March Madness Milongas continue on our dance floor. This Thursday, March 20^th, features a lesson by Meredith Klein and Ignacio Ondartz; plus Andres Amarilla will DJ. Then on March 27^th director, choreographer, teacher and Tango dancer Lautaro Cancela and dance partner Julia Gorin will both teach a lesson and perform. And Lena Mashkovich returns to DJ.

April begins and ends with spectacular live music events. Details these live music groups and all 3 March Madness Milongas can be found in the descriptions below.

MAGIC happens here every Thursday!  Last Thursday’s Magic included a sumptuous food table provided by our lively volunteer foodies in addition to the great lesson and DJ.
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ABRAZOS!

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel. If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, March 20th. Ignacio Ondartz and Meredith Klein are frequent instructors and performers 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. Her partner 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, taking classes, seminars and workshops with renowned masters of the genre like Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, Julio Balmaceda, among many others. Andres Amarilla will be the DJ this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Ignacio and Meredith.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Andres Amarilla.
Admission: $20.

Thursday, March 27th. As a director, choreographer, teacher and tango dancer, Lautaro Cancela has left a significant mark on the artistic scene. Throughout more than 30 years, he has shared his passion and knowledge with many notable tango figures. Julia Gorin has been dancing tango since 2000. Her unique method of teaching is the quintessence of her experience not only in tango, but other dance styles. Lena Mashkovich is an experienced tango DJ, who has been playing tango music for over 20 years. Her extensive knowledge of the genre and its history brings a unique flavor to any event.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Lautaro & Julia.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Lena Mashkovich.
9:30 pm: Performance by Lautaro & Julia.

Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, April 3rd. Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom guitar duo. Juan is a singer, guitarist and composer. Patricio is an arranger, composer, and guitarist. They are one of the most recognized duos of the tango scene in Buenos Aires and the world. They have embarked on countless tours across Latin America, Europe, and North America. They have released many albums and were featured on the cover of “Tangodanza,” the world’s most widely circulated tango magazine. Juan and Patricio join you at VivaTango. This will be just like being present at a milonga in a club in Buenos Aires. DJ Svetlana will spin her whimsical tandas before, between, and after the live sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga starts with DJ Svetlana.
8:30 pm: First live music set by Juan and Pato.
Admission: $20

Thursday, April 24th. Cuarteto Rotterdam is one of the most successful European tango groups. They play a perfect mixture of old tango classics, Tango Nuevo, and contemporary Argentine and European tango music. Nowhere else will you hear such concert-like and refined music, which offers everything from melodic to joyous moods. With their creativity, imagination, and experience, this small orchestra conjures up a world of tango for all kinds of emotions. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear and dance to this band. DJ Dimon will play his tandas and keep you dancing between the live sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga starts with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: First live music set by Cuarteto Rotterdam.
12Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

FREE EVENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS
VivaTango continues to need help to make events run smoothly. Setup only takes a little time and you do not miss any milonga time. The same is true about cleanup. Working on the welcome desk is a great way to get to know your fellow dancers. The hero of the night is the person who brings the food for the event. If you can help contactSylvie

WATER
We urge dancers to bring their water bottle from home to cut down on single use bottles. There is a chilled water fountain and a cold/hot water dispenser that you can use to refill your water bottle or get a drink to keep you hydrated.

DIRECTIONS
VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. There is a well-lit, off-street parking lot at the venue. The large dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. The venue is easily accessed by rail from NYC and Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction. You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take the connecting shuttle train to Princeton.) The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station with a lovely walk through the Princeton University Campus (0.8 mi.) MAP

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

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