When you dance at VivaTango you meet interesting, talented people. The DJ host of the milonga this week is Rainier Pereira. Ray is a prominent tango DJ with an extensive background in Tango music and dance.

Born here in New Jersey, his DJ career began at the age 15 when he moved to Buenos Aires. He studied under legendary tango DJs like Mario Orlando and Horacio Godoy, which shaped his unique DJ style. His international career began in 2017 when he DJed, taught and performed at milongas and festivals across Europe. After moving to the United States in 2020, he quickly became a favorite on the East Coast tango scene, known for his electrifying energy and expert musical selections that keep dancers on the floor all night long.

Ray is also an accomplished Tango dancer beginning with winning a national tango championship and the prestigious “Inter-Milonga” competition. He performed at VivaTango with Helen Wang Oct, 6 2023, and recently was a DJ at the Philly Tango Festival.

So, if you are still reading – please come Thursday and enjoy finding out about the interesting persons who you dance with each week. The all-levels lesson this Thursday will be done by Pablo and Iwona, who have introduced hundreds of dancers to Tango in the Princeton area.

June 19 will feature guest instructor Gustavo from Buenos Aires with Meredith Klein. Ignacio Ondartz will DJ. Then on June 26^th Helen Wang and Thomas Archambault will host the milonga. More information on all events is in the flyers that follow.

Magic Happens Every Thursday
At VivaTango – You Will Dance
ABRAZOS!

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Thursday, June 12th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are the tango instructors for the Princeton Adult School Tango classes. They are also very popular instructors at Viva Tango and other tango events. Tonight they will teach an all-levels 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. Rainier Pereira (Ray) is a well-known, excellent DJ and teacher from 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 Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ray Pereira.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 19th. Meredith Klein and her special (mystery) guest are teaching a lesson at Viva Tango tonight. Come and learn who this guest is and his name. Meredith is a frequent teacher and performer at Viva and is well known in our community. She 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 will be the milonga DJ and play his very best music for you to dance to.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith & Guest
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.

Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 26th. Helen Wang & James Archambault will teach an all-levels lesson and host the milonga. Helen is a very popular professional tango instructor and performer. Helen’s teaching brings together the music, passion, elegance, natural embrace, freedom of movement and expression of the dance. Her partner, James Archambault, is an accomplished tango instructor and dancer. Together, through dance they create magic. Helen Wang is also an excellent DJ. She will keep you dancing all evening after the lesson.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Helen & James.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Helen Wang.
Admission: $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

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