Bachata Basics — Sensual & Dominican

Bachata Basic - Sensual & Dominican

Bachata Basics — Sensual & Dominican

Flashy patterns, sensual waves, intricate leads…

but in the end, all of bachata starts from the basic.

This drawer isn't just for people learning bachata for the first time —

it's also the place to come back to whenever you feel

like the foundation of your dancing is getting shaky.

• The hip-move mechanics underneath the basic
• The variations that grow out of combining hip moves
• The Dominican-style lateral basic
• The footwork that musicality and shines are built on

You'll also see how dancers like Raquel, Alba, and Aitor

each take their own approach to the bachata basic.

In Dominican bachata especially, traditional steps like

merengue, puyaíto, and patín open up a whole world

of rhythm and playful footwork.

If you're just starting out, use this as your beginner's map.

If you already dance, use it as an archive to re-ground your fundamentals.

Once this drawer feels like home, open the next one.