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VivaTango Newsletter

24 Sunday Aug 2025

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Thursday, September 11th. Milonga for Love and Peace. Lesson by Pablo and Iwona followed by milonga hosted by Meg Farrell. Meg’s cortina’s will follow the theme of Love and Peace.

More details of these events and other upcoming events follow below in this newsletter.

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

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

Thursday, September 11th.  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 is Meg Farrell. Her DJ handle is Doctora Margarita. She got her PhD in Ethno-musicology at CUNY, and has pursued Tango music as her main personal and academic interest. She has a massive collection of Tango music, and also an amazing collection of historic tango video clips. She DJ-ed at Viva several times in the past and we always enjoyed her cleverly crafted tandas.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Doctora Margarita.
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

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

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VivaTango Newsletter August 28

17 Sunday Aug 2025

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This Thursday, August 28th, will feature live music by the living legend, Tito Castro, on bandoneon; and Maurizio Najt, on piano. Maurizio is a highly respected tango musician performing with the best groups here and internationally.

More details of these events and other upcoming events follow below in this newsletter.

Magic Happens Every Thursday

At VivaTango – You Will Dance
ABRAZOS!

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

Thursday, August 28. A duo of extraordinary musicians will play for your dancing pleasure. Maurizio Najt is a well-known regular at Viva Tango and at many other events. He played a leading role in the New York Tango revival scene during the late 90’s, performing with New York Tango Trio. He also was a member of Forever Tango Orchestra. Tito Castro is a bandoneón maestro, a living legend as a composer, arranger and performer, who’s been playing his instrument for six decades, since the age of 15. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires. Tito played milongas of Buenos Aires during the Golden Age of Tango. DJ DimOn will keep you dancing before, between, and after the live music sets.
7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Maurizio and Tito.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, September 4th. 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 elaborate 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 steppingstone 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

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

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VivaTango Newsletter

10 Sunday Aug 2025

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This Thursday will feature a lesson, performace and milonga including Meredith, Andres and Ignacio. Next Thursday will feature live music.

More details of these events and other future events follow below in this newsletter.

Magic Happens Every ThursdayAt VivaTango – You Will Dance
ABRAZOS!

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

Thursday, August 21st. 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.
7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith and Andres.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.
9:30 pm: Performance by Meredith and Andres.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, August 28. A duo of extraordinary musicians will play for your dancing pleasure. Maurizio Najt is a well-known regular at Viva Tango and at many other events. He played a leading role in the New York Tango revival scene during the late 90’s, performing with New York Tango Trio. He also was a member of Forever Tango Orchestra. Tito Castro is a bandoneón maestro, a living legend as a composer, arranger and performer, who’s been playing his instrument for six decades, since the age of 15. He was born and raised in Buenos Aires. Tito played milongas of Buenos Aires during the Golden Age of Tango. DJ DimOn will keep you dancing before, between, and after the live music sets.
7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Maurizio and Tito.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, September 4th. 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 elaborate 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 steppingstone 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

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

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VivaTango Newsletter August 7 2025

03 Sunday Aug 2025

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This Thursday will feature a lesson by Pablo and Iwona and a milonga hosted by Svetlana Howells.

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

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

Thursday, August 7th. Iakof Shonsky – Argentine tango maestro, founder of New York Tango Academy where he gives lessons on individual technique, couples technique, beginner and advanced lessons. These lessons take place at Kings Dance Studio in Brooklyn. He is a very popular instructor in New York and is often invited to teach at various milongas and tango festivals. Iakof is the organizer of La Bohema milonga which runs every first Friday. He comes from the Republic of Georgia where dance is integral part of national culture. Iakof is also an experienced tango DJ and will delight us with his well-crafted music selections tonight.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Iakof Shonsky.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Iakof Shonsky.
Admission: $20 EVENT LINK

Thursday, August 14th. 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 Svetlana Howells will spin her whimsical tandas after the lesson. She has graced us several times in the past and was always well received by our dancers.

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

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

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