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Thursday September 20th at Viva Tango – Jacklyn Shapiro And Roberto Pena Workshop, Showtime and Milonga, 8pm-11:45pm

15 Saturday Sep 2018

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Jacklyn and Roberto

Thursday September 20th 8:00 to 11:45

Princeton Tango Festival Event #9

Workshop, Showtime and Milonga

Four-time US Tango Championships finalists, Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena will teach a workshop on “Developing simple to complex variations for tango salon”. A Milonga with special performances by Roberto and Jacklyn and the Gala Showcase Dancers.

 

 

45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ

8:00 Doors Open

8:10 Workshop by Roberto & Jacklyn

9 to 11:45 Milonga

9:45 Showtime

Socialize around our food table

Partner not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street, lighted parking

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

NEXT WEEK

9/27 The Grand Finale of the Princeton Summer Tango Festival will feature the Pedro Giraudo Quartet. Dance to live music and the DJing of Dmitri. 

CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS STARTING SHORTLY – 2  OPPORTUNITIES

 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY TANGO CLUB

Classes and dancing will begin on every Monday beginning September 17th.

A lessons for beginners and intermediate dancers will be offered each week by Robin Thomas. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/groups/2374819632/

 PRINCETON ADULT SCHOOL OFFERS ARGENTINE TANGO BASICS:
Thurs  7:30 – 9:00,  October 11 – November 15
Class Details: Click Here  6 Session(s)
Instructor(s): Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu
Location: Suzanne Patterson Building – Same location as VivaTango – 45 Stockton Street Princeton.

Thursday Aug 30th at Viva Tango – 7th event of Princeton Tango Festival – Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Class and Performance – 8pm-11:45pm

25 Saturday Aug 2018

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Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

Workshop “Fancy Turns Within the Embrace”  8pm

Milonga DJed by Peace

Performance 10pm

Thursday 8pm-11:45pm  August 30th  

 

This week, Pablo and Iwona will do their first performance at VivaTango. They will also teach a workshop on “Fancy Turns Within the Embrace“. Following the workshop will be a guided practice on one end of the dance floor and the Milonga on the other end

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

9/6 Ivan Romero and Silvana Nunez  – Workshop and Performance like tonight (#8)

9/13 Michael Nadtochi

9/20 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena – Performance, Showcase  and Workshop (#9)

9/27 Milonga with live music by the Pedro Giraudo Quartet – Piano, bandoneon, bass and violin. (#10)

 

Still time to purchase tickets to Roberto and Jacklyn’s Tango Gala to be on September 7th

Thursday, August 23 at Viva Tango Live Music Milonga , 8pm-11:45pm Cost $20

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Princeton Summer Tango Festival

Milonga with Live Music

Piano, Bandoneón and Bass

Cost $20    (Students $5 )
Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hard-wood dance floor with off-street, lighted parking

Socialize around VivaTango’s Food and Beverage tables
Partner is not necessary – non dancers are welcome

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. ”

 

 

Javier Sanchez – Bandoneón, has toured the world with Orquesta Típica, Tango Pasión, Tango Viaje al Sentimiento, Pedro Chemes Group, and Tango Emotión. He has performed in Buenos Aires tango shows at Café Tortoni, Chiquin Buenos Aires, Pigmalión Tango, Piazzolla Tango. Javier has numerous recordings. ”

John DeCeasar – Bass, studied with the great bassist/ composer/ arranger, Pablo Aslan. John DeCesare has performed Argentine Tango at many milongas, concerts and cultural events has performed with many tango contemporaries like Hector del Curto, Fernando Otero and Tito Castro.

 

 

8 PM Doors Open

Milonga 8:10 to 11:45 PM

Socialize at our food Table

Partner not needed

Beginners welcome

Off street lighted parking

Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton NJ 08540

COMING EVENTS

8/30 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu  in Performance

9/6 Ivan Romero and Silvana Nunez  – Performance and Workshop

9/13 Michael Nadtochi

9/20 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena – Performance, Showcase  and Workshop

Thursday, August 9th at Viva Tango Jacklyn and Roberto class “Master the Gancho” 8pm-9pm following by Milonga, 9pm-11:45pm

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Four-time US Tango Championships finalists

Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena will teach a workshop on

“Developing gancho sequences and mastering the movement”.

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

Cost $15 (full time students $5)

Details at: www.VivaTango.org   

 

 

 

Coming Events   

  1. 8/16  PSTF Event #5 Michael Nadtochi with dance partner Paulita from London
  2. 8/23 PSTF Event #6  Live Music Maurizio Najt, Javier Sanchez and John DeCesare
  3. 8/30 PTSF Event #7  Roberto and Jacklyn will perform, and will present a Showcase. Milonga will follow.
  4. 9/6 PSTF Event #8 Workshop and Performance by Ivan Romero and Silvana Nunez

Thursday June 14th at VivaTango , Johanna Copas and Leonardo Sardella – Workshop (8pm-9:30pm) Performance and Milonga (9:30pm-Midnight), 45 Stockton St. Princeton , NJ

09 Saturday Jun 2018

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Johanna Copas y Leonardo Sardella

Workshop on The Famous Copes Style

Workshop 8:00 to 9:30

Milonga &Performance 9:30 to Midnight

June 14th at VivaTango 45 Stockton St. Princeton  

                     See details of advance registration!!!  discount below

Hey Tangueros!
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from world-renown tango masters Johanna Copes and Leonardo Sardella. Authentic Buenos Aires tango instruction will be coming directly to your doorstep during their first visit together in the New Jersey/Philadelphia area! We have worked hard to get these artists to come visit us in our hometown and we hope you will take advantage of the fantastic events we have organized for you.

Bringing top-rated tango instruction to benefit the tango dancers of our community is our goal , so please help us with your participation and attendance so we can continue to do so again and again.

8PM – 9:30PM Workshop on “The Famous Copes Style”

9:30PM-Midnight MILONGA with Performance

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Advance Registration Costs:

$35 (workshop + milonga w/performance)

$25 (workshop only)

At door Costs:

$45 (workshop + milonga w/performance)

$35 (workshop only)

$20 (milonga w/ performance only)

Dancers taking the Workshop + Milonga/Performance Package are invited to a VIP meet and greet reception before the
Workshop. This will be a great time to meet and greet Johana and Leo, and your fellow workshop participants. The reception will be held at a wonderful hidden garden space 4 blocks from the venue. You may wish to park at the venue and walk to this reception. Details and a map will be provided to those who pre-register for the Workshop + Milonga/Performance Package.

VENUE

45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ

8:00 Doors Open for Workshop by Johana and Leo

9:30 to Midnight Milonga with Performance

 

 

Socialize around our food table

Partner not needed

Beginners and spectators welcome

Off street, lighted parking

Details at: www.VivaTango.org

Viva Tango Events and PRINCETON SUMMER TANGO FESTIVAL COMING EVENTS

6/21 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu Jewelry exchange/sale!

6/28 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

7/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

7/12 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

7/19 Michael Nadtochi

7/26 Live Music by IL FAUT

8/9 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

8/16 Michael Nadtochi and Paulita

8/23 Live Music Maurizio Najt Trio

8/30 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

9/6 Ivan Romero and Silvana Nunez

Today Thursday, June 7th at Viva Tango Michael Nadtochi workshop and milonga, Michael is DJing, 8pm-11:45pm

02 Saturday Jun 2018

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Michael Nadtochi

Repetitive Rhythms if Tango Gals

 Thursday June 7th

The elegance of the romantic Tango Vals will be explored this week in Michael’s workshop on Repetitive Rhythms of Tango-Vals. A milonga will follow the workshop with Michael Ding.

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.

*********Special Announcement **********

FUN!! Viva Tango organizes Jewelry, Shoes and Tango clothes sale and exchange on June 21st. Dear ladies! Tired of some of your jewelry or clothes? Please bring them in for sale/exchange! Put the price/your name/phone number on the tag. We will provide table/clothes rack/additional light. For details/questions/suggestions please contact Yelena, 732-406-7118(call/text)

COMING EVENTS

6/14  Johana Copes & Leo Sardella

6/21 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu Jewelry exchange/sale!

6/28 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

7/5 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

7/12 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

7/19 Michael Nadtochi

7/26 Live Music by IL FAUT

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 May 10th at Viva Tango, Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena, 8:00 to 11:45

05 Saturday May 2018

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Jacklyn and Roberto

Thursday May 10th 8:00 to 11:45

Essential Combinations For Tango Salon

Four-time US Tango Championships finalists, Jacklyn and Roberto will teach a lesson on “MUST HAVE COMBINATIONS FOR TANGO SALON”. Come see Jacklyn’s display of new Tango clothing.

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)

Details at: www.VivaTango.org   

 

 

Coming Events

5/17 Michael Nadtochi

5/24 Junior Cervila and Guadalupe Garcia ( $20 )

5/31 Rocio De Los Santos & Luciano Capparelli

6/7 Michael Nadtochi

6/14  Johanna Copes and Partner

******* In the neighborhood ***********

May 13th – Milonga Arrabal, Philadelphia with Eleonora Kalganova. Details are here. May 23rd – 30th – Havana Tango Marathon Tour

Join Roberto Pena & Jacklyn Shapiro (Four times US National Argentine Tango Finalists & Instructors), on the first Tango Havana Tango Marathon. Maestros Roberto and Jacklyn, alongside Cuban tango instructors and organizers of the community have custom-tailored this tour to enhance your tango skills during the marathon while giving you the full Cuban experience. May 23rd – 30th, 2018. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/585495715130868/

 

Thursday, April 26th – at Viva Tango – Live Music Milonga with Mauricio Najt. Great Tandas by Kerry Kay – 8pm – 11:45pm

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 MAURIZIO is coming from NYC and wants to see all of you dancing. 

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:

5/3 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu – Svetlana DJing

5/10 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena – Roberto DJing

5/17 Michael Nadtochi – Michael  DJing

5/24 Junior Cervila and Guadalupe – Junior DJing

5/31 Rocio De Los Santos & Luciano Capparelli – Vittoria and Guillermo DJing

6/7 Michael Nadtochi

6/14  Johanna Copes and Partner

6/21 Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu

6/28 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena

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.

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.

Thursday April 5th, Pablo Garcia Gomez and Iwona Ionescu, Milonga DJed by Kerry Kay – 9pm-11:45pm

01 Sunday Apr 2018

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9 pm Mini Lesson

9:40 to Midnight Milona

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

 

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

4/12 Jacklyn Shapiro and Roberto Pena and PAS graduation celebration

4/19 Michael Nadtochi – 8 PM START TIME

4/26 Live Music Milonga