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HOTEL RESERVATIONS

If you are planning to stay at the Clarion Hotel, you MUST make your reservations prior to June 20th, 2008 to be certain of getting the reduced rate of $95.00 (plus tax). PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RATE SELLS OUT QUICKLY. Reservations made after June 20th will be provided on a space-available basis and may be subject to a higher rate. Rooms will be held until 6pm of your night of arrival, unless guaranteed for late arrival with a first night deposit, direct bill or major credit card. Check-in time is 3pm, check-out time is 12 noon. Please go to the Clarion Hotel website www.clarionsfo.com to book your room or call (800) 252-7466 (or Mon thu Friday: (650) 777-7771). Remember to mention Nora's Tango Week to get the discount rate. (Top of Page)

SCHEDULING AND CLASS BALANCE

Schedules may be revised as the week progresses. Changes will be announced and provided in a timely manner should
they occur.

Using our experience of past years, we are again incorporating a Beginning Level Class. We consider the beginning level an integral part of NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2008 and we will give as much focus to beginners as we give to intermediate and advance level students. It is extremely important that you know your level of development in the dance. Nothing can be more frustating and unproductive than to begin in an inappropriate class. So PLEASE take classes geared to your level and don't be offended should one of the instructors ask you to change to another class that will be more helpul to you.

As in previous years, we insure a gender balance, but even with that balance the individual classes may vary. If there are five extra men in your class, there are probably five extra women in others. (Top of Page)

OPEN EVENTS

NEW!!! There will be a Milonga (open to the public and FREE) on Thursday, July 3, from 6pm - Midnight.

As always, there will be nightly Milongas with exhibitions from 9pm - 1am, except Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm - 2am. Saturday, July 5, and Tuesday July 8, "The 40's Milonga" (Wear a hat night!) from 9pm - 2am. All of the Milongas will feature exhibitions and live music by "HOMBRES DE TANGO" with Seth "Notable" Azarnow as a leader and bandoneon player.

Milonga Schedule

If you want to attend one or more of the Milongas, we strongly suggest that you purchase a ticket as soon as possible as they are always sold out events. Please, send a check payable to Nora Dinzelbacher - 1520 Los Montes Dr - Burlingame, Ca 94010 by June 15, 2008; after June 15 only cash will be accepted at the door (subject to availabilty). If you are a local, you can buy the tickets at the Bay Area Milongas through Jerry jewtango@aol.com

Thursday, July 3	6pm - 12am	WELCOME MILONGA - Open to the public - FREE
Friday, July 4	9pm - 2am	LA MILONGA - Luis & Claudia
Saturday, July 5	9pm - 2am	LA MILONGA - 40's Milonga (wear a hat)
Sunday, July 6	9pm - 1am	LA MILONGA del DOMINGO with EXHIBITIONS
Monday, July 7	9pm - 1am	LA MILONGA - Esteban & Claudia
Tuesday, July 8	9pm - 1am	LA MILONGA - 40's Milonga (wear a hat)
Wednesday, July 9	9pm - 1am	LA MILONGA - Eduardo & Marisa
Thursday, July 10	9pm - 1am	"BLACK & WHITE MILONGA"
Friday, July 11	9pm - 2am	LA MILONGA de CIERRE with EXHIBITIONS
Saturday, July 12	9pm - 2am	"CELEBRATION TANGO" (our Gala Milonga) featuring a show with all the Masters participants

Milonga Packages

THE WEEKEND MILONGAS (3) -- $70

THE WEEK MILONGAS (5) -- $110

CELEBRATION TANGO! with any of the above packages -- $30

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CELEBRATION TANGO

Saturday, July 12: Click here for information on Celebration Tango, (our Gala Milonga) featuring a show with all the Masters participants.

If you know anyone not signed up for NORA'S TANGO WEEK/WEEKEND who would like to attend one or more of the Milongas, you should suggest that they purchase a ticket as soon as possible, as they are always sold out events. (Top of Page)

CLOTHING FOR CLASSES AND EVENING DANCES

Although we will have air-conditioning in the classes, we recommend bringing an extra t-shirt or blouse in the morning to enable you to change into a fresh garment later in the day. (Face it, Tango is sweaty work and your partners will appreciate it.) Bring comfortable dancing shoes for the classes. We ask that men do not wear shorts and no one wears tennis shoes (dance sneakers are permitted).

This is the San Francisco Bay Area -- summer clothing is appropriate at this time of year; however, we recommend you bring a sweater and/or jacket as the weather can be cool and windy at times, especially in the evenings.

We have themes for some of the Milongas (e.g., the 40's and the Black and White) so you may want to bring attire to reflect this themes. The Milongas on Sunday, Fridays and Saturdays tend to be dressier. (Top of Page)

CLASS COURTESIES

We are trying to keep NORA'S TANGO WEEK workshops as informal as possible, but here are some formalities to which we all need to adhere:

Please make an effort to arrive on time for your classes. It is disconcerting to the Masters and your fellow students to have stragglers arriving late. It is equally disconcerting to linger after the classes end, as the Masters may have to get to another class.

Please, do not congregate closely around the Masters when something is being demostrated. Crowding forms a tight wall that prevents some students from seeing. Everyone should step away from the center, and those in front should promptly sit down. This enables everyone to see and learn. As a group courtesy, please develop this procedure on your own.

If Masters ask you to change partners, we encourage you to do so. (It's a great way to make new friends!) (Top of Page)

PRIVATE LESSONS

Only participants of NORA'S TANGO WEEK 2008 are eligible to take private lessons; rooms are available at the Clarion Hotel for such lessons. Lessons must be scheduled through the "Person in Charge" of reservations, to be announced at the time of registration. Find a period that is convenient for you and possible for your preferred Tango Master, suggest it to the Master and, if it is fine with him/her, go see the designated "person in charge" to make arrangements. The Masters will handle their own financial arrangements. (Top of Page)

PILATES FOR TANGO DANCERS

Pilates is a unique method of body conditioning that provides strength and combines the use of breathing, stretching, muscle control and concentration. In this Pilates for Tango Dancers class you will learn to strengthen the "core", improve posture, increase rotation which is all vital to tango. In addition, flexibility for the hips, legs and feet will be addressed.

With over 25 years experience in the fitness field, the instructor, M. Valentin is founder and owner of Pilates Body by Valentin, a Pilates Studio in Dublin, California. She is an international presenter, published author and intriguing instructor with a creative emphasis in strength and stretch techniques in the mind/body genre. She is a eight-year member of Pilates Performance directed by Elizabeth Larkan and a pioneer specializing in Pilates group/chair reformer class and senior
fitness.

The class is free, although space is limited. Advance registration is required. (Top of Page)

VIDEO POLICY

You may videotape the 5-10 minute summary at the end of each class. Otherwise NO VIDEO or STILL CAMERAS will be allowed during the classes. (Top of Page)

FOR SALE

Items for sale, including dance shoes, dresses, hats, jewelry and tango music and videos, will be located at the Golden Gate Foyer in the Clarion Hotel. No one will be permitted to sell any item without the express approval of the organizers of Nora's Tango Week. (Top of Page)

OTHER EVENTS

On Thursday, July 3, there will be a Welcome Milonga, FREE and open to the public at the Golden Gate Ballroom at the Clarion Hotel from 6pm - Midnight with DJ Music by MARIO ORLANDO.

Also, on the same date, there will be a Milonga in San Francisco at the Verdi Club on Mariposa Street from 9pm to midnight. This event is not included in NORA'S TANGO WEEK/WEEKEND package. It is your responsibility to contact the promoters of this event to obtain information and/or make your reservation: Victor Meneses at (415) 239-7002. (Top of Page)

RESTAURANTS

Millbrae & Burlingame Areas

There are many fabulous restaurants in nearby Burlingame. We could list them all here, but perhaps it would be better to link to them so you can see how many there are to choose from.

Restaurant Listing for Burlingame and Millbrae

San Francisco

FISHERMAN'S WHARF (Information Website)

The favorites are Scalas, Alioto's, Dante's Seafood Grill among others. Click on the link above for more info on Fisherman's Wharf.

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GROCERY

There is a Safeway store on El Camino Real, three blocks north of Millbrae Avenue. Directions: exit hotel parking lot and turn right. Make U-Turn at traffic signal and go over 101 freeway. Continue over railroad overpass and turn right at traffic signal (El Camino Real). (Top of Page)

OTHER AREA HOTELS

QUALITY SUITES
250 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 259-0400

THE WESTIN - SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
1 Old Bayshore Highway
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 692-3500

MARRIOTT HOTEL - SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
1800 Bayshore Highway
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 692-9100

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WHAT TO SEE AND DO

In Berkeley

UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA
Botanical Garden. Daily 9-4:45. Free. (510) 642-3343. University Art Museum. 2626 Bancroft Way. Wed.-Sun. 11-5. Admission: $6. (510) 642-0808.

In Oakland

JACK LONDON SQUARE
Clay and Alice Streets on the Embarcadero. Waterfront area with 19th-century style shopping and restaurant complex. Heinolds' First and Last Chance Saloon, a favorite haunt of the famous author, is at the foot of Webster St.

OAKLAND MUSEUM of CALIFORNIA
10th and Oak St. Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. Noon-7. Closed July 4. Admission: $5. (510) 238-2200.

In San Francisco

FISHERMAN'S WHARF (website)
Many restaurants, markets, import houses and souvenir shops on the waterfront. Unique and interesting, attracts millions of visitors each year.

GHIRARDELLI SQUARE (website)
Once the site of Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory. Now shops, bakeries and restaurants. (415) 775-5500.

THE CANNERY (website)
Formerly a Del Monte fruit cannery, now shops, art galleries and restaurants, linked by arcades, bridges and balconies. (415) 771-3112.

PIER 39 (website)
On the Embarcadero. Shopping and dining. Merry-go-round. Live entertainment.

ALCATRAZ ISLAND in San Francisco Bay (website)
Former federal penitentiary. Daily tours depart Pier 41 at Fisherman's Wharf. Bring a sweater. Tickets: (415) 546-2628.

GOLDEN GATE PARK (website)
Asian Art Museum. Tues.-Sun., 10-4:45. Admission: $6. (415) 379-8800. De Young Museum. Tues.-Sun., 10-4:45. Admission: $6. (415) 863-3330. Japanese Tea Garden. Open daily, 9-5. Admission: $2.50. Tea is served in the teahouse 10:30-5. (415) 666-7024.

MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT (website)
For those of you who would like to see a California Redwood Forest, Muir Woods is 17 mi. north of San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge, on State Route 1. It is one of the most beautiful redwood groves and some trees reach a height of 250 ft., a diameter of 12 ft. or more and are among the oldest living things on Earth. Daily 9-6 (415) 388-2595.

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SHOPPING IN SAN FRANCISCO

UNION SQUARE (website)
In the heart of downtown. In the surrounding area are Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Gump's Tiffany and Co., FAO Schwarz, bookstores and art galleries. Nearby Crocker Galleria offers 50 shops, restaurants and services under a glass dome modeled after the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle in Milan, Itlay.

SAN FRANCISCO SHOPPING CENTRE
At Fifth and Market streets. More than 100 shops in a nine story building.

UNION STREET
Between Van Ness Avenue and Steiner Avenue. More than 50 restaurants, antique stores, gift shops, boutiques, books and music stores.

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TRANSPORTATION

24-Hour AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM CLARION HOTEL AT SFO, MILLBRAE, CA. Shuttle every 15 minutes during daytime, and every 30 minutes during the night.

CLARION FREE HOTEL SHUTTLE
(800) 223-7111 for information

Bay Area Shuttle
(415) 873-7771 prices subject to change. Call first to verify.

OAKLAND AIRPORT (OAK)
$19.00 One way per person.

SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT (SFO)
$19.00 one way per person.

BayPorter Shuttle
(415) 467-1800 prices subject to change. Call first to verify.

OAKLAND AIRPORT (OAK)
$19.00 one way per person.

SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT (SFO)
$19.00 one way per person.

TAXI / LIMOUSINE SERVICES
For taxi or limousine service, you need only contact the concierge of your hotel and they will arrange a car for you.

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DIRECTIONS TO CLARION HOTEL AT SFO

Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA (map directions)
(800) 223-7111

From Oakland Airport - 25 miles

Take 880 North to 80 West and Bay Bridge ($4 toll) to San Francisco. Follow signs to San Jose via 101 South. Take Millbrae Avenue Exit and turn left at trafic light to go over freeway. Clarion Hotel will be on your right adjacent to Millbrae Avenue and Hwy 101. Turn right into parking lot.

From San Francisco Airport - 1 mile

Take 101 South towards San Jose. Take next exit at Millbrae Avenue and turn left at traffic light to go over freeway. Clarion Hotel will be on your right adjacent to Millbrae Avenue and Hwy 101. Turn right into parking lot.

From Sacramento - 85 miles

Take 80 West to 80 and cross Bay Bridge ($4 toll) to San Francisco. Follow signs to San Jose via 101 South as you come off of Bay Bridge. 101 South and take Millbrae Avenue Exit and turn left at trafic light to go over freeway. Clarion Hotel will be on your right adjacent to Millbrae Avenue and Hwy 101. Turn right into parking lot.

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For additional information please contact Nora:

TEL/FAX: (650) 348-1140

You may also email Nora at:
tangoweek@hotmail.com

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