This Thursday marks the beginning of summer and the second half of 2025. On Thursday July 10th our milonga will feature DJ Gerardo Razumney who grew up listening to tango in his native Buenos Aires. Gerardo likes tango from all the decades, not just the Golden Era, but also la Guardia Vieja of the late 20’s and 30’s, as well as the more modern creations from the 50’s, 60’s and contemporary tangos. Come dance to his selections of music. Pablo and Iwona will teach an all-levels lesson to start off the event at 7 PM. Pablo and Iwona will also be available after the lesson at the start of the milonga to work one-on-one with dancers who would like additional help with the lesson.

The following Thursday July 17, Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla will teach and perform, and Ignacio Ondartz will DJ. July 24 will feature live music by Emiliano Messiez and DJ Dimon. Then July ends Thursday, July 31st with a milonga featuring Jake Spatz. Read all about Jake and the details of all the July events in the descriptions below.

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Thursday, July 10th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and other tango events. 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 Gerardo Razumney grew up listening to tango in his native Buenos Aires. Although his generation was mostly dancing rock and roll, the essence of tango became a part of him. Gerardo likes tango from all the decades, not just the Golden Era, but also la Guardia Vieja of the late 20’s and 30’s, as well as the more modern creations from the 50’s, 60’s and contemporary ones.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Gerardo (de Monserrat) Razumney.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, July 17th.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. 
Ignacio will be the milonga DJ. He will also join Meredith during the performance.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith and Andres.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.
9:30 pm: Performance by Meredith, Andres, and Ignacio.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, July 24th.Emiliano Messiez is a Latin Grammy Nominee pianist and composer. With a very versatile and personal sound, he is the founder and director of the Orchestra Típica Messiez, a 10-piece tango orchestra. He has performed all around the world in venues such as The Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of New York and The Houston Opera Theater, among others. Emiliano has written original music and recorded multiple albums that showcase his unique artistic vision. DimOn will be milonga DJ and will play his upbeat tandas to compliment the live music sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: First live music set with Emiliano Messiez.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, July 31st.Jake Spatz has been teaching tango since 2005, and he gives it his all whether it’s for two students or two hundred. His focus on classic tango de salon emphasizes realistic social style, the beauty of an elaborated dance, and a lyrical musicality that reaches from basic rhythm to beyond. Jake often uses a series format, exploring related moves to encourage his students’ versatility, and reviewing often to strengthen their retention. Known for his lucid explanations and practical advice, he views himself as a stepping stone to success in the milonga for his students. Jake’s recent series topics include “Elegant Tango Salon,” “Creativity in Tango,” “General Musicality,” “The Fleur-de-Lis,” and “Social Sacadas.”

7:00 pm: Lesson with Jake Spatz.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Jake Spatz. 
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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