(Bachata) 3 new-school pattern grips~ every social-floor detail in one class — Victor & Alba workshop

“Don't move your forearms — keep your elbows out, press your hips down, and bend your knees.”

CONTEXTExplaining the basic grip and frame posture at the top of the workshop

“It's like a bartender - you open all the way, arms free, there's no block here.”

CONTEXTComparing the opening of the arms to a bartender opening up the bar

“Every time, forearm above the shoulder, and this movement runs on infinite energy.”

CONTEXTExplaining the energy and connection of shoulder-driven movement

“That moment when the shoulder slides out of the scapula — that's the important part.”

CONTEXTExplaining the timing of the shoulder movement in relation to the scapula