Dear Tango friends,
We are so happy to report that our first benefit Milonga “Tango for the Philippines” last Saturday December 7 was a great success! We raised $627 and are now at 87% of our $1,000 goal. Thank you to all those who contributed to our fundraiser!
We are now doubling our efforts with a second benefit Milonga with more great performers to be able to reach our goal.
If you didn’t get a chance yet to contribute to this worthy cause, please join us for:
Tango for the Philippines 2!
A special Benefit Milonga to help the relief efforts for the survivors of Typhoon Hayian with an all level (Beginner friendly)Tango dance class by Jonas Aquino & Sonja Riket, Tango songs by Roberto Traina and a dance performance by Yumiko & Ramada (2012 USA Tango champions)!
Saturday December 21, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Tax deductible Donations accepted during the event.
At Cafe Mediterraneum:
2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94794
Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, is the strongest storm in the world this year and quite possibly the most powerful to ever hit land. In the Philippines, 5000+ people are dead and 4 million displaced.
During the last weeks Oxfam aid teams are on the ground in the Philippines and distributing vital supplies like soap, blankets, and disinfectant for drinking water. They are reporting urgent needs for food, clean water, sanitation, and shelter. They are building emergency latrines, setting up mobile water treatment units, and installing tanks and taps to deliver clean water to hard-hit communities - while helping ensure that families have access to food and other essentials, as well.
Local fishers and farmers have lost their livelihoods, and one third of the country's rice-growing areas have been wiped out.
If new rice seeds are not planted in this month of December, new crops won’t grow and millions will go hungry in the coming months.
My co-host of the Tango Revolution Telegraph Milonga, Jonas Aquino, is from the Philippines. Somehow this strikes a more personal note. Luckily his extended family in the Philippines is safe! Looking at the pictures of the devastation, I felt moved to organize a fundraiser in collaboration with Oxfam America, a reputable charity organization.
I would be very happy if you can join me at our second international collaborative benefit Milonga “Tango for the Philippines 2!”
Organizers, Musicians, Teachers and Dancers are from the Philippines, Europe, North & South America!
Simultaneously our gathering this Saturday is an opportunity to celebrate the winter solstice and the upcoming holiday season.
More info on the evening program is below.
If you cannot be there to listen, watch or dance, but still like to contribute to the fundraiser, please go to our Oxfam page here: http://my.oxfamamerica.org/fundraise?fcid=289778
With gratitude,
Sonja Riket
Evening program:
Saturday December 21, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Donation accepted during the event (or donate on our secure Oxfam page if you can't be there).
Location: Cafe Mediterraneum: 2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94794
Schedule:
7:30-8:30 pm: All level Tango class (beginner friendly) with Jonas Aquino & Sonja Riket
9 pm: Tango songs by Roberto Traina (with Kate Bernier on piano)
10 pm: Tango dance performance by Ramada & Yumiko (2012 Tango champions!)In between performances and till 11:30pm: Dancing to recorded Tango music from the Golden Era with DJ Jonas.
More info on the artists:
Sonja Riket: www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com – www.tangorevolution.blogspot.com 415.661.1852
Jonas Aquino: www.jtangolife.com 510.698.2640
Yumiko & Ramada: www.yumikoandramada.com
Monday, December 16, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Tango for the Philippines! Fundraiser Dec 7, 2013 at Cafe Mediterraneum, Berkeley
A special Benefit Milonga with Live Tango music by Redwood Tango Trio,
All level (Beginner friendly)Tango dance class by Jonas Aquino & Sonja Riket,
Dance performance by Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos!
Saturday December 7, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Suggested Donation at the door: $15-$50
At Cafe Mediterraneum:
2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94794
Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, is the strongest storm in the world this year and quite possibly the most powerful to ever hit land. In the Philippines, 5000+ people are dead and 4 million displaced.
Oxfam aid teams are on the ground in the Philippines and reporting urgent needs for food, clean water, sanitation, and shelter. They are distributing vital supplies like soap, blankets, and disinfectant for drinking water. They are building emergency latrines, setting up mobile water treatment units, and installing tanks and taps to deliver clean water to hard-hit communities - while helping ensure that families have access to food and other essentials, as well.
My co-host of the Tango Revolution Telegraph Milonga, Jonas Aquino, is from the Philippines. Somehow this strikes a more personal note. Luckily his extended family in the Philippines is safe! Looking at the pictures of the devastation, I felt moved to organize a fundraiser in collaboration with Oxfam America, a reputable charity organization.
I would be very happy if you can join me at our special international collaborative benefit Milonga “Tango for the Philippines!” Organizers, Teachers, Musicians and Dancers are from the Philippines, Europe, North & South America!
All ages, dancers/non dancers welcome!
More info on the evening program is below.
If you cannot be there to listen, watch or dance, but still like to contribute to the fundraiser, please go to our Oxfam page here: http://my.oxfamamerica.org/fundraise?fcid=289778
With gratitude,
Sonja Riket
Evening program:
Saturday December 7, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Suggested Donation at the door: $15-$50 (or donate on my Oxfam page if you can't be there).
Location: Cafe Mediterraneum: 2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94794
Schedule:
7:30-8:30pm All level Tango class (beginner friendly) with Jonas & Sonja
8:30-9pm: Dancing to recorded Tango music from the Golden Era.
9 pm: Live Tango Songs by Roberto Traina (with Kate Bernier on piano)
9:15-10pm: Live Tango music set for dancing by Redwood Tango Trio
10 pm: Tango dance performance by Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos
10:15-10:45pm: Dancing to recorded Tango music from the Golden Era.
10:45-11:30pm: Live Tango music set for dancing by Redwood Tango Trio
More info on the artists:
Sonja Riket: www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com – www.tangorevolution.blogspot.com 415.661.1852
Jonas Aquino: www.jtangolife.com 510.698.2640
Redwood Tango Trio: www.redwoodtango.com 510.338.3950
Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos: www.feeltango.com 510.859.4340
All level (Beginner friendly)Tango dance class by Jonas Aquino & Sonja Riket,
Dance performance by Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos!
Saturday December 7, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Suggested Donation at the door: $15-$50
At Cafe Mediterraneum:
2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94794
Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, is the strongest storm in the world this year and quite possibly the most powerful to ever hit land. In the Philippines, 5000+ people are dead and 4 million displaced.
Oxfam aid teams are on the ground in the Philippines and reporting urgent needs for food, clean water, sanitation, and shelter. They are distributing vital supplies like soap, blankets, and disinfectant for drinking water. They are building emergency latrines, setting up mobile water treatment units, and installing tanks and taps to deliver clean water to hard-hit communities - while helping ensure that families have access to food and other essentials, as well.
My co-host of the Tango Revolution Telegraph Milonga, Jonas Aquino, is from the Philippines. Somehow this strikes a more personal note. Luckily his extended family in the Philippines is safe! Looking at the pictures of the devastation, I felt moved to organize a fundraiser in collaboration with Oxfam America, a reputable charity organization.
I would be very happy if you can join me at our special international collaborative benefit Milonga “Tango for the Philippines!” Organizers, Teachers, Musicians and Dancers are from the Philippines, Europe, North & South America!
All ages, dancers/non dancers welcome!
More info on the evening program is below.
If you cannot be there to listen, watch or dance, but still like to contribute to the fundraiser, please go to our Oxfam page here: http://my.oxfamamerica.org/fundraise?fcid=289778
With gratitude,
Sonja Riket
Evening program:
Saturday December 7, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Suggested Donation at the door: $15-$50 (or donate on my Oxfam page if you can't be there).
Location: Cafe Mediterraneum: 2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94794
Schedule:
7:30-8:30pm All level Tango class (beginner friendly) with Jonas & Sonja
8:30-9pm: Dancing to recorded Tango music from the Golden Era.
9 pm: Live Tango Songs by Roberto Traina (with Kate Bernier on piano)
9:15-10pm: Live Tango music set for dancing by Redwood Tango Trio
10 pm: Tango dance performance by Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos
10:15-10:45pm: Dancing to recorded Tango music from the Golden Era.
10:45-11:30pm: Live Tango music set for dancing by Redwood Tango Trio
More info on the artists:
Sonja Riket: www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com – www.tangorevolution.blogspot.com 415.661.1852
Jonas Aquino: www.jtangolife.com 510.698.2640
Redwood Tango Trio: www.redwoodtango.com 510.338.3950
Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos: www.feeltango.com 510.859.4340
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Alejandro Ziegler Tango Quartet in Concert and Milonga Friday October 11, 2013 at SF Community Music Center
An Argentine Tango evening of music and dance with the ALEJANDRO ZIEGLER QUARTET
Friday October 11, 2013
from 8pm-12:30am
$15 adults/$10 seniors/students with ID
SF Community Music Center Auditorium
544 Capp Street (b/w 20th & 21st Street)
San Francisco, CA
415.647.6015 www.sfcmc.org
I am happy to present an exceptional evening of Argentine Tango music and dance with the Alejandro Ziegler Quartet from Buenos Aires, Argentina in Concert and Milonga (Tango social dance party).
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of the most authentic Tango bands to play in the Bay Area.
Listen to classical Tangos by Piazzolla, Salgan, Plaza and original compositions by Alejandro Ziegler. Watch the fabulous dance couple Fernanda and Cristian from Chile perform this sensuous dance.
Dance the night away to traditional Golden Era Tangos by DJ Cristian and Live Music set by Alejandro Ziegler Quartet.
PROGRAM:
8-8:45pm: Concert by Alejandro Ziegler Quartet
9-10:15pm: Milonga starts with DJ Cristian Sierra
10:15pm: Dance performance by Fernanda Valdovinos & Cristian Sierra
10:30pm: Live music set for Tango dancing by Ziegler Quartet
11:15pm-12:30am: Milonga continues with DJ Cristian
More info: Sonja Riket www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com
About Alejandro Ziegler Quartet:
Since 2007 " Alejandro Ziegler Quartet" has developed their own unique style of tango music reflecting both innovation and tradition.The ensemble is a new synthesis of the traditional tango orchestra.They developed their style inspired in the music of Di Sarli, Pugliese, Troilo and Gobbi among others. Various grooves and different ornaments reveal the members personal playing styles and on stage the communication between the four musicians is allowing, expressive, playful and tight. They flirt with a chamber musical expression without ever leaving the unpredictable spontaneity within popular music and improvisation.
Alejandro Ziegler 's own compositions come alive through surprising arrangements as well as intimate interplay.
With their unique mix of tango, improvisation and romantique, they have gained territory all over the world with their special sound. Their focused performances are a complete acoustic, dynamic, and musically masterpiece one should never miss.
The quartet played in many important festivals around the world and embarked on 6 extensive European tours. This is their 2nd tour in North America.
Tonight’s performers are: Piano, conductor: Alejandro Ziegler; Bandoneon: Matias Rubino; Violin: Ignacio Quiroz; Doublebass: Nelson Aburto.
Listen to: "Danzarin" http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=MuagnfsNH-4
"Adios Nonino" http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=NKX_WXgt51M
About Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos:
Christian Sierra, a native from Santiago de Chile, became one the most popular Tango DJ’s in Chile from 2003-2008. Since then he studied with many Tango dance masters and competed in championships in Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2010 he met his wife and dance partner Fernanda Valdovinos. Together, they have worked seriously in developing their own style of dancing, and their own concepts about tango. They are able to think and feel deeply about the tango culture, the emotions that emerge through the music, and the connection established by the embrace. They have performed in different cities in Chile, Argentina, Spain and France. Now they are performing and teaching classes in the Bay Area. www.feeltango.com
See them dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7AtelUAQoY&feature=share
Friday October 11, 2013
from 8pm-12:30am
$15 adults/$10 seniors/students with ID
SF Community Music Center Auditorium
544 Capp Street (b/w 20th & 21st Street)
San Francisco, CA
415.647.6015 www.sfcmc.org
I am happy to present an exceptional evening of Argentine Tango music and dance with the Alejandro Ziegler Quartet from Buenos Aires, Argentina in Concert and Milonga (Tango social dance party).
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of the most authentic Tango bands to play in the Bay Area.
Listen to classical Tangos by Piazzolla, Salgan, Plaza and original compositions by Alejandro Ziegler. Watch the fabulous dance couple Fernanda and Cristian from Chile perform this sensuous dance.
Dance the night away to traditional Golden Era Tangos by DJ Cristian and Live Music set by Alejandro Ziegler Quartet.
PROGRAM:
8-8:45pm: Concert by Alejandro Ziegler Quartet
9-10:15pm: Milonga starts with DJ Cristian Sierra
10:15pm: Dance performance by Fernanda Valdovinos & Cristian Sierra
10:30pm: Live music set for Tango dancing by Ziegler Quartet
11:15pm-12:30am: Milonga continues with DJ Cristian
More info: Sonja Riket www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com
About Alejandro Ziegler Quartet:
Since 2007 " Alejandro Ziegler Quartet" has developed their own unique style of tango music reflecting both innovation and tradition.The ensemble is a new synthesis of the traditional tango orchestra.They developed their style inspired in the music of Di Sarli, Pugliese, Troilo and Gobbi among others. Various grooves and different ornaments reveal the members personal playing styles and on stage the communication between the four musicians is allowing, expressive, playful and tight. They flirt with a chamber musical expression without ever leaving the unpredictable spontaneity within popular music and improvisation.
Alejandro Ziegler 's own compositions come alive through surprising arrangements as well as intimate interplay.
With their unique mix of tango, improvisation and romantique, they have gained territory all over the world with their special sound. Their focused performances are a complete acoustic, dynamic, and musically masterpiece one should never miss.
The quartet played in many important festivals around the world and embarked on 6 extensive European tours. This is their 2nd tour in North America.
Tonight’s performers are: Piano, conductor: Alejandro Ziegler; Bandoneon: Matias Rubino; Violin: Ignacio Quiroz; Doublebass: Nelson Aburto.
Listen to: "Danzarin" http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=MuagnfsNH-4
"Adios Nonino" http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=NKX_WXgt51M
About Cristian Sierra & Fernanda Valdovinos:
Christian Sierra, a native from Santiago de Chile, became one the most popular Tango DJ’s in Chile from 2003-2008. Since then he studied with many Tango dance masters and competed in championships in Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2010 he met his wife and dance partner Fernanda Valdovinos. Together, they have worked seriously in developing their own style of dancing, and their own concepts about tango. They are able to think and feel deeply about the tango culture, the emotions that emerge through the music, and the connection established by the embrace. They have performed in different cities in Chile, Argentina, Spain and France. Now they are performing and teaching classes in the Bay Area. www.feeltango.com
See them dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7AtelUAQoY&feature=share
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Tango Revolution Telegraph participates in Berkeley World Music Festival 2013!
Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 7:30-11:30pm
Come celebrate the summer solstice and ENJOY an evening of Argentine Tango at Berkeley’s birthplace of the Caffe Latte!
Caffe Mediterraneum
2475 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, CA 94704
Parking in neighboring streets or garage on Channing Street one block away.
PROGRAM:
7:30-8pm Live Tango Music and Song with Roberto Traina (tenor) &
Kate Bernier (piano) and Scott O’Day (guitar) & Vicky Perinyi (violin)
8-9pm Beginner Tango dance class with Sonja Riket
9-11:30pm Social Tango dancing to recorded music from the
Golden Era with guest DJ Christian Sierra.
10:15pm: Live music set by Scott O’Day (guitar) & Vicky Perinyi (violin)
Donations for the artists encouraged and please support the café with
purchase of food/drink.
More info: Sonja 415.661.1852 - www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com - www.berkeleyworldmusic.org
Come celebrate the summer solstice and ENJOY an evening of Argentine Tango at Berkeley’s birthplace of the Caffe Latte!
Caffe Mediterraneum
2475 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, CA 94704
Parking in neighboring streets or garage on Channing Street one block away.
PROGRAM:
7:30-8pm Live Tango Music and Song with Roberto Traina (tenor) &
Kate Bernier (piano) and Scott O’Day (guitar) & Vicky Perinyi (violin)
8-9pm Beginner Tango dance class with Sonja Riket
9-11:30pm Social Tango dancing to recorded music from the
Golden Era with guest DJ Christian Sierra.
10:15pm: Live music set by Scott O’Day (guitar) & Vicky Perinyi (violin)
Donations for the artists encouraged and please support the café with
purchase of food/drink.
More info: Sonja 415.661.1852 - www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com - www.berkeleyworldmusic.org
Friday, February 15, 2013
Valentine's Weekend at Tango Revolution Telegraph with special guest Gabriela Condrea
ENJOY an evening of Argentine Tango at Berkeley’s birthplace of the Caffe Latte!
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month
Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7-11:30pm
at Caffe Mediterraneum
2475 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley
Parking in neighboring streets or garage on Channing one block away
7-8pm All levels Tango class w/Jonas-Beginners welcome! $5 Donation
8-9pm Special interactive book presentation and dance performance by Gabriela Condrea, dancer/teacher/author of When 1+1 =1: that “Impossible Connection-life and human relationships through the prism of Tango”. www.gabrielacondrea.com
9-11:30pm Tango dancing to recorded music from the Golden Era: DJ Jonas.
9:30pm: Tango songs by Roberto Traina w/Kate Bernier on piano.
DANCE FREE with purchase of food/drink at cafe.
More info: Sonja 415.661.1852 - Jonas 510.698.2640
www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com – www.tangorevolution.blogspot.com
More about Gabriela Condrea:
Gabriela Condrea, a Tango dancer/teacher and author of the book: When 1+1=1: That Impossible Connection- life and human relationships through the prism of Tango”. After learning, dancing and writing about Tango in Buenos Aires, she embarked on a 2012 US/Canada Book &Tango Tour.
Here is a video about her tango teaching, her book and how she combines the two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=u-D-9VwCxDg
Read about her workshops www.gabrielacondrea.com/tango/classes/connection.html and her website www.gabrielacondrea.com
I am happy to meet a fellow dancer/teacher on the road I have been traveling for the last 14 years: approaching Tango from the inside out! Please join me in welcoming her to our Milonga!
Sonja Riket
415.661.1852 www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month
Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7-11:30pm
at Caffe Mediterraneum
2475 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley
Parking in neighboring streets or garage on Channing one block away
7-8pm All levels Tango class w/Jonas-Beginners welcome! $5 Donation
8-9pm Special interactive book presentation and dance performance by Gabriela Condrea, dancer/teacher/author of When 1+1 =1: that “Impossible Connection-life and human relationships through the prism of Tango”. www.gabrielacondrea.com
9-11:30pm Tango dancing to recorded music from the Golden Era: DJ Jonas.
9:30pm: Tango songs by Roberto Traina w/Kate Bernier on piano.
DANCE FREE with purchase of food/drink at cafe.
More info: Sonja 415.661.1852 - Jonas 510.698.2640
www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com – www.tangorevolution.blogspot.com
More about Gabriela Condrea:
Gabriela Condrea, a Tango dancer/teacher and author of the book: When 1+1=1: That Impossible Connection- life and human relationships through the prism of Tango”. After learning, dancing and writing about Tango in Buenos Aires, she embarked on a 2012 US/Canada Book &Tango Tour.
Here is a video about her tango teaching, her book and how she combines the two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=u-D-9VwCxDg
Read about her workshops www.gabrielacondrea.com/tango/classes/connection.html and her website www.gabrielacondrea.com
I am happy to meet a fellow dancer/teacher on the road I have been traveling for the last 14 years: approaching Tango from the inside out! Please join me in welcoming her to our Milonga!
Sonja Riket
415.661.1852 www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com
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