Thursday February 9^th Milonga will feature Pablo Garcia Gomez & Iwona Ionescu who will teach a lesson titled “Milonga Time: Tricks for Effortless Milongas” Pablo and Iwona are the instructors for the Princeton Adult School Tango classes, and are popular instructors at VivaTango and other tango events. The Milonga will feature DJ Özgür Oz who will put you in your Tango Moment with his selection of tandas. All levels lesson starts at 7:00,

Milonga at 8:15. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday February 16^th Milonga will feature Guest Tango Team of Gabriel Gaumond & Catrinel Iftode who will teach and perform. This couple, based in Washington DC, has a dance style that has been characterized as romantic. Gabriel’s is known for his teaching of musical interpretation using the body as a medium for expression, and the mechanics of connection. Ca Ti seeks to help dancers feel confident, empowered and comfortable in their dance. They will teach an all-levels lesson starting at 7:00, the Milonga starts at 8:15 and the performance at 9:30. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday February 23^rd Milonga with Live Music by Maurizio Najt and Malisa Atoyan. The milonga will be preceded by dancing with the great Tango orchestras presented by Doctora Margarita aka Meg Farrell. Meg will bring the great Tango orchestras to our dance floor via video and share interesting back stories about them and then you will dance to their original music. Don’t miss this unique experience. Meg will also DJ between live music sets during the milonga. Cost $20. Doors open at 7 PM. Tango to the great orchestras from 7:00 to 8:15.  Milonga with live music begins at 8:15.  

Group Photo January 26 2023. If you missed out on this event, make sure to be here this Thursday for Eleonora and DimOn. Photo by Ken Berard.

OTHER TANGO EVENTS

Monday night Tango in Red Bank

SAFETY

We remind dancers that they should not come if they have any symptoms or have been exposed to people who have Covid. Masks are recommended, but optional.

WATER

We urge dancers to bring their water bottle from home to cut down on single use bottles. There is also a chilled water fountain next to the bathroom to refill your water bottles with chilled water and a cold/hot water dispenser in the entry way to help keep you hydrated.

DIRECTIONS

VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. We have an off-street parking lot at the venue. The dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. We are also easily accessed by rail from NYC or Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction). You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take a shuttle train to Princeton. The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station (0.8 mi.).

FREE EVENTS FOR VOLENTEERS

VivaTango continues to need help at the end of events to store chairs, tables, lights, and sound system. This task requires staying about 30 minutes after the end. You will be part of a team of 3 persons. This is a great way to get to know some of your fellow dancers. If interested contactSylvie

WHY DO YOU DANCE TANGO?

Several of you have responded that the answer that Dimitris Bronowski, author the free newsletter The Curious Tangero , supplied summarized their feelings. I had one more input by one of our wonderful dancers who said “VivaTango saved my life”. If you have any additional inputs on this topic send them to me, or any other comments, questions or suggestions please email me atDennis

      

Eleonora Kalganova with DJ DimOn will kick off Fegruary. Get ready for a great month. You will Dance!

Dancers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination. Our dance floor is refinished and we are pleased that the stickiness is gone. We hope you will have many meaningful Tango moments with us this year. 

February 2^nd Eleonora Kalganova and DJ DimOn will host a milonga. An all levels class taught by Eleonora will precede the milonga. DimOn will play great tandas for your dancing pleasure.Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:15. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. See safety information below. EVENT LINK

This series will be taught by Pablo Garcia Go

https://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/classes.asp?catID=5778&pcatID=5777

OTHER TANGO EVENTS

Candle Light Milonga by Helen Wang Saturday January 28th

Speakeasy Milonga Saturday January 28th

Monday night Tango in Red Bank

SAFETY

We remind dancers that they should not come if they have any symptoms or have been exposed to people who have Covid.

WATER

We urge dancers to bring their water bottle from home to cut down on single use bottles. There is also a chilled water fountain next to the bathroom to refill your water bottles with chilled water and a cold/hot water dispenser in the entry way to help keep you hydrated.

DIRECTIONS

VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. We have an off-street parking lot at the venue. The dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. We are also easily accessed by rail from NYC or Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction). You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take a shuttle train to Princeton. The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station (0.8 mi.).

Thanks for dancing at VivaTango in 2022, welcome to 2023. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please email me at Dennis

VivaTango Newsletter      

Welcome to 2023. Our dance floor was refinished at the start of 2023 and we are pleased that the stickiness is gone. That is a good omen for the New Year. We have interesting events planned for 2023 including outstanding guest instructors, performers and musicians for your dancing pleasure. This week will feature the incredible Carla Marano.

ABRAZOS!

January 19^th Special guest Carla Marano. will host the milonga and teach a lesson. Carla is an instructor in some of the best Tango schools in Buenos Aires and is visiting the United States. She helped transform tango from a popular dance into a highly-sophisticated, deeply-understood art form through many years of penetrating investigation into its movement techniques, technical language and musical interpretation. Carla will teach an all-levels lesson on Technique, Structure, Synchronization and Embrace Functionality applied to Turns with Sacadas of the Leader and Boleo of the Follower. Carla has been a guest instructor in many major international Tango festivals. Kerry Kay will DJ the milonga following the lesson. Kerry’s tandas will get you on the dance floor all night. Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:15. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. See safety information below. EVENT LINK

January 26^th Helen Wang and Luciano de Esbornia will host a milonga, teach a lesson, do a tango performance and Luciano will do a surprise show. Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:15, Performance and show 9:30. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. See safety information below. EVENT LINK

SIX-WEEK ARGENTINE TANGO BASICS CLASS TO START TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21

This series will be taught by Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu on Tuesdays on the same dance floor used for VivaTango Thursday events. In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango, the way it is danced, and its social significance in Argentina and around the world. Students will also explore the history of Tango and its various musical forms. No partner or previous dance experience required.  Here’s the link for info and for people to register. 

https://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/classes.asp?catID=5778&pcatID=5777

OTHER TANGO EVENTS

Speakeasy Milonga #5 in Paterson NJ – Saturday January 28^th.

Monday night Tango in Red Bank

SAFETY

Our events require showing proof of vaccination. You only have to show proof on your first visit. We also remind dancers that they should not come if they have any symptoms or have been exposed to people who have Covid. Masks are recommended, but optional. Dancers who have not been vaccinated will be admitted if they have had a negative result from a PCR test in the past 72 hours or an antigen quick test in the past 24 hours.

WATER

We urge dancers to bring their water bottle from home to cut down on single use bottles. There is also a chilled water fountain next to the bathroom to refill your water bottles with chilled water and a cold/hot water dispenser in the entry way to help keep you hydrated.

DIRECTIONS

VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. We have an off-street parking lot at the venue. The dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. We are also easily accessed by rail from NYC or Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction). You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take a shuttle train to Princeton. The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station (0.8 mi.).

Thanks for dancing at VivaTango in 2022, welcome to 2023. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please email me at Dennis

January 12th Pablo and Iwona will host the milonga and teach a lesson on “Exploring Counterpositions”. Counterpositions add variety and moments of intense energy by challenging our notion of roundness of the embrace. Tango DJ DimOn will set a Tango mood for the milonga with his excellently composed tandas. Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:15. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. See safety information below.

January 19^th Special guest Carla Marano. will host the milonga and teach a lesson. Carla studied Tango in Buenos Aires and was an instructor in some of the best Tango schools. She helped transform tango from a popular dance into a highly-sophisticated, deeply-understood art form through many years of penetrating investigation into its movement techniques, technical language and musical interpretation. Carla will teach an all-levels lesson on Technique, Structure, Synchronization and Embrace Functionality applied to Turns with Sacadas of the Leader and Boleo of the Follower. Carla has been a guest instructor in many major international Tango festivals. Kerry Kay will DJ the milonga following the lesson. Kerry’s tandas will get you on the dance floor all night. Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:15. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. See safety information below.

January 26^th Helen Wang and Luciano de Esbornia will host a milonga, teach a lesson, do a tango performance and Luciano will do a surprise show. Lesson 7:00, Milonga 8:15, Performance and show 9:30. Lesson $15, Milonga $15, Both $20. See safety information below.

SAFETY

Our events require showing proof of vaccination. You only have to show proof on your first visit. We also remind dancers that they should not come if they have any symptoms or have been exposed to people who have Covid. Masks are recommended, but optional. Dancers who have not been vaccinated will be admitted if they have had a negative result from a PCR test in the past 72 hours or an antigen quick test in the past 24 hours.

DIRECTIONS

VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. We have an off-street parking lot at the venue. The dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. We are also easily accessed by rail from NYC or Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction). You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take a shuttle train to Princeton. The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station (0.8 mi.).

Thanks for dancing at VivaTango in 2022. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please email me at Dennis