Bachata Progressive Course:
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER.
This 8-week course is for new students who want to learn how to dance Bachata, no prior experience is required and no partner is required.
We will cover basic steps and turns, shines, leading and following skills, timing and musicality and variations of the turns and moves to get creative on the social dance floor.
EXPERIENCED BEGINNER (1 & 2)
This 8-week course is for experienced beginners, we will dive deeper into the creativity of the Bachata turns and add more complex footwork. We will cover more techniques in our footwork and also work with turns (inside/outside) in partner work as we explore more ways to get creative on the social dance floor.
Pre-requisite for this level: Must have completed a Beginner 1, and/or you must have a strong foundation of the Beginner fundamentals of Bachata before taking this Level.
ADVANCED BEGINNER PATTERNS
Offer as a 8 week course. Learn new and creative ways to become a better social dancer! We will cover different variations of turn patterns plus different hand holds, body movements and footwork. In this course, we will work on our Dominican Bachata to sensual Bachata.
You will also be challenged by learning how to add styling to your Bachata as a lead and follow.
Prerequisite for this level: Must have taken at least 4-6 months of dancing or have a strong understanding of Bachata timing, footwork, leading and following, turns and body movement. Approval by instructors is recommended to join this class.
We highly recommend taking at least 2-4 cycles of this level
INTERMEDIATE BACHATA (Intro to Sensual Bachata)
Offer as a 8 week course. Take your Bachata from the steps to the story. This course is where your dancing becomes more than just moves, it’s about flow, feeling, and connection. You’ll learn how to blend your existing Bachata skills with the graceful body movement and expression of Sensual Bachata.
Prerequisite for this level: At least 8 month - 1 year of consistent Bachata dancing, strong turn execution, and comfort with Dominican & Modern Bachata basics.
BACHATA SENSUAL
Offer as a 8 week course. We will dive into the flow and body movement of Sensual Bachata, body isolations (chest, hips, shoulders) and rolls
Sensual connection & body control with a partner as we learn to better understand musical interpretation & phrasing in Bachata.
Prerequisite for this level: Our intro to sensual or at least 1 year of consistent Bachata dancing, strong turn execution, and comfort with Dominican & Modern Bachata basics.
Where to Next:
After taking at least 2-4 cycles of our Advanced beginner patterns and or intermediate level, you have two baths to Continue your dance journey..
Path 1:
Our Intensive Training Program AKA ITP. This is 8 weeks 1.5 hours of training, designed to stimulate improvement and help you become a better Social dancer! LEARN MORE…
Path 2
Advanced (4-week program with guest instructors).
Each week we progressively add more complex tools building up to a full pattern so you will be able to continue practicing and build muscle memory. Get ready for an energetic class that will take your dancing to the next level!
Must have at least 1 year of dancing Bachata consistently and be able to execute more advanced footwork and turns on the dance floor
