VivaTango Newsletter for July 17th

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Thursday, July 17th.Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla are frequent instructors and performers (together or individually) at Viva Tango. Meredith is the founder of Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS). She is a popular instructor, performer and the organizer of the annual Philadelphia Tango Festival. Andres was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. 
Ignacio will be the milonga DJ. He will also join Meredith during the performance.

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

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

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

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

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

VivaTango Newsletter for July 10th

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

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

Thursday, July 17th.Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla are frequent instructors and performers (together or individually) at Viva Tango. Meredith is the founder of Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS). She is a popular instructor, performer and the organizer of the annual Philadelphia Tango Festival. Andres was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. 
Ignacio will be the milonga DJ. He will also join Meredith during the performance.

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

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

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

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

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

VivaTango Newsletter for June 16th

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NOTE that there is NO EVENT 
ON THURSDAY JULY 3
HAPPY JULY 4TH

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

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

Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

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

Thursday, July 17th.Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla are frequent instructors and performers (together or individually) at Viva Tango. Meredith is the founder of Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS). She is a popular instructor, performer and the organizer of the annual Philadelphia Tango Festival. Andres was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied with and performed in the dance companies of three of the greatest tangueros of all time: Gustavo Naveira, Juan Carlos Copes, and Rodolfo Dinzel. Ignacio will be the milonga DJ. He will also join Meredith during the performance.

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

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

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

VivaTango Newsletter for June 16th

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Rainier Pereira & Sonya Tsekanovsky 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obBfXK2OJqc (WATCH THIS REALLY!!)

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, June 26th. Helen Wang & James Archambault will teach an all-levels 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, James Archambault, is an accomplished tango instructor and dancer. Together, through dance they create magic. Helen Wang is also an excellent DJ. She will keep you dancing all evening after the lesson.

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

NOTE that there is NO EVENT 
ON THURSDAY JULY 3
HAPPY JULY 4TH

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

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

Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

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

VivaTango Newsletter for June 19th

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Rainier Pereira & Sonya Tsekanovsky 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obBfXK2OJqc (WATCH THIS REALLY!!)

VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel.

If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, June 19th. Meredith Klein and her special (mystery) guest are teaching a lesson at Viva Tango tonight. Come and learn who this guest is and his name. Meredith is a frequent teacher and performer at Viva and is well known in our community. She 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 will be the milonga DJ and play his very best music for you to dance to.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith & Guest
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.


Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 26th. Helen Wang & James Archambault will teach an all-levels 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, James Archambault, is an accomplished tango instructor and dancer. Together, through dance they create magic. Helen Wang is also an excellent DJ. She will keep you dancing all evening after the lesson.

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

VivaTango Newsletter for June 12 th

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VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel. If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, June 12th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are the tango instructors for the Princeton Adult School Tango classes. They are also very popular instructors at Viva Tango and other tango events. Tonight they will teach an all-levels lesson. 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. Rainier Pereira (Ray) is a well-known, excellent DJ and teacher from NYC. He is in high demand at tango events all over the USA and will delight us tonight with his eclectic selection of danceable music.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ray Pereira.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 19th. Meredith Klein and her special (mystery) guest are teaching a lesson at Viva Tango tonight. Come and learn who this guest is and his name. Meredith is a frequent teacher and performer at Viva and is well known in our community. She 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 will be the milonga DJ and play his very best music for you to dance to.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith & Guest
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.


Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 26th. Helen Wang & James Archambault will teach an all-levels 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, James Archambault, is an accomplished tango instructor and dancer. Together, through dance they create magic. Helen Wang is also an excellent DJ. She will keep you dancing all evening after the lesson.

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

VivaTango Newsletter for May 29nd

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VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel. If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, June 5th, Choreographer, Teacher, Producer and Tango Performer for over 35 years, Daniela Arcuri grew up in the heart of Buenos Aires. Her ability to connect movement and emotion with the music have earned her top accolades. Daniela graduated with honors from the prestigious “Escuela Nacional de Danzas”, where she received a Master of Dance Teacher degree and began teaching, choreographing and performing in all forms of dance. She appeared in many shows, TV programs, festivals, movies, and commercials throughout the world. Daniela is well known for her teaching expertise in both leader and follower roles, and in all the tango rhythms, especially milonga. She will also DJ for us tonight.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Daniela Arcuri.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Daniela.
Admission: $20.

Thursday, June 12th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are the tango instructors for the Princeton Adult School Tango classes. They are also very popular instructors at Viva Tango and other tango events. Tonight they will teach an all-levels lesson. 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. Rainier Pereira (Ray) is a well-known, excellent DJ and teacher from NYC. He is in high demand at tango events all over the USA and will delight us tonight with his eclectic selection of danceable music.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ray Pereira.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 19th. Meredith Klein and her special (mystery) guest are teaching a lesson at Viva Tango tonight. Come and learn who this guest is and his name. Meredith is a frequent teacher and performer at Viva and is well known in our community. She 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 will be the milonga DJ and play his very best music for you to dance to.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson with Meredith & Guest
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ignacio Ondartz.


Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

VivaTango Newsletter for May 29nd

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VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel. If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, May 29th. Come early, leave late and enjoy a casual milonga evening with your friends at Viva Tango. Replenish your energy with some great snacks from our refreshments table. And of course, super-DJ Urszula Abolik will play her captivating music and sometimes surprising tandas and cortinas all evening long. No lesson, performance, or live music – Just Dance!

7:00 pm: Milonga with DJ Urszula Abolik.
Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 5th, Choreographer, Teacher, Producer and Tango Performer for over 35 years, Daniela Arcuri grew up in the heart of Buenos Aires. Her ability to connect movement and emotion with the music have earned her top accolades. Daniela graduated with honors from the prestigious “Escuela Nacional de Danzas”, where she received a Master of Dance Teacher degree and began teaching, choreographing and performing in all forms of dance. She appeared in many shows, TV programs, festivals, movies, and commercials throughout the world. Daniela is well known for her teaching expertise in both leader and follower roles, and in all the tango rhythms, especially milonga. She will also DJ for us tonight.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Daniela Arcuri.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Daniela.
Admission: $20.

Thursday, June 12th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are the tango instructors for the Princeton Adult School Tango classes. They are also very popular instructors at Viva Tango and other tango events. Tonight they will teach an all-levels lesson. 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. Rainier Pereira (Ray) is a well-known, excellent DJ and teacher from NYC. He is in high demand at tango events all over the USA and will delight us tonight with his eclectic selection of danceable music.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ray Pereira.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

VivaTango Newsletter for May 22nd

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VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel. If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Oleg and Lena Mashkovich are internationally recognized Argentine tango dancers, performers, teachers, DJs, and event organizers. They are the founders of the Tango Design Company and Argentine Tango School, currently based in Philadelphia. They host dinner and tango shows, and organize a “Winter Tango Escape” which is an annual Tango tour to Buenos Aires. They teach Tango following old tradition, and exploring new technique and flavors, combining them and giving the resulting style their own personality. Oleg and Lena participated in the prestigious Argentine Tango competitions, always becoming finalists, And last week they placed 6th in a field of 450 couples to qualify for the World Championship in Buenos Aires. Lena will be the DJ. She has the passion and enthusiasm to deliver unforgettable tango experience.

7:00 pm: All levels lesson.
8:15 pm: Milonga, featuring DJ Lena and performance by Oleg & Lena.
Admission: $20.  EVENT LINK

Thomas and Dagny Miller are hosting our milonga tonight. They have been teaching together at Yale Tango Club for five years. Dagny organizes the Abrazos Tango Festival and the Blue Moon milonga, both in NYC. She has travelled and performed throughout the USA. Robin has been teaching and DJ-ing tango for 23 years, he taught tango in Princeton for 17 years and is known for growing the tango communities in several universities, specifically in New York City. He is the host of Gallo Ciego Milonga in New York’s East Village. Robin Thomas will also be the DJ this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Robin and Dagny.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Robin Miller.
Admission: $20.
EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 5th, Choreographer, Teacher, Producer and Tango Performer for over 35 years, Daniela Arcuri grew up in the heart of Buenos Aires. Her ability to connect movement and emotion with the music have earned her top accolades. Daniela graduated with honors from the prestigious “Escuela Nacional de Danzas”, where she received a Master of Dance Teacher degree and began teaching, choreographing and performing in all forms of dance. She appeared in many shows, TV programs, festivals, movies, and commercials throughout the world. Daniela is well known for her teaching expertise in both leader and follower roles, and in all the tango rhythms, especially milonga. She will also DJ for us tonight.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Daniela Arcuri.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Daniela.
Admission: $20.

Thursday, June 12th. Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu are the tango instructors for the Princeton Adult School Tango classes. They are also very popular instructors at Viva Tango and other tango events. Tonight they will teach an all-levels lesson. 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. Rainier Pereira (Ray) is a well-known, excellent DJ and teacher from NYC. He is in high demand at tango events all over the USA and will delight us tonight with his eclectic selection of danceable music.
7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Ray Pereira.
Admission: $20  EVENT LINK

VivaTango Newsletter for May 15

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VivaTango YouTube Channel  Take a peek at our YouTube channel. If you have a video of last week’s performance, please let Dennis know and I will arrange to post it.

Thursday, May 15th. Ignacio Ondartz and Meredith Klein are frequent instructors and performers 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. Her partner 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. Andres Amarilla will be the DJ this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Ignacio and Meredith.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Andres Amarilla.
Admission: $20.

Thursday, May 22nd will feature Rocio & Luciano Capparelli, stars of the Tango Fire traveling Tango Show. The New York Times review of their Tango Fire performance in NYC said “No couple was as beautifully lavish as Luciano Capparelli and Rocio de los Santos. In each of their tangos, tension gave way to voluptuous softness, and powerful overhead lifts melted onto the floor in silken extensions. As the title goes, they were on fire.” They will teach a lesson and afterwards, Luciano will DJ the milonga for your dancing pleasure.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Rocio & Luciano.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Luciano Capparelli.
9:30 pm: Performance by Rocio & Luciano.
Admission: $20.

Thomas and Dagny Miller are hosting our milonga tonight. They have been teaching together at Yale Tango Club for five years. Dagny organizes the Abrazos Tango Festival and the Blue Moon milonga, both in NYC. She has travelled and performed throughout the USA. Robin has been teaching and DJ-ing tango for 23 years, he taught tango in Princeton for 17 years and is known for growing the tango communities in several universities, specifically in New York City. He is the host of Gallo Ciego Milonga in New York’s East Village. Robin Thomas will also be the DJ this evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Robin and Dagny.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Robin Miller.
Admission: $20.
EVENT LINK

Thursday, June 5th, Choreographer, Teacher, Producer and Tango Performer for over 35 years, Daniela Arcuri grew up in the heart of Buenos Aires. Her ability to connect movement and emotion with the music have earned her top accolades. Daniela graduated with honors from the prestigious “Escuela Nacional de Danzas”, where she received a Master of Dance Teacher degree and began teaching, choreographing and performing in all forms of dance. She appeared in many shows, TV programs, festivals, movies, and commercials throughout the world. Daniela is well known for her teaching expertise in both leader and follower roles, and in all the tango rhythms, especially milonga. She will also DJ for us tonight.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Daniela Arcuri.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Daniela.
Admission: $20.