Hear derecho, majao and mambo in Dominican bachata by following the güira, bongó, bass and lead guitar, then practise one compact dance response to each change.
How to Hear Bachata Music: Derecho, Majao and Mambo Read More »
Consent and movement safety for Bachata Sensual body waves, head rolls, dips, cambrés and close connection at socials.
Bachata Sensual Safety: Body Rolls, Head Rolls, Dips and Cambrés Read More »
Plan your first dance festival around a few workshops, a social and a show, with time for sleep, water and breaks. Check levels, passes, consent and filming rules.
Your First Dance Festival: Workshops, Socials, Shows and Recovery Read More »
Compare open, closed and close-embrace Bachata holds, with practical hand placement, consent checks and ways for either partner to change the distance.
How Close Should Bachata Feel? Open, Closed and Close-Embrace Connection Read More »
Ask before filming at a social, keep bystanders out of frame, place the camera safely, and get separate permission before you post or tag the clip.
Before You Film at a Social: Consent, Camera Placement and Posting Etiquette Read More »
Practise four beginner Bachata footwork choices for the mambo section while keeping the beat, hearing the güira and bongó, and returning to a clear basic.
Bachata Footwork for the Mambo Section: A Beginner Practice Set Read More »
Fix your Bachata basic with clear weight transfers, an unweighted tap, grounded balance checks, and a five-minute practice drill.
Fix Your Bachata Basic: Weight Transfer, Grounding and the Tap Read More »
Learn how to lead and follow with a staged practice plan, clear role-switch agreements, and specific starting points for salsa, bachata, and West Coast Swing.
Learning Both Dance Roles: A Practical Guide to Switching Lead and Follow Read More »
Learn the meaning of onda, onda lateral, completo, caída, cabeza, cambré and other Bachata Sensual terms, with clear safety and consent boundaries.
A Visual Dictionary of Bachata Sensual Movements Read More »
Use three focused 15-minute solo plans to train salsa, bachata, or West Coast Swing timing, weight transfer, turns, and musical listening.
How to Practise Salsa, Bachata or West Coast Swing Alone Read More »