walking, Basic Combinations, and Pivots. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS 9:00-10pm. This is a class created by popular demand. Intermediate/Advanced students have here the space to learn new and challenging steps. Parallel and Crossed system, Forward and Backward ochos, Turns, Sacadas, Barridas, Half moon, Embellishments for leaders and followers, and much more ACB Ballroom, 454 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610. USE PARKING LOT UNDER THE FREEWAY. Directions: http://www.smartpages.com/home/acbballroomdanceschool2 THURSDAY BEGINNER CLASS 7:30-8:30pm. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS 8:30-9:30 pm Social Hall, Civic Community Center of Walnut Creek, 13 75 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek 94596. City of Walnut Creek Recreational Apartment, Tel.: (925) 943-5853. Registration needed. Price: $54 six weeks session STARTING OCTOBER 21st. Attention: SALSA CLASS: Beginners 6:30-7:30pm, Intermediates 5:30-6:30pm. Registration needed. On-line registration www.WalnutCreekRec.org NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 11th & 25th FRIDAY FUNDAMENTALS & TECHNIQUE BEGINNER CLASS 8:00-9:00 pm ATTENTION!!! NO CLASS NOVEMBER 26th x Thanksgiving Holyday This is a class for those who start to dance tango for the very first time, and also for beginner student swhohavealreadystartedtotango.Weworkon fundamentals and technique. Posture, Balance, Connection with the partner, Musicality, Isolation, Walking, Basic Combinations, and Pivots. We encourage the Intermediate/Advanced students to take this class before the Intermediate/Advanced class to review the fundamentals and be ready and warmed up for the next class. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS 9:00-10:00pm ATTENTION!!! NO CLASS NOVEMBER 26th x Thanksgiving Holyday We work with exercises specially designed to understand the connection between the partners, which help you to lead clearly but smoothly and follow with confidence and elegance. On this basis, we work on Parallel and Crossed system, Forward and Backward ochos, Turns, Sacadas, Barridas, Half moon, Embellishments for leaders and followers, and much more MILONGA 10:00pm to midnight. Stay after class to practice or join us after 10:00 pm to dance in a nice and friendly atmosphere! Lafayette Dance Center, 3369 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette. Price: $10 per person for class & milonga, $5 milonga only, $45 per person 5 lessons + milonga (must be used within 60 days). Off street parking is available and the studio is within walking distance from Bart Lafayette. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments included. Drop in. SATURDAY THE ELEGANT WALK CLASS 5:00pm An hour class plus practice time after the class. Come and enjoy cafe, tea or/and croissants and dance tango. Learn to dance tango in a nice and friendly ambiance! CAFI MAMA, 4754 Mission Street between Persia & Russia, San Francisco. Price: free with menu purchase. ATTENTION: DINNER TANGO SHOW!!! NOVEMBER 13TH @ 8pm!!! SATURDAY 1st, 3rd & 5th of every month ADVANCE LEVEL CLASS 8:00-9:00pm. Party 9:00-1:00 am. Performance at 10:30 pm. Price: $15 for class and dance, $12 for dance only (refreshments included). The Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito. Tel.: (510) 524-9100. www.danceasy.com PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE at the place of student convenience. NEW INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS & DVDs available DO YOU NEED MUSIC? Try Marcelo s compilation!!! SHOES FROM BUENOS AIRES!!! Come and get them before they are gone!!! Guaranteed!!! CONTACT US? (925) 299-6945 / 209-4124 Fax: 775-924-0349 TOLL FREE # 1-877-225-5928 & then dial 925-299-6945 [email protected] http://www.rominamarcelo.com _________________________________________________________________ ?Cuanto vale tu auto? Tips para mantener tu carro. !De todo en MSN Latino Autos! http://latino.msn.com/autos/
