Dance styles
Partner dance · Dominican Republic
Bachata
Romantic, playful — and at times very sensual.
Bachata is a sensual, romantic partner dance from the Dominican Republic, rooted in the 1960s and closely tied to the music of the same name. Today there is traditional bachata, bachata moderna and the especially soulful bachata sensual.
Bachata at a glance
- Music
- Slow to medium tempo in 4/4 time.
- Basic step
- Three steps to the side and a hip kick or tap, usually on 4.
- Hold
- Close, with lots of body contact — depending on the style.
- Traditional (Dominican) — quicker steps, lots of footwork and rhythm.
- Moderna — a fusion with elements from other dances such as salsa.
- Sensual — flowing movement, body rolls, close contact.
- Hip-led steps, body waves, turns and isolations.
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