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SALSA CRASH COURSE THU MAY 8TH 7PM
WHAT IS BACHATA?
Bachata is a Rumba-like Dominican Dance often referred as the dance of the guitar, or the "Latin Blues". Songs are about melancholy, about lost loves, jealousy, and dramatic encounters. The dance is slow, sensual, and easy to learn. The steps follow a three step and tap pattern done to the left and right side. Bachata falls under the Salsa Umbrella in Clubs. Several venues play at least 30% Bachata while others dedicate a full night of Bachata music. Women love Bachata for its simplicity, sensuality and dance elegance. These classes combines all 3 main styles: Dominican, Sensual, and Modern style.
BACHATA DANCE MOVES
Beginner Level
Bachata Music recognition
Timing
Frame connections
Basic step
Right and Left turns
Walk forwards and backwards
Hand techniques while turning
Body Connection and Posture
Wrap turns
Beginner Dominican Footwork
Timing variations on the basic step
In Place Basic
Quarter Turns
Rotations
Improver Level
Review of Beginner I Bachata moves with their respective variations
Variations of Basic Steps
Dominican Footwork
Half turns
Delay turns
Extended turns
Multiple turns
Sensual Style Dip
Poses and slides
Sweetheart moves
Hammerlock moves
Outside Reverse Turns
Turn / Returns
LEVEL AND PRE-REQUISITES
Free: Learn the basic step and turns in Bachata. Introductory course that will help you understand level I and II
I or 101: Absolute Beginner and Two left feet welcome. This is an applications class for the absolute beginner. How to apply the basic steps and turns to create fun figures. You do not need to know anything about Bachata dancing.
II or 201: Improver / Intermediate Level Bachata class you need to be confident with your Beginner Level steps, turns, and figures. Please do not join if you do not know how to dance. We need to keep the class at a challenging level. We cover Dominican and Sensual styles.
BACHATA MUSIC
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