October is filled with great dancing. October 16’s lesson will be by Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla and the milonga will be hosted by DJ Ignacio Ondartz. Martin Almiron and Alumine Deluchi will host the October 23^rd event. October ends with live music at our Halloween Milonga on October 30.

If you haven’t looked at the VivaTango YouTube Channel , October would be a good time to click on this link. All of the tango stars that will be coming in October have videos on the channel for you to enjoy. The channel has 41 videos with a total of 9,410 views. 

Every event has a pre-party hosted by Jon where the chairs and lights are put in place. And there is an after party hosted by Warren where everything is put away again. Sylvie needs a few additional volunteers for these parties. It does not have be every week, Sylvie can make it fit your schedule. Party members get free admission. Contact Sylvie if you can help. Thanks!

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

Thursday, October 9th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and many other tango events. Their lessons are always clear and practical, and can be applied almost immediately in the following milonga. 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 Dimon. His carefully crafted tandas and danceable music selections will keep us on our feet throughout the evening.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Dimon.
Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thursday, October 16th. 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. Tonight’s DJ will be Ignacio Ondartz. His music selections are always heartwarming and will keep us dancing and wanting for more.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith and Andres.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.
Admission: $20.

Thursday, October 23rd. Martín Almirón is a five-time World Tango Dance Championship finalist. Martin has graced the stages of the world’s most prestigious theaters, including New York City Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, American Repertory Theater in Boston, National Theatre of Panama, and the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. His special guest tonight is a professional tango dancer, teacher,and finalists of the 2019 and 2021 Tango World Cup. She will join Martin tonight in teaching the lesson and performing.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Martín and his guest.�
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Martín Almirón.�
9:30 pm: Performance by Martín and his guest.�
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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October is filled with great dancing. October 9 will feature a lesson by Pablo and Iwona and the milonga will be hosted by DJ DimOn. October 16’s lesson will be by Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla and the milonga will be hosted by DJ Ignacio Ondartz. Martin Almiron and Alumine Deluchi will host the October 23^rd event. October ends with live music at our Halloween Milonga on October 30.

If you haven’t looked at the VivaTango YouTube Channel , October would be a good time to click on this link. All of the tango stars that will be coming in October have videos on the channel for you to enjoy.

Magic Happens Every Thursday !

At VivaTango – You Will Dance
ABRAZOS!

VivaTango YouTube Channel

Thursday, October 2nd. Helen Wang & Jan Ben will teach a 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 Jan Ben, is an accomplished tango dancer and will assist Helen with the lesson. Helen Wang is also an excellent DJ and will delight us with her music selections all evening, following the lesson.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Helen & Jan. 8:15 pm.
Milonga with DJ Helen Wang.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, October 9th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are very popular instructors at Viva Tango and many other tango events. Their lessons are always clear and practical, and can be applied almost immediately in the following milonga. 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 Dimon. His carefully crafted tandas and danceable music selections will keep us on our feet throughout the evening.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Dimon.
Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thursday, October 16th. 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. Tonight’s DJ will be Ignacio Ondartz. His music selections are always heartwarming and will keep us dancing and wanting for more.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith and Andres.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.
Admission: $20.

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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This Thursday, we will start October with the one and only Helen Wang and her dance partner Jan Ben.

Princeton is the dining center for central New Jersey and beyond, with its culinary offerings, farm-to-table restaurants, and diverse eateries. Consider combining a dinner in Princeton with Thursday Tango. Explore the possibilities.

We look forward to dancing with you.
Magic Happens Every Thursday!
At VivaTango – You Will Dance

ABRAZOS!

VivaTango YouTube Channel

Thursday, September 25th. Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas, clubs, theaters, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs by Gardel, Troilo, Salgán, Piazzolla, and others, and a playful, improvised style, Los Chantas infuse classic tangos with new life and unique flavor. David Hodges – bandoneon, Emilio Teubal – keyboards, Sergio Rayes – violin. Plus, Omar Lagos who comes from Mendoza, Argentina will DJ. He is based in New York and is very popular DJ in and around the city.

7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ Omar Lagos.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Los Chantas Trio.
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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Newsletter

To all our dancers returning from summer travels and adventures—welcome back. We’ve missed you, and we can’t wait to share another season of tango together.

This Thursday, enjoy a taste of Buenos Aires with guest artists Meredith Klein, Andres Amarilla, and Ignacio Ondartz.

We’ll close out September with a special night of live music by the multinational tango trio, Los Chantas.

Scroll down for more details on all of September’s upcoming events.

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

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

Thursday, September 18th. Meredith Klein and Ignacio Ondartz 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. Ignacio comes from a province of Buenos Aires. He began studying tango in 2000 with Julio Valdez and never stopped improving his dance and professional training, taking classes, seminars and workshops with renowned masters of the genre like Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, Julio Balmaceda, among many others. Andress Amarilla will be the DJ tonight.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Meredith and Ignacio on dancing a milonga.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Andres Amarilla.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Thursday, September 25th. Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas, clubs, theaters, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs by Gardel, Troilo, Salgán, Piazzolla, and others, and a playful, improvised style, Los Chantas infuse classic tangos with new life and unique flavor. David Hodges – bandoneon, Emilio Teubal – keyboards, Sergio Rayes – violin. Plus, Omar Lagos who comes from Mendoza, Argentina will DJ. He is based in New York and is very popular DJ in and around the city.

7:00 pm: – Milonga begins with DJ Omar Lagos.
8:30 pm: – First live music set with Los Chantas Trio.
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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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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This Thursday, August 28^th, 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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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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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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This Thursday, August 7, Iakof Shonsky – Argentine tango maestro, founder of New York Tango Academy will host the milonga and teach a lesson.

To all of you who live in NYC. You know that the NY Tango scene is NYC. The NJ Tango scene is Princeton on Thursday nights. Our dance floor is an easy train ride for NYC followed by a short, beautiful walk through the Princeton campus. Princeton draws almost 2 million visitors because of its beauty, culture and dining. Come enjoy a summer night in Princeton and make your milonga a mini vacation.

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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Don’t miss this Thursday’s milonga and lesson hosted by Jake Spatz. Read all about Jake and the details of all the events in the descriptions below.

Sean Ericson writes a blog on Tango Topics. His blog discusses a range of topics such as tango technique, culture, and history. You may want to subscribe to his blog. Hereis one example which takes an in-depth look at the intricate links between the history of recording technology and the history of tango music. 

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

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

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

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

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