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Today – Thursday October 19th, At Viva Tango – Jaclyn Shapiro And Roberto Pena, NOTE :: START TIME IS 9 PM !!!

14 Saturday Oct 2017

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Today – Thursday October 19th – Jacklyn & Roberto

                                      *** 9pm – 11:30pm ****

45 Stockton Street Princeton NJ

9:00 PM – Doors Open

9:10 Workshop – Lessons from Buenos Aires

10:00 Milonga

DJing by Roberto

 

 

Socialize around our food Table

Partner not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street lighted parking at door

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

Jacklyn Shapiro began studying ballroom and Latin dancing at the age of 12 and performed and competed in this venue. Her introduction to Argentine Tango was a transformative experience giving her the opportunity to bring all of the elements together: Sensuality, connection and the desire to express her inner-self.

Roberto Pena grew up in a family of tangueros in Buenos Aires. His tango roots took hold and he studied with tango masters. Deep inside, he felt that no matter how much he was able to absorb from the masters a critical component of his dance was missing – someone who was able to reflect an equal amount of spirit and ambition.

Roberto and Jacklyn found each other 6 years ago. After her first dances with Roberto, Jacklyn realized that Tango offers something unique – the ability to dance from the heart, be yourself and feel as though no one is watching. Roberto found that dancing with Jacklyn gave him the opportunity to express himself and take his dancing to the next level.

Today, Jacklyn and Roberto take every opportunity to learn from each other, maintain an open mind and grow together as they continue on their tango Journey. They love to perform and teach. With each passing day, they aspire to become more versatile dancers, and stay true to what Tango is at its core: Love, Passion, Creation and a form of Expression.

*******  On-going Events ******************

 8 Week Beginners Class Starts at 6:30 Thur. 10/5th
Right before Viva Tango Inc. Event @ 9pm

http://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/classes.asp?catID=5424&pcatID=4790

This will be taught  by Pablo and Iwona at the Viva Tango dance floor just prior to VivaTango’s 9PM event. This is sponsored by the Princeton Adult School. Register on the Princeton Adult School web page, or by coming to the first class.

***** Coming Events – These are all 9 PM start times *****

10/26 Live Music by Nick Franco and DJing by Dimitri

11/2 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

11/9 Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova – Michael DJing

11/16 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Jacklyn DJing

11/23 Thanksgiving no event

11/30 Live Music

12/7 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

12/14 Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova – Michael DJing

12/21 Holiday Party with Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

Today, Thursday September 14th, 8pm – 11:30pm, Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova Lesson, Milonga, Michael is DJing

13 Wednesday Sep 2017

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 Thursday September 14th  8pm – 11:30pm,

Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova

Workshop and Milonga, Michael is DJing

MishaElla8 PM Doors Open
8:15   Workshop
9:15 to 11:45 Milonga
DJing by Michael

Socialize around our food Table, Partner not needed, Beginners and non-dancers welcome, Off street lighted parking at door

Cost $15  (full time students $10)

When Michael & Eleonora met, they both realized that each one of them had a tattoo of a black panther… Perhaps this was a coincidence, but they believe that it was rather a sign of fate! Shortly after they decided to continue this exciting journey through life and dance together, forming a dance partnership based on respect for one another’s artistic views and desire to take Argentine Tango to a whole new level: exploring possibilities of fusing the most traditional form of this beautiful dance – tango being a social dance based on musicality & elegance with a more flexible and modern approach of a performing artist using the body as an instrument that is not limited to one particular style of movement or discipline.

Eleonora Kalganova was born and grew up in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Her dance career started at 6 years old with ballroom dancing and for 10 years straight she was either a finalist or a winner of all the local competitions. In 2003 she entered ballet department of the national choreographic school, while simultaneously studying folk dances of Uzbekistan. Later she became one of the principal dancers in the prestigious Bolshoi Theater of Opera and ballet named after Alisher Navoi. In 2009 parallel to her ballet studies Eleonora started learning Argentine tango. By now  Eleonora Kalganova has won the following titles in Argentine Tango competitions:
– The winner of the Int.l tournament “Spartak Cup 2010” in the category “Show”
– Vice-champion of 3rd Russian Open Argentine tango tourny of  “TANGO CUP 2011”
– The winner of the International tournament “MOSCOW BALL 2012″, “EMPIRE CUP 2012″ in the category “Show

Eleonora’s philosophy revolves around the idea of being authentic and original rather than being a copy of another person…in dance and in life!

Michael Nadtochi has been a professional dancer for more than two decades. His vast dance experience consists of performing, competing, choreographing and educating dancers and professionals all over the world.

Michael started to dance at the age of ten in Moscow, Russia. Ever since, dancing has been the main focus of his life. By the age of eighteen, his success as a performer and competitor in the global ballroom dance scene granted him the Russian National Youth Champion title and an honor to represent his country in the World Championship held in Slovenia.

With extensive travels all over Europe (France, Germany, England, Denmark, Norway, Czech Republic), Michael earned international recognition as a Ballroom Latin Dance competitor. In 1998, he moved to the United States and achieved even greater success and in two short years was awarded the title of “Top U.S. Professional National Dance Couple of the Year”. As a worldwide recognized dancer, he regularly takes part in dance festivals, major concert halls and theaters all over the globe, as well as making numerous TV commercial and film appearances as a principal dancer.

For the past 12 years Michael focused entirely on performing and teaching the art of Argentine Tango and in 2013 he has been one of the dancers at Malbec & Tango House NYC –  the first authentic nightly Argentine Tango show produced in USA.

His extensive list of teachers consists of Carlos Gavito, Osvaldo Zotto & Lorena Ermocida, Julio Balmaceda & Corina De La Rosa and many others who have been as an inspiration on a path of discovering his own Tango.
Michael Nadtochi is the founder and director of Argentine Tango Academy of New York and Zum Dance Entertainment. Being an artist he believes that the most important aspect of becoming a great dancer is the process of self-discovery. Classes and workshops are only tools to help one to find out who they really are and give the necessary technique to be able to express that through dance.

*******  Coming Viva Tango Events ******************

September 21st  Live Music

September 28th Fashion and Tango Shows – Followed by Milonga with Jaclyn & Roberto

10/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

10/12 Michael Nadtochi & Eleonora Kalganova

10/19 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

10/26 Live Music Milonga

*******  Coming Area Tango Events ******************

September 30th Unity Milonga in Philadelphia. Details you can find in http://unitymilonga.com/

October 6th Beginner Series begins on Thursdays prior to VivaTango. See Pablo and Iwona or Princeton Adult School for details. Viva Tango dancing will start at 9pm.

Thursday, September 7th, 8pm-11:30pm, Lesson and Milonga with US National Finalists Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

03 Sunday Sep 2017

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Thursday, September 7th, 8pm-11:30pm

US National Finalists

Jacklyn Shapiro & Roberto  Pena

Lesson and Milonga

45 Stockton Street Princeton NJ

8:00 PM – Doors Open

8:15 Lesson

9:00 Milonga

DJing by Jacklyn and Roberto

Socialize around our food Table

Partner not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street lighted parking at door

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

 

 

Jacklyn Shapiro began studying ballroom and Latin dancing at the age of 12 and performed and competed in this venue. Her introduction to Argentine Tango was a transformative experience giving her the opportunity to bring all of the elements together: Sensuality, connection and the desire to express her inner-self.

Roberto Pena grew up in a family of tangueros in Buenos Aires. His tango roots took hold and he studied with tango masters. Deep inside he felt that no matter how much he was able to absorb from the masters a critical component of his dance was missing – someone who was able to reflect an equal amount of spirit and ambition.

Roberto and Jacklyn found each other 5 years ago. After her first dances with Roberto, Jacklyn realized that Tango offers something unique – the ability to dance from the heart, be yourself and feel as though no one is watching. Roberto found that dancing with Jacklyn gave him the opportunity to express himself and take his dancing to the next level.

Today, Jacklyn and Roberto take every opportunity to learn from each other, maintain an open mind and grow together as they continue on their tango Journey. They love to perform and teach. With each passing day, they aspire to become more versatile dancers and stay true to what Tango is at its core: Love, Passion, Creation and a form of Expression.

*******  Coming Viva Tango Events ******************

September 14th  Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova – Michael DJing

September 21st  Live Music

September 28th Fashion and Tango Shows – Followed by Milonga

*******  Coming Area Tango Events ******************

September 30th Unity Milonga in Philadelphia

October 6th Beginner Series begins on Thursdays prior to VivaTango. See Pablo and Iwona or Princeton Adult School for details.

Thursday, August 31st Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu workshop and Milonga, 8pm – 11:30pm

26 Saturday Aug 2017

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Thursday, August 31st

Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

workshop 

Milonga, 8pm – 11:30pm Danelle Knapp is DJing

8pm- doors open

8:15pm  – workshop

9:15pm – 11:30pm  Milonga, Danelle Knapp is DJ-ing

Guided Practica following lesson

 

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hard-wood dance floor with off-street parking at the entrance
Socialize around VivaTango’s Food and Beverage tables
Partner is not necessary – Beginners welcome
Cost $15 and $5 for students

 

Pablo, who is originally from the suburbs of Buenos Aires, has studied tango with various master teachers in his home country and in the United States. Iwona explored a few other forms of dance before taking up tango, which she has studied in depth and practiced locally. Pablo and Iwona teach the Argentine tango classes at Princeton Adult School and they teach regularly at Viva Tango in Princeton, where they are currently artists in residence.

THANKS to all the volunteers who helped make last Thursday special!

Junior Cervila and Guadalupe Garcia – for their performance and lesson
Danelle Knapp – for doing the food
Victor Bec for setting up and cleaning up before and after the evening
Jonathan Pollak – for being the greeter and handling the money
Dennis Matthies – for organizing the event
Mark Bec – for photography
Yelena Cherdak and David Kalmus – for Social Media coverage
Kerry Kay – for help with DJing and cleaning up
Joanne Barker – for baking a cake and cleaning up
Jacqueline Bond – for baking a cake
Katherine Sexton – for the box of chocolates
Wilber Valdelomar – for bringing coffee from his home country
Boriana Gjura – for posting the event on The Princeton Tango Club
Louis Becerra – for sending the event to the CJDA
Betty McCormak – for helping with the food
Karl Hoelper – for bringing flowers
Annonomous – for the bottle of wine

VOLENTEERS MAKE VIVATANGO’S GREAT EVENTS POSSIBLE

********  Coming Events ******************

9/7   – Jacklyn Shapiro & Roberto Pena

9/14 – Michael Nadtochi & Eleonora Kalganova

9/21 – Fashion and Tango Show followed by Milonga

9/28 – Live music

Thursday, August 3d , 8pm-11:30pm Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu workshop, Milonga Danelle DJing

31 Monday Jul 2017

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Thursday,  August 3d  8pm – 11:30pm

Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu workshop

Milonga, DJing by Danelle Knapp

 

8pm- doors open

8:15pm  – Lesson

9:15pm – 11:30pm  Milonga

Guided Practica following lesson

 

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hard-wood dance floor with off-street parking at the entrance
Socialize around VivaTango’s Food and Beverage tables
Partner is not necessary – Beginners welcome
Cost $15 and $5 for students

 

Pablo, who is originally from the suburbs of Buenos Aires, has studied tango with various master teachers in his home country and in the United States. Iwona explored a few other forms of dance before taking up tango, which she has studied in depth and practiced locally. Pablo and Iwona teach the Argentine tango classes at Princeton Adult School and they teach regularly at Viva Tango in Princeton, where they are currently artists in residence.

********  Coming Events ******************

8/10 Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova – Michael DJing

8/17  Live Music – Murizio with bandoneonist Javier Sanchez

8/24 Junior Cervila and Guadalupe Garcia

8/31 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

9/7 Luciano Capparelli and  Rocio de los Santos – TangoTrace*

Thursday, July 27, 8pm-11:30pm, at Viva Tango Live music with Nick Franco. Maria Aldrete is DJing

22 Saturday Jul 2017

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Thursday, July 27, 8pm-11:30pm,

at Viva Tango Live music with Nick Franco.

Maria Aldrete is DJing
45 Stockton Street Princeton NJ

8:00 PM – Doors Open

DJing by Maria Aldrete

 

 

 

 

 
Nick Franco, became enamored with the passion of tango music during his graduate school days at the University of Miami in FLA.  There, he lived in an apartment next to “portenos”, a couple from Buenos Aires, who played tango tapes whenever they were home.  Eventually, he began playing tangos for them.  Over the past ten years, Nick has taken advantage of every opportunity to play the music for dancers and to dance himself at venues in the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia/ New Jersey areas.
Nick has performed as a soloist and in five to fifteen piece orchestras at private homes and clubs, at public venues, and on cruise ships throughout New England, from Palm Beach to Miami Beach, Fla , in the Baltimore/ Washington, DC area  and in Pennsylvania.

Socialize around our food Table

Partner not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street lighted parking at door

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

********  Coming Events ******************

7/30 5th Sunday – Heartbeat of a Song – Workshop by Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

8/3 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Danelle DJing

8/10 Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova – Michael DJing

8/17  Live Music – Murizio with bandoneonist Javier Sanchez

8/24 Junior Cervila and Guadalupe Garcia

8/31 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

9/7 Luciano Capparelli and  Rocio de los Santos – TangoTrace*

SPECIAL Workshop by Pablo Garcia Gomez & Iwona Ionescu – Sunday, July 30, at Suzanne Patterson, 45 Stockton St, Princeton

Heartbeat of a Song  – Rediscovering Tango Musicality
In this workshop participants will learn an easy-to-use, new approach to improve their musicality skills.  Dancers will

learn how to meaningfully connect to the music and their partners
learn about the structure of tango songs
confidently plan steps and sequences based on phrases and parts of songs
lead with clarity and follow with confidence, enjoying embellishing
dance to various rhythms (simple, double, half time, syncopation, and off-beat)
dance to different melodies
apply musicality to different songs and styles
1-2 PM: Open practica, registration, and warm up

2-4 PM: Musicality Workshop

4-5 PM: Guided musicality practica

Price: $25

You can register the day of the event. You can also register ahead of time by contacting Pablo & Iwona at: connectiontango.princeton@gmail.com

Thursday May 18th, 8pm -11:30pm, Jacklyn Shapiro & Roberto Pena , Workshop, Milonga and Performance

13 Saturday May 2017

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THURSDAY, April 20th 8pm – 11:45pm

at Viva Tango

Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena coming from US Championship

Workshop

 Milonga, Performance

8:00 PM – Doors Open

8:00 Lesson

9:00 Milonga

10:00 Performance

DJing by Jacklyn and Roberto

 

Jacklyn & Roberto Performing Tangos Danced at US Nationals

Jacklyn and Roberto were the spectators’ favorite in the finals at the US National Tango Championships in San Francisco last month. This Thursday they will recreate their award winning Tango routine. Don’t miss this performance.

EVENTS in THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Not To miss !

Sunday, May 14 – Milonga Arrabal, 4pm-8pm Singer Tomas Alcon. Hosted by Pierre Gaston. Main Line Ballroom, 49 E. Lancaster Ave, Ardmore PA

PLUS Special Ladies Night Out Event- Thursday May 18th

This once a year event is sponsored by Princeton’s Palmer Square Merchants. Attend this event and meet for Wine and Tapas with VivaTango Friends at 6 PM at Mediterra Restaurant. More details later in this message.

Girls Night Out has special activities and sales in all the Palmer Square shops. The event is free. If you register in advance you get free parking and access to the food tent. You can also park at VivaTango and walk the short distance to Palmer Square. This event takes place between 4 to 9 PM. More details at these web sites:    http://www.palmersquare.com/events/girls-night-out   http://www.palmersquare.com/event-registration/girls-night-out

Wine and Tapas Happy Hour and the Mediterra Restaurant is the best happy hour in Princeton.  Rendezvous here at 6 PM to share food and company. This is a great place for food and people watching. The restaurant is on the Square at 29 Hulfish St. See you there. The web site of the Happy Hour menu is:  http://mediterrarestaurant.com/menus/happy-hour/

Upcoming events at Viva Tango

05/25 – Live Music

06/01 – Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova

06/08  – Pablo Garcia and Iwona Ionescu

06/15  – Jaclyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

06/22 – Live Music

06/29 – No event

Thursday May 4th , 8pm – 11:30pm, Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu , Djing by Kerry Key

01 Monday May 2017

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Thursday May 4th , 8pm – 11:30pm

Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu
Thursday April 6th 2017

DJing by Kerry Kay

8pm- doors open

8:15pm  – Lesson

9:15pm – 11:30pm  Milonga

Guided Practica following lesson

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hard-wood dance floor with off-street parking at the entrance
Socialize around VivaTango’s Food and Beverage tables
Partner is not necessary – Beginners welcome
Cost $15 and $5 for students

Pablo, who is originally from the suburbs of Buenos Aires, has studied tango with various master teachers in his home country and in the United States. Iwona explored a few other forms of dance before taking up tango, which she has studied in depth and practiced locally. Pablo and Iwona teach the Argentine tango classes at Princeton Adult School and they teach regularly at Viva Tango in Princeton, where they are currently artists in residence.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT VIVA TANGO IN 2017
5/11 8 PM – Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora – Michael DJing
5/18 8 PM – Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Jacklyn DJing
5/25 8 PM – Live Music

n the neighborhood

ARGENTINE TANGO  by Pablo Garcia and Iwona Ionescu . Tuesday Intermediate Course:  at the West Windsor Arts Center in Princeton Junction. http://www.jerseydance.com/Calendar.html
The class is every Tuesday from 8:30-10:00 pm, and it is followed by a brief practica.

Princeton Tango Club on Mondays with Robin Thomas. Please sigh for emails because the location might change.

The Art of Tango classes by Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova on Wednesdays at 7pm  at Bound Brook Elks, South Bound Brooks, NJ. This season they are dedicating the entire course to the subject of LISTENING TO THE MUSIC, INTERPRETING MUSIC, CREATING and PLAYING with the MUSIC. Find the directions here: http://www.theartoftango.club/classes

TODAY, SUNDAY, 4/30, 6 to 9 PM ** Cinco * Domingo * Milonga ** Featuring – Kerry Kay DJing

30 Sunday Apr 2017

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TODAY – SUNDAY, April 30th 6-9pm at Viva Tango

CINCO DOMINGO MILONGA

With KERRY KAY DJing

6pm – doors open.

6 – 9pm – MILONGA Just dancing with
Kerry’s great Tango music and Viva Tango great food.

directions-to-viva

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hard-wood dance floor with off-street parking at the entrance
Socialize around VivaTango Family’s Food and Beverage table
Partner is not necessary – non dancers are welcome.
Cost $15  (full time students $5)

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT VIVA TANGO

5/4 8pm-11:30 pm – Pablo and Iwona – Practica

Tango Events and Classes in the Neighborhood

ARGENTINE TANGO BASICS  by Pablo Garcia and Iwona Ionescu

Tuesday Intermediate Course:  at the West Windsor Arts Center in Princeton Junction. http://www.jerseydance.com/Calendar.html
The class is every Tuesday from 8:30-10:00 pm, and it is followed by a brief practica.

Princeton Tango Club on Mondays with Robin Thomas, started on February 13th,

The Art of Tango classes by Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova on Wednesdays at 7pm  at Bound Brook Elks, South Bound Brooks, NJ. This season they are dedicating the entire course to the subject of LISTENING TO THE MUSIC, INTERPRETING MUSIC, CREATING and PLAYING with the MUSIC. Find the directions here: http://www.theartoftango.club/classes

Red Bank Tango on Wednesday May 17 Live Music with Maurizio Najt, in HIGHLANDS, NJ. See red bank tango for details.

TODAY, THURSDAY, April 20th 8pm-11:45pm at Viva Tango Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena Lesson and Milonga

14 Friday Apr 2017

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THURSDAY, April 20th 8pm – 11:45pm

at Viva Tango

Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena coming from US Championship

Workshop

 Milonga

8:00 PM – Doors Open
8:15 Lesson
9:00 Milonga

Jacklyn is DJing

Just Back from US Tango Championships Jacklyn and Roberto have competed on national and international stages placing as finalists in 2014, 2015, 2016,2017. In 2017 they got to the 3d place. This Thursday VivaTango welcomes them on their return from competing in the US National Tango Championships in San Francisco.

directions-to-viva

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hard-wood dance floor with off-street parking at the entrance
Socialize around VivaTango Family’s Food and Beverage table
Partner is not necessary – non dancers are welcome.
Cost $15  (full time students $5)

 

Jacklyn Shapiro began studying ballroom and Latin dancing at the age of 12 and performed and competed in this venue. Her introduction to Argentine Tango was a transformative experience giving her the opportunity to bring all of the elements together: Sensuality, connection and the desire to express her inner-self.
Roberto Pena grew up in a family of tangueros in Buenos Aires. His tango roots took hold and he studied with tango masters. Deep inside he felt that no matter how much he was able to absorb from the masters a critical component of his dance was missing – someone who was able to reflect an equal amount of spirit and ambition.
Roberto and Jacklyn found each other 5 years ago. After her first dances with Roberto, Jacklyn realized that Tango offers something unique – the ability to dance from the heart, be yourself and feel as though no one is watching. Roberto found that dancing with Jacklyn gave him the opportunity to express himself and take his dancing to the next level.
Today, Jacklyn and Roberto take every opportunity to learn from each other, maintain an open mind and grow together as they continue on their tango Journey. They have competed on national and international stages placing as finalists in 2014, 2015, and 2016. They love to perform and teach. With each passing day, they aspire to become more versatile dancers and stay true to what Tango is at its core: Love, Passion, Creation and a form of Expression.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT VIVA TANGO IN 2017

4/27 8 PM – Live Music

4/30 6pm-9pm – Milonga de Mayo, 3 hours dancing, Kerry Key is DJing