Newsletter for January 22 2026

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Thursday, January 22nd. Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas, clubs, theaters, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs by Gardel, Troilo, Salgán, Piazzolla, and others, and a playful, improvised style, Los Chantas infuse classic tangos with new life and unique flavor. David Hodges – bandoneon, Emilio Teubal – keyboards, Sergio Rayes – violin. DJ Harvey Schwartz is returning to Viva Tango as our guest DJ from DC. He is a popular DJ at many tango events in North America.

7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ Harvey Schwartz.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Los Chantas Trio.
Admission: $20

Thursday, January 29th. Rainier Pereira is a seasoned tango professional with an impressive 14 years of experience. His journey began at the age of 19 when he first started dancing tango, and he has since honed his skills in various roles, including performer, teacher, DJ, and milonga organizer. His partner Sonya Tsekanovsky and Rainier have been teaching and dancing tango together since they’ve met. They are perfect together and will grace us with their performance! Rainier Pereira is a well-known DJ in and around NYC. He is in high demand at tango events all over the USA and will delight us tonight with his eclectic selection of danceable music.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Rainier & Sonya.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Rainier Pereira.
9:30 pm: Performance by Rainier & Sonya.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Newsletter for January 15 2026

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Thursday, January 22nd. Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas, clubs, theaters, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs by Gardel, Troilo, Salgán, Piazzolla, and others, and a playful, improvised style, Los Chantas infuse classic tangos with new life and unique flavor. David Hodges – bandoneon, Emilio Teubal – keyboards, Sergio Rayes – violin. DJ Harvey Schwartz is returning to Viva Tango as our guest DJ from DC. He is a popular DJ at many tango events in North America.

7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ Harvey Schwartz.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Los Chantas Trio.
Admission: $20

Thursday, January 29th. Rainier Pereira is a seasoned tango professional with an impressive 14 years of experience. His journey began at the age of 19 when he first started dancing tango, and he has since honed his skills in various roles, including performer, teacher, DJ, and milonga organizer. His partner Sonya Tsekanovsky and Rainier have been teaching and dancing tango together since they’ve met. They are perfect together and will grace us with their performance! Rainier Pereira is a well-known DJ in and around NYC. He is in high demand at tango events all over the USA and will delight us tonight with his eclectic selection of danceable music.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Rainier & Sonya.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Rainier Pereira.
9:30 pm: Performance by Rainier & Sonya.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Newsletter for January

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Thursday, January 15th. Andres Amarilla & Karen Johnson. Andres is a frequent instructor and performer at Viva Tango. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. Karen is a well-known and respected tango dancer, instructor, and DJ in the greater Philadelphia area. She and Andres are sure to create and teach a wonderful lesson. Karen will also be tonight’s DJ. Her excellent music sense is heartwarming and will keep us longing for more.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Andres and Karen.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Karen Johnson.
Admission: $20

Thursday, January 22nd. Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas, clubs, theaters, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs by Gardel, Troilo, Salgán, Piazzolla, and others, and a playful, improvised style, Los Chantas infuse classic tangos with new life and unique flavor. David Hodges – bandoneon, Emilio Teubal – keyboards, Sergio Rayes – violin. DJ Harvey Schwartz is returning to Viva Tango as our guest DJ from DC. He is a popular DJ at many tango events in North America.

7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ Harvey Schartz.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Los Chantas Trio.
Admission: $20.

Newsletter for January 1, 2026, Happy Holidays

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Thursday, January 8th. Start the new 2026 with a lesson and milonga at Viva Tango Princeton. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and many other tango events. Their lessons are always clear and practical, and can be applied almost immediately in the milonga following the lesson. After the lesson Pablo and Iwona will be available at the side of the dance floor to help any dancers wishing more assistance with the lesson. Tonight’s DJ is Dimon. His carefully crafted tandas and danceable music selections will keep you on your feet throughout the evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Dimon.

Admission: $20.

Thursday, January 15th. Andres Amarilla & Karen Johnson. Andres is a frequent instructor and performer at Viva Tango. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. Karen is a well-known and respected tango dancer, instructor, and DJ in the greater Philadelphia area. She and Andres are sure to create and teach a wonderful lesson. Karen will also be tonight’s DJ. Her excellent music sense is heartwarming and will keep us longing for more.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Andres and Karen.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Karen Johnson.
Admission: $20

Newsletter for December 25th Happy Holidays

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Thursday, January 8th. Start the new 2026 with a lesson and milonga at Viva Tango Princeton. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and many other tango events. Their lessons are always clear and practical, and can be applied almost immediately in the milonga following the lesson. After the lesson Pablo and Iwona will be available at the side of the dance floor to help any dancers wishing more assistance with the lesson. Tonight’s DJ is Dimon. His carefully crafted tandas and danceable music selections will keep you on your feet throughout the evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Dimon.

Admission: $20.

Thursday, January 15th. Andres Amarilla & Karen Johnson. Andres is a frequent instructor and performer at Viva Tango. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. Karen is a well-known and respected tango dancer, instructor, and DJ in the greater Philadelphia area. She and Andres are sure to create and teach a wonderful lesson. Karen will also be tonight’s DJ. Her excellent music sense is heartwarming and will keep us longing for more.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Andres and Karen.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Karen Johnson.
Admission: $20

VivaTango Newsletter for December 18th

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VivaTango Newsletter for December 18th

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Thursday, December 18th. HOLIDAY MILONGA! Meredith Klein and Ignacio Ondartz are frequent instructors at Viva Tango. Meredith is the founder of Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS). She is a popular instructor, performer and the organizer of the annual Philadelphia Tango Festival. Ignacio comes from a province of Buenos Aires. He began studying tango in 2000 with Julio Valdez and never stopped improving his dance and professional training. He will also be the DJ tonight, while Alexandra Day will play and sing Holiday spirit cortinas, live between tandas. It is sure to be a fun night to start saying goodbye to 2025.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Meredith and Ignacio, how to dance a milonga.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio and live cortinas by Alexandra Day.
Admission: $20    EVENT LINK

VivaTango Newsletter for December 11th

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Thursday, December 11th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and many other tango events. Their lessons are always clear and practical, and can be applied almost immediately in the following milonga. After the lesson Pablo and Iwona will be available at the side of the dance floor to help any dancers wishing more assistance with the lesson. Tonight’s DJ is Dimon. His carefully crafted tandas and danceable music selections will keep you on your feet throughout the evening.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Dimon.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Thursday, December 18th. HOLIDAY MILONGA! Meredith Klein and Ignacio Ondartz are frequent instructors at Viva Tango. Meredith is the founder of Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS). She is a popular instructor, performer and the organizer of the annual Philadelphia Tango Festival. Ignacio comes from a province of Buenos Aires. He began studying tango in 2000 with Julio Valdez and never stopped improving his dance and professional training. He will also be the DJ tonight, while Alexandra Day will play and sing Holiday spirit cortinas, live between tandas. It is sure to be a fun night to start saying goodbye to 2025.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Meredith and Ignacio, how to dance a milonga.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio and live cortinas by Alexandra Day.
Admission: $20   EVENT LINK

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Thursday, December 4th. Robin Thomas and Dagny Miller are hosting our milonga tonight. They have been teaching together at Yale Tango Club for five years. Dagny organizes the Abrazos Tango Festival and the Blue Moon milonga, both in NYC. She has travelled and performed throughout the USA. Robin has been teaching and DJ-ing tango for 23 years, he taught tango in Princeton for 17 years and is known for growing the tango communities in several universities, specifically in New York City. He is the host of Gallo Ciego Milonga in New York’s East Village. Robin Thomas will also be the DJ this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Robin and Dagny.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Robin Thomas. Admission:
$20   EVENT LINK

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Thursday, November 13th.  Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and many other tango events. Their lessons are always clear and practical, and can be applied almost immediately in the milonga following the lesson. After the lesson Pablo and Iwona will be available at the side of the dance floor to help any dancers wishing more assistance with the lesson. Pablo Garcia Gomez will be the DJ that evening. His unique taste and understanding of tango music are reflected in the selections of the tunes we will be dancing to this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Pablo.

Admission: $20    EVENT LINK

Thursday, November 20th. Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla are frequent instructors and performers (together or individually) at Viva Tango. Meredith is the founder of Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS). She is a popular instructor, performer and the organizer of the annual Philadelphia Tango Festival. Andres was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. Tonight’s DJ will be Ignacio Ondartz. His music selections are always heartwarming and will keep us dancing and wanting for more.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith and Andres.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Thursday, December 4th. Robin Thomas and Dagny Miller are hosting our milonga tonight. They have been teaching together at Yale Tango Club for five years. Dagny organizes the Abrazos Tango Festival and the Blue Moon milonga, both in NYC. She has travelled and performed throughout the USA. Robin has been teaching and DJ-ing tango for 23 years, he taught tango in Princeton for 17 years and is known for growing the tango communities in several universities, specifically in New York City. He is the host of Gallo Ciego Milonga in New York’s East Village. Robin Thomas will also be the DJ this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Robin and Dagny.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Robin Thomas.
Admission: $20