(Bachata) Dominican bachata clinic for K-bachateros by Amanda feat. the mistake Koreans make most, spotted by Gatsu

“We don't take big steps like this. There's so little space, so the intention is to push it inward.”

CONTEXTExplaining the stride of the traditional bachata basic

“If you follow the same steps but do it in a more modern, fusion style, I'd express myself more freely. But that's just for show.”

CONTEXTComparing how expression differs between traditional bachata and fusion style

“The traditional way is a bit more popular because the floor is crowded. You're coming in while dancing with your partner — you're not opening a door.”

CONTEXTExplaining why traditional style is the practical choice on a social floor

“A lazy basic is when your feet are flat on the floor and you're not really using your whole body.”

Demonstrating the basic step and explaining the "lazy basic" he sees a lot among Korean students

“If you want to change that, you bend the knees a little and press down. And you have to use your hips. Push and push and push, so the body doesn't bounce.”

CONTEXTGetting specific about how to fix a lazy basic

“It has to move up and down. Don't travel forward. It's more like moving up and down.”

CONTEXTCorrecting the common mistake of twisting the hips forward, and explaining which direction the hip movement should go

“The arms come down at your sides more naturally. You're not trying to actively move your hands.”

CONTEXTAdding a note on the natural position of the arms after explaining hip movement

“In our classes, we start the movement big and exaggerated at first, but later we shrink it down. That way you understand the natural connection between the arms and the body much better.”

Explaining the teaching method behind making arm movement look natural