
Katrina introduces the improvers Bachata partner work course, building on beginner techniques with new moves, emphasizing body movement, leading and following, and developing a solid foundation for more rounded dancing.
Master isolated body movement in bachata by coordinating feet, knees, hips, chest, shoulders, arms, and head; build fluid basics with ball-of-foot technique, hip taps, and confident posture.
Master hip movement and the figure-eight motion in bachata partner work, with weight transfer and knee bend. Maintain posture and keep arms up for a polished basic step.
Develop bachata partner work at the improvers level through lock & drop and hand flicks, demonstrated in the lecture.
learn to add hand work to bachata partner work, leading with the right hand for inside and outside turns, using gentle flicks and hammerlock (humalog) positions.
Explore Bachata partner work variations, including inside and outside turns, hand flicks, and hammerlock, with focused elbow leads, held connection, and elegant, relaxed styling.
Improve bachata partner work at improvers level with lock and drop, gentle hand flicks, and tips for soft leads, two-handed hold, close connection, and accurate grip during inside turns.
Improve bachata partner work with lock and drop and hand flicks, practiced to music, for improvers.
Develop foundational bachata mambo basics through a live demo, reinforcing partner work skills and dance mechanics for improvers level students.
Explore the bachata dominican mambo basic from the men's perspective, focusing on lead, frame, and energy balance, with clear in-out transitions, side steps, and coordinating with your partner.
Master the bachata mambo basic for ladies, including forward and side patterns, hip movement, and weight transfer, with emphasis on lead, frame, and open holds.
Practice the bachata mambo basic to music, using touch or a visual lead by mirroring the leader's feet, then repeat the routine twice with arranged lead variations.
Practice bachata partner-work basics with a Madrid basic demo, tailored for improvers, to advance your learning within the bachata dance partner work course.
Master the lead in the Madrid basic, shaping an angled, dynamic bachata sequence with clear footwork, precise frame, and body-led movement to keep partners connected.
Master the Madrid basic Companya in bachata for ladies with cross and twist footwork, hip emphasis, and strong lead and frame engagement on eight-count patterns.
Practice bachata partner work on both sides, then dance to music with counted steps uno dos tres cuatro cinco. Bend your legs and sit in your hips for the twist.
Head rolls in bachata partner work are demonstrated for improvers level, offering a practical demo to refine head movement within partner work.
Learn to lead a hedgerow head roll with clear shoulder signals, linking basic one-two-three-four-five-six-seven-eight footwork to a balanced, comfortable partner motion.
Learn to perform a head roll for ladies in bachata partner work, from a shoulder drop into a front half-circle and a side head roll, with follower and lead coordination.
Practice head rolls to music with slow counts from one to eight, focusing on the basic step and leading the lady in bachata partner work.
Demonstrate routine 1 in bachata partner work for improvers, incorporating Lovelight and a moment when money can be gone, but I'm not mad at Young.
Navigate routine 1 in the bachata partner work improvers course by weaving basic steps, hedgerow, head roll, and campana into a smooth lead-focused sequence, with layered practice.
This bachata improvers routine for ladies blends basic front and side steps with hip movement, head roll, campana, and an outside turn with a hand flick.
Practice mode guides bachata partner work routine 1 with tips to music, emphasizing clear transitions, lead timing, and adapting campana and cabana sequences to match the partner's pace.
Demonstrates the open and close basic moves in Bachata partner work with a practical demo, guiding improvers through essential steps and technique in partner routines.
Learn open and close holds in bachata partner work, including timing, weight shifting, footwork, and lead techniques to guide turns with close contact.
Master the open and close transition in bachata by aligning mumba steps, weight transfer, and a controlled arm lock to enter close holds and 180-degree spins.
Master open and close basics in bachata, practicing standard close holds, spins, and timing to music while sharpening a crystal-clear lead, constant connection, and responsive variation with your partner.
Watch a body rolls demo for bachata partner work, designed for improvers, to learn a practical technique.
Learn to lead a body roll down and reverse, using a firm grip and chest connection during an open close with a partner turned away, keeping weight on right foot.
Master reversing and executing body rolls for ladies in bachata partner work, using hip-first motion, close connection to the leader, and a fast open–close transition.
practice body rolls from head to toe in Bachata partner work, syncing with the music. avoid starting with the head or shoulder to prevent head clashes.
Demonstrates chest isolations in bachata partner work for improvers level, providing a practical demo to help students apply chest isolation in the dance.
Learn chest isolations and leading a partner through a figure‑of‑eight in bachata, with precise head tilt, synchronized torso movement for men, and the ripple exit.
Master chest isolations in bachata for ladies, featuring the figure-of-eight with tilting and pulling from the ribcage, plus standard and reverse movements and a clear lead-follow connection.
Master chest isolations in bachata partner work with a guided practice to music, following counts, timing, and tips for smooth open, close, drop, lift, and ripple movements.
Incognito Bachata Partnerwork Course - Improvers
This course will build on what you learned on the Incognito Bachata Partnerwork Course - Beginners and cover all essential techniques, cool new moves, ladies styling, and following tips to get you dancing better and really enjoying the experience on the dance floor.
If you are unsure of any of the fundamental techniques or just want more practice, we recommend and invite you to complete or revisit the previous Beginners course.
During this course you will discover that dancing is more than a movement – it’s a passion and love for music and your body is an instrument to express it.
We expand and introduce new “Core Techniques” essential for this level.
During this course we will cover:
Recap of essential techniques
Body Isolation exercises
Body coordination
Arms movement
Spinning Technique for leader and followers and loads of drills
Advanced Basic Step & Mambo Basic Variations
Lock and drop / Hand Flicks
Campana
Head Rolls
Open / Close Basic
Body rolls variations
Chest Isolations
Hip Isolations
Chest - Hip combo
Footwork
Cuban Switch basic
Bends / Lean
Developing confidence
Music Interpretation
Practice videos and loads of demos
We explain what you can do to enhance your dancing from the foundation steps into very complex combinations, shines, body movements, turns and much more. Explaining, in a simple and detailed manner, how to apply attitude to your dancing and improve your overall dance experience