Marco

“Bend your elbows a little and keep the tension. That tension comes from your back. You're activating your back.”

Explaining where frame tension actually comes from

“There's no wifi in bachata. You need contact.”

Stressing the need for connection in closed position

“There are four basics: the 8-count basic, the pendulum basic, the opposite hip and weight basic, and then doing them one after another. Once you know these four concepts, you can use them in partnerwork.”

Laying out the kinds of bachata basics and how to use them

“The man doesn't lead with his legs. He leads with his body. Using the hips.”

Stressing that the lead comes from the torso, not the legs

“The most important thing as a follower is to understand the lead and finish the movement all the way through. The problem is, women don't wait.”

Calling out followers who auto-move — doing whatever they want

“The music isn't always at high tension. Music usually goes up and down. When it comes down, you have to match that energy.”

Explaining why he doesn't use flashy sensual moves all the time

“In closed position you work with your body — your hips. In open position you work with the tension in your frame.”

Breaking down how the technique changes for each position — separate, half, closed

“This is my lead. Not my hand.”

Explaining the leader's lead point in the infinity move — it's the body (hips), not the hand