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Thursday, February 8th at Viva Tango – Michael Nadtochi with Gentle Boleos & Enganches class, Milonga, Plus Appetizers for Valentines Day with special foods, surprise musician and gifts. Wear Red! 8pm – 11:45pm

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Viva Tango Thursday, February 8th 

come to learn the art of

Gentle Boleos and Enganches 

NEWS FLASH! Sylvie has whipped up a fantastic food table of Valentine’s Day Appetizers. Plus there will be a surprise musician and surprise gifts. Appetizers include Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Heart shaped brownies, and Joanne is bringing a Banana Bundt Cake. Menu for the evening also includes Tomato pie, Pecan cheese balls, Ceasar salad, Guacamole dip, Cold cuts and Fruits. WEAR RED! Come to VivaTango tonight – let this be your appetizer for Valentine’s Day

 

8 PM Doors Open

Lesson 8:10 to 9 Gentle Boleos and Enganches

Milonga 9 to 11:45

DJing by Michael

 

 

Michael Nadtochi has been a professional dancer for more than two decades. His vast dance experience consists of performing, competing, choreographing and educating dancers and professionals all over the world.  For the past 14 years Michael focused entirely on performing and teaching the art of Argentine Tango. He has traveled the world, took part in major international tango festivals where he taught and performed at some of the most spectacular venues. Germany, Italy, Denmark, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, Cyprus, Malaysia, Canada, Scotland are among the countries that he visited as special guests and performing artist. He has taught and performed in the major tango festivals in the USA, and he has been one of the dancers at Malbec & Tango House NYC –  the first authentic nightly Argentine Tango show produced in USA.

 ******* UPCOMING EVENTS **********

2/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena – Back from BA

2/22 Live Music and DJing by Javier Sanchez

3/1 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu 

3/8 Michael Nadtochi

3/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

3/22 Live music by Maurizio Najt with Kerry Kay DJing

Argentine Tango Basics Class will begin Thursday February 15th at 7:30 just before VivaTango events. This is an 8 week progressive class taught by Pablo and Iwona. Registration is required through the Princeton Adult School.

Thursday, February 1st Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu Class, Milonga DJed by Dmitri Thursday 8pm- 11:30pm

27 Saturday Jan 2018

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Learn about  “Elegant and Playful Tango Kicks” in Pablo and Iwona’s lesson. Meet new Friends in the milonga that follows. Warm up in the hot embrace of Tango! 

Find out about  the 8 week, progressive Tango Basics classes that will start in 2  weeks.

8pm-Doors Open

8:10pm Class

9pm-11:30pm  Midnight MilonGa

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

Details at www.VivaTango.org

 

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

******** COMING EVENTS **************

2/8 Michael Nadtochi

2/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

2/22 Live Music and DJing by Javier Sanchez

3/1 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

3/8 Michael Nadtochi

3/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

3/22 Live  Maurizio and Kerry DJing

 Weddings Announcement. January is wedding month at VivaTango. Last January we hosted a reception for our friends Vittoria and Guillermo. This January we extend our best wishes to Junior and Guadalupe who will be married the day after VivaTango’s coming event. Junior and Guadalupe will be Guest Performers and instructors in May, when we can wish them well in person.

***** IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD  *****

Argentine Tango Basics Class will begin Thursdays at 7:30 just before VivaTango events. Pablo and Iwona will teach. Registration required through Princeton Adult School, session starts Feb 15.

Princeton Tango Club. Robin Thomas soon starts his classes at Friends Center in Princeton. Please sign for the email announcement at Princeton Tango Club.

 


 

Thursday, January 25th At Viva Tango – Milonga with Live Music by Nick Franco, Svetlana is DJing- 8 pm – 11:30 pm

20 Saturday Jan 2018

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  • 8pm – doors open

Nick Franco, became enamored with the passion of tango music during his graduate school days at the University of Miami in FLA.  There, he lived in an apartment next to “portenos”, a couple from Buenos Aires, who played tango tapes whenever they were home.  Eventually, he began playing tangos for them.  Over the past ten years, Nick has taken advantage of every opportunity to play the music for dancers and to dance himself at venues in the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia/ New Jersey areas.

Nick has performed as a soloist and in five to fifteen piece orchestras at private homes and clubs, at public venues, and on cruise ships throughout New England, from Palm Beach to Miami Beach, Fla , in the Baltimore/ Washington, DC area  and in Pennsylvania.

    Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton

Plenty of off-street parking at the entrance

Partner is not necessary

Dress to match your Tango Passion

Non dancers are welcome to listen, watch
dancers, enjoy food and socialize

Large hard-wood dance floor

 

******** COMING EVENTS **************

2/1 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Dmitri DJing

2/8 Michael Nadtochi

2/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

2/22 Live Music and DJing by Javier Sanchez

 

3/1 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

3/8 Michael Nadtochi

3/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

3/22 Live  Maurizio and Kerry DJing

 Weddings Announcement. January is wedding month at VivaTango. Last January we hosted a reception for our friends Vittoria and Guillermo. This January we extend our best wishes to Junior and Guadalupe who will be married the day after VivaTango’s coming event. Junior and Guadalupe will be Guest Performers and instructors in May, when we can wish them well in person.

***** IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD  *****

Argentine Tango Basics Class will begin Thursdays at 7:30 just before VivaTango events. Pablo and Iwona will teach. Registration required through Princeton Adult School.

Princeton Tango Club. Robin Thomas soon starts his classes at Friends Center in Princeton. Please sign for the email announcement at Princeton Tango Club.

 

 

 

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 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, 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 September 28th, 8pm – 11:30pm Dancewear Fashion Show by Jacklyn Shapiro, Milonga , Jacklyn is DJing

23 Saturday Sep 2017

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Thursday September 28th, 8pm – 11:30pm

Dancewear Fashion Show by Adorno Boutique

Jacklyn Shapiro and Robert Pena

Milonga , Jacklyn is DJing

Unique Tango Fashions by Adorno Dancewear will be modeled by lovely ladies from VivaTango. Jacklyn Shapiro, 2017 US National Tango Finalist, has designed these pieces to accentuate the beauty of the female figure, highlighting every move. Each design is made in small quantities using high quality fabrics. Adorno Dancewear will be displaying tango clothing and shoes! Milonga will follow Fashion show – dance all evening.

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 $20

 

Viva Tango IS sponsoring

Unity Milonga in Philadelphia

September 30th  –  Live music by Pedro Giraudo Trio ,

DJ by DJ Maria Aldrete

Details you can find in http://unitymilonga.com/

All americans, all stripes…under one roof.

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

10/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

10/12 Michael Nadtochi & Eleonora Kalganova

10/19 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

10/26 Live Music Milonga

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

September 18th – Robin Thomas starts Princeton Tango Club sessions on Mondays, 7pm – 11pm.

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

October 6th Beginner Series begins on Thursdays prior to VivaTango. See Pablo and Iwona or Princeton Adult School for details. Viva Tango dancing will start at 9pm.  http://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/description.asp?id=104283

 

Today, Thursday September 21st, 8pm – 11:30pm Live Music Milonga – Maurizio Najt with Peace DJing

17 Sunday Sep 2017

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Today, Thursday September 21st, 8pm-11:30pm

Live Music Milonga – Maurizio Najt

Peace is DJing

 

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

 

Maurizio Najt, Piano, is a graduate of the Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Buenos Aires. He performed with “Amigos del Tango”; Forever Tango Orchestra; New York Tango Trio and other groups. Maurizio has performed in Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall, Winter Garden, Philadelphia Kimmel Center, and the Argentine Embassy in Washington DC and Tokyo. He co-produced and directed the show “Crónicas de Buenos Aires”, a multimedia and educational review of the history of argentine tango in music and dance.

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

September 28th Fashion – Followed by Milonga with Jacklyn & Roberto

10/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

10/12 Michael Nadtochi & Eleonora Kalganova

10/19 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

10/26 Live Music Milonga

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

September 18th – Robin Thomas starts Princeton Tango Club sessions on Mondays, 7pm – 11pm.

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

October 6th Beginner Series begins on Thursdays prior to VivaTango. See Pablo and Iwona or Princeton Adult School for details. Viva Tango dancing will start at 9pm.  http://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/description.asp?id=104283

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

13 Wednesday Sep 2017

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

Michael Nadtochi and Eleonora Kalganova

Workshop and Milonga, Michael is DJing

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

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

Cost $15  (full time students $10)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 21st  Live Music

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

10/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

10/12 Michael Nadtochi & Eleonora Kalganova

10/19 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

10/26 Live Music Milonga

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

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

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