
WHAT IS BACHATA?
Bachata is a romantic partner dance from the Dominican Republic. A simple 4 step rhythm with a characteristic hip movement, mixing the sensual connection of the Bolero and the cheekiness of Merengue.
Bachata emerged from a long standing Pan-Latin American tradition of guitar music. Inhabitants of the shantytowns of the Dominican call it their own, though it is derived from the Bolero which is native to Cuba. It's subjects are often romantic; especially prevalent are tales of heartbreak and sadness.
For many years, it was not given airplay outside the Dominican as it was associated with the lower class and was too musically rustic to be allowed entrance into the mainstream musical landscape.
In the 1990s, Bachata's instrumentation changed from acoustic Spanish guitar to electric steel string. The new electric Bachata soon became an international phenomenon and today Bachata is as popular as Salsa and Merengue and danced in Latin clubs world wide. Some popular Bachata Artists include Aventura, Xtreme, Monchy y Alexandra, Toby Love, Frank Reyes, Prince Royce and many more!
BACHATABOOTCAMP
Master the basics of this super smooth & sensual Latin dance in just 3 hours!
Learn body movement, rhythm, timing, turn patterns & more …
Get fit, have fun & gain confidence to burn up any dance floor!
BEGINNERSBOOTCAMP
For students with little or no previous experience in dance.
Discover the rhythm of the smooth & sensual Bachata while you learn to dance from the basic's and up.
Understand the fundamentals of Bachata through body movement, footwork & partner work and get ready for the dance floor!
BEYONDBEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE
For those of you who have completed the beginners Bachata bootcamp or done a term of Beginners classes.
Required knowledge for this bootcamp: Sound understanding of the Bachata basic steps & rhythm plus basic bachata turns.
We will be explaining your skill of smooth body movement, introducing you to some fun Dominican Footwork and teaching
some interesting turn patterns which are easy to lead and follow in the social setting. We will also give you some tips on how
to Spice up your Bachata!
DATESVENUE & COST
Sat 19th May – BEGINNERS BACHATA
Ready to learn a new style & want to expand your skills?
Join us for 3 hours of Bachata! Body movement, footwork, musicality & smooth partner work. All welcome.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: City Danse Centre. Level 4, 203 Castlereagh St, Sydney
Cost: $60 (Includes 3 hours tuition & Bachata CD)
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