(Bachata) So Sexy: 6 signature traits of influence we picked up at Melvin Gatica's workshop! A preview of the duo hitting Korea soon @ Esencia Paradise Barcelona (filmed by Garina)

“The frame is in the shoulders, but from here on, all the tension is done. You can breathe.”

CONTEXTExplaining the upper-body frame and where the tension releases during an influence movement

“Try to feel her breathing with you, let go of the tension, let the body soften.”

CONTEXTLive commentary on syncing with your partner's breath and staying relaxed, demonstrated through an influence movement

“You give the information to the right, and you travel to the left.”

CONTEXTExplaining the difference between the direction the lead information goes and the direction you actually travel in an influence movement

“From here you can separate. Remember — up, keep going up.”

CONTEXTCommentary reminding you to keep the energy rising through a body isolation