What is Bachata Dance?

Bachata Dance is..

..a playful couple dance that originated in the Dominican Republic somewhere around the 1960s. It is influenced by traditional Bolero rhythms.

Bachata music typically includes 5 instruments, namely, güira, bass guitar, two guitars (lead guitar, segunda), and bongos. Traditional Bachata music usually includes all these instruments, but modern music does not always have them all.

Nowadays, Bachata is influenced by many other dances, and people dance it all over the world at Dance festivals, open-air parties, online and offline classes, and in social dancing. The community is growing every day, therefore, it is easy to connect with other dancers all over the world, no matter where you travel.

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Three most popular Bachata Styles

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Bachata Fusion

Usually referred to a fusion of a different dance style like hiphop, zouk, kizomba, etc. and Bachata. There are new styles developing every day.

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Bachata Sensual

Typically known for its fluidity, partner connection and intimate style of dancing. Wavy body movements are often part of it.

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Bachata Traditional

Incorporates its roots from the traditional Bachata that originated in the Dominican Republic, with more footwork and less body movements.

our bachata playlist

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Bachata playlist

What does Bachata look like?

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