Salsa & Bachata
If you've found this page, you are most likely familiar with salsa and bachata music and dancing. But just in case you've stumbled here and aren't quite sure what you're looking at, here is a little history! And YES beginners can join us too!! It's a perfect place to learn, relax and explore.
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Salsa is the name for Latin American dances that are danced to salsa music. Salsa is one of the most popular types of Latin dance that is practiced worldwide, and is typically danced with a partner, although there are elements of solo footwork as well. While it is an 8 count dance, the 4 and 8 counts are often "silent", so the 3rd and 7th step are longer.
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Bachata is a social couple dance with a lead and follow that can be performed in open, semi-closed or closed position. The basic step involves an eight-count side-to-side movement, with many variations and styles that can be added. Originating in the Dominican Republic it has quickly become a very popular dance with several styles, Dominican or Traditional, Modern / Urban, and Sensual.
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A quick google search will provide endless videos. Just know it's not all what you see on the screen. Most of those will be performance videos, which can be quite exaggerated compared to what we see on the social dance floor!