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We want you to be part of the VivaTango Family in 2018 !!! Happy New Year !!!

16 Saturday Dec 2017

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Each month we will have great instructors teaching on the first three Thursdays. After the lesson, the lights are turned down and food laid out for a milonga to 11:45 PM. On the 4th Thursday every month there is a milonga to LIVE MUSIC. Share food and time with fellow dancers around the great VivaTango food and beverage table.

Volunteers are loved at VivaTango. Volunteers are needed to buy and serve food, and bring the serving dishes each week.  If you can help, and are able to survive hugs from appreciative dancers please email Sylvie at    jsmcmpang@msn.com   

 

*******   COMING EVENTS  ***********

1/4 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Dmitri DJing

1/11 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Roberto DJing

1/18 Michael Nadtochi– Michael DJing

1/25 Live Music by Nick Franco – Svetlana DJing

 

2/1 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

2/8 Michael Nadtochi – Michael DJing

2/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Roberto DJing

2/22 Live Music

Not to be missed Tango Tours of Buneos Aires hosted by Roberto and Jackie departing Jan 19th. Find details at https://www.facebook.com/events/142492663186579/

Today Thursday December 14th , At Viva Tango – Jaclyn Shapiro And Roberto Pena, 8pm-11:30pm , Workshop followed by Milonga

10 Sunday Dec 2017

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Jacklyn & Roberto

Preparing for the Holidays 

This week there will be part I of a lesson on

“Fundamental Techniques & Combinations for Tango Salon”, plus a milonga and great food. There will also be a boutique where you can get Tango fashions, shoes and jewelry for the upcoming Holiday Party next week or for gifts for your Tango Friends and Yourself. Jacklyn will also share information of their not to miss Tango Tour in January. Come learn, dance, shop and de-stress your life! Tango Dancers Live Longer and Better!

 

8:00 PM – Doors Open

8:10 Workshop – Lessons from Buenos Aires

9:00 Milonga, Food and Shoping

DJing by Roberto

 

 

Socialize around our food Table

Partner is not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street, lighted parking at door

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

Details at: www.VivaTango.org

              

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.

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

12/21      Holiday Party with Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

BIG CELEBRATION – SAVE THE DATE !!!! 

DANCERS!! 

                  Dress in holiday clothing !!!   Let’s create a Holiday Spirit!!

Viva Tango asks you to contribute a gift of food or beverage to create a great buffet for the evening and email Sylvie at jsmcmpang@msn.com so she can coordinate the food.

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1/4 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Dmitri DJing

1/11 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Roberto DJing

1/18 Michael Nadtochi– Michael DJing

1/25 Live Music by Nick Franco – Svetlana DJing

Thursday December 7th, Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu. Milonga DJed by Peace. Food Table by Chef Eileen !!

02 Saturday Dec 2017

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8 pm Lesson

8:45 to Midnight Milona

Guided Practica following lesson

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton

Large hardwood 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 full time students

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.

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 help make our Thursdays special!

VOLUNTEERS MAKE VIVA TANGO’S GREAT EVENTS POSSIBLE

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

 

12/14 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Jacklyn DJing

12/21 Holiday Party –Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Jacklyn DJing

12/28 No Event

2018

1/4 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Dmitri DJing

1/11 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Roberto DJing

1/18 Michael Nadtochi – Michael DJing

1/25 Live Music TBD – Svetlana DJing

Thursday, November 30th, Milonga with Live Music by Maurizio Najt and Kerry Kay DJing.

24 Friday Nov 2017

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8pm – doors open

Kerry Kay is DJing

Mauricio Najt – piano

 

***** Coming Events 8 PM start times *****

 

12/7 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Peace DJing

12/14 Eleonora Kalganova

12/21 Holiday Party –Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

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

04 Saturday Nov 2017

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Jacklyn & Roberto – Invitation to the Adventure of a Lifetime

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 are 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 *****

 

11/16 Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova – Michael 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

Thursday, November 2d, Pablo & Iwona, Milonga DJed by Kerry Kay. NOTE : START TIME IS 9 PM

01 Wednesday Nov 2017

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** 9 PM ***
lesson
Guided Practica following lesson
Milonga, Kerry Kay is DJ-ing

 

 

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.

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!

VOLUNTEERS MAKE VIVA TANGO’S GREAT EVENTS POSSIBLE

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

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

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

This is 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 *****

 

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

Today Thursday, October 26th, 9pm-11:45pm, Milonga with Live Music by Nick Franco. Dimitry is DJing

26 Thursday Oct 2017

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Today , Thursday October 26th, at Viva Tango

Milonga with Live Music by Nick Franco.

Dimitry is DJing

9pm-11:45pm

Nick Franco, became enamored with the 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)

 

*******  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 *****

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 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

Thursday, October 12th, Michael & Eleonora Workshop & Milonga, DJing by Michael , NOTE :: START TIME IS 9 PM !!!

08 Sunday Oct 2017

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 Thursday October 12th  *** 9pm – 11:30pm ****

Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova

Workshop and Milonga, Michael is DJing

MishaElla9 PM Doors Open – Workshop
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”

*******  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 *****

10/19 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

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

Thursday, October 5th, Pablo & Iwona, Milonga DJed by Peace , NOTE :: START TIME IS 9 PM !!!

02 Monday Oct 2017

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Thursday, October 5th

*** 9 PM Start ***

Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

Workshop ,  Milonga

Peace is DJing

doors open
*** 9 PM ***
lesson
Guided Practica following lesson
Milonga, Peace is DJ-ing

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.

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!

VOLUNTEERS MAKE VIVA TANGO’S GREAT EVENTS POSSIBLE

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

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

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 *****

10/12 Michael Nadtochi & Eleonora Kalganova

10/19 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

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