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VivaTango Newsletter for March 13th

10 Monday Mar 2025

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March Madness Milongas continue on our dance floor with three more milongas and ending with a performance and lesson by Lautaro Cancela and Julia Gorin, plus DJ Lena Mashkovich on March 27th.

This Thursday, March 13th, features a lesson by Pablo and Iwona followed by a milonga hosted by the first appearance of guest DJ Maria Valentina. Then, March 20th features a lesson by 20th Meredith Klein and Ignacio Ondartz, and Andres Amarilla will DJ.

April begins and ends with spectacular live music events. Details these live music groups and all 3 March Madness Milongas can be found in the descriptions below.

MAGIC happens here every Thursday
At VivaTango – You Will DanceRAZOS!

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.

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, March 13th. 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. DJ María Valentina’s creative and artful construction of tandas tell a story, weaving each tanda into a beautiful tapestry in which DJ and tangueros build a connection throughout the evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Maria Valentina.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, March 20th. 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, March 27th. As a director, choreographer, teacher and tango dancer, Lautaro Cancela has left a significant mark on the artistic scene. Throughout more than 30 years, he has shared his passion and knowledge with many notable tango figures. Julia Gorin has been dancing tango since 2000. Her unique method of teaching is the quintessence of her experience not only in tango, but other dance styles. Lena Mashkovich is an experienced tango DJ, who has been playing tango music for over 20 years. Her extensive knowledge of the genre and its history brings a unique flavor to any event.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Lautaro & Julia.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Lena Mashkovich.
9:30 pm: Performance by Lautaro & Julia.

Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, April 3rd. Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom guitar duo. Juan is a singer, guitarist and composer. Patricio is an arranger, composer, and guitarist. They are one of the most recognized duos of the tango scene in Buenos Aires and the world. They have embarked on countless tours across Latin America, Europe, and North America. They have released many albums and were featured on the cover of “Tangodanza,” the world’s most widely circulated tango magazine. Juan and Patricio join you at VivaTango. This will be just like being present at a milonga in a club in Buenos Aires. DJ Svetlana will spin her whimsical tandas before, between, and after the live sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga starts with DJ Svetlana.
8:30 pm: First live music set by Juan and Pato.
Admission: $20

Thursday, April 24th. Cuarteto Rotterdam is one of the most successful European tango groups. They play a perfect mixture of old tango classics, Tango Nuevo, and contemporary Argentine and European tango music. Nowhere else will you hear such concert-like and refined music, which offers everything from melodic to joyous moods. With their creativity, imagination, and experience, this small orchestra conjures up a world of tango for all kinds of emotions. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear and dance to this band. DJ Dimon will play his tandas and keep you dancing between the live sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga starts with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: First live music set by Cuarteto Rotterdam.
12Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

FREE EVENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS
VivaTango continues to need help to make events run smoothly. Setup only takes a little time and you do not miss any milonga time. The same is true about cleanup. Working on the welcome desk is a great way to get to know your fellow dancers. The hero of the night is the person who brings the food for the event. If you can help contactSylvie

WATER
We urge dancers to bring their water bottle from home to cut down on single use bottles. There is a chilled water fountain and a cold/hot water dispenser that you can use to refill your water bottle or get a drink to keep you hydrated.

DIRECTIONS
VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. There is a well-lit, off-street parking lot at the venue. The large dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. The venue is easily accessed by rail from NYC and Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction. You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take the connecting shuttle train to Princeton.) The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station with a lovely walk through the Princeton University Campus (0.8 mi.) MAP

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

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VivaTango Newsletter for March 6th

04 Tuesday Mar 2025

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Planning your Tango week? Put live music by Claudio Morsella and Eran Polat on March 6th on the top of your list. Their mastery of guitar and mutual synergy create very danceable and exciting tango music for your enjoyment. Plus DJ DimOn returns from vacation to play your favorite tandas between live sets. Don’t miss this milonga. Four hours of dancing, great dancers, food and off-street parking.

Then, March 13th, will feature a lesson by Pablo and Iwona, and the first appearance of guest DJ Maria Valentina.  And, the following Thursday March 20th Meredith Klein and Ignacio  Ondartz will teach a lesson and Andres Amarilla will DJ.

Details of all these events can be found in the descriptions below.

MAGIC happens here every Thursday
At VivaTango – You Will Dance

ABRAZOS!

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, March 6th. Claudio Morsella and Eran Polat have delighted Viva Tango dancers several times in the past. They return to perform for us by popular demand. Their mastery of guitar and mutual synergy create very danceable and exciting tango music for our enjoyment. Their expressions of familiar tango tunes are unique and sensual. DJ DimOn will play his very best tango selections and hopping cortinas before, between, and after the two live music sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga starts with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: First live music set with Claudio & Eran.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, March 13th. 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. DJ María Valentina’s creative and artful construction of tandas tell a story, weaving each tanda into a beautiful tapestry in which DJ and tangueros build a connection throughout the evening.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Pablo & Iwona.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Maria Valentina.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, March 20th. 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.

FREE EVENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS
VivaTango continues to need help to make events run smoothly. Setup only takes a little time and you do not miss any milonga time. The same is true about cleanup. Working on the welcome desk is a great way to get to know your fellow dancers. The hero of the night is the person who brings the food for the event. If you can help contactSylvie

WATER
We urge dancers to bring their water bottle from home to cut down on single use bottles. There is a chilled water fountain and a cold/hot water dispenser that you can use to refill your water bottle or get a drink to keep you hydrated.

DIRECTIONS
VivaTango is located at 45 Stockton Street, Princeton New Jersey. There is a well-lit, off-street parking lot at the venue. The large dance floor is in the smaller of the two buildings. The venue is easily accessed by rail from NYC and Philly. Just get a ticket to Princeton (not Princeton Junction. You get off the train at Princeton Junction and take the connecting shuttle train to Princeton.) The venue is 8 blocks from the Princeton Train Station with a lovely walk through the Princeton University Campus (0.8 mi.) MAP

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

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VivaTango Newsletter for February 27

23 Sunday Feb 2025

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Thursday February 27th will feature Gustavo Russo and Florencia Lucano teaching and performing, plus guest DJ Lena Mashkovich. Gustavo Russo is an extraordinary dancer and choreographer. He was a star of Tango Passion and Tango Seduction shows in Buenos Aires. He and his talented partner Florencia Lucano travel the world giving master classes and performing at tango festivals. They look forward to performing a show for you and teaching a workshop. Guest DJ Lena Mashkovich has 20 years of DJing in all the best milongas.

March will start with live music by Claudio Morsella and Eran Polat on March 6th.  Their mastery of guitar and mutual synergy create very danceable and exciting tango music for your enjoyment. DJ DimOn returns to host this milonga. Then, March 13th, will feature a lesson by Pablo and Iwona, and the first appearance of guest DJ Maria Valentina.  

Details of all these events can be found in the descriptions below.

MAGIC happens here every Thursday
At VivaTango – You Will Dance

ABRAZOS!

This newsletter ends with the sad news that one of Princeton’s favorite Tango dancers has passed away. Joanne Harriet Barker died this past week. She began dancing tango soon after it began at the Princeton University Tango Club which was founded in 1998. She continued and together with Herb Tuchman was a great supporter of Blackcat Tango. She continued dancing with VivaTango from its founding in 2013. I am sure many of you danced with her, and even more of you enjoyed the home-made cakes that she contributed to the food table every week for many years. Her smile and presence on the dance floor will be missed. At the end of this newsletter is a collection of recent and older photos of Joanne. The oldest photo, from 14 years ago, shows Joanne and Herb Tuckman. Joanne’s Family was with her as she passed peacefully. Her Family plans to have a celebration of her life in a few months. If you have additional or older photos of Joanne please send them to me by replying to this newsletter.
Adios Muchachos


Thursday, February 27th. Gustavo Russo is an extraordinary dancer, choreographer for innovative concepts, creativity, and indisputable quality as an artist. He was a star of Tango Passion and Tango Seduction shows. In addition to his travelling shows, Gustavo and his talented partner Florencia Lucano travel the world giving master classes and performing at tango festivals. Lena Mashkovich is an experienced traditional tango DJ, who has been playing tango music for over 20 years. Her extensive knowledge of the genre and its history brings a unique flavor to any event.

7:00 pm: Lesson with Gustavo & Florencia.
8:15 pm: Milonga with DJ Lena Mashkovich.
Admission: $20. 
EVENT LINK

Thursday, March 6th. Claudio Morsella and Eran Polat have delighted Viva Tango dancers several times in the past. They return to perform for us by popular demand. Their mastery of guitar and mutual synergy create very danceable and exciting tango music for our enjoyment. Their expressions of familiar tango tunes are unique and sensual. DJ DimOn will play his very best tango selections and hopping cortinas before, between, and after the two live music sets.

7:00 pm: Milonga starts with DJ DimOn.
8:30 pm: First live music set with Claudio & Eran.
Admission: $20. EVENT LINK

Thursday, March 13th. 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. DJ María Valentina’s creative and artful construction of tandas tell a story, weaving each tanda into a beautiful tapestry in which DJ and tangueros build a connection throughout the evening.

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