Bachata Classes at Caramelo:
All dance classes are taught in a 4-Week structured & progressive course format. Courses start on the FIRST Wednesday and Thursday of the Month
Bachata is a beautifully sensual partner dance, hugely popular with dancers worldwide. It is a form of music and dance that originated in the countryside and rural marginal neighbourhoods of the Dominican Republic. Its subjects are usually romantic; especially prevalent are tales of heartbreak and sadness. Bachata grew out of - and is still closely related to - the pan Latin-American romantic style called bolero. Over time, it has been influenced by merengue - a fast paced danceable music also native to the Dominican Republic - and by a variety of Latin American guitar styles.
Just as the music has gained popularity and recognition, the Bachata dance has left the rural countryside of the Dominican Republic to reach places like New York City, Paris, Madrid, Sydney and Tokyo.
Bachata 1 - Beginners
Learn the seductive dance from the Dominican Republic - BACHATA! In this course, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very sexy Bachata dance including footwork, rhythm & timing, leading and following techniques, learning the basic Bachata hip movement & steps. We will incorporate all these elements into basic turns and several beginner partner-work combinations.
At the end of the course you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going to a Bachata club that same night.
Prerequisite: None - no dance experience necessary!
Recommendation: We advise you do this level 1 to 2 times.
Combine this course with: Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Men's Styling, Ladies Styling. Mambo on2.
At the end of the course your instructor will advise you when you are ready to move up to the next level
Bachata 2 - Improvers
Building on the basics you learned in the Beginners level this course will take you through the next step in the Bachata foundations with the intro into body movement and more intricate turn patterns with your partner as well as new footwork for your shines.
Prerequisite: Mastering of Bachata Beginners or equivalent experience. Individual evaluations available upon request.
Recommendation: We advise you do this level 4 to 6 times.
Combine this course with: Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Men's Styling, Ladies Styling. Mambo on2.
At the end of the course your instructor will advise you when you are ready to move up to the next level
Bachata 3 - Intermediate
Re-capping and expanding upon the Improvers level you will learn the skilful aspects of body movement in Bachata. Leading & following techniques and musicality of this sensual and romantic dance will be emphasized. Also shown will be the differences the various styles of Bachata, such as Moderna, Sensual and Dominican.
New partner-work combinations will be introduced each week with a focus on body rhythm, styling and execution. We will also encourage students on developing musicality and learning how and where to add dips and close holds, as well as hit the musical accents to spice up the dance.
Prerequisite: Mastering of Bachata Improvers or equivalent experience. Individual evaluations available upon request.
Recommendation: We advise you do this level 6 to 8 times.
Combine this course with: Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Men's Styling, Ladies Styling. Mambo on2.
At the end of the course your instructor will advise you when you are ready to move up to the next level
Bachata 4 - Advanced
Mastering and expanding upon Bachata Intermediate level, we will encourage you to be more expressive with your movements and the sensuality in Bachata by adding different dance fusions to Bachata.
Have you taken Bachata lessons to an intermediate / advanced level and been dancing in the clubs but want more of a challenge and some new movements? Then this course is for you! We will build on what you already know by adding new body isolations, turns and countless variations. Our body movement drills will help you add that sexiness that is needed to make this dance look effortless.
Prerequisite: Mastering of Bachata 3 or equivalent experience. Evaluations to join this level are mandatory.
Recommendation: We advise you do this level forever! ☺
Combine this course with: Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Men's Styling, Ladies Styling. Mambo on2.
