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Thursday Aug 2nd at Viva Tango Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu class following Milonga DJed by Dmitri Rizer

30 Monday Jul 2018

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Modern music has rap artists, and Tango has Wrap Artists. This week learn about “Sweet and Gentle Wraps”. Wraps are the Kodak moment in a Tango dance. The lesson will teach how to be a wrapper or wrapee. A milonga Djed by Dmitri will follow the lesson. Iwona and Pablo will provide a guided practica after the lesson for those dancers wanting help in mastering the lesson.

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8pm Class with Pablo & Iwona

9 pm to Midnight Milonga

Milonga DJed by Dmitri Rizer

Guided Practica following lesson

 

Directions to Viva45 Stockton St, Princeton NJ 08540

Large hardwood dance floor

Off-street parking at the entrance

Socialize VivaTango’s food tables
Partner is not necessary

Cost $15 and $5 for 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 artists in residence.

 

Coming Events

8/9 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Roberto DJing

8/16  Michael Nadtoch with dance partner Paulita from London – Princeton Summer Tango Festival Event 5

8/23 Live Music Maurizio Najt, Javier Sanchez and Pablo Lanouguere – Princeton Summer Tango Festival Event 6

9/6 Ivan Romero and Silvana Nunez – Princeton Summer Tango Festival Event #7

Thursday July 12th at Viva Tango Jacklyn and Roberto “Understanding Footwork for Both Roles” Workshop and Milonga 8:00 to 11:45

07 Saturday Jul 2018

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Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

Thursday July 12th 8:00 to 11:45

Four-time US Tango Championships finalists, Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena will teach a lesson on “Understanding Footwork for Both Roles”. A milonga will follow the lesson.

 

 

 

 

45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ

8:00 Doors Open

8:10 Workshop by Roberto & Jacklyn

9 to 11:45 Milonga

 

 

Socialize around our food table

Partner not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street, lighted parking

Tango clothing on display

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

Coming Events

7/19 Michael Nadtochi

7/26 Live Music by IL FAUT

8/2 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

8/9 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena –Roberto DJing

8/16  Michael Nadtoch with dance partner Paulita from London

8/23 Live Music Maurizio Najt, Javier Sanchez and Pablo Lanouguere

23 Wednesday May 2018

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Thursday, May 24th, At Viva Tango

Junior Cervila and Guadalupe Garcia

Tango Workshop, Tango Performance and Milonga

8pm-11:30pm

8pm – doors open

8:15pm – workshop

9:15pm – milonga

10:15pm – performance

 

Junior Cervila. He is an internationally known performer, choreographer and instructor recognized for his creative tango styling and intricate footwork. He learned tango in Buenos Aires principally with the great maestros: Antonio Todaro, Pepito Avellanedo, and Juan Carlos Copes. Junior has performed tango on the most world’s distinguished stages. Junior has been choreographic assistant to tango legend, Juan Carlos Copes, and his performances have been seen worldwide on Argentinian television, on stage (Broadway’s “Tango Argentino”), on tour (most notably with Julio Iglesias) and on screen (“Tango”, nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign film, 1999). Highlights of his career include performing in Tango Argentino (the shows by Segovia and Orezzioli), working with the singer Julio Iglesias, and dancing in the film Tango by Carlos Saura.

Guadalupe Garcia born in Argentina has performed and taught throughout South America, Europe, Asia and North America. 2004-2010 – Godoy’s Tango Company, Juan Corvalán’s Tangomalambo’s Company, and Roberto Herrera’s Company 2005- 2006 – Italy: shows “ Tango Querido” (Barletta), “ Noche porteña” (Matera) and “Patio Argentino” of Tango (Roma). 2007-2008 –Performer in “El Bandoneón” show in Athens. 2011 – Misterio Tango Festival (Argentina). 2009 – 2012- Teaching in Greece, United Kingdom, Poland, France, Italy, Portugal, Dubai, Brazil y Chile. 2012 – Performer in Argentina’s pavilion at the World Expo in Korea. 2014 – Principal Dancer at the show Glorias Porteñas, partnering with Juan Carlos Copes. 2015 – Tango e Paixão’s Show (Brazil). 2007 to present performer in local tango shows in Buenos Aires, such as Complejo Tango, Michelangelo, Taconeando, Piazzolla Tango, Gala Tango and Tango Porteño.

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 table
Dress to match your Tango Passion
Partner is not necessary – Non dancers are welcome
Cost $20

 

 

 

 

 

****  Buenos Aires Nights at Princeton. Summer 2018 ****

5/31 Rocio De Los Santos & Luciano Capparelli

6/14  Johana Copes & Leo Sardella

7/26 Live Music by IL FAUT

8/9   Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

8/16  Michael Nadtochi and Paula Duarte

8/23 Live Music Maurizio Najt and Javier Sanchez

8/30 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

9/6   Ivan Romero and Silvana Nunez

Thursday, April 19th, At Viva Tango – Michael Nadtochi Workshop and Milonga, 8pm-11:45pm

14 Saturday Apr 2018

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We return to our 8 PM start time this week. Come celebrate the extended dancing and socializing time. Milonga music is happy, fast moving music. Footwork for dancing to this music is quick and joyful. There is a feeling of freedom and celebration. Come to this week’s lesson to learn the three patterns you need to know to look good dancing Milonga.

45 Stockton St Princeton NJ

8 PM Doors Open

Lesson 8:10 to 9 PM

Milonga 9 to 11:45 PM

DJing by Michael

 

                                                       Socialize at our food Table

Partner not needed

Beginners welcome

Off street lighted parking

Cost $15  (students $5)

 

 

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.

Coming Events

4/26 Live Music

5/3 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

5/10 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

5/17 Michael Nadtochi – Michael  DJing

5/24 Junior Cervila and Guadalupe

5/31 Rocio De Los Santos & Luciano Capparelli.- Tango Trace

5/17 Pablo and Iwona will teach a partners only intermediate/advanced four week class beginning May 17 at 7 to 8 PM, just before the VivaTango event.

The Phili tango festival starts Friday May 25th and runs through Memorial Day Monday May 28th.

Roaring 20’s Dance will be held May 5th, at the Suzanne Paterson Building. Great fun to come in 20’s dress and have a great time.

COME TONIGHT – SNOW IS CLEARED. Thursday, March 22d at Viva Tango – Milonga. Live music By Maurizio Najt. Great Tandas by Kerry Kay

17 Saturday Mar 2018

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DANCE TONIGHT AT THURSDAY NIGHT TANGO. The roads have been cleared, the bright sunny warm day is drying the roads. Our parking lot is cleared and dry. MAURIZIO is coming from NYC and wants to see all of you dancing. David is buying the food. Please come out tonight and support Maurizio and VivaTango. Celebrate the first day of Spring

 

 

Maurizio Najt: Piano, is a graduate of the Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Buenos Aires.  He performed with “Amigos del Tango”; Forever Tango Orchestra; Lincoln Center Plaza, Alice Tully Hall, Winter Garden, and the Argentine Embassy in Washington DC and Toyko.

 

 

Kerry Kay: Just returned from Austrilia will DJ this Milonga. She will be spinning your favorite tandas and inserting her collection of cortinas.

 

 

 

Doors Open at 9 PM.

Susanne Patterson Center at 45 Stockton St., Princeton, NJ

Socialize around our food Table

Partner not needed. Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street, lighted parking

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

Coming Events

3/29 “Blue Moon Milonga” Live Music by Nick Franco and Dmitri DJing

4/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu with Kerry Kay DJing

4/12 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

4/19 Michael Nadtochi

4/26 Live Music Milonga

Thursday, March 8th at Viva Tango Michael Nadtochi and Zoya , Class and Milonga DJed by Michael 9pm-11:45pm

04 Sunday Mar 2018

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Michael Nadtochi and Zoya

Sacadas in Close Embrace

Thursday March 8th 

9pm – 11:45pm

 Tango Thursday – Close embrace looks good and feels good until the leader kicks his partner’s ankle. What can the leader and follower do to avoid this when the feet cannot be seen? Come learn how to do Sacadas in Close Embrace. This is an essential skill! Treat your taste buds to delicious foods, and enjoy 2 hours of social dancing to your favorite Tangos and a Latin Break.

9 PM Doors Open

Lesson 9:10 to 10 PM

Milonga 10 to 11:45 PM

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 $5)

 

 

 

 

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 **********

3/15 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

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

3/29 Special 5Th Thursday MILONGA

 

 

 

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

06 Saturday Jan 2018

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Jacklyn & Roberto

Sacada Combinations Workshop

No more snow storms – we want to Tango! This week is your chance to learn how to build simple to complex SACADA combinations from your 4 time US Tango Championships finalists. Come out of the cold and warm up in Tango’s close embrace. Say Bon Voyage to Jacklyn and Roberto as they set off to lead their BA Tour.

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  ***********

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

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