
Master bachata fundamentals through 20 short combinations and progressive turns to boost confidence on the dance floor. Receive ongoing support via the Q&A section as you progress through the course.
Meet Jorge Contreras, a pioneering bachata artist who fell in love with the music in 2007, built LA's first bachata festival, and now teaches online to reach millions.
Practice frequently, ideally three to six times a week, master each lecture by performing it two to three times before moving on, and craft a long combo from multiple lectures.
Begin with foundational bachata basics: step on the right foot, tap with the left, weight shifts, transfers, and basic turns to build a warm up.
Learn the fundamentals of sequence number one in bachata partnerwork, including basic patterns, turns, and sequence variations in a beginner warm-up close-up view.
Master the intermediate bachata warm up by drilling basic steps, outside turns, and tap tap patterns, combining sequences like basic, outside, reverse, and crossover with partnerwork.
Master the seven foundational steps and the more advanced versions of six basic and one, with sequences including the outside turn, taps, slides, calls, and a finishing line.
Practice the basic bachata set with a partner, maintain a sturdy frame, place hands on shoulders, and execute lead and follow with smooth 1 2 3 timing across six stances.
Master basic turns for the ladies in bachata partnerwork, focusing on palm-to-palm grip, fingertip positioning, eye-level prep, and maintaining connection through coordinated leaders and follower turns.
Learn beginner bachata combinations built from basic steps 1 2 3 5 6, stay connected with the bar, and practice waist turns and hand placements with leaders and followers.
Learn to adapt bachata partnerwork to tempo changes by slowing movements to match softer passages, maintaining timing and connection through basic side-to-side steps and synchronized counts.
Learn a dynamic hand toss technique in bachata partnerwork, including wrist grip, toss and turn sequences, switching sides, and a higher-difficulty double turn for variety.
Master the cross in bachata partnerwork with a basic one-two-three-four-five-six sequence, switch sides, and guide the ladies through forward and overhead movements.
Master hammerlock technique in bachata partnerwork through basic steps, hand positions, and side switching for leaders and followers, with guided rhythm and counts.
Master the wrap combo in bachata partnerwork by moving from a connected two-hand hold to the follower's shoulder, then lift the hand and turn on six seven eight.
Learn a longer bachata sequence by combining several moves, practice memorizing the combinations, and refine lead-follow turns and rotations to elevate your partnerwork.
Master social bachata tips, including friendly approach, saying yes to dances, balanced eye contact, polite asking, and dancing with your partner at their level.
Master hygiene and attire for bachata classes and social dancing with comfortable, casual outfits, avoiding overdressing or underdressing. Keep scents subtle, carry deodorant and mouthwash, and wear suede-bottom shoes.
Master the outside turn combo with the six basic steps, guiding the follower through center work, timing, and precise hand placement.
Master bachata partnerwork with half and full rotations, combining beginner and intermediate patterns. Practice 1-2-3 counts, embrace and hip-shoulder guidance, and explore traveling and 360 rotations.
Master the fun hand toss in bachata partnerwork, using basic timing and a swing toss from a 90-degree hand position, prep into the final turn while staying connected.
Practice the cuddle combo in bachata partnerwork, mastering turns, hand connections, and step patterns from multiple angles to improve lead and follow timing and frame.
Learn the loop combo in bachata partnerwork, practicing basic step sequences, the loop over the head versus the actual turn, and maintaining a window and hand connection.
Master the around the world bachata partnerwork, coordinating counts and basic steps while staying connected with both hands, then execute crossovers, head release, swing, and a final freeze.
Learn to dance in the intimate closed position in bachata partnerwork, mastering an advanced, controlled movement with in-place steps, weight shifts, and circular travel for a smooth, connected style.
Learn the leaders hammerlock in bachata partnerwork: practice the basic step, maintain a straight elbow, stay connected, and execute turns, cross steps, and side switches.
Learn a bachata travel combo by mastering the leader's timing, the turning sequence, and the basic step pattern, while maintaining connection and guiding the lady through the turn.
Master an advanced bachata arm sequence with precise hand paths and over-the-head passes to place your partner smoothly. Build confidence with basic steps and counts as you execute the move.
Congratulate students on completing the bachata course and invite them to stay connected through Q&A, YouTube, and Chiricahua Dance for events, DVDs, and future courses.
In this course you'll learn Bachata from one of the Bachata Pioneers Worldwide. In 2013 Jorge Contreras was recognized as the 8th Top Bachata Instructor & Dancer in the World. Jorge co-founded the first Bachata Dance Company in Los Angeles, the first Bachata Festival in Los Angele, started the first Bachata Night Club in the US and has traveled to over 25 countries teaching Bachata from beginners with zero experience to training other Instructors around the World. Jorge has inspired over 8 million new and experienced Bachata enthusiast in person and on YouTube and has personally trained 10's of thousands of students.
You'll learn Jorge's Partnerwork Library that he has used over the last 10 years. From beginner partner-work combinations to intermediate and to Advanced.
Get ready to take your Bachata to levels you never imagined before.