Dominican bachata [beginners]

Dance class

Dominican bachata [beginners] with Alessia.

The course will take place every Monday from 8:50 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.

The first trial lesson is free.

We kindly ask you to reserve your place by filling out our form.

Course description

We offer you a journey to the heart of our inner rhythms, our collective rhythms, an awareness of Caribbean rhythms, in direct relation with percussion, instruments and dance.

Anchoring, vibration, breath and movement in space will be discussed.

Alessia will take you towards spontaneous movement according to each person's physical abilities: without judgment, simply dancing what we are.

Accessible to all audiences without the need for prior dance practice.

Description of bachata

Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic, it is an easy dance to learn, it is fun and romantic.

Traditional bachata is popular and very cheerful, it is practiced by friends, family, couples, it is a dance of sharing and reunion.

Modern bachata is sophisticated, with a romantic character and sensuality.

The style that you will perform will transmit passion or fun: it will depend on the character you want to give, and your musical listening.

The character of the dance is obtained by a movement of the body and the hips, which has a similarity with some other African and Caribbean dances.

The expansion of tourism in the Dominican Republic has given bachata international popularity.

Very present during Latin evenings, it is essential.

During the lessons we will learn the three ways of dancing Bachata:

Dominican Bachata;

Modern Bachata;

Pasitos.